steering wheel DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Manual Online

324 OperationEngine compartment
4
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons
\1
Press the menu button on the in-
strument cluster repeatedly until you
see the
P
symbol in the display.
The
--:--
display flashes during the
measurement process.The following messages may be dis-
played:
POK
\1
Do not add oil.
-1.0 qt
\1
Add the amount of
oil shown
(\2
page 328).
-1.5 qts-2.0 qtsHI
\1
The engine oil level
is too high. Have
the oil siphoned off.
iEngine oil level display:\4
qt in USA only
\4
l in Canada only
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325 Operation
Engine compartment
4
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*
\1
Press the button on the instru-
ment cluster (
\2
page 142).
\1
The following message is displayed
for the duration of the measurement
process:N
Engine oil level Measuring
in progress
The following messages may be dis-
played:NEngine oil
level OK
\1
Do not add oil.
Engine oil
Add
1.0 quart
\1
Add the amount of
oil shown
(\2
page 328).
\1
Check the engine oil
level again after a
few minutes.
Engine oil
Add
1.5 quartsEngine oil
Add
2.0 quarts
Engine oil
level Re-
duce oil
level
\1
The engine oil level is
too high. Have the oil
siphoned off.
Eng. oil
lev. Turn
ignition
on for lev-
el
\1
Switch on the igni-
tion (
\2
page 111).
N
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343 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
Warning
G
Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating oth-
er than that specified for your Sprinter ve-
hicle. Some combinations of unapproved
tires and wheels may change suspension
dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, han-
dling, and braking of your Sprinter vehicle.
This can cause unpredictable handling
and stress to steering and suspension
components. You could lose control and
have an accident resulting in serious inju-
ry or death.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Only use the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your Sprinter vehicle,
refer to "Tire and loading information".Never use a tire with a smaller load index
or speed index or capacity other than
what was originally equipped on your
Sprinter vehicle. Using a tire with a small-
er load index could result in tire overload-
ing and failure. You could lose control and
have an accident.Failure to equip the vehicle with tires hav-
ing adequate speed capability can result
in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle
control.
!
CAUTION
Replacing original tires with tires of a
different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
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353 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
The GVWR includes the weight of the ve-
hicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
The GAWR is the total allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front
or rear).
The GCWR is the total allowable weight
of vehicle and trailer when weighed in
combination.
Never exceed the GVWR, the GAWR for
either the front axle or rear axle or the
GCWR.
Warning
G
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the
tire and loading information placard on
the driver’s door B-pillar or on the certifi-
cation label below the driver’s seat on the
mounting pillar. Overloading the tires can
overheat them, possibly causing a blow-
out. Overloading the tires can also result
in handling or steering problems, or brake
failure.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Overloading of tires is dangerous. Over-
loading can cause tire failure, affect vehi-
cle handling, and increase the stopping
distance. Use tires of the recommended
load capacity for the vehicle. Never over-
load them.
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367 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
In addition to the placard also con-
sult the tire inflation pressure table
(\2
page 628).
\1
If necessary, add air to achieve the
recommended tire inflation pressu-
re.
\1
Reattach the valve cap.
\1
Repeat this procedure for each tire.
Checking tire inflation pressure elec-
tronically with the Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System (TPMS)* (vehicles
without steering wheel buttons)
iIf you have overfilled the tire, release
tire inflation pressure by pushing the
metal stem of the valve with for ex-
ample a tip of a pen. Then recheck
the tire inflation pressure with the
tire gauge.
!
CAUTION
After inspecting or adjusting the tire
inflation pressure, always reattach
the valve cap if equipped.
This will prevent moisture and dirt
from entering the valve stem, which
could damage the valve stem.
iUSA only:
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) is equipped with a combina-
tion low tire pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale in the instrument
cluster (
\2
page 20). Depending on
how the telltale illuminates, it indi-
cates a low tire pressure condition or
a malfunction in the TPMS system it-
self:
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369 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
Warning (Continued)
G
Always ensure that you re-calibrate the
TPMS after you inflated the tires to the
recommended cold inflation pressure.Always adjust tire inflation pressure ac-
cording to the tire and loading information
placard on the driver’s door B-pillar.Underinflated tires wear excessively and/
or unevenly, adversely affect handling and
fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Overinflated tires can adversely affect
handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly,
increase stopping distance, and result in
sudden deflation (blowout) because they
are more likely to become punctured or
damaged by road debris, potholes etc.The TPMS is not able to issue a warning
due to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure
(e.g. tire blowout caused by a foreign ob-
ject). In this case bring the vehicle to a
halt by carefully applying the brakes and
avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers.
Warning
G
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the tire and loading information plac-
ard. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or the tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires).
Continued
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373 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
\1
Press the 5menu button on the in-
strument cluster until you see the +CAL TPMS
message in the display.
\1
Press the ,menu button on the in-
strument cluster.
The following message is displayed:OK TPMSThe tire pressure monitor activation
process has begun.
The tire pressures of the individual
wheels are stored as the new refer-
ence values if they are determined to
be plausible for the tire pressure
monitor.If you wish to cancel the activation pro-
cess:
\1
Press the .button or the 5menu but-
ton on the instrument cluster.
The activation process is canceled
automatically if 30 seconds elapse
with no input.
Checking tire inflation pressure elec-
tronically with the Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System (TPMS)* (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons)Vehicles with steering wheel buttons are
equipped with the Advanced Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System.
iUSA only:
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) is equipped with a combina-
tion low tire pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale in the instrument
cluster (
\2
page 20). Depending on
how the telltale illuminates, it indi-
cates a low tire pressure condition or
a malfunction in the TPMS system it-
self:
If the telltale illuminates continuous-
ly, one or more of your tires is signif-
icantly underinflated. There is no
malfunction in the TPMS.
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376 OperationTires and wheels
4
Warning
G
The TPMS does not warn you against in-
correctly selected tire inflation pressure
and does not warn you when the tire pres-
sure is not properly selected for the re-
spective vehicle load. It warns you only
when the pressure of one or more tires
decreases significantly below the refer-
ence inflation pressure which was stored
at the time of calibration of the TPMS af-
ter you inflated the tires.Always ensure that you recalibrate the
TPMS after you have inflated the tires to
the recommended cold inflation pressure.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Always adjust the tire inflation pressure
according to the tire and loading informa-
tion placard on the driver’s door B-pillar.Underinflated tires wear excessively and/
or unevenly, adversely affect handling and
fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.Overinflated tires can adversely affect
handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly,
increase stopping distance, and result in
sudden deflation (blowout) because they
are more likely to become punctured or
damaged by road debris, potholes etc.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
The TPMS is not able to issue a warning
due to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure
(e.g. tire blowout caused by a foreign ob-
ject). In this case bring the vehicle to a
halt by carefully applying the brakes and
avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers.
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380 OperationTires and wheels
4
\1
Press button
è
or
ÿ
on the
multifunction steering wheel repeat-
edly until the standard display menu
appears in the multifunction display
(
\2
page 157).
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button re-
peatedly until you see the current in-
flation pressures for each tire appear
in the display or the following mes-
sage appears in the display
Tire pres. displayed
after driving
for several minutes
\1
Press reset button0 on the instru-
ment cluster (
\2
page 20).The following message will appear in
the multifunction display:
Tire pres.
Adjust pres.
\1
Press
æ
button.
The following message will appear in
the multifunction display:
Tire pres. monitor
reactivatedAfter a few minutes' driving, the cur-
rent tire inflation pressure values are
accepted as reference values and
then monitored.If you wish to cancel the activation pro-
cess :
\1
Press
ç
button.
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated tiresProper tire inflation pressure is essential
to the safe and satisfactory operation of
your vehicle. The following three primary
areas are affected by improper tire infla-
tion pressure:
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381 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
1. Safety 2. Economy
Improper inflation pressures can cause
uneven wear patterns to develop across
the tire tread. These abnormal wear pat-
terns will reduce tread life resulting in a
need for earlier tire replacement. Under-
inflation also increases tire rolling resis-
tance and results in higher fuel
consumption.
Warning
G
Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
sures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, ad-
versely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from being over-
heated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride com-
fort, wear unevenly, increase stopping dis-
tance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road de-
bris, potholes etc.
Warning
G
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous
and can cause accidents.
Unequal tire inflation pressures can
cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
Unequal tire inflation pressures from one
side of the vehicle to the other can cause
the vehicle to drift to the right or left. Al-
ways drive with each tire inflated to the
recommended cold tire inflation pres-
sure.
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