climate control DODGE SPRINTER 2006 1.G Owners Manual

90 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
…Upper Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
…Heated Rear Window (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 123
…Windshield Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
…Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) . . . . 124
Q Air Conditioning, Regulated (Optional) . . . . . . 124
…Climate Control (on Vehicles with
Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
…Dehumidification
(on Vehicles with Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . . 126
…Air Conditioner for the Rear Passenger
Compartment (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
…Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
…Air Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Q Electric Blower (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Q Heater Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Q Auxiliary Heater – Water or Air Heater
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
…Auxiliary Heater Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
…Timer Auxiliary Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
…Settings with the Auxiliary Heater
switched on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Q Auxiliary Heat Exchanger in Load Compartment,
only with Auxiliary Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . 139
Q Auxiliary Heater – Tips for Coping
with Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
…Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125
4
To switch on:
Press switch (1), the indicator lamp (2) in the switch
lights up.
To switch off:
Press switch (1) again, the indicator lamp (2) goes out.
NOTE: Run the air conditioning at least once a month
for about 10 minutes.
It is possible that the air conditioning will
automatically switch off at outside temperatures below
41 °F (+5 °C). Dehumidification is then also not
possible.
Condensation may emerge from the underside of the
vehicle.
The air conditioner only uses the refrigerant R-134a.
This refrigerant does not damage the earth’s ozone
layer.Climate Control (on Vehicles with Air Conditioning)
1. Set the airflow control (2) to position 1 to 4.
Position 4 gives maximum cooling.
2. Set the temperature switch (1) as required (The
interior temperature is regulated by the
Tempmatik. If the interior temperature falls below
the preset temperature, warm air is automatically
supplied).
3. Set the air distribution control (3) to h.
4. To switch on air conditioning, press switch (4).
WARNING!
While driving, deactivate the air conditioning
only temporarily to prevent window fogging.

226 STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING!
Take into consideration that when towing a trail-
er, the handling characteristics are different and
less stable from those when operating the vehicle
without a trailer.
It is important to avoid sudden maneuvers.
Sudden maneuvers may lead to loss of control
over the vehicle-trailer combination. This could
cause an accident resulting in property damage or
injury to you or others.
CAUTION!
If the transmission hunts between gears on
inclines, manually shift to a lower gear (select
"4",
"3", "2" or"1"). A lower gear and reduction of
speed reduces the chance of engine overloading
and / or overheating.
When going down a long hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine’s braking effect. Avoid
riding the brakes, thus overheating the vehicle
and trailer brakes.
If the engine coolant rises to an extremely high
temperature (coolant temperature needle
approaching the red zone) when the air
conditioner is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Engine coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the climate
control fan speed to high and setting the
temperature control to the maximum hot position.

272 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Tar Stains
Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become
more difficult to remove. A tar remover is
recommended.
Paintwork, Painted Body Components
Paint care should be applied when water drops on the
paint surface do not "bead up", normally every 3 to
5 months, depending on climate and washing
detergent used.
Paint cleaner should be applied if paint surface shows
signs of dirt embedding (i.e. loss of gloss).
Do not apply any of these products or wax if your
vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot.
Use the appropriate paint stick for quick and
provisional repairs of minor paint damage (i.e., chips
from stones, vehicle doors etc.).
Engine Cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure
to protect electrical components and connectors from
the intrusion of water and cleaning agents.Corrosion protection, such as anticorrosion wax
should be applied to the engine compartment after
every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control
linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The
poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from
any wax.
Vehicle Washing
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct
sunlight. Use only a mild car wash detergent.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of
water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the
ventilation intake. Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a
chamois. Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the
finish.
Due to the width of the vehicle, prior to running the
vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold back the
outside mirrors to prevent them from getting
damaged.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt
as soon as possible.

INDEX
10
AA Special Note Concerning Vehicle Alteration . . . . 230
Acceleration Skid Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Deactivating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Warning Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 169
Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 170
Air Conditioner for the Rear Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Air Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Air Conditioning
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Dehumidification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Rear Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Air Conditioning, Regulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Air Filter Restriction Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Air Vents
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Upper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Airbag and Belt Tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Airbag Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Alarm Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Lamp . . . 164
Appearance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

320 INDEX
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Comfortseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Comfortseat (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Compartments in Front Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Constant RPMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Consumer Assistance
Be Reasonable with Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Prepare a List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Prepare for the Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Coolant Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Coolant, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Cooling System, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
DDe-Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Dehumidification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
De-Icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Diesel Fuels for Use at Very Low Temperatures . . 211Direction of Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Displaying Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Doors
Front Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Rear Cargo Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Draining Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . 214
Driver’s Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Driving Safety Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
EElectric Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Electrical Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 281
Fuse, Relay, and Diode Assignments - Optional
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Relay Assignment, Standard Equipment . . . . . . 281
Standard Fuse and Relay Equipment. . . . . . . . . . 277
Electrical Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Electronic Brake Force Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Electronic Brake Force Distribution Lamp . . . . . . . . 160
Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Emission Label, Vehicle/Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8