engine coolant DODGE SPRINTER 2007 2.G Owners Manual

16 At a glanceInstrument cluster
1
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
v
ESP
® warning lamp
43
268
ASR warning lamp
44
45
268
/
Coolant level too low
275
D
Coolant temperature too
high
275
1
Restraint systems
malfunction
272
Brake fluid level too low
269
EBV malfunction
268
Malfunction in trailer's
brake booster
269
N
Engine oil level warning
274
±
Engine diagnostic
indicator lamp
277
q
Pre-glow system, diesel
engine only
111
276
Turn signal, left
79
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
X
Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale, USA
only
278
Low tire pressure tell-
tale, Canada only
278
J
Windshield washer/
headlamp cleaning sys-
tem* washer fluid level
too low
280
Door open
280
2
Brake pads / linings
worn
273
Turn signal, right
79
-
ABS malfunction
271
k
ASR malfunction
270
BAS malfunction
270
#
ESP
® malfunction
272
A
Reserve fuel
276
Fuel filler flap open
276
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
Water in the fuel
280
#
Battery charge malfunc-
tion
273
.
Defective bulb
280
Handbrake applied
115
B
Low-beam headlamps
on
77
™
Operating speed gover-
nor on*
154
A
High-beam headlamps
on
77
<
Seat belt reminder
280
iVehicles with steering wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also be
shown in display9 (\2page 93).

92 Controls in detailOperating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
The table below shows the menus and the individual functions.
Menu 1
Menu 2
Menu 3
Menu 4
Menu 5
Menu 6
Menu 7
Operation
Audio*
Navigation*
Malfunction
memory
Settings
Trip computer
Telephone*
Commands / submenusStandard display with
trip meter and odometer
Select a radio
station
Activate route
guidance
Display
malfunctions
Reset to
factory
settings
Consumption sta-
tistics after start
Enter PIN
Display coolant tempera-
ture
Operate the
CD player/
CD changer
Instrument
cluster sub-
menu
Consumption sta-
tistics after reset
Look for a
name in the
phone book
Call up the service due
date
Clock/Date
submenu
Look for the
most recently
dialed phone
numbers
Tire pressure monitor
Lighting sub-
menu
Check the engine oil
level (only on vehicles
with a diesel engine)
Vehicle
submenuAuxiliary heat-
ing* submenuConvenience*
submenu

93 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
With Sound 5/Sound 20, the operating
system always shows the AUDIO and TEL
(telephone) menus in English.In the Operation menu, you can select the
following functions using the j or k
button:
Standard display
In its basic setting, you will see the odom-
eter and the trip meter in the upper part of
the display. This is referred to as the stan-
dard display.
\1If you see a different display, press the
è or ÿ button repeatedly until
the standard display appears.
Displaying the coolant temperature\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the coolant tempera-ture in the display.
iThe tabluar overview of the menus con-
tains generic terms which are not al-
ways shown in the operating system.
The generic term concerned is intend-
ed simply to make it easier for you to
familiarize yourself with the menus.
The operating system displays the new
function range directly with the first
menu function.
Operation menuFunction
Page
Standard display with trip meter
and odometer
93
Display coolant temperature
93
Call up the service due date*
238
Tire pressure monitor
213
Check the engine oil level (only
on vehicles with a diesel engine)
189
Upper part of the display1
Trip meter
2
Odometer
Lower part of the display3
Outside temperature* or digital
speedometer
4
Time
5
Selector lever position or current
shift range
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116 Controls in detailDriving and parking
3
Stopping the engine
\1Apply handbrake (\2page 115).
\1Move selector lever to P.
\1Turn key to position 0 (\2page 67) in
the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.\1Secure the vehicle at the front axle if
unloaded and at the rear axle if loaded,
e.g. using a chock (\2page 303).
Drinking and drivingSteering
!
CAUTION
If the coolant temperature is raised,
e.g. following driving in mountainous
terrain, run the engine at idling speed
for a further 1 or 2 minutes before you
switch off the engine. This allows the
coolant temperature to return to nor-
mal again.
iWhen parking on steep uphill or down-
hill gradients, turn the front wheels to-
wards the curb.iYou can only remove the key from the
ignition lock when the selector lever is
in positionP.
General driving tipsWarning
G
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment. The possibility of a serious or
even fatal accident is sharply increased
when you drink or take drugs and drive.
Never drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive after drinking or taking
drugs.
Warning
G
There is no power-steering assistance when
the engine is not running.
You will need to use significantly more force
to steer and could therefore lose control of
the vehicle and cause an accident.
Never switch off the engine while driving.!
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel in its
end positions for longer than neces-
sary (e.g. when turning or maneuver-
ing).
The hydraulic pump can be damaged
by the increased temperature of the
hydraulic fluid.

120 Controls in detailDriving and parking
3
Alignment and balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
\4Fast tire wear
\4Uneven tire wear, such as feathering
and one-sided wear
\4Vehicle pulling to the left or right
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to
the left or right. Alignment will not correct
this condition. See an authorized Sprinter
Dealer for proper diagnosis.
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle
vibration. Vibration may be the result of a
tire and wheel imbalance. Proper balanc-
ing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cup-
ping and spotty wear.Coolant temperature
During severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-
perature may rise close to approximately
250 °F (120 °C).
The engine should not be operated with
the coolant temperature over 250 °F
(120 °C). Doing so may cause serious en-
gine damage which is not covered by the
Sprinter warranty.
Warning
G
\4Driving when your engine is overheated
can cause some fluids, which may have
leaked into the engine compartment, to
catch fire. You could be seriously
burned.
\4Steam from an overheated engine can
cause serious burns which can occur
just by opening the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam
coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until the
engine has cooled down.

134 Controls in detailTempmatic
3
\1To switch off: press theÄ switch
again.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
The engine stores residual heat after long
periods of driving. You can use the residual
heat of the engine to heat the stationary
vehicle for a further 30 minutes.\1To switch on: turn key to position 0 in
the ignition lock (\2page 67) or re-
move it.
\1Set as required:
\4temperature (\2page 132)
\4air distribution (\2page 133)
\4the air vents (\2page 129)
\1Press the° switch (\2page 131).
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
\1To switch off: press ° switch
again (\2page 131).
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.The reheat function quickly ensures de-
frosted windows and dehumidification in
the vehicle interior.
\1To switch on: press theÅ switch
(\2page 131).
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
\1To switch on: press theÅ switch
(\2page 131).
\1The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Fogged-up windows
\1If necessary, switch off air-recirculation
mode by pressing theÄ switch
(\2page 131).
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out. Fresh air is supplied to the interior.
\1Switch on the reheat function using
theÅ switch (\2page 131).
iAir-recirculation mode is automatically
switched off after about 10 to 30 min-
utes, depending on the outside temper-
ature.Residual heat mode iThe heating period depends on:
\4the coolant temperature
\4the interior temperature selected
\4the on-board voltage
The blower runs at speed1 regardless
of the position of the airflow control.
iResidual heat switches off automati-
cally:
\4after about 30 minutes
\4when you switch on the ignition
\4if the battery’s voltage drops
Reheat function (dehumidification)Special settingsiOnly use special settings briefly.
\2\2

139 Controls in detail
Auxiliary heating/ventilation*
3
\3 Auxiliary heating/ventilation*The auxiliary heating heats or ventilates
the interior to a temperature that you have
set. The auxiliary heating can be operated
with the engine switched on or off.
The auxiliary heating is equipped with a
water heater.
The auxiliary heating heats the coolant and
the vehicle interior and is therefore more
favorable to the engine and consumes less
fuel. The fuel tank must be at least a quar-
ter full to ensure that the auxiliary heating/
ventilation operates correctly.
The maximum heating period is
60 minutes.You can use the auxiliary heating / ventila-
tion to:
\4ventilate or preheat the vehicle interior
and to de-ice the windows
\4start the engine better in cold weather
\4support the vehicle’s heating system
while the engine is running and outside
temperatures are low (heater booster
function) (\2page 137)
You can use the operating system to define
up to three switch-on times, one of which
can be selected to switch on the auxiliary
heating / ventilation (\2page 142). Warning
G
Exhaust fumes are produced while the auxilia-
ry heating is in operation. For this reason,
switch off the auxiliary heating in enclosed
spaces without an extraction system, e.g. a
garage.
Operation of the auxiliary heating system is
prohibited at gas stations or when refueling
your vehicle. The auxiliary heating must there-
fore be switched off at refueling stations.
Warning
G
Observe the relevant safety regulations in the
case of vehicles used for the transport of haz-
ardous goods.
Aerosols, gas cartridges and other pressur-
ized containers transported in the vehicle may
be highly flammable and could explode when
heated.
Make sure that the containers described are
kept away from the flow of hot air from the
auxiliary heating.
Otherwise, you could endanger yourself and
others.
iThe auxiliary heating automatically
switches to heater booster mode after
the engine is started.

179 Operation
Driving tips
4
Always secure items in the trailer to pre-
vent load shifts while driving.
Take into consideration that when towing a
trailer, the handling characteristics are dif-
ferent and less stable from those when op-
erating the vehicle without a trailer. It is
important to avoid sudden maneuvers.
The vehicle and trailer combination is
heavier, and therefore is limited in acceler-
ation and climbing ability, and requires
longer stopping distances. It is more prone
to reacting to side wind gusts, and requires
more sensitive steering input.
In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the vehicle’s behavior, you should prac-
tice turning , st opping and backing up in a n
area which is free from traffic.
If possible, do not brake abruptly, but rath-
er engage the brake slightly at first to per-
mit the trailer to activate its brake. Then
increase the braking force.
Warning
G
Take into consideration that when towing a
trailer, the handling characteristics are dif-
ferent and less stable from those when op-
erating the vehicle without a trailer.
It is important to avoid sudden maneuvers.
Sudden maneuvers may lead to loss of con-
trol 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 re-
duces the chance of the engine over-
loading and / or overheating.
When going down a long hill, shift into
a lower gear and use the engine’s brak-
ing effect. Avoid riding the brakes, thus
overheating the vehicle and trailer
brakes.
If the engine coolant rises to an ex-
tremely high temperature (coolant tem-
perature 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.
Extreme care must be exercised since
your vehicle with a trailer will require
additional passing distance ahead than
when driving without a trailer. Because
your vehicle and trailer is longer than
your vehicle alone, you will also need to
go much farther ahead of the passed
vehicle before you can return to your
lane.

187 Operation
Engine
4
If the hood can be raised slightly, it
is not properly engaged.
\1Open it again and allow it to drop from
a slightly greater height.
Mechanical elements and the lubricants
used for them must be carefully matched.
For this reason, only brands tested and ap-
proved by the manufacturer should be
used. Please contact your Sprinter Dealer
to obtain the necessary information. No lu-
bricant additives should be used.
The use of such additives could affect your
warranty rights. Information is available
from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
For specifications of engine oils, coolant
and brake fluid, see "Service products and
capacities" (\2page 355) and contact your
authorized Sprinter Dealer.The vehicle consumes a maximum of
1 US qt (1.0 l) oil per 620 miles (1000 km),
depending on your driving style.
Engine oil consumption may even be high-
er if:
\4the vehicle is new
\4you mainly operate the vehicle under
arduous operating conditions
\4you often drive at high engine speeds
The engine oil consumption can only be
judged after a lengthy distance has been
covered.Check the engine oil level on a regular ba-
sis, for example weekly or each time you
refuel.!
CAUTION
Do not use your hands to push the
hood down. Doing so could damage it.
Service products
Warning
G
If handled incorrectly, service products can
constitute a health risk f o r p e o p l e a n d a n e n -
vironmental hazard.
Always observe relevant guidelines for han-
dling, storing and disposing of service prod-
ucts.Engine oil
iIf the oil level exceeds the maximum
level several times during operation,
have the malfunction rectified immedi-
ately at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

191 Operation
Engine
4
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
H
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
G
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
G
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.