clock DODGE SPRINTER 2007 2.G User Guide

184 OperationRefueling
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\3 Refueling
The fuel filler flap is next to the driver’s
door. You can only open the fuel filler flap
when the driver’s door is open.
1Retaining strap
2Fuel filler cap
\1Remove the key from the ignition lock.
\1Switch off the auxiliary heating.
\1Open the driver’s door.\1Open the fuel filler flap.
\1Close all the vehicle’s doors, so that no
fuel vapors can enter the vehicle.
\1Turn fuel filler cap2 counterclock-
wise and let it hang by retaining
strap1.
\1Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
\1Replace fuel filler cap2 and turn it
clockwise.
A clicking sound indicates that the fuel
filler cap is fully closed.
\1Open the driver’s door and close the
fuel filler flap.
You will find information about fuel in the
“Technical data” section (\2page 358).
Warning
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Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking as well as the use of auxiliary
heaters (sparks) are therefore prohibited
when handling fuel.
For this reason, switch off the auxiliary heat-
ing when refueling.Warning
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Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
your skin or clothing. Your health may be
damaged if:
\4you spill fuel onto your bare skin
\4you inhale fuel vapors

191 Operation
Engine
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The expansion tank is in the engine com-
partment. Only add coolant with the vehi-
cle standing on a level surface and with the
engine switched off. The coolant tempera-
ture must have dropped below 122 °F
(50 °C).1Coolant tank cap
2Brake fluid reservoir cap
3Windshield washer reservoir cap
\1Slowly unscrew cap1 counterclock-
wise to reduce excess pressure.
\1Continue turning the cap and remove
it.
\1Add coolant as far as the MAX mark.
\1Twist cap1 back on.
For coolant specifications, see "Service
products and capacities" (\2page 355).Environmental note
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When adding oil, take care not to spill any.
No engine oil must be allowed to enter sew-
age systems, surface water, ground water or
soil.
You would otherwise be damaging the envi-
ronment.
Dispose of engine oil in an environmentally
responsible manner. Comply with the manu-
facturer’s instructions.Coolant
Warning
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When opening the coolant expansion tank
there is a risk of scalding from hot coolant
spraying out. The cooling system and the
coolant expansion tank are pressurized
when the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature.
Wear gloves and eye protection. Only open
the coolant expansion tank when the cool-
ant temperature is less than 122 °F (50 °C).
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Warning
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Coolant contains glycol and is therefore tox-
ic. Do not swallow coolant. Consult a doctor
immediately if any coolant is swallowed.
Do not allow coolant to come into contact
with your skin, eyes or clothing. In the event
of contact with the eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water. Clean skin and
clothes immediately with soap and water.
Change out of soiled clothing without delay.

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Where will I find...?
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The warning triangles are behind the driv-
er's seat.
1Warning triangles
\1Remove warning triangles1 from the
brackets upward.The fire extinguisher is secured to the front
of the co-driver’s seat base.
1Fire extinguisher
2Tabs
\1Pull tabs2 upward.
\1Take fire extinguisher1 out of the
bracket.The first-aid kit is located in the storage
compartment in the co-driver’s door.
1Locked
2Unlocked
Turn the two quick-release locks clockwise
to unlock2 and fold out the cover.
Warning triangle and warning lamp
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Fire extinguisheriRead the instructions on the fire extin-
guisher carefully and familiarize your-
self with its operation.
First-aid kit

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3First-aid kitThe jack and the vehicle tool kit are locat-
ed under the hatch in the co-driver’s foot-
well.
1Quick-release lock
2Unlocked
\1To unlock: turn quick-release lock 1
counterclockwise or clockwise.
\1Remove the cover.
\1To lock: press quick-release lock 1
down until it engages.
iCheck the expiry dates of the first-aid
kit materials every year, and replace
them if necessary.
Jack and vehicle tool kitWarning
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To avoid the risk of causing serious or fatal
injury, or damage to the vehicle, please bear
the following points in mind:
\4The jack is designed only to raise the ve-
hicle for a short time, for example while
a wheel is being changed.
It is not designed to enable work to be
carried out underneath the vehicle.
\4The jack must be placed on a firm, flat
surface only.
\4Do not change wheels on uphill or down-
hill gradients under any circumstances.
\4Do not crawl under the vehicle if it is
only supported by the jack.
\4Make sure that no persons are present
in the vehicle when raising the vehicle.
\4Do not start the engine while the vehicle
is raised.
\4Make sure that the distance between
the underside of the tires and the
ground does not exceed 30 mm.
\4If work is to be carried out under the
vehicle, the vehicle must be placed on
stands.

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3Tensioning lever
4Jack
5Vehicle tool kit
\1Remove the vehicle tool kit.
\1Pull tensioning lever3 upward and
unhook the retaining strap of jack4.
\1Remove jack4 upward out of the re-
tainer.If you are replacing the tires on the vehicle,
you may use the spare wheel as a road
wheel provided that:
\4the tires are no more than 6 years old
\4the wheel and tire have the same spec-
ified design as the road wheels
The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
More information about tire inflation pres-
sures can be found in the "Operation" sec-
tion (\2page 213).Panel van / crewbus
1Cover
2Recess
\1Open the rear doors (\2page 61).
\1Insert a screwdriver into recesses2
and pry off covers1.
\1Using the wheel wrench from the vehi-
cle tool kit (\2page 300), now unscrew
the visible bolts approximately
20 turns counterclockwise.
iPlace the jack into the retainer as
shown when storing it back into place.
Make sure that the jack’s retaining
strap is hooked in and tensioned.
Spare wheel!
CAUTION
Check regularly that the spare wheel is
secured correctly.

308 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
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\1Press catches1 down.
\1Swing housing cover2 in the direc-
tion of the arrow and remove it.
3Low-beam headlamps
4Halogen high-beam headlamps/xenon
headlamp cornering lamp*
\1Pull the connector off the bulb holder.
\1Unclip the retainer spring and remove
the bulb.
\1Insert the new bulb such that the base
locates in the recess of the bulb holder.
\1Clip on the retainer spring and plug the
connector onto the bulb.
\1Insert housing cover 2 into lower
brackets.\1Swing housing cover 2 toward head-
lamp casing.
\1Pull first the inner and then the outer
catch1 upward until it audibly engag-
es in place.
Turn signals
1Bulb holder
\1Turn bulb holder1 and the bulb coun-
terclockwise and remove the holder.
\1Press down on the bulb, turn it counter-
clockwise and remove it from bulb
holder1.
\1Press the new bulb into bulb holder1
and screw it in clockwise.\1Place bulb holder1 into the lamp and
turn it clockwise.
Parking lamps/side marker
1Cap
\1Turn cap1 counterclockwise and re-
move it.
\1Remove the bulb holder together with
the bulb.
\1Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
\1Press the new bulb into the bulb holder.
\1Insert the bulb holder with bulb into the
reflector.
\1Replace cap1 and turn it clockwise to
the stop.

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Changing the rear bulbs
(van / crewbus)
\1Switch off the lighting.
Rear lamp units
1Securing screws
\1Undo screws1 and remove the rear
lamp unit in the direction of the arrow.
\1Remove the connector.2Retaining lugs
3Brake lamp
4Side marker, Standing lamp (Canada
only), tail lamp
5Reverse lamp
6Turn signal lamp
7Rear foglamp (driver’s side)
\1Release retaining lugs2 and remove
the bulb holder from the rear lamp unit.
\1Press down on the bulb, turn it counter-
clockwise and remove it from the
holder.\1Press the new bulb into the bulb holder
and screw it in clockwise.
\1Plug the connectors into the bulb
holder.
\1Fit the rear lamp unit.
To do this, clip the bulb holder into the
three holes provided on the side and
tighten screws1.
Changing the rear bulbs (chassis)
Example illustration of chassis1Securing screws
2Lens
3Perimeter lamp, side marker
4Turn signal lamp
5Brake lamp

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Changing bulbs
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6Tail lamp
7Rear foglamp (driver’s side)
8License plate lamp
9Reverse lamp
\1Switch off the lighting.
\1Undo screws1 and remove lens 2.
\1Press the bulb into the bulb holder and
screw it out in a counterclockwise di-
rection.
\1Press the new bulb into the bulb holder
and screw it in clockwise.
\1Replace lens2 and retighten
screws1.\1Switch off the lighting.
Identification lamps W 5 W (cab chas-
sis only)
\1Switch off the lighting.
\1Undo screws 1 and remove lamp hou-
sing.\1Turn the bulb holder 2and remove it
together with the bulb.
\1Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder 2.
\1Press the new bulb into the bulb holder
2.
\1Screw the bulb holder 2 containing
the bulb into the lamp housing.
\1Carefully reattach the lamp housing
and retighten screws 1.
Changing additional bulbs
1Securing screws
2Bulb holder

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Changing bulbs
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Identification lamps 12V 4CP
(cargo vans only)
1Securing screw
\1Remove screw 1 and remove the lamp
housing.
\1Press the bulb into the socket, turn it
counterclockwise and remove it from
the holder.
\1Press the new bulb into the bulb holder
and screw it in clockwise.
\1Carefully reattach the lamp housing
and retighten screw 1.Entry lamp* W5W
1Lamp housing
2Bulb holder
3Cable connector
\1Press in the latching springs of lamp
housing1 using a suitable tool, for ex-
ample a screwdriver.
\1Pry off lamp housing1.
\1Remove cable connector3.
\1Turn bulb holder2 in the direction of
the arrow and remove it together with
the bulb.\1Remove bulb2 from the bulb holder.
\1Press the new bulb into bulb holder2.
\1Screw bulb holder2 together with the
bulb into lamp housing1.
\1Connect cable connector3. The con-
nector’s locking spring must engage.
\1Align lamp housing1 and engage it.
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322 Practical hintsFlat tire
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Hydraulic jack
\1Assemble the three-part pump lever for
the jack. 1Pressure release screw
\1Close pressure release screw1.
\1To do this, turn the flattened section on
the pump lever clockwise to the stop.
\1Insert the pump lever into the recess
on the jack and secure it by turning it
clockwise.\1Make sure that the jack is positioned
vertically under the jacking points de-
scribed below.
\1Raise the vehicle by pumping the lever
until the wheel is raised clear of the
ground.
Make sure that the distance between
the underside of the tires and the
ground does not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
Jacking point at the front axle
The vehicle jacking point is located under
the longitudinal member in front of the
front axle.

Jacking points at the rear axle
The vehicle jacking point is located under
the longitudinal member in front of the rear
axle. Vehicle model type 2500
Vehicle model type 3500
iNever turn pressure release screw1
more than 1 or 2 full turns. Hydraulic
fluid could otherwise escape.P58.10-2053-31
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