sensor DODGE SPRINTER 2006 1.G Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
3CONTENTS
Q Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
…Interior Mirror (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
…Electrically Adjustable Exterior
Mirror (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Q 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
Q Seat Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Q Rear Seat Bench Removal and Installation . . . . . 64
…Retrofitting Seat Mounting Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Q Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Q Headlamp Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Q Fog Lamp Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Q 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
Q Multifunction Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Q Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
…Mechanical Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
…Electric Window Operation (Optional) . . . . . . . 74
Q Windshield Wiper Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
…Windshield wipers with rain sensor
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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INTERIOR LIGHTING
Interior Lamps in the Driver and Rear-Seat
Passenger Area/Cargo Area
Permanently on (1)
Off (2)
Interior lamps are switched on/off by the door contact
switches (3)Interior Lamps with Interior Sensor Protection
(Optional)
Interior lamp switch (1)
Reading lamp switch (2)

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Place the key in position 2 in the ignition lock.
To open the window:
Keep switch pressed downward until the window has
reached the desired position.
To close the window:
Keep switch pressed upward until the window has
reached the desired position.WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH
Intermittent wipe and rain sensor (optional) (1)
Normal wipe (2)
Rapid wipe (3)
Windshield wiper system and headlamp cleaning
system (optional) (4)

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Touch-wipe:
Press the windshield wiper switch up to the pressure
point.
NOTE: Smears may form on the glass when the
windshield wipers are in use. In this case, operate the
windshield washer, even in rainy weather.
Check wiper blades regularly for damage and
contamination.Windshield wipers with rain sensor (Optional)
To switch on:
Turn the windshield wiper switch to Intermittent
wipe.
When switched on, the windshield wipers wipe one
time. After that the wiping interval and wiping speed
(normal and rapid), depend on wetness of the
windshield and are controlled automatically.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
caused by e. g. ice, steam, fog or water could lead
to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the
windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster or with the wind-
shield heater (optional) before and during wind-
shield washer use.
Follow the recommended settings for de-fogging
and de-icing the front windows given in Section 4.CAUTION!
Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent
setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car
wash or during windshield cleaning and/or de-
icing. Wipers will operate if the windshield gets
wet, and wipers may be damaged as a result.

92 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Legend For Instruments And Controls
1. Left-hand air vent.
2. Multifunction switch.
3. Speed control.
4. Hood release lever.
5. Instrument cluster, refer to "Instrument Cluster
and Indicator Lamps".
6. Hazard warning flasher switch.
7. Steering wheel with horn, front driver airbag.
8. Fuse box.
9. Windshield wiper switch, refer to "Windshield
Wiper Switch".
10. Ignition lock/starter switch.
11. Center air vents.
12. Upper air vents.
13. Radio, see individual manual.14. Temperature control switch.
15. Airflow control switch.
16. Air distribution switch.
17. Temperature sensor, automatic heating
control / air conditioning, regulated.
18. Air conditioning switch.
19. Heater booster switch.
20. Residual engine heat utilization switch.
21. Gear selector lever (automatic transmission)
22. Timer for auxiliary heater.
23. Electrical outlet.
24. Ashtray.
25. Cup holder.
26. Front passenger airbag.
27. Right-hand air vent.
28. Glove compartment.
NOTE: For layout of switches, see previous page.

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The following display appears if the reversing aid does
not detect an obstacle.
NOTE: Distance display
 "in" in USA only.
 "cm" in Canada only.
The distance between the sensors and an obstacle
detected within the monitoring range is displayed in
increments of 2 in (5 cm).
If the distance is less than 40 in (100 cm), a warning
signal also sounds, which is repeated increasingly
frequently as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
A continuous warning signal sounds if the distance
undershoots 20 in (50 cm).
When a continuous warning signal sounds for
approximately three seconds and the error code
appears in the multi-function indicator, the reversing
aid is malfunctioning.
Maneuver with particular care, if interference from an
external source of ultrasonic waves (compressed-air
brakes of trucks, a car wash or a pneumatic drill) is
causing the reversing aid to malfunction.
Dirty reversing aid sensors or malfunctioning backup
lamps could also cause the reversing aid to
malfunction. Clean the reversing aid sensors and check
the backup lamps.
Otherwise have the malfunction traced and rectified by
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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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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TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER, MANUALLY
UNLOCKING
In the case of power failure the transmission selector
lever can be manually unlocked (for vehicle towing).
To do so, insert a pin (1) (ball point pen), into the
covered opening below the position "D" of the shift
pattern. While pushing the pin down, move selector
lever from position "P".
After removal of the pin from the opening, the cover
will not close fully. Only after moving the selector lever
to positions "D+" and "D–" does the cover return to its
closed position.Reversing Aid (Optional)
Reversing aid sensors (1)
The reversing aid monitors the rear area of the vehicle
by means of four sensors in the rear bumper.
The reversing aid automatically provides you with a
visual and audible indication of the distance between
your vehicle and an obstacle, when the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock and the reverse gear is
engaged.
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The system is operational if after reverse gear is
engaged:
 an acknowledgement tone sounds
 the multi-function indicator shows the distance to
an obstacle that has been detected.
WARNING!
The reversing aid is feature designed to provide as-
sistance and may not detect all obstacles. The sys-
tem is not a replacement for your own diligence.
The reversing aid does not detect people and/or
objects within a range of approximately 12 in (30
cm). There is a possibility that certain objects
which could come into contact with the vehicle at
the rear will not be detected by the system’s
sensors. This could cause an accident resulting in
severe personal injuries, death and property
damage.
For this reason, you should make sure before
manuevring that no people or animals are in the
maneuvring range of the vehicle.
Pay particular attention to people and/or objects
above or below sensors when parking, such as
small children, toddlers, flower pots or trailer
towbars.
You are always responsible for safety at all times
and must continue to pay attention to your
immediate surroundings when manoeuvring. A
second person should assist you in manouevring if
necessary.

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Range of Sensors
The sensors are able to detect a distance within a range
of up to 70 in (180 cm) centrally or up to 40 in (100 cm)
laterally behind the bumper.
WARNING!
Ultrasonic sources, such as the compressed-air
brakes of heavy trucks, a car wash or a pneumatic
drill, and other parts attached to the vehicle, such
as load carriers, could cause the reversing aid to
malfunction.
The reversing aid sensors must not be scratched
or damaged. They must be free from dirt, ice and
slush, otherwise they might not function
correctly.
The rear area sensors will be restricted in all of
these cases. This will increase the risk of damage
to the vehicle or the object and the risk of injury
to other persons.
Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to
scratch or damage them.
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