maintenance DODGE SPRINTER 2007 2.G User Guide

239 Operation
Maintenance and servicing
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Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
The following messages may be displayed:
\49 for service A
\4´ for service B
The following are also shown, depending
on the style of driving:
\4the remaining distance in kilometers,
e.g.
1900 miles
(3000 km
)
\4the remaining time in days, e.g.
30 days
.
Missing the service due date
An authorized Sprinter Dealer, can reset
the service indicator when the service has
been carried out.Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*
If you have missed the service due date,
one of the following messages appears in
the display:
\49
Service A overdue by .. days

\49
Service A overdue by .. miles
(km)
A signal also sounds.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
If you have missed the service due date,
the following symbol flashes in the display
for 10 seconds after the ignition is
switched on:
\49 for service A
\4´ for service B
You will also see a minus sign before the
service due date.Calling up the service due date
\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).
The display is activated.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*
\1Press the è or ÿ button on the
steering wheel repeatedly until you see
the standard display (\2page 89) .
\1Press the j or k button on the
steering wheel repeatedly until you see
the following in the display, for exam-
ple:
\49
Service A in .. days
\49
Service A in .. miles
(km)
The letters
A or
B indicate the type of
service that is due.
!
CAUTION
If you fail to have the specified service
carried out, you could be in breach of
relevant regulations and warranty and
goodwill settlements could be invali-
dated.
\2\2

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Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
\1Press the menu button on the in-
strument cluster repeatedly until you
see the following in the display:
\49 for service A
\4´ for service B
The following are also shown, depend-
ing on the style of driving:
\4the remaining distance in miles (kilo-
meters)
\4the remaining time in daysAn increased amount of sand or dust may
collect in the air cleaner when you drive on
dusty or sandy roads.
Air cleaner in the roof in the rear compart-
ment1Cover
2RecessesFor this reason, check the air cleaner reg-
ularly for visible damage.
Removing the air cleaner element
\1Carefully pry cover1 out of
recesses2 and remove it.
\1Remove the filter mat.
Cleaning the filter mat
\1Wash the filter mat with clean water.
\1Leave the filter mat to dry.
Installing the air cleaner element
\1Insert the filter mat.
\1Attach cover1.Air cleaner for the air-conditioning
system in the rear compartment*!
CAUTION
You must clean visible dirt from the air
cleaner or replace it if necessary. The
dirt can otherwise damage the air con-
ditioning, which is not covered by war-
ranty.
!
CAUTION
The filter mat must not be cleaned or
dried in a machine.

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Audible warning signalsWarning
G
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
G
You are not wearing your seat belt.
\1Fasten your seat belt (\2page 25).

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AccidentWarning
G
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
Fuel is leaking from the vehicle.
Risk of fire and explosion
G
The fuel line or fuel tank is malfunctioning.
There is a risk of fire and explosion from leak-
ing fuel.
\1Switch off the ignition immediately.
\1Remove the key.
\1Do not restart the engine under any
circumstances.
\1Consult
an authorized Sprinter Dealer
.
You are unable to determine the extent of
the damage.
\1Consult
an authorized Sprinter Dealer
.
You are unable to determine any damage
to:
\4the major components
\4the fuel system
\4the engine support
\1Start the engine as usual.

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Fuel and fuel tankWarning
G
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 fuel tank has been run dry and the vehi-
cle has a diesel engine.
There is air in the fuel system.
\1Bleed the fuel system (\2page 318).
Fuel is leaking from the vehicle.
Risk of fire and explosion
G
The fuel line or fuel tank is malfunctioning.
There is a risk of fire and explosion from leak-
ing fuel.
\1Switch off the ignition immediately.
\1Remove the key.
\1Do not restart the engine under any
circumstances.
\1Consult
an authorized Sprinter Dealer
.

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EngineWarning
G
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 engine does not start.
You can hear the starter motor working.
There may be a malfunction in the fuel
supply.
\1Turn the key back to position 0 in the
ignition lock before the next starting
attempt.
\1Start the engine again.
Note that excessively long attempts
to start the engine may drain the bat-
tery.
If the engine still will not start after sever-
al starting attempts:
\1Consult
an authorized Sprinter Dealer
.
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
The engine does not start.
You can hear the starter motor working. The
reserve fuel warning lamp is lit and the fuel
gauge is at 0.
The fuel tank has been run dry.
\1Refuel the vehicle.
\1Bleed the fuel system (\2page 318).

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Automatic transmissionWarning
G
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 transmission no longer changes gear
correctly.
The transmission is losing oil.
\1Have the transmission checked im-
mediately at
an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er
.
The acceleration ability is deteriorating.
The transmission does not shift.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into second gear or
reverse gear.
\1Stop the vehicle.
\1Move the selector lever to positionP.
\1Switch off the engine.
\1Wait at least 10 seconds before re-
starting the engine.
\1Move the selector lever to positionD
or R.
\1In positionD, the transmission shifts
into second gear; in positionR, the
transmission shifts into the reverse
gear.
\1Have the transmission checked im-
mediately at
an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er
.

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Headlamps and turn signalsWarning
G
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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Windshield wipersWarning
G
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 windshield wipers are jammed.
Leaves or snow, for example, are hindering
the movement of the windshield wipers.
The wiper motor has switched off.
\1Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and, for safety reasons, remove the
key from the ignition lock.
\1Remove the cause of the obstruction.
\1Switch on the windshield wipers
again.
The windshield wipers have stopped work-
ing completely.
The windshield wiper drive has malfunc-
tioned.
\1Select a different wiper speed on the
combination switch.
\1Have the windshield wipers checked
at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer
.

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Remote controlWarning
G
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
It is no longer possible to lock the vehicle
using the remote control.
The turn signals do not flash when the vehi-
cle is locked.
The doors are not closed properly.
\1Close the doors properly and lock the
vehicle again.
The central locking system has malfunc-
tioned.
\1Lock the vehicle using the key
(\2page 54).
\1Have the central locking system
checked as soon as possible at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.