open hood DODGE SPRINTER 2007 2.G User Guide

317 Practical hints
Fuel system
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\3 Fuel systemOn vehicles with a diesel engine, it is nec-
essary to drain the fuel filter if the/ in-
dicator lamp lights up.
To this end, have the fuel filter with water
separator drained at an authorized Sprint-
er Dealer which has the necessary special-
ist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required.The fuel filter with water separator is in the
engine compartment.
1Drain hose
2Drain plug
\1Apply the handbrake and move the se-
lector lever to positionP.
\1Switch off the engine and open the
hood (\2page 185).
\1Place a suitable container under drain
hose1.
\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).\1Unscrew drain plug2 immediately
one turn or until liquid flows out of
drain hose1.
\1Make sure that the liquid flows into the
container under drain hose 1.
\1Close drain plug 2 as soon as approx-
imately 0.2 US qt (0.2 l) of liquid has
been collected.
\1When you have drained the fuel filter
with water separator, turn the key back
to position0 in the ignition lock
(\2page 67).
\1Dispose of the collected liquid in an en-
vironmentally responsible manner.Draining the fuel filter!
CAUTION
Drain the fuel filter with water separa-
tor immediately if the/ indicator
lamp lights up. The engine could be
damaged.
Environmental note
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When handling, storing and disposing of die-
sel and diesel mixtures, please observe the
relevant regulations.
iThe electric fuel delivery pump stops
the flow of liquid automatically after
30 seconds.

319 Practical hints
Replacing the wiper blades
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\3 Replacing the wiper blades
\1Apply the handbrake (\2page 115).
1Wiper blade
2Retaining clips
3Wiper arm
\1Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield.\1Press two retaining clips2 together in
the direction of the arrow and fold wip-
er blade1 away from wiper arm3.
\1Pull wiper blade1 up and out of the
retainer.
\1Slide wiper blade1 into the retainer
on the wiper arm.
\1Press wiper blade1 onto wiper
arm3 until you hear retaining clips2
engage.
\1Fold wiper arm3 onto the windshield
again.
!
CAUTION
Do not open the hood while the wiper
arms are folded away from the wind-
shield. You would damage the hood
and the wiper arms.
Do not fold the wiper arms onto the
windshield without wiper blades being
attached. You could scratch the wind-
shield.
For your own convenience, have this
work carried out at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Removing the wiper bladesWarning
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When the windshield wipers are set to inter-
mittent wipe or the rain sensor is active, the
windshield wipers could move at any time
and injure yourself or others upon contact
with them.
Always remove the key from the ignition
lock before replacing the wiper blades.
Installing the wiper blades

337 Practical hints
Battery
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\1Remove cover1 upward.Starter battery in the driver’s footwell\1Loosen the negative terminal of the
battery first and remove it so that the
negative terminal cannot come into
contact with the pole terminal.
\1Remove the cover from the positive ter-
minal.
\1Loosen the positive terminal and fold
the positive terminal and the prefuse
box up to the side.Disconnecting the auxiliary battery*
\1Open the hood (\2page 185).
Auxiliary battery in the engine compart-
ment\1Loosen the negative terminal of the
battery first and remove it so that the
negative terminal cannot come into
contact with the pole terminal.
\1Remove the cover from the positive ter-
minal.
\1Loosen the positive terminal and re-
move it.Starter battery
\1Disconnect the battery (\2page 337).
1Central gas release cover connection
2Vent hose with connection angle
\1Pull vent hose with connection angle
2 from connection1 of the gas re-
lease cover.
Removing the battery

340 Practical hintsJump-starting
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\3 Jump-startingIf the starter battery in the battery recess
in the driver’s footwell is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another
vehicle using jump leads.
For this purpose, the vehicle is equipped
with a jump-starting connection point.
Please note:
\4Jump-starting must only be performed
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.\4Do not start the engine if the battery
has frozen. Let the battery thaw out
first.
\4Only use a battery of the same rated
voltage and of approximately the same
capacity for jump-starting.
\4Only use jumper cables of adequate
cross-section with insulated battery
terminal clamps.
\1Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.
\1Apply the handbrake or move the se-
lector lever to positionP.
\1Switch off all electrical consumers.
\1Switch on the battery isolating switch*
if necessary (\2page 197).\1Remove the key from the ignition lock.
\1Open the hood (\2page 185).
The jump-starting connection point is on
the left-hand side of the air cleaner in the
engine compartment when looking in the
direction of travel.
Jump-starting connection point1Positive terminal clamp of jumper ca-
ble
\1Remove the positive terminal cover
from the donor battery.
\1Connect positive terminal of donor bat-
tery 2 to jump-starting connection
point 1 with the jumper cable. Start
with the donor battery.
iThe auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment is not suitable for jump-
starting operations. Only use the jump-
starting connection in the engine com-
partment if you require jump-starting
assistance or wish to provide jump-
starting assistance.!
CAUTION
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at-
tempts.
Never start the vehicle using a rapid
battery charger.
Warning
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Avoid creating sparks. Keep naked flames
away from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and special
protective measures when handling batter-
ies (\2page 195).
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