auxiliary battery DODGE SPRINTER 2007 2.G Owners Manual

195 Operation
Battery
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\3 BatteryYour vehicle may be equipped with two
batteries, depending on the equipment
version:
\4Starter battery in the battery recess in
the driver’s footwell
\4Auxiliary battery in the engine compart-
ment*Warning
G
A
Risk of explosion
When batteries are being charged,
explosive detonating gas is emit-
ted. Only charge batteries in well-
ventilated areas.
D
Risk of explosion
Because of the risk of explosion,
avoid creating sparks from fire,
open flames and smoking.
B
Battery acid is caustic.
Wear acid-proof protective gloves.
Neutralize splashes of acid on skin
or clothing immediately with soapy
water or acid neutralizer and clean
with water.
C
Keep out of the reach of children.
Children cannot appreciate the
dangers involved in handling bat-
teries and acid.
E
Wear eye protection.
When mixing water and acid, the
liquid can splash in your eyes.
Rinse out your eyes immediately
after acid splashes with clean wa-
ter, and consult a doctor immedi-
ately.
F
When handling batteries, observe
the safety precautions and special
protective measures contained in
these operating instructions.
Environmental note
H
Á

Batteries contain pollutants. Do
not dispose of old batteries with
the household garbage.
À

Dispose of batteries in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Take batteries to an authorized
Sprinter Dealer or a special collec-
tion point for old batteries.
Transport and store full batteries
in an upright position. When trans-
porting batteries, secure them so
that they do not tip over. Battery
acid can spill from the cell cap
vents and cause damage to the en-
vironment.

197 Operation
Battery isolating switch*
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You can disconnect the current to all your
vehicle’s consumers using the battery
isolating switch. This will prevent uncon-
trolled battery discharge caused by quies-
cent current consumption.The battery isolating switch is to the right
of the accelerator pedal in the driver’s foot-
well.
1Connector
2Slide\1Take the key out of the ignition lock
and wait for approx. 20 seconds.
\1Move red slide2 down in the direc-
tion of the arrow and disconnect
connector1 from the ground pin.
\1Clamp connector1 under the acceler-
ator pedal so that it cannot make con-
tact with the ground pin.
The consumers of the vehicle battery
are cut off from the electrical circuit.Warning
G
If the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary
battery in the engine compartment, it is nec-
essary to disconnect both batteries when
working on the vehicle electrical system.
Only then is the electrical system fully dis-
connected from the power supply.iOnly disconnect the vehicle electrical
system from the power supply using
the battery isolating switch if the vehi-
cle is to be parked up for a long period
or when this is absolutely necessary.
After the power supply is switched on,
you must reset the electric sliding door
(\2page 57).
!
CAUTION
Make sure that the key is in position0
in the ignition lock and wait at least
20 seconds before disconnecting or
connecting the battery isolating
switch. You could otherwise damage
electrical system components.
Switching off the electrical system!
CAUTION
When you clamp the connector under
the accelerator pedal, make sure that
the connector does not become:
\4dirty
\4damaged
It may otherwise not be possible to re-
store the electrical connection when
the parts are reassembled.

264 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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Auxiliary heating*Warning
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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.
If this work is carried out incorrectly, the op-
erating safety of the heater can no longer be
guaranteed and there is a risk of accident
and injury.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The battery check lamp on the remote con-
trol for the auxiliary heating does not light
up briefly when a button is pressed.
The remote control batteries are discharged.
\1Change the remote control batteries
(\2page 316).
The auxiliary heating does not switch on or
the engine does not start.
Lack of fuel.
The fuel tank is less than a quarter full. The
auxiliary heating switches off automatically.
\1Refuel at the nearest refueling sta-
tion.
\1Then start the auxiliary heating re-
peatedly until the fuel lines are full.
The undervoltage protection circuit integrat-
ed in the control unit switches off the auxilia-
ry heating because the on-board voltage is
less than 10 V.
\1If necessary, have the alternator and
the battery checked.
The fuse has blown.
\1Replace the fuse (\2page 345).
\1Have the cause of the blown fuse
checked at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.

265 Practical hints
What to do if ...
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The auxiliary heating does not switch on or
the engine does not start
WARNING
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The auxiliary heating has overheated about
ten times in succession.
The engine or heater is malfunctioning.
\1Have the auxiliary heating checked at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
The heater has overheated.
The coolant level is too low.
\1Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (\2page 191).
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
Leaving the vehicle in storageWarning
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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
You wish to leave your vehicle in storage for
a long period of time (longer than
six weeks).
\1Obtain advice from an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
\1Disconnect the starter battery
(\2page 335).

315 Practical hints
Changing the batteries
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\3 Changing the batteriesIf the remote control batteries (remote
keyless entry) are discharged, you will only
be able to lock and unlock the vehicle man-
ually using the key.
If the batteries in the auxiliary heating re-
mote control are discharged, you will only
be able to switch the auxiliary heating on
or off using the auxiliary heating / heater
booster switch inside the vehicle
(\2page 140).
It is advisable to have the batteries
changed at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.You need two CR 2025 3 V cell batteries or
equivalent.
Do not touch the battery contact surfaces.Warning
G
Keep batteries away from children.
Consult a doctor immediately if a battery is
swallowed.
Dispose of used batteries in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Danger of explosion if the battery is not cor-
rectly replaced.
Replacements should always be either of
the same type or one which has been rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
Environmental note
H
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred meth-
od of disposal. Many states require sellers
of batteries to accept old batteries for recy-
cling.iAlways replace all the batteries at the
same time. Suitable batteries are avail-
able from an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er. You can also have the batteries
changed there and return used batter-
ies.
Remote control
(remote keyless entry)iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure that they are clean and lint-free.!
CAUTION
Do not operate the remote control
while the battery is being replaced.

316 Practical hintsChanging the batteries
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1Battery cover
2Release button for mechaniocal key
\1Release the mechanical key by press-
ing the release button2.
\1Remove the battery cover1.\1Remove the battery and install a new
one (note correct polarity; positive ter-
minal up).
\1Press battery cover1 until it snaps
into place.
\1Check the function of all remote con-
trol buttons on vehicle.You need three Micro / AAA / LR03 batter-
ies or equivalent.
1Battery cover
2Batteries
\1Remove battery cover1 using a suit-
able implement, for example a key, and
put it to one side.
\1Remove old batteries2.
\1Insert three new batteries2. Observe
the plus and minus signs in the remote
control.
\1Slide battery cover1 onto the remote
control as illustrated.
\1
Check the auxiliary heating functions on
the vehicle using the remote control.Auxiliary heating remote control*
N83.00-2062-31

335 Practical hints
Battery
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\3 BatteryYour vehicle may be equipped with two
batteries, depending on the equipment
version:
\4Starter battery in the battery recess in
the driver’s footwell
\4Auxiliary battery* in the engine com-
partmentHave the batteries removed at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required.
The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose.
\1Switch off all electrical consumers.
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 (\2page 340).Warning
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Observe the safety notes in the “Operation”
section (\2page 195).
Do not place any metal objects on the bat-
tery. Doing so can cause a short circuit.
Use only impact-resistant batteries with a
central gas release cover to prevent corro-
sion damage and to protect occupants from
caustic burns in the event of an accident.Disconnecting the batteryWarning
G
There is a risk of a short circuit if the positive
terminal of the connected battery comes
into contact with vehicle parts. The highly
explosive gas mixture could ignite as a re-
sult. You and others could be seriously in-
jured as a result.
\4Do not place any metal objects or tools
on the batteries.
\4When disconnecting the batteries, al-
ways disconnect the negative terminals
first and then the positive terminals.
\4When reconnecting the batteries, al-
ways reconnect the positive terminals
first and then the negative terminals.
\4Do not loosen or disconnect the termi-
nal clamps on the batteries while the en-
gine is running.!
CAUTION
Switch off the engine and take the key
out of the ignition lock before you loos-
en or disconnect the terminal clamps.
You may otherwise destroy electronic
components such as the alternator.
Always disconnect the starter battery
in the battery recess in the driver’s
footwell first.

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

338 Practical hintsBattery
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3Retainer
\1Loosen the bolts of retainer3 pre-
venting the battery from moving
around.\1Pull retainer3 upward and slide the
battery out of its anchorage in the di-
rection of travel.
\1Fold the clip upward and remove the
battery from the battery recess.Auxiliary battery* in the engine com-
partment
\1Disconnect the battery (\2page 337).
\1Unscrew the bolts preventing the bat-
tery from moving around in the engine
compartment.
\1Remove the battery retainer and take
out 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
G
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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