light DODGE SPRINTER 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

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Legend For Instrument Cluster And Indicator Lamps
1. Tachometer (Engine rpm), refer to "Tachometer
(Engine rpm)".
2. Turn signal indicator lamp (left), refer to
"Multifunction Switch".
3. Turn signal indicator lamp (right), refer to
"Multifunction switch".
4. ASR warning lamp or ESP
®* warning lamp.
5. Speedometer.
6. Multi-function indicator, refer to "Multi-Function
Indicator".
7. Gear selector lever position.
8. Coolant temperature gauge, refer to "Coolant
Temperature Gauge".
* 2500 Type vehicles only9. Fuel gauge with reserve fuel indicator lamp
(yellow), refer to "Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel
Indicator Lamp".
10. Warning and indicator lamps.
11. Odometer/trip meter selector, refer to "Odometer
and Trip Meter".
Clock/outside temperature display selector, refer
to "Clock and Outside Temperature Display".
12. Instrument lighting brighter/dimmer, refer to
"Instrument Lighting".

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The multi-function indicator can be used to call up the
odometer, trip meter, clock and outside temperature,
or information such as remaining time/distance until
the next service is due, or the engine oil level.
If your vehicle is equipped with reversing aid, the
multi-function indicator also displays the distance
between your vehicle and a detected obstacle.
The multi-function indicator is activated by:
Turning the key to position 2 in the ignition lock,
opening the driver’s door,
pressing one of the buttons (‘), I, ç or
æ,
switching the side lights on, refer to "Combination
Switch".1. Press the button (‘) to switch between the
odometer and the trip meter, and to reset the trip
meter.
Press the button (‘) to activate the ASSYST
maintenance computer.
2. Press the I button to switch between the time
and outside temperature and to activate the time
adjustment.
3. Press the ç to adjust (dim) the display and
instrument lighting and to adjust the clock.
4. Press the æ to adjust (brighten) the display and
instrument lighting and to adjust the clock.

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Odometer and Trip Meter
Activate the multi-function indicator. The total
distance covered by the vehicle will be shown.
1. To switch between the odometer and the trip meter,
press button (1) briefly.
2. To reset the trip meter, call up trip meter. Press
button (1) and hold until the trip meter shows 0000.
NOTE: Odometer and trip meter display
– "mi" in USA only.
– "km" in Canada only.
Instrument and Display Lighting
Display lighting:
3. Press button ç, to display lighting dimmer
4. Press button æ, to display lighting brighter

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Instrument and display lighting:
1. Switch on the marker lamps, refer to "Combination
Switch"
2. Press button ç, to make instrument and display
lighting dimmer
3. Press button æ, to make instrument display
lighting brighterOutside Temperature Display
Clock/outside temperature display selector (1)
Press buttonI briefly. The display will switch to
the required mode.
If buttonI is pressed twice within one second, the
display will revert to the original mode after
20 seconds.

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Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel Indicator Lamp
The fuel level is displayed when the key is in position
2 in the ignition lock.The reserve fuel indicator lamp (1) lights up for
about 2 seconds.
If the reserve fuel indicator lamp remains on or lights
up again when the engine is running, the fuel in the
tank hasreached reserve level.
Reserve level: about 2.8 US gal (10.5 liters).
NOTE: If the fuel gauge sensor is damaged, the reserve
fuel indictor lamp (1) will light up and the needle will
vary its position between the maximum and minimum
marks. Have the malfunction traced and rectified by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Battery Charge Indicator Lamp
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
battery charge indicator lamp# will light up in the
instrument cluster. It must go out when the engine is
running.
If the battery charge indicator lamp# remains on or
lights up again while the vehicle is moving, a fault has
developed in the battery charge circuit.
Do not drive on. Take your vehicle to an authorized
Sprinter Dealer to have the problem corrected.Water in Fuel Indicator Lamp
When the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition
lock, the fuel filter indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up for about 2 seconds. It
must go out when the engine is running.
If water in fuel indicator lamp does not go out or
comes on with the engine running, drain the water
from the fuel filter as soon as possible.

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NOTE: Should the water in fuel indicator lamp
still not go out after the fuel filter has been drained, the
cause should be examined by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
If the indicator lamp does not light up for about
2 seconds with the key in the ignition lock in position 2,
there is a malfunction in the water separator system.
Have the cause rectified by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp
The engine oil level indicator lamp: lights up in
the instrument cluster when the key is turned to
position 2 in the ignition lock. It must go out when the
engine is running.

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If the engine oil level indicator lamp: does not go
out, or if it lights up again while the vehicle is moving,
the engine oil level has dropped to a point close to the
minimum level mark on the dipstick.
The indicator lamp: lights up only briefly at first,
becoming permanent as the oil level drops further.
Stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil
level. If no obvious leak is visible, correct the oil level.
If the engine oil level indicator lamp: lights up,
even if the engine oil level is sufficient, have the cause
traced and rectified by an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
For approved engine oils, please contact your
authorized Sprinter Dealer.Coolant Level Indicator Lamp
When the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition
lock, the coolant level indicator lamp / in the
instrument cluster lights up for about 2 seconds. It
must go out when the engine is running.
If the coolant level indicator lamp / remains on or
lights up again when the engine is running, the coolant
level is too low.
Do not drive on. Switch the engine off and add coolant.

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If a large quantity of coolant is being lost, or if smaller
amounts are lost at regular intervals, have the engine
cooling system examined by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
engine control unit indicator lamp± will light up in
the instrument cluster. It must go out when the engine
is running.
If the engine control unit indicator lamp± remains on
or lights up again while the vehicle is moving, the fuel tank
was run empty or a fault has developed in the engine
control unit. The engine’s power output may be reduced.
Refuel and bleed the fuel system or have the cause
traced and rectified by an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
CAUTION!
Never run the engine if the coolant level is too
low. This could cause the engine to overheat,
leading in turn to engine damage.
WARNING!
Driving when your engine is badly overheated
can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You could
be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated
engine can cause serious burns and can occur just
by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the
engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do
not stand near the vehicle until it cool downs.

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Legend for Switch Locations
1. Fog lamp switch (Optional), refer to "Fog Lamp
Switch".
2. Headlamp range control, refer to "Headlamp
Range Control".
3. Auxiliary heat exchanger switch (Optional).
4. Heated rear window (Optional).
5. Left-hand seat heater switch (Optional).
6. Central locking switch with load compartment lock
(Optional).
7. Alarm pushbutton.
8. Deactivate Acceleration skid control (ASR) switch.9. Switch for auxiliary heater (Optional)
10. Right-hand seat heater switch (Optional),
11. Sun roof operation switch (Optional).
12. Interior cargo area lighting (Optional),
refer to "Interior Cargo Area Lighting".
13. Towing/passenger compartment protection switch
(Optional).
14. Airflow switch for the air conditioner for rear
passenger compartment (Optional).
15. Temperature control (Optional).
16. Electric blower switch (Optional).
17. Windshield heater switch (Optional).
18. Constant RPM switch (Optional).