light DODGE SPRINTER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

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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.

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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.

44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLESeat Belt Warning Lamp and Airbag MalfunctionWhen the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
warning lamp < lights up for about 6 seconds; this
takes place whether or not the driver’s seat belt is
fastened.
The warning lamp < must go out after about
6 seconds if the driver’s safety belt is fastened, or the
vehicle is standing still and the driver’s door is opened.
If after about 6 seconds, the driver’s safety belt is not
fastened with all doors closed,
– and the vehicle speed does not exceed 15 mph (25 km/h), the warning lamp < remains on for as
long as the driver ’s safety belt is not fastened.
– and the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h), the warning lamp < flashes and a warning
signal sounds, which is repeated increasingly
frequently until the driver ’s safety belt is fastened,
or for a maximum of 153 seconds from the time the
vehicle speed exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h) if the
driver ’s safety belt remains unfastened. If the driver’s safety belt remains unfastened after 153
seconds, the warning lamp
< stops flashing and the
warning signal stops sounding. The warning lamp
< lights up for as long as the driver’s safety belt is
not fastened.
If the warning lamp < flashes after the first 6
seconds and no warning signal is audible, the
malfunction indicator lamp 1 is defective.
Have the malfunction indicator lamp 1checked and
repaired by an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon as
possible.
Malfunction indicator lamp 1, refer to “SRS
Malfunction Indicator Lamp”.

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AIRBAG AND BELT TENSIONERSThe vehicle is equipped with an airbag for the driver
and the front seat passenger as well as belt tensioners
for the driver and the front passenger. The system is
known as a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). It
has been designed to work together with the seat belt
and to supplement.SRS Malfunction Indicator LampWhen the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
malfunction indicator lamp 1 will light up in the
instrument cluster for about 4 seconds as a function
check.
Belt TensionersThe belt tensioners are located on the three-point seat
belts of the driver’s and front passenger seats.
The belt tensioners will not operate unless the key has
been turned to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
The airbag and / or belt tensioners are designed to only
trigger in certain frontal impacts as not all accidents
call for airbag and / or belt tensioner deployment.
WARNING!
Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them. You
may damage the airbags and you could be injured
because the airbags are not there to protect you.
These protective covers for the airbag cushions are
designed to open only when the airbags are inflat-
ing.
WARNING!
If the malfunction indicator lamp 1 does not
light up when the key is in position 2 in the igni-
tion lock, if it flickers or lights up while the vehi-
cle is moving, there might be a problem in the
airbag system. There is then a danger that the air-
bag will not deploy in the event of an accident or
will deploy when it should not do so. Have the ve-
hicle inspected and repaired by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer without delay.

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Engine Oil ConsumptionWhen the engine has passed the break-in period, oil
consumption may reach 0.5 % of the fuel consumption
recorded in actual operating circumstances. In isolated
cases and in arduous operating conditions, oil
consumption may increase to 1 % of the fuel
consumption recorded in actual operating
circumstances.
Engine oil consumption depends on the driving style
adopted and the operating conditions. It can only be
judged after the engine has passed the break-in period.
SAFETY TIPS Check the vehicle’s lights and the general condition
of the vehicle before each trip.
 Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressure.
 All occupants should fasten their seat belts before each trip.
 Driving in an environmentally responsible manner will reduce noise, fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions.
 Allow the engine to warm up under low load use.
 Avoid unnecessarily hard acceleration, driving with the throttle fully open, and carrying loads not
specifically needed on the journey.
 Stop the engine during lengthy waiting periods, for example at traffic lights.
 Remove ancillary parts, such as wind deflectors and roof racks, as soon as they are no longer needed.

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NOTE: Use neither elastic fastening straps nor nets
when lashing down the load. These are only intended
as anti-slip protection for lighter loads.
The means used to tie down the load must not be run
over sharp edges or corners. Sharp edges or corners
should be given protective padding. Observe the
operating instructions for the material used to tie down
the material. Spread the load evenly between the
anchorages. If using a tensioning device, do not
overstress the lashing rings.
WARNING!
If you tension the tensioning belts between the
sidewalls, the maximum permissible load for the
lashing rings could be exceeded if the brakes are
applied suddenly or in the event of an accident.
The load would no longer be secured, which could
result in serious injuries caused by the load slip-
ping.
For this reason, do not tension a tensioning belt
between the side walls.
Observe the loading guidelines.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Interior Mirror (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Electrically Adjustable Exterior Mirror
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59


Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat . . . . . . . . . 60
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Armrest (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Head Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Folding Seat at Partition (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 63


Seat Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63


Rear Seat Bench Removal and Installation . . . . . 64
Retrofitting Seat Mounting Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . 65


Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66


Headlamp Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68


Fog Lamp Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68


Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Interior Lamps in the Driver and Rear-Seat
Passenger Area/Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Interior Lamps with Interior Sensor
Protection (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Interior Lighting with Reading Lamp, Front
Passenger Space Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Interior Cargo Area Lighting (Optional) . . . . . 71


Multifunction Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72


Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Mechanical Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Electric Window Operation (Optional) . . . . . . . 74


Windshield Wiper Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Windshield wipers with rain sensor
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Speed Control (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77


Sunroof (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Manual Sun Roof (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Electric Sun Roof (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Mechanical Sun Roof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 81


Ashtray/Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82


Electrical Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83


Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters . . . 84
Radio, Telephone and Two Way Radio . . . . . . 84


Mobile Telephone and Two Way Radio and
Fax Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84


Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85


Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86


Compartments in Front Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLESEAT ADJUSTMENT
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat
WARNING!
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Ad-
just the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. The seat belt
might not be properly adjusted and you could be
injured. Avoid seat positions in which you cannot
wear your seat belt correctly. They are a safety
hazard and must therefore be avoided; refer to
"Seat Belts".Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest
reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position
can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat
belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck as this
could result in severe personal injuries and death.The backrest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in an upright position
and the belt is properly positioned on the body.
Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING!
Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts while a seat is being adjusted. If the seat is
moved, to ensure engagement, the seat catches
must be heard.The arms should be slightly bent when you are
holding the steering wheel. The distance from the
pedals should be such that you can depress them fully.The rear area of the vehicle should not be used as
a play area by children when the vehicle is in
motion. They could be seriously injured in an
accident. Children should be seated and using the
proper restraint system.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these area are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.

66 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEHOOD
To open:
1. Pull the release lever (1). The hood then opens slightly and is restrained by
the safety catch.
WARNING!
When the hood is open, there is a risk of injury due
to very hot engine components.When the engine is running or the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock, there is a risk of
injury due to moving engine components and the
electrical system.The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils,
spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the
ignition system with the engine running, while
starting or if the ignition is on and the engine is
turned manually.To help prevent severe personal injuries and death,
stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open
and the engine is running. If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine
compartment, or if the coolant emperature gauge
indicates that the engine is overheated, do not open
the hood. Move away from vehicle and do not open
the hood until the engine has cooled. If necessary,
call the fire department.