lights DODGE SPRINTER 2007 2.G User Guide

85 Controls in detail
Lighting
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With the lights switched on, you can adjust
the brightness of the instrument lighting
using the and buttons.
\1Brighter: press the button.
\1Dimmer: press the button.The red band in the tachometer indicates
the engine’s overrevving range.
To protect the engine, the fuel supply is in-
terrupted when the red band is reached.
Warning
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No messages can be displayed if the instru-
ment cluster and / or the display is malfunc-
tioning.
You will not then be able to see information
about the vehicle status, such as speed and
outside temperature, warning and indicator
lamps, malfunction and warning messages
or the malfunction of systems. Handling
characteristics may be affected.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop im-
mediately which has the necessary special-
ist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required.
The manufacturer recommends that you use
an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Only use adjustment buttons , , ,
or when traffic conditions permit.
You will otherwise be unable to observe road
and traffic conditions and could cause an ac-
cident.
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 precau-
tions for airbags (\2page 31).Instrument lightingiVehicles with automatic headlamp
mode*:
The instrument lighting also adjusts in
line with the automatic headlamp
mode.
Tachometer!
CAUTION
Do not drive in the overrevving range.
Doing so could damage the engine.
Environmental note
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Avoid high engine speeds. These could in-
crease your vehicle’s fuel consumption un-
necessarily and damage the environment
through increased pollutant emissions.SpeedometeriIn some countries, a signal sounds
when the vehicle reaches the maximum
speed limit, e.g. at 75 mph
(120 km/h).

104 Controls in detailOperating system with steering wheel buttons*
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Setting the exterior lighting delayed
switch-off*
The
Headlamps
(headlamps delayed switch-
off) function enables you to set whether or
not the exterior lighting should remain on
in the dark after the doors have been
closed.
When you have set the delayed switch-off
and have switched off the engine, the fol-
lowing light up:
\4The parking lamps
\4The tail lamps
\4The license plate lamp
\4The front foglamps\1Press theæ or ç to select the
Lighting
submenu.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Headlamps
mes-
sage in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1Press the æ or ç button to se-
lect whether and for how long the lights
should remain on.Vehicle submenu
You can reach the
Vehicle
submenu via
the
Settings
menu (\2page 96).
Setting station selection
The
Search
function enables you to deter-
mine whether the radio (\2page 94)
should search for a new station or a previ-
ously stored station each time the radio is
switched on.
\1Press the è or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
Vehicle
message
in the display.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Search
message
in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
iYou can reactivate this function by
opening a door within 10 minutes.
The lights are switched off after 60 sec-
onds if you do not open a door or if you
close an opened door after the engine
has been switched off.
N54.32-2270-31
Function
Page
Set station selection
104
Set the windshield wiper sensi-
tivity
105
\2\2

115 Controls in detail
Driving and parking
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Handbrake
The handbrake is located between the driv-
er’s seat and the co-driver’s seat.
1Lever
2Release knobApplying the handbrake
\1Pull lever1 up as far as the last de-
tent.
The7 indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up while the engine
is running.
Releasing the handbrake
\1Raise lever1 slightly and press re-
lease knob2.
\1Guide lever1 down to the stop.
The7 indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.Emergency braking
Normally, you are only permitted to apply
the handbrake when the vehicle is station-
ary.
In exceptional cases, the handbrake can
be used for emergency braking if the ser-
vice brake fails.
\1Keep release knob2 pressed and
carefully apply lever1.Warning
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Never leave children unsupervised in the ve-
hicle. They could release the handbrake.
This could lead to a serious or fatal accident.!
CAUTION
You must only apply the handbrake
when the vehicle is stationary.
iOn vehicles with a folding handbrake
lever, you can then press lever1
down to the stop.iOn vehicles with a folding handbrake
lever, you must first pull lever1 up to
the stop.
Warning
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The wheels on the rear axle could lock if the
handbrake lever is applied too abruptly. The
vehicle could then start to skid.
Make sure that you apply the handbrake le-
ver carefully to ensure that braking applica-
tion is moderated.

141 Controls in detail
Auxiliary heating/ventilation*
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Operation using the remote control*
The remote control has a maximum range
of approximately 600 meters. The range
may be reduced by:
\4sources of interference
\4solid objects between the remote con-
trol and the vehicle
\4the remote control being in an unfavor-
able position
\4transmitting from an enclosed space
You can use up to 4 remote control units
on the vehicle.
1Indicator lamp
2To switch the auxiliary heating on
3To switch the auxiliary heating off\1To switch the auxiliary heating on:
press button2.
Indicator lamp1 lights up briefly.
\1To switch the auxiliary heating off:
press button3.
Indicator lamp1 lights up briefly.
The auxiliary heating operates for
around a further 2 minutes and then
switches off automatically.Synchronizing the remote control
\1Press and hold theö switch for
more than 10 seconds:
The red indicator lamp in theö
switch remains lit until it is released.
Afterward, the red indicator lamp in
theö switch flashes. The system is
activated for synchronizing.
\1Press button2 on the remote control.
The indicator lamp in theö switch
stops flashing and goes out. The re-
mote control and the control panel are
synchronized.
iChange the batteries immediately if in-
dicator lamp 1 does not light up brief-
ly each time a button is pressed
(\2page 316).
iIf you press button3 on the remote
control during the first 3 seconds of
synchronization process, only this re-
mote control will be synchronized with
the clock.
Any other remote control units that
were synchronized will be cleared.

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Audible warning signalsWarning
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Always have maintenance work carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
The manufacturer recommends that you use
an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur-
pose.
In particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. There is a
risk of an accident and injury if this work is
carried out incorrectly.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The anti-theft alarm system is suddenly
triggered.
You have opened the vehicle using the key
while the anti-theft alarm system was still
primed.
Key:
\1Press theΠbutton.
or
\1Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The anti-theft alarm system is deacti-
vated.
You hear a warning signal.
A message appears in the display.
\1Observe the instructions on
(\2page 281).
You are driving with the handbrake applied.
\1Release the handbrake
(\2page 115).
You opened the driver’s door and forgot to
switch off the lights.
\1Turn the light switch to0.
Warning
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You are not wearing your seat belt.
\1Fasten your seat belt (\2page 25).

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Headlamps and turn signalsWarning
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Always have maintenance work carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
The manufacturer recommends that you use
an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur-
pose.
In particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. There is a
risk of an accident and injury if this work is
carried out incorrectly.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The headlamps are fogged up on the inside.
Air humidity is very high.
\1Drive with the lights on.
The headlamps will defrost after the
vehicle has been driven a short dis-
tance.
Moisture has penetrated the headlamp hous-
ing since it is not water-tight.
\1Have the headlamps checked at
an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer
.

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The yellow ESP
® indicator lamp is
lit while the engine is running.
WARNING
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ESP
® has been deactivated due to a mal-
function. Cruise control is also switched off
as a result.
Vehicle stability is no longer automatically
controlled in good time.
Engine power output may be reduced.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 284).
\1Continue driving, but with even great-
er care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
ESP
® has been deactivated due to under-
voltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
Vehicle stability is no longer automatically
controlled in good time.
Engine power output may be reduced.
\1Continue driving, but with even great-
er care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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The red SRS warning lamp does
not go out after approximately 4
seconds after the ignition system
is switched on or lights up again.
WARNING
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The restraint systems have malfunctioned.
The airbags or emergency tensioning re-
tractors could be triggered unintentionally,
or not at all in the event of an accident.
\1Drive on with even greater care to an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
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The red battery charge warning
lamp lights up while the engine is
running.
WARNING
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The battery is not being charged. Possible
causes:
\4malfunctioning alternator
\4torn poly-V-belt
\1Stop immediately and check the poly-
V-belt.
If it is torn:
\1Do not drive any further. Consult
the nearest authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
If it is not damaged:
\1Have your vehicle checked at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.

The battery is malfunctioning.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Contact a breakdown service, an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
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The yellow brake pad wear indica-
tor lamp lights up after the engine
is started or while the vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING
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The brake pads / linings have reached their
wear limit.
\1Have the brake pads / linings replaced
as soon as possible at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
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The yellow engine oil level warning
lamp flashes after the engine is
started or while the vehicle is in
motion.
The engine oil level has dropped to the min-
imum level. If the engine oil level falls any
further, the indicator lamp will light up con-
tinuously.
\1Check the engine oil level and add en-
gine oil at the nearest refueling sta-
tion (\2page 190).
\1If there is visible oil loss from the
engine, have the fault rectified imme-
diately at an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.
:
The yellow engine oil level warning
lamp lights up, the
-2.0 l
engine
oil level message appears in the
display and the warning buzzer
sounds after the engine is started
or while the vehicle is in motion.
There is insufficient or no oil in the engine.
There is a risk of engine damage.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
\1Switch off the engine.
\1Check the engine oil level using the
dipstick (\2page 190).
\1If the oil level is correct, have the mal-
function rectified immediately at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
\1If there is insufficient or no oil in the
engine, have the vehicle towed to an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
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:
The yellow engine oil level warning
lamp lights up, the
HI
engine oil
level message appears in the dis-
play and the warning buzzer
sounds after the engine is started
or while the vehicle is in motion.
The engine oil level has exceeded the maxi-
mum level.
\1Check the engine oil level and have
any excess oil siphoned off at the
nearest refueling station
(\2page 190).
The engine or the catalytic converter
could be damaged.
\1If the oil level is correct, have the mal-
function rectified as soon as possible
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
:
The yellow engine oil level warning
lamp lights up repeatedly while
the vehicle is in motion.
The engine oil level indicator is malfunction-
ing.
\1Have the vehicle checked immediate-
ly at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
/
The yellow coolant level warning
lamp lights up while the engine is
running.
The coolant level is too low.
Never run the engine if the coolant level is
too low.
The engine could overheat and be dam-
aged.
\1Stop at the earliest opportunity.
\1Switch off the engine to cool down.
\1Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant as necessary (\2page 191).
\1If you are having to add coolant fre-
quently, have the cooling system
checked at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions