warning 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.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUALConsult the table of contents to determine which
section contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains
a complete listing of all subjects.WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, SAMPLE
AND LOCATION1. Vehicle identification number, visible (location:
lower edge of windshield)

8 INTRODUCTIONENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND
RECOMMENDATIONSIn this manual, whenever you see instructions to
discard materials, you should first attempt to reclaim
and recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow
appropriate environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials.
DRINKING ALCOHOL OR TAKING DRUGS WHILE
DRIVING
WARNING!
Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be a
very dangerous combination. Even a small
amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflex-
es, perceptions and judgement.
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.

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INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTRONIC
RECORDING DEVICES(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices
that can record vehicle systems data.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose
vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously
improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access
the information and share it with others
 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affi liates or sales/service
organization and/or
 as otherwise required or permitted by law.
STICKERSThere are various warning stickers affixed to the motor
home. Their purpose is to make you and others aware
of various dangers.
WARNING!
Do not remove any warning stickers.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or others
may not be aware of certain dangers and could be
injured.

12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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

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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.

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CENTRAL LOCKING (OPTIONAL)To unlock (1)
To lock (2) To unlock (1)
To lock (2)
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive
as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Unlocking:If a door lock or interior handle on the driver or front
seat passenger door is unlocked, only the driver or
front seat passenger door will be unlocked.
NOTE: If a door lock or interior handle on the sliding
door or tailgate is unlocked, only the sliding door or
tailgate will be unlocked.Locking:All doors are automatically locked if a door lock or
interior handle is locked.
NOTE: If the central locking automatically unlocks
again after having been locked, at least one door is
closed incorrectly.
If it then locks again within about 5 seconds, then all
closed doors are locked.
The central locking displays vehicle locking with one
or more open doors by means of a special function
sequence (locking, unlocking, locking). Once closing
has been completed, an open door will not
automatically be locked.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint system.
The children could• injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
 release the child-proof locks by pressing the central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
 cause injury to others as a result
 get out of the vehicle and could either injure themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
 suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long periods of hot weather
 release the parking brake. The vehicle could then start moving of its own accord.Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.

18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Locking Status DisplayLeft-hand indicator lamp is illuminated:
The driver’s door is locked.
Right-hand indicator lamp is illuminated:
Front-seat passenger door and rear-seat passenger
area/cargo area are locked.
Both indicator lamps are illuminated:
The entire vehicle is locked.
If an indicator lamp flashes:
At least one door has not been properly closed.
NOTE: The indicator lamps go out,
once the remote keyless entry transmitter has been
used to completely lock the vehicle;
if the ignition lock is in the position 0, and once the
interior handles/closing cylinders have been used to
completely lock the vehicle;
after about 15 minutes in position 0 in the ignition lock.
The display can be reactivated by pressing the central
locking switch, located on the center section of the
dashboard.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint system.
The children could• injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
 release the child-proof locks by pressing the central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
 cause injury to others as a result
 get out of the vehicle and could either injure themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
 suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long periods of hot weather
 release the parking brake. The vehicle could then start moving of its own accord.Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.