turn signal DODGE SPRINTER 2007 2.G User Guide

257 Practical hints
What to do if ...
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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
.

259 Practical hints
What to do if ...
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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.

281 Practical hints
Display messages
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Warnings, malfunctions or additional infor-
mation may also be shown in the display.
The following table shows messages which
could appear in the display.
Certain messages are accompanied by a
warning signal or a permanent tone.
iAll warning / indicator lamps (except
the turn signal indicator lamps) and the
display are activated when the ignition
is switched on.
Please check that they are working
properly before commencing a journey.Display messages on vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons
Warning
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No messages can be displayed if there is a
failure of the instrument cluster and / or the
display. You will not then be able to see in-
formation about the vehicle status, such as
speed and outside temperature, warning
and indicator lamps, malfunction and warn-
ing messages or the failure of systems. Han-
dling characteristics may be affected.
Contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer 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 an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
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 car-
ried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
There is a risk of an accident and injury if
this work is carried out incorrectly.

292 Practical hintsDisplay messages
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Z
Coolant
Stop, turn engine
off
The coolant temperature is too high.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
If the vehicle is switched off after being
subjected to extreme loads (for example
driving in mountainous terrain, trailer tow-
ing, etc.), this message may be displayed
when the ignition is switched on or the en-
gine is restarted. Run the engine for approx-
imately 1 minute at idling speed.
Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer if the
message remains displayed.
H
Coolant
Check level
The coolant level is too low.
Never run the engine if the coolant level
is too low. The engine could overheat and
be damaged.
\1Add coolant (\2page 191).
\1If you are having to add coolant frequent-
ly, have the cooling system checked at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
.
Low beam left
The left-hand low-beam headlamp is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Low beam right
The right-hand low-beam headlamp is
malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal left
The left-hand turn signal is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal right
The right-hand turn signal is malfunction-
ing.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp left
The left-hand brake lamp is malfunction-
ing.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution

294 Practical hintsDisplay messages
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Additional ind.
lamps
An additional turn signal is malfunction-
ing.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as
soon as possible.
Cornering lamp left
The left-hand cornering lamp* is malfunc-
tioning.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as
soon as possible.
Cornering lamp right
The right-hand cornering lamp* is mal-
functioning.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as
soon as possible.
Trailer turn signal
left
The left-hand turn signal on the trailer is
malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Trailer turn signal
right
The right-hand turn signal on the trailer is
malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Trailer tail lamp
A trailer tail lamp or license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Switch off lights
You have forgotten to switch off the lights
when leaving the vehicle.
\1Switch off the lights.
Lights on automatic.
Remove key
Automatic headlamp mode is active
(\2page 78). The key is in the ignition
lock and the driver’s door is open.
\1Remove the key.
I
Replace key
Visit
workshop
The authorization to drive must be
checked.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution

306 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
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\3 Changing bulbsBulbs and lights are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. For this reason, make sure
that all bulbs are in working order at all
times.
\4Switch off the lights to avoid a short cir-
cuit.
\4Only touch new bulbs with a clean lint-
free cloth or something similar. Do not
work with wet or greasy fingers.
\4Only fit 12 V bulbs of the same type as
before and of the correct wattage.
\4Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly.\4If the newly installed bulb does not light
up either, visit an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
\4Have the following LEDs and bulbs
changed at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer:
\4The additional turn signals in the
exterior mirrors
\4The third brake lamp (cargo and
passenger vans only)*
\4The bi-xenon headlamps*
\4The foglamps* Before changing bulbs
Warning
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Bulbs and bulb holders can become very
hot. For this reason, allow the light to cool
down before changing the bulb.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
H7 bulbs are pressurized and may explode
when changed. You should therefore wear
eye protection and gloves when you are
changing them.

307 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
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\1Switch off the lighting.
\1Open the hood (\2page 185).
Bi-xenon headlamps*
High-beam headlamps, low-beam head-
lamps
1Catches
2Housing cover
Front bulbs
Bulb
Model
1
Additional turn signal
PY 16 W
2
Turn signal
PY 21 W
3
Halogen headlamp:
low-beam headlamp
H7 55 W
Bi-xenon headlamp*:
low-beam headlamp /
high-beam headlamp
D1S-35 W
4
Halogen headlamp:
high-beam headlamp
H7 55 W
Cornering lamp*
(Canada only)
H7 55 W
5
Foglamp*
H11 55 W
6
Parking lamp/side
marker/standing
lamp (Canada only)
WY 5 W
Warning
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Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could
receive a serious or fatal electric shock if
you touch the electrical contacts on the xe-
non bulbs. Do not remove housing cover 2
(\2page 307) if the headlamps are xenon
headlamps.
Bulb
Model
Do not change xenon bulbs yourself.
Instead, always have them changed 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 car-
ried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

308 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
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\1Press catches1 down.
\1Swing housing cover2 in the direc-
tion of the arrow and remove it.
3Low-beam headlamps
4Halogen high-beam headlamps/xenon
headlamp cornering lamp*
\1Pull the connector off the bulb holder.
\1Unclip the retainer spring and remove
the bulb.
\1Insert the new bulb such that the base
locates in the recess of the bulb holder.
\1Clip on the retainer spring and plug the
connector onto the bulb.
\1Insert housing cover 2 into lower
brackets.\1Swing housing cover 2 toward head-
lamp casing.
\1Pull first the inner and then the outer
catch1 upward until it audibly engag-
es in place.
Turn signals
1Bulb holder
\1Turn bulb holder1 and the bulb coun-
terclockwise and remove the holder.
\1Press down on the bulb, turn it counter-
clockwise and remove it from bulb
holder1.
\1Press the new bulb into bulb holder1
and screw it in clockwise.\1Place bulb holder1 into the lamp and
turn it clockwise.
Parking lamps/side marker
1Cap
\1Turn cap1 counterclockwise and re-
move it.
\1Remove the bulb holder together with
the bulb.
\1Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
\1Press the new bulb into the bulb holder.
\1Insert the bulb holder with bulb into the
reflector.
\1Replace cap1 and turn it clockwise to
the stop.

309 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
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Panel van/crewbusExample illustration of chassisRear bulbs
N82.10-2529-31
Bulb
Model
1
Third brake lamp
LED
2
Brake lamp
P21W
3
Turn signal
PY 21 W
4
Tail lamp /
side marker/Standing
lamp (Canada only)
R5W
5
License plate lamp
W5W
6
Rear foglamp (driver’s
side)
P 21 W
7
Reverse lamp
P 21 W
Bulb
Model
8
Perimeter lamp/side
marker
R5W
9
Turn signal
PY 21 W
a
Brake lamp
P21W
b
Reverse lamp
P21W
c
Rear foglamp
(driver’s side)
P 21 W
d
Tail lamp
R5W
e
License plate lamp
R5W

310 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
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Changing the rear bulbs
(van / crewbus)
\1Switch off the lighting.
Rear lamp units
1Securing screws
\1Undo screws1 and remove the rear
lamp unit in the direction of the arrow.
\1Remove the connector.2Retaining lugs
3Brake lamp
4Side marker, Standing lamp (Canada
only), tail lamp
5Reverse lamp
6Turn signal lamp
7Rear foglamp (driver’s side)
\1Release retaining lugs2 and remove
the bulb holder from the rear lamp unit.
\1Press down on the bulb, turn it counter-
clockwise and remove it from the
holder.\1Press the new bulb into the bulb holder
and screw it in clockwise.
\1Plug the connectors into the bulb
holder.
\1Fit the rear lamp unit.
To do this, clip the bulb holder into the
three holes provided on the side and
tighten screws1.
Changing the rear bulbs (chassis)
Example illustration of chassis1Securing screws
2Lens
3Perimeter lamp, side marker
4Turn signal lamp
5Brake lamp