engine DODGE SPRINTER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION


Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4


How to Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5


Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5


Vehicle Identification Number, Sample
and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5


Vehicle Safety Certification Label, Sample
and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6


Vehicle / Engine Emission Label, Sample
and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7


Environmental Concerns and
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8


Drinking Alcohol or taking Drugs
while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8


Information Regarding Electronic
Recording Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9


Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4 INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONThis manual provides information needed to operate
and understand the vehicle and its components.
Additional detailed information is contained in the
Owner’s Warranty Information Book and the Sprinter
Service Booklet.
Sprinter vehicles are equipped with a variety of
components. Not all of the information contained in
this manual applies to every vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Descriptions and specifications in this
manual were in effect at the time of printing.
For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle at
all times. DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC reserves the right to
discontinue models and to change specifications or
design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation. Descriptions and
specifications contained in this publication provide no
warranty, expressed or implied, and are subject to
revisions and publication of new editions without
notice.
WARNING!
Be sure to read the Operating Instructions. Other-
wise you may not be aware of certain risks and
could injur yourself or others.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-
tain vehicle components contain or emit chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproduction
harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles, and certain products of component wear,
contain chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other re-
productive harm.

INTRODUCTION 7
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Sample Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label
(Label 1)
Sample Type Plate (Label 2)
VEHICLE / ENGINE EMISSION LABEL, SAMPLE
AND LOCATIONLocation: on valve cover of the engine
Sample:
Important Engine Information
This is a LOW EMISSION VEHICLE engine and meets all applicable
requirements of US EPA CFFV as “ILEV” per 40 CFR 88 and CARB
as “ULEV” per CCR 1956.8
DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart, Germany
Mercedes-Benz Engine, Model
Engine Family / Engine Code
Exhaust Emission Control
System OM 647 LA CID 164
4 MBXH2.69DJB / Code I
TC, EMC, CAC, OC, EGR
Date of engine manufacture
Advertised output (SAE gr.)
Fuel rate at adv. Output
Valve lash cold (ins.)
Basic injection timing
Idle speed 2004
115 kW (154 HP) /3800 rpm
55 - 63 mm
3 / stroke
n.a. int. / n.a. exh..
14.5 ± 1 degrees BTDC
680 ± 50 rpm
This engine conforms to US, EPA, CARB and Canada regulations
applicable to 2004 Model Year.
This engine has a primary intended service application as a light HD
diesel engine.
This engine is not certified for use in an urban bus as defined at 40
CFR 86.093.-2. Sales of this engine for use in an urban bus is a
violation of Federal Law under the Clean Air Act.
This engine is certified to be operated on diesel fuel.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS

Ignition Lock / Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14


Central Locking (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Unlocking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Central Locking Switch 17
Locking Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locking and Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
To Program the Automatic Lock Feature
when Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19


Remote Keyless Entry (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Unlocking with Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . 21
Locking with Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . 22


Replacing Batteries in Remote Keyless Entry . . . 22


Security System with Towing and Passenger
Compartment Protection (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Visual Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Switching off the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24


Towing Protection and Passenger Compartment
Protection Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Towing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Switching off the Towing Protection . . . . . . . . . 24
Passenger Compartment Protection . . . . . . . . . 25
Switching off the Passenger Compartment
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Alarm Pushbutton (Vehicles with Security
Systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26


Opening/Closing doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Rear Cargo Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Passenger/Cargo Area Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37


Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Seat Belt Warning Lamp and Airbag
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Fastening and Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Belt Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46


Driver’s Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47


Front Seat Passenger Airbag (not in conjunction
with folding seat in partition wall) . . . . . . . . . . . . 48


Airbag and Belt Tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Belt Tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Safety Precautions for the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 50


Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52


Engine Break-In Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
The first 1,000 miles (about 1,500 km) . . . . . . . . 52
Engine Oil Consumption 53


Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53


Inhalation of Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54


Tie Down Rings (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13
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IGNITION LOCK / STARTER SWITCH0 The steering wheel is locked when the key is removed
To remove the key, place the gear selector lever in
position "P"; rotate the key in the ignition lock to
position 0; and remove the key.
1 The steering wheel is unlocked
2 Preheating and driving position
3Start position To engage the steering wheel lock:
After removing the key, turn the steering wheel until
the steering wheel lock engages.
To release the steering wheel lock:
Turn the steering wheel slightly while turning the key
to position 1.
NOTE:
If the driver’s or passenger’s door is opened
with the key in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock, a
warning buzzer sounds.
WARNING!
Do not remove the key from the ignition lock un-
less the vehicle is stationary. Always remove the
key from the ignition lock when leaving the ve-
hicle to prevent children or unauthorized per-
sons from starting the engine.

14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEImmobilizerThe immobilizer is automatically activated when the
key is removed from the ignition lock. The engine
cannot be started. As soon as the correct key is inserted
into the ignition lock, the immobilizer is deactivated.
For notes on the remote keyless entry, refer to "Remote
Keyless Entry".
NOTE: If the engine cannot be started and the displays
Á and î appear alternately in the multi-function
indicator when the key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock, a fault has developed or the key used has not been
activated.
Remove the key and repeat the starting procedure. If
the engine still cannot be started, consult an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.

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After the engine is started (about 1 second), all doors
with the exception of the driver-side door are locked
automatically.
Central Locking SwitchThe central locking switch is located
on the center section of the
dashboard.
The entire vehicle or just the
passenger door and the cargo doors
can be locked or unlocked from
inside the vehicle with th e central locking switch.
After the engine is started (about 1 second), all doors
with the exception of the driver-side door are locked
(standard setting).
CAUTION!
In case of an accident, rescue from the outside may
be more difficult if the vehicle is locked.
To unlock the vehicle after the engine is started,
refer to
"Central Locking Switch
".

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Locking and UnlockingTo lock entire vehicle:
Press top of central locking switch.
The left and the right indicator lamp in the switch
illuminate. If one of the two indicator lamps blinks, at
least one door is not closed properly.
To unlock entire vehicle:
Press top of central locking switch again.
To lock the front-seat passenger door and the rear-seat
passenger area/cargo area:
Press bottom of central locking switch.
The right indicator lamp in the switch illuminates. If
the indicator lamp blinks, at least one door is not closed
properly.
To unlock the front-seat passenger door and the rear-
seat passenger area/cargo area:
Press bottom of central locking switch again.
To Program the Automatic Lock Feature when
Starting the EnginePlace the key in position 2 in the ignition lock and close
all doors.To switch off automatic locking of the front-seat passenger
door and the rear-seat passenger area/cargo area:Press the central locking switch at the bottom and hold
it there for about 5 seconds. The right indicator lamp
flashes twice. Automatic locking when the engine is
started is switched off.To switch on automatic locking of the front-seat passenger
door and the rear-seat passenger area/cargo area:Press the central locking switch at the bottom and hold
it there for about 5 seconds. The right indicator lamp
CAUTION!
In case of an accident, rescue from the outside may
be more difficult if the vehicle is locked.
To unlock the vehicle after the engine is started,
refer to ‘‘Central Locking Switch’’.

20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEflashes four times. Automatic locking when the engine
is started is switched on (standard setting).
NOTE: A door which is closed after the engine has
been started will not be locked automatically.AuAutomatic Unlocking in Case of an Accident
The doors will unlock in the event of certain accidents,
provided that the power supply is still maintained.REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (OPTIONAL)NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 Subpart C
Section 231 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE:
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: Included with your vehicle are 2 remote
keyless entry transmitters plus removable mechanical
key.
Keys which were not included with delivery must be
activated at an authorized Sprinter Dealer before they
can be used.
If a non-activated key is used, after the fourth attempt
to start, the starting process will be blocked for 1
minute.
The multi-function display will alternately show Á
and î , refer to "Immobilizer".
Malfunctions could occur if the remote keyless entry
transmitter is exposed to moisture. As a precaution,
both remote keyless entry transmitters should always
be carried.
CAUTION!
In case of an accident, rescue from the outside may
be more difficult if the vehicle is locked.
To unlock the vehicle after the engine is started,
refer to ‘‘Central Locking Switch’’.