DODGE SPRINTER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 211
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
*Vehicle Type 2500 only
WARNING!
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot be turned
in the ignition lock.
If the key cannot be turned, the ignition lock re-
mains locked and the vehicle cannot be steered.
With the engine not running there is no power
assistance for the braking and steering systems.
In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is necessary
to brake and steer the vehicle.
The vehicle must not be towed with the front axle
raised and the key in position 2 in the ignition
lock as the drive wheels could then lock due to the
acceleration skid control (ASR) or the optional
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
*.

212 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESIf the Engine is DamagedFor towing distances up to 30 miles (about 50 km)
 Shift gear selector lever to "N" position.
 Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph (50 km / h).
For towing distances greater than 30 miles (about
50 km)
 Remove the propeller shafts leading to the drive axles.
The vehicle can be towed without restriction.If the Transmission is Damaged Remove the propeller shafts leading to the drive
axles.
If the Front Axle is Damaged Raise the front axle.
 Observe the same towing restrictions as for engine damage.IftheRearAxleisDamagedRaise the rear axle.
NOTE: Comply with local legal regulations regarding
towing vehicles.

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CONTENTS

Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215


Sprinter Original Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217


Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Disposal of Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218


Emission Related Component Warranty
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218


Regular Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Windshield Washer System Fluid Reservoir . 219
Air Filter Restriction Indicator (Optional) . . . 219
Engine Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Ribbed V-Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Hydraulic Brake System, Clutch
Mechanism Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Checking Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224


Winter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226


Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Disconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Reconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228


Replacing Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Appearance Care and Corrosion Protection . 231
Power Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Automatic Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Tar Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Paintwork, Painted Body Components . . . . . . 233
Engine Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Vehicle Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Ornamental Moldings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

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Headlamps, Taillamps, Identification Lamps,
Turn Signal Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Reversing Aid Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Wiper Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Light Alloy Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Steering Wheel and Gear Selector Lever . . . . 236
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Headliner and Shelf Below Rear Window . . . 237
Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Hard Plastic Trim Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Plastic and Rubber Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238


Electrical Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Standard Fuse and Relay Equipment . . . . . . . 239
Relay Assignment, Standard Equipment . . . . 242
Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment . . . . . . . 242


Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Front Lamp Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
License Plate Lamps
(Cargo/Passenger Vans Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Additional Brake Lamp
(Cargo/Passenger Vans Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Side-Mounted Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Side-Marker Lamps,
Standing Lamps (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Identification Lamps (Cargo/
passenger vans only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Interior Lighting in Passenger Compartment
and Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Interior Lighting with Reading Lamp . . . . . . . 255
Interior Lighting with Interior Sensor
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Exit Lamps (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256


Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . 258

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

216 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLELegend For Engine Compartment
1. Windshield washer system fluid reservoir.
2. Maintenance indicator for air cleaner element (Optional).
3. Oil dipstick.
4. Oil filler neck.
5. Ribbed V-belt. Auxiliary drive (Optional) refer to “Auxiliary
drive“. 6. Fuel filter with water separator.
7. Hydraulic brake fluid reservoir.
8. Coolant reservoir.
9. Battery
The auxiliary battery is located underneath the
front passenger seat (optional equipment).
10. Fuse box (These special fuses should only be replaced at by
an authorized Sprinter Dealer).

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SPRINTER ORIGINAL PARTSEvery authorized Sprinter Dealer maintains a stock of
Sprinter original parts for maintenance and repair work.Over 6,000 retailers around the world guarantee that
you can be supplied with Sprinter original parts
wherever you are. Over 300,000 different parts and
assemblies, including parts for older vehicle models,
are distributed from a central parts warehouse using
an optimally tuned logistics concept.
Sprinter original parts are subjected to the most
stringent quality inspections and will ensure that the
vehicle is maintained at a high level of operating
efficiency and safety, and that it maintains its value.
Each part has been specifically designed and
manufactured or selected and approved for use in
Sprinter vehicles.
It is therefore best to use only Sprinter original parts.For cost-effective repairs in accordance with sound
recycling principles, the use of non-genuine parts and
accessories not authorized by the manufacturer could
damage the vehicle or compromise its durability or safety. When ordering original parts, always provide the
vehicle identification number and the engine number.
SERVICE PRODUCTSMechanical elements and the lubricants used for them
must be carefully matched.
For this reason, only brands tested and approved by
the manufacturer should be used. Please contact your
Sprinter Dealer to obtain the necessary information.
No lubricant 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, contact your authorized Sprinter Dealer.
WARNING!
If handled incorrectly, service products can consti-
tute a health risk for people and an environmental
hazard.
Always observe relevant guidelines for handling,
storing and disposing of service products.

218 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEDisposal of Service ProductsDispose of service products and of parts which come
into contact with them (e.g. filters) in an
environmentally responsible manner. Comply with
applicable bars and regulations.EMISSION RELATED COMPONENT WARRANTY
STATEMENTThe Manufacturer warrants to the original and each
subsequent owner of a Sprinter heavy-duty on
highway diesel engine that:
(1) the engine was designed, built and equipped so as
to conform at the time of sale with the applicable
regulations adopted by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency, and
(2) the emission control system of such engine is free
from defects in materials and workmanship which
would cause it not to conform with those regulations
for a period of use of five years or 100 000 miles or
3 000 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs
first.
REGULAR CHECKSThe following checks should be performed at regular
intervals (for example once a week or each time the
vehicle is refueled):
 Windshield cleaner system – fluid reservoir.
 Air strainer, in vehicles with an air strainer element maintenance indicator (optional equipment).
 Engine oil level.
 Checking ribbed V-belt.
 Hydraulic brake system, clutch mechanism fluid level.
 Coolant level.
 Tire and spare wheel condition and pressures of the same. For more information, refer to "Wheels and
Tires".
 Vehicle lighting.

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Windshield Washer System Fluid Reservoir1. Washer system fluid reservoir
When topping off, add windshield washer fluid ("S"
for summer or "W" for winter) to the water.
Capacity of fluid reservoir (1): about 7.4 US qt (7 liters).
Air Filter Restriction Indicator (Optional)The indicator on the air f ilter housing in the engine
compartment shows the degree of contamination in the
air filter element. If the red field reaches the 100 %
range, the air filter element should be replaced as soon
as possible.

220 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEApproved Engine OilsNOTE: Use only engine oils that are labeled on the
container as meeting the specifications of API (American
Petroleum Institute) and/or DaimlerChrysler specification
sheets MB 228.3, 228.5, 229.3 and 229.5, such as MOPAR®
SAE 15W-40 HD Diesel Engine Oil (e.g. MOPAR® Part
No. 04798231AD), or equivalent.Always refer to the following viscosity chart for the
proper viscosity grade based on ambient temperature.
Select oil viscosity according to the lowest air
temperature expected before the next oil change.
For further information, contact your authorized
Sprinter Dealer. NOTE: This chart supercedes ALL previously
published viscosity charts.