steering wheel DODGE SPRINTER 2007 2.G Workshop Manual

121 Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
3
\3 Automatic transmissionP Parking position (selector lever lock)
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
The automatic transmission adapts to your
individual driving style by continuously ad-
justing its shift points. These shift point ad-
justments take into account the current
operating and driving conditions.If the operating or driving conditions
change, the automatic transmission reacts
by adjusting the gearshift program.
The individual gears are selected automat-
ically. The gear selected depends on:
\4the selector lever position in shift rang-
es D, 4, 3, 2 and 1 (\2page 123)
\4the position of the accelerator pedal
(\2page 123)
\4the road speed
\4resistance (load, uphill gradient, trailer
towing)
The selector lever position engaged or the
current shift range is shown in the display.
Display on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons* (\2page 89) and on vehicles
without steering wheel buttons
(\2page 87).When the selector lever is in position D,
you can influence the gearshifts made by
the automatic transmission by:
\4restricting the shift range
\4changing gear yourselfGearshift patternGearshift procedure
Selector lever positionsì
Parking lock
Prevents the parked vehicle
from rolling away. Only move
the selector lever to P when
the vehicle is stationary.
You can only remove the key
when the selector lever is in
position P. The selector lever is
locked in position P when the
key is removed.
í
Reverse gear
Only move the selector lever to
R when the vehicle is station-
ary.

126 Controls in detailGood visibility
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The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering wheel.
1Single wipe
2To switch the windshield wipers on
Switching on the windshield wipers
\1Turn key to position1 in the ignition
lock (\2page 67).\1Turn the combination switch to the re-
quired position in the direction of arrow
2 depending on how heavy the rain is:
0 Windshield wipers off
I Intermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipeSingle wipe
\1Push the combination switch briefly to
the pressure point in the direction of
arrow1.
The windshield wipers wipe once with-
out washer fluid.Windshield wipers
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CAUTION
Vehicles with rain sensor*:
Switch off the windshield wipers in dry
weather conditions, otherwise dirt on
the surface of the rain sensor or optical
effects can cause inadvertent wiper
sweeps. This could damage the wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
iCanada only:
The speed of the windshield wipers is
automatically reduced if the vehicle
comes to a halt with the windshield
wipers switched on.
For example, if you have selected
speedII and stop the vehicle,the wipers
wipe at intermittent speed until you pull
away again. The wipe intervals are long-
er in intermittent mode.
Vehicles with rain sensor*:
You can use speedI as the universal
speed. The rain sensor adjusts the wip-
ing frequency according to how heavy
the rain is. If you stop the vehicle,
speedsIII andII are automatically
switched down to speedI.
The original speed of the windshield
wipers is resumed when you drive fast-
er than 5 mph (8 km / h) again.

127 Controls in detail
Good visibility
3
Wiping with washer fluid
\1Press the combination switch beyond
the pressure point in the direction of
arrow1.
The windshield wiper will wipe with
windshield washer fluid.
Vehicles with headlamp cleaning sys-
tem*:
If the low-beam headlamps have been
switched on, a high-pressure water jet
also cleans the headlamps.
Intermittent wipe
Only switch on intermittent wipe in damp
weather conditions or when it is raining.
Vehicles with rain sensor*:
The a rain sensor is activated when you
switch on intermittent wipe. The appropri-
ate wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the rain falling on the sensor.The switch is in the combination switch on
the left of the steering wheel.
1Switch
2To wipe with windshield washer fluid
3Intermittent wipe
4To switch off the wiper
5To wipe with windshield washer fluid
\1Turn key to position1 in the ignition
lock (\2page 67).Switching on intermittent wipe
\1Turn switch1 to 3.
Switching off intermittent wipe
\1Turn switch1 to 4.
Wiping with washer fluid
\1Turn switch1 to 5or 2 and keep it
pressed until the window is clean.
The windshield heating is operational while
the engine is running.
The windshield heating consumes a lot of
energy. You should therefore switch the
heating off as soon as the windshield is
clear.
The heating switches off automatically af-
ter approximately 5 minutes.
iWipe with windshield washer fluid even
when it is raining. By doing so you can
prevent smears on the windshield.
Rear window wiper*iThe rear window wiper switches on au-
tomatically if you engage reverse gear
and the windshield wipers are on.
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Windshield heating*

140 Controls in detailAuxiliary heating/ventilation*
3
You can switch the auxiliary heating / ven-
tilation on and off immediately using:
\4the auxiliary heating / heater booster
switch (\2page 140)
\4the auxiliary heating remote control*
(\2page 141)
Before switching on
\1Adjust the heat output to the desired
temperature using the temperature
control (\2page 131).
\1Set the air distribution as required.Operation using the switch
The switch for the auxiliary heating / venti-
lation is between the light switch and the
steering wheel.
1To switch the auxiliary heating on / off
2To switch the heater booster function
on / off (\2page 137)
\1To switch the auxiliary heating on:
press and hold theö switch for
more than 2 seconds:
\4The auxiliary heating / ventilation
heats or ventilates the interior to a
temperature that you have set.
\4The blower switches to the first
speed.\4The red indicator lamp in the switch
comes on.
\1To switch the auxiliary heating off:
press theö switch.
or
\1Turn the key to position0 in the igni-
tion lock (\2page 67).
The red indicator lamp in the switch
goes out.
The auxiliary heating operates for
around a further 2 minutes and then
switches off automatically.
!
CAUTION
Switch on the auxiliary heating at regu-
lar intervals (at least once a month) for
approximately 10 minutes.
Make sure that the hot air flow is not
obstructed. The auxiliary heating would
otherwise overheat and switch off.
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iYou cannot use the auxiliary ventilation
to cool the vehicle interior to a lower
temperature than the outside tempera-
ture.
The heating or ventilation period is lim-
ited to 60 minutes.

142 Controls in detailAuxiliary heating/ventilation*
3
Selecting a switch-on time
You can use the operating system to define
up to 3 switch-on times, one of which can
be selected to switch on the auxiliary
heating / ventilation.
Operating system without steering
wheel buttons
\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).
\1Press theö switch.
Theö symbol in the display flashes.
or
\1Press the menu button on the in-
strument cluster repeatedly until the
ö symbol in the display flashes.
\1Use the or button on the instru-
ment cluster to select desired switch-
on time
1 to
3.
The switch-on time selected is dis-
played.\1Wait 10 seconds for the standard dis-
play to appear.
The switch-on time is selected.
The yellow indicator lamp in theö
switch comes on.
If you have not selected a switch-on time
and
--:--
appears in the display, the auto-
matic switch-on is deactivated. The yellow
indicator lamp in theö switch goes
out.Operating system with steering wheel
buttons*
\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).
\1Briefly press theö switch.
The
Aux. heat.
submenu is shown in
the display.
The selected switch-on time is high-
lighted or
Timer off
is highlighted if no
switch-on time has been selected.
\1Press theæ orç button to se-
lect the desired switch-on time. The au-
tomatic switch-on is deactivated if the
Timer off
setting is selected.
iIf you turn the key to position0 in the
ignition lock, the yellow indicator lamp
in theö switch goes out after
30 minutes.
The red indicator lamp in theö
switch comes on when the auxiliary
heating switches on.
iYou can reach the
Aux. heat.
submenu
via the
Settings
menu (\2page 96).
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143 Controls in detail
Auxiliary heating/ventilation*
3
\1Press the è button.
The switch-on time is selected.
The yellow indicator lamp in theö
switch comes on.
Setting the switch-on time
Operating system without steering
wheel buttons
\1Select a switch-on time as described
under “Selecting a switch-on time”
(\2page 142).\1Press the reset button on the instru-
ment cluster to set the selected switch-
on time.
The hours figure flashes and the”
symbol appears in the display.
\1Set the hours using the or am
button on the instrument cluster.
\1Press the reset button.
The minute display flashes.
\1Set the minutes using the or
button.Operating system with steering wheel
buttons
\1Select a switch-on time as described
under “Selecting a switch-on time”
(\2page 142).
\1Press thej button.
The
Hours
menu appears in the display.
\1Set the hours using theæ orç
button.
\1Press thej button.
The
Minutes
menu appears in the dis-
play.
\1Set the minutes using theæ
orç button.
\1Press the è button.
The switch-on time is set and selected.
iIf you turn the key to position0 in the
ignition lock, the yellow indicator lamp
in theö switch goes out after
30 minutes.
The red indicator lamp in theö
switch comes on when the auxiliary
heating switches on.
iIf you keep the button pressed, the val-
ues will change continuously.
To return to the standard display:
\4press and hold the button on
the instrument cluster for more
than 1 second
\4do not press a button for
10 seconds
iTo return to the standard display, press
theè or ÿ button repeatedly
until the standard display appears.

146 Controls in detailOpen air
3
Resetting the sliding sunroof
The sliding sunroof must be reset after:
\4the sunroof has been closed manually
using the emergency operation key
(\2page 304)
\4the sunroof has opened with a jerk
\4a malfunction
\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).
\1Press the sliding sunroof switch in the
direction of arrow2 (\2page 145).
\1Wait until the sliding sunroof is closed
and then keep the sliding sunroof
switch pressed for approximately
3seconds.
The sliding sunroof is reset.The roof ventilator can be used to ventilate
or remove air from the load compartment.
The switch is between the light switch and
the steering wheel.
1To ventilate the load compartment
(air out)
2To ventilate the load compartment
(air in)\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).
\1Air out: press upper part 1 of the
switch.
The roof ventilator removes used air
from the load compartment.
\1Air in: press lower part 2 of the
switch.
The roof ventilator feeds fresh air into
the load compartment.
\1To switch off: set the switch to the
center position.
Roof ventilator in the load compart-
ment*
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154 Controls in detailOperating the vehicle
3
\3 Operating the vehicleWhen activated, the operating speed gov-
ernor (ADR) automatically increases the
engine speed to a preset or adjustable
operating speed (\2page 155).Activating / deactivating ADR
The switch is between the light switch and
the steering wheel.
1To switch on
2To switch off
\1To switch on: press upper part 1 of
the switch with the engine running.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons:
The™ indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster comes on.Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
The
Operating speed governor active
message appears in the display.
\1To switch off: press lower part 2 of
the switch with the engine running.
The indicator lamp in the switch and
the™ indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster go out.
Operating speed governor (ADR)*iThe idle speed of the engine automati-
cally increases after a cold start. If the
set operating speed is lower than the
increased idle speed, the set operating
speed is attained only after the engine
has reached its operating temperature.
It is only possible to activate ADR with
the vehicle stationary and the hand-
brake applied. The selector lever must
be in position P.
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iADR is automatically deactivated
when:
\4you release the handbrake
\4the vehicle moves
\4the control unit detects a malfunc-
tion

188 OperationEngine
4
Checking the engine oil level in the dis-
play
In vehicles with diesel engines, you can
view the engine oil level in the display.
When the oil is being checked, the vehicle
must
\4be standing level
\4be at normal operating temperature
\4have been standing with the engine
switched off for at least five minutes\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).
The display is activated.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
\1Press the menu button on the in-
strument cluster repeatedly until you
see the P symbol in the display.
The
--:--
display flashes during the
measurement process.The following messages may be displayed:
\1Check the engine oil level again after a
few minutes.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*
\1Press the button on the instrument
cluster (\2page 84).
iIf no oil level reading is shown again,
check the engine oil level with the dip-
stick.
Have the engine oil level display
checked at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.!
CAUTION
Have any excess oil drained or si-
phoned off at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. Otherwise, the engine or cata-
lytic converter could be damaged.
iIf at extremely low temperatures no en-
gine oil level is displayed after 5 min-
utes, wait a further 5 minutes before
repeating the engine oil level check.
POK
\1Do not add oil.
-1.0 qt
\1Add the amount of oil
shown (\2page 190).
-1.5 qts-2.0 qtsHI
\1The engine oil level is
too high. Have the oil
siphoned off.
iEngine oil level display:
\4
qt in USA only
\4l in Canada only

200 OperationTires and wheels
4
Only use wheels and tires which have been
tested and approved by the vehicle manu-
facturer.
Warning
G
Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other
than that specified for your Sprinter vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and
wheels may change suspension dimensions
and performance characteristics, resulting
in changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your Sprinter vehicle. This can cause
unpredictable handling and stress to steer-
ing and suspension components. You could
lose control and have an accident resulting
in serious injury or death. Only use the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved
for your Sprinter vehicle, refer to "Tire and
loading information".
Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
speed index or capacity other than what was
originally equipped on your Sprinter vehicle.
Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You
could lose control and have an accident.
Failure to equip the vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sud-
den tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
!
CAUTION
Replacing original tires with tires of a
different size may result in false speed-
ometer and odometer readings.
Warning
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Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have
sustained damage, replace them.
When replacing rims, only use genuine
wheel bolts approved by the vehicle manu-
facturer and specified for the particular rim
type. Failure to do so can result in the bolts
loosening and possibly an accident.
Do not use retreaded/remolded tires. This
process does not always permit previous
damage to be detected. Therefore vehicle
safety cannot be guaranteed if retreaded/
remolded tires are fitted.
Warning
G
Fitting other wheel sizes to the vehicle will
change the vehicle’s handling characteris-
tics and may lead to an accident resulting in
death, severe personal injuries and property
damage.
Only certain tires meeting the tire size/
load/speed rating specifications are certi-
fied to conform to FMVSS 110 for the
Sprinter vehicle at this time. Please check
your side walls of your originally equipped
tires for specific makes/sizes, and speed
load ratings when you need to replace your
tires.
To prevent accidents resulting in possible
death, severe injury or property damage,
use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your Sprinter vehicle
for your tire replacement.
Refer to "Tire and loading information"
(\2page 205).