ESP DODGE SPRINTER 2007 2.G User Guide

44 SafetyDriving safety systems
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There is a malfunction if the # indicator
lamp is permanently lit while the engine is
running (\2page 272).
If ESP
® malfunctions, engine power output
may be reduced.ASR improves traction for a sustained peri-
od, i.e. the transfer of power from the tires
to the road surface, and thus also improves
the driving stability of the vehicle. ASR as-
sists you when pulling away and accelerat-
ing, especially on smooth and slippery
surfaces.
ASR brakes individual drive wheels and
limits the engine torque to prevent the
drive wheels from spinning. When ASR in-
tervenes, thev indicator lamp in the
speedometer flashes.
If the road surface is not capable of provid-
ing sufficient traction, bearing in mind the
tires, load and gradient, it is not be possi-
ble to pull away smoothly even with ASR.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons:
There is a malfunction if thek indicator
lamp is permanently lit while the engine is
running (\2page 270).
If ASR malfunctions, engine power output
may be reduced.
Warning
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Proceed as follows if the v warning lamp
in the speedometer flashes:
\4Do not deactivate ASR under any cir-
cumstances.
\4Only depress the accelerator pedal as
far as necessary when pulling away.
\4Adapt your driving style to suit the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
Otherwise, the vehicle could begin to skid.
ESP
® cannot reduce the risk of an accident
if you drive too fast. ESP
® is unable to over-
ride the laws of physics.
!
CAUTION
Only operate the vehicle briefly (maxi-
mum of 10 seconds) on a brake dyna-
mometer. The key must be turned to
position1 in the ignition lock during
this time. You could damage the drive
train or the brake system.
!
CAUTION
Do not operate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer (for example for perfor-
mance testing). If you wish to operate
the vehicle on a roller dynamometer,
please consult an authorized Sprinter
Dealer beforehand. You could other-
wise damage the drive train or the
brake system.
Acceleration skid control (ASR)

45 Safety
Driving safety systems
2
Activating/deactivating ASR
ASR is automatically activated as soon as
the engine is switched on.
It may be best to deactivate ASR in the fol-
lowing situations:
\4if snow chains are being used
\4in deep snow
\4on sand or gravel
If you deactivate ASR:
\4the engine’s torque is then no longer
limited and the drive wheels could spin;
the spinning wheels produce a cutting
effect for better traction
\4traction control still intervenes by brak-
ing if one drive wheel reaches its grip
limit, for example if the surface under
one side of the vehicle is slippery. The
wheel is then braked to increase trac-
tion in this situation.
\4ESP
® still intervenes to stabilize the ve-
hicleThe ASR switch is located on the center
console.
1To deactivate/activate ASR
\1To switch off: press upper section1
of the switch.
The v warning lamp in the speed-
ometer lights up.
\1To switch on: press upper section1
of the switch again.
Thev warning lamp in the speed-
ometer goes out.
Warning
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ESP
® remains active despite ASR having
been deactivated and carries out braking in-
terventions if this is necessary to improve
driving stability. Thev warning lamp
flashes.
If ASR is deactivated, there is an increased
risk that the brake system of your vehicle
could overheat and be damaged when sub-
jected to high loads for a long period of time.
A hot brake system also increases the stop-
ping distance.
For this reason, only deactivate ASR when it
is absolutely necessary.
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52 Controls in detailOpening and closing
3
\3 Opening and closingIncluded with your vehicle are 2 or 4* re-
mote keyless entry transmitters with a
folding mechanical key.Keys which were not included with delivery
must be activated at an authorized Sprint-
er Dealer before they can be used.
The remote keyless entry transmitter
transmits in all directions. It does not have
to be pointed at the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry transmitter has
an average range of about 32 ft
(about 10 m). Always verify the correct op-
eration of the remote keyless entry trans-
mitter by checking whether the locking
knobs on the driver's and co-driver's doors
move down and whether the turn signals
flash.
The remote control unlocks the driver's
door and/or all doors centrally. If pro-
grammed as a factory setting, it locks the
following centrally:
\4the driver’s and co-driver’s door
\4the sliding doors
\4the rear doorsThe remote keyless entry transmitter will
not function when there is a vehicle key in-
serted in the ignition lock.Remote control with keyiUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada.
iIf the driver’s or co-driver’s door is not
completely closed, the respective door
is not locked.
If one sliding door or rear door is not
completely closed, all doors of the load
compartment are not locked.

75 Controls in detail
Seats
3
Removing the rear bench seat
The locking lever is located underneath the
bench seat, on the feet of the bench seat.
1Lever
\1Turn all levers1 for the bench seat
fully upward.
The rear bench seat moves back into
the seat mounting cups on the vehicle
floor.
\1Lift the rear bench seat upward out of
the seat mounting cups.Installing the rear bench seat
1Lever
2Seat mounting cups
\1Observe the specified installation loca-
tion for the rear bench seat.
A rear bench seat with 2 seats may
only be installed left-sided.
\1Check seat mounting cups 2 on the
vehicle floor.
Seat mounting cups 2 must be kept
free from dirt and foreign objects.
\1Position the rear bench seat in the di-
rection of travel in respective seat
mounting cups 2.\1Slide the rear bench seat forward until
you hear the locking mechanisms en-
gage.
\1Check levers 1 on the bench seat
feet.
All levers1 must be parallel to the ve-
hicle floor.
iDo not exceed the maximum permissi-
ble number of seats for passenger
vans.

78 Controls in detailLighting
3
\1Turn key to position1 in ignition lock
(\2page 67).
\1Turn light switch to B.
\1Press combination switch forward 1.
The indicator lampA in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Headlamp flasher
\1Turn key to position1 in ignition lock
(\2page 67).
\1Pull combination switch briefly in
direction2.
Constant headlamp mode*
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons,
you can set constant headlamp mode
(\2page 102). This does not apply to coun-
tries in which there is a legal requirement
to use constant headlamp mode.\1Turn light switch to M.
The low-beam headlamps, parking
lamps and license plate lamp are
switched on when the engine is
running.
TheB indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Automatic headlamp control*
The parking lamps, low-beam headlamps
and license plate lamp are switched on au-
tomatically when the brightness of ambi-
ent light falls below a predetermined level.\1Turn light switch toU.
The parking lamps are switched on / off
automatically when the key is in posi-
tion 1 (\2page 67) in the ignition lock.
The parking lamps, low-beam head-
lamps and license plate lamp are
switched on / off automatically when
the engine is running, depending on the
ambient light conditions.
Only use manual headlamp mode when
you are driving in countries where driving
with the low-beam headlamps switched on
is required by law.
\1In this case, turn the light switch to
B.
Warning
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If the light switch is atU:
\4the headlamps could switch off tempo-
rarily due to extreme glare, e.g. from on-
coming traffic
\4the lights do not switch on automatically
in foggy conditions
Set the light switch to B. Otherwise you
are endangering yourself and others.
If it is dark, only turn the light switch from
U toB when the vehicle is stationary.
You could otherwise cause an accident if the
headlamps were to switch off briefly.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving
aid. You are responsible for the vehicle’s
lighting at all times.

80 Controls in detailLighting
3
\1Push combination switch up1 or
down 2 until it engages.
The combination switch moves back
automatically if the steering wheel is
turned sufficiently.The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off and the key is
removed.
The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
1Hazard warning lamps switch
\1To switch on: press the switch.
All turn signals and the switch flash.
\1To switch off: press the switch again.Standard front interior lighting
1To switch on the interior lighting
2Automatic control
3To switch off the interior lighting
iTo indicate minor directional changes
such as changing lanes, press the com-
bination switch only to point of resis-
tance and release. The corresponding
turn signals will flash three times.
Hazard warning lampsWarning
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The rear lamps are concealed when the rear
doors are opened 90° (detent position).
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The vehicle is then not sufficiently safe-
guarded at the rear and may only be seen by
other road users when they are close to the
vehicle. This could lead to an accident.
Make sure, therefore, that the vehicle is
safeguarded at the rear in accordance with
national legal requirements, e.g. with a
warning triangle.Front interior lighting

87 Controls in detail
Operating system without steering wheel buttons
3
\3 Operating system without steering wheel buttonsThe operating system is activated as soon
as you switch on the ignition. You may per-
form the following using the operating sys-
tem:
\4Call up vehicle information
\4Make settingsThe operating system shows the informa-
tion in the display.
You can control the display and the set-
tings in the operating system using the
adjustment buttons on the instrument
cluster.Changing the standard display
\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).
\1Press and hold the menu button for
more than 1 second.
The information shown in the display
changes from the outside temperature
to the digital speedometer.
Outside temperature display*Warning
G
Only use adjustment buttons , ,
or
when traffic conditions permit. You will oth-
erwise be unable to observe road and traffic
conditions and could cause an accident.
Do not reach through the steering wheel to
press the adjustment buttons. This will
make the steering wheel much more difficult
to control. Your attention will also be divert-
ed from the road and traffic conditions. This
could cause you to lose control of the vehi-
cle and could lead to an accident.
Do not rest your head or chest on the steer-
ing wheel or dashboard when operating the
adjustment buttons.
See the safety precautions for airbags
(\2page 31).
Standard display1
Odometer
2
Trip meter
3
Time
4
Outside temperature* or digital
speedometer
5
Fuel gauge (\2page 86)
6
Selector lever position or current
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Warning
G
Even if the temperature displayed is just
above freezing point, the road surface may
still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on
bridges. You could skid if you do not adopt a
suitable driving style. You should therefore al-
ways adapt your driving style and speed to
suit the weather conditions.

95 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
\1Press theè or ÿ button repeat-
edly until the settings for the CD being
played are displayed.
1Current CD (with CD changer)
2Current track
\1Press the j or k button repeat-
edly until you have set the desired
track.The Malfunction memory menu displays
malfunctions that may have occurred. The
message in the display depends on wheth-
er malfunctions have occurred or not.
\1Press theè or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the corresponding
malfunction from the malfunction
memory in the display.
No malfunctions
The
No malfunctions
message appears if
no malfunctions have occurred.
Malfunctions occurred
If malfunctions have occurred, the number
of malfunctions will be displayed.1Number of malfunctions
\1Press j or k button.
You can scroll through the malfunc-
tions one by one. The possible malfunc-
tions are described in the “Practical
hints” section (\2page 249).
Malfunction memory menuWarning
G
The operating system only records and
shows malfunctions and warnings from cer-
tain systems. Therefore, make sure that
your vehicle is safe to use. You could other-
wise cause an accident by driving an unsafe
vehicle.
iThe malfunction memory is cleared
when you switch off the ignition. If any
new malfunctions occur, they will be
displayed again.
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103 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
\1Press theæ or ç to select the
Lighting
submenu.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Hdlmp. mode
mes-
sage in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1Press theæ or ç button to se-
lect whether you wish to operate the
lighting manually or whether you wish
to set constant headlamp mode.Switching the locator lighting on or off*
If you switch the locator lighting to
On, the
following lamps light up in the dark after
you have unlocked the vehicle using the
key:
\4The parking lamps
\4The tail lamps
\4The license plate lamp
\4The front foglampsThe locator lighting automatically switches
off after 40 seconds or when you:
\4open the driver’s door
\4insert the key into the ignition lock
\4lock the vehicle with the key
\1Press theæ or ç to select the
Lighting
submenu.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Loc. lighting

message in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1Press the æ or ç button to
switch the locator lighting
On or
Off
.
iFor safety reasons, it is not possible to
reset the
Hdlmp. mode
function to the
factory setting while the vehicle is in
motion. You will see the following mes-
sage in the display: Setting only pos-
sible at standstill
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USA only:
If you turn the light switch toC
orB, the corresponding light
switches on. Constant headlamp mode
remains activated if the light switch is
turned toU.
Canada only:
If you turn the light switch toB, the
low-beam headlamps are switched on.
Constant headlamp mode remains acti-
vated if the light switch is turned
toC orU.
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113 Controls in detail
Driving and parking
3
Do not accelerate to prevent your vehicle
from rolling backwards on an uphill gradi-
ent. Instead, you should either use the
handbrake or depress the brake pedal.
This prevents excessive wear on the
clutch.
Select a lower gear (shift range 3, 2 or 1)
(\2page 123) in good time on long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if tow-
ing a trailer. This prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too rapidly.
It is best not to stop the vehicle immediate-
ly after the brakes have been subjected to
an extreme load; continue driving for a
short time instead. The brakes are cooled
down more quickly in the airflow.The first time the brakes are applied after
a long period of driving in heavy rain with-
out braking, it is possible that:
\4there will be a delayed braking
response
\4you will need to depress the brake
pedal more firmly
You should therefore maintain a greater
distance from the vehicle in front.
Apply the brakes so that you can feel their
response after a journey on wet roads,
especially if the road has been salted. The
brake discs will be warmed, dry more
quickly and be protected against corro-
sion.
If you make only moderate use of the ser-
vice brake, check from time to time that it
is fully functional. To do this, brake more
sharply at a higher vehicle speed. The
brake will grip better as a result.For safety reasons, the manufacturer rec-
ommends that you only have brake pads /
linings installed on your vehicle that have
been approved for the Sprinter.
Brake pads /linings that have not been ap-
proved for the Sprinter could affect your
vehicle’s operating safety.BrakingWarning
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There is no power assistance for the service
brake when the engine is not running.
You will need to use significantly more force
to brake and could therefore lose control of
the vehicle and cause an accident.
Never switch off the engine while driving.
Warning
G
Make sure that other road users are not put
at risk by your braking.
iIn exceptional cases, the handbrake
can be used for emergency braking if
the service brake fails (\2page 115).