oil temperature DODGE SPRINTER 2007 2.G Owners Manual

16 At a glanceInstrument cluster
1
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
v
ESP
® warning lamp
43
268
ASR warning lamp
44
45
268
/
Coolant level too low
275
D
Coolant temperature too
high
275
1
Restraint systems
malfunction
272
Brake fluid level too low
269
EBV malfunction
268
Malfunction in trailer's
brake booster
269
N
Engine oil level warning
274
±
Engine diagnostic
indicator lamp
277
q
Pre-glow system, diesel
engine only
111
276
Turn signal, left
79
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
X
Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale, USA
only
278
Low tire pressure tell-
tale, Canada only
278
J
Windshield washer/
headlamp cleaning sys-
tem* washer fluid level
too low
280
Door open
280
2
Brake pads / linings
worn
273
Turn signal, right
79
-
ABS malfunction
271
k
ASR malfunction
270
BAS malfunction
270
#
ESP
® malfunction
272
A
Reserve fuel
276
Fuel filler flap open
276
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
Water in the fuel
280
#
Battery charge malfunc-
tion
273
.
Defective bulb
280
Handbrake applied
115
B
Low-beam headlamps
on
77
™
Operating speed gover-
nor on*
154
A
High-beam headlamps
on
77
<
Seat belt reminder
280
iVehicles with steering wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also be
shown in display9 (\2page 93).

88 Controls in detailOperating system without steering wheel buttons
3
There may be a short delay before a lower
outside temperature is displayed, for ex-
ample after leaving a garage. There may
also be a short delay before a rise in the
outside temperature is displayed. This
prevents you from seeing a temperature
display influenced by heat from the engine
when the vehicle is stationary or moving
slowly.
Setting the time
\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).
\1Press menu button repeatedly until
the hours figure flashes.
\1Set the hour using the or button.
\1Press the reset button .
The minute display flashes.
\1Set the minutes using the or
button.Setting the date
\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).
\1Press menu button repeatedly until
the day flashes.
\1Set the day using the or button.
\1Press reset button.
The month display flashes.
\1Set the month using the or but-
ton.
\1Press reset button.
The year display flashes.
\1Set the year using the or button.MenusFunction
Page
Calling up the service due date*
238
Checking the engine oil level
187
Selecting/setting the auxiliary
heating switch-on time*
142
Tire pressure monitor
213
Setting the time
88
Setting the date
88
iTo return to the standard display:
\4press and hold menu button for
more than 1 second
\4do not press a button for
10 seconds
The display accepts the changed set-
tings.iIf you keep the button pressed, the val-
ues will change continuously.
iIf you keep the button pressed, the val-
ues will change continuously.

93 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
With Sound 5/Sound 20, the operating
system always shows the AUDIO and TEL
(telephone) menus in English.In the Operation menu, you can select the
following functions using the j or k
button:
Standard display
In its basic setting, you will see the odom-
eter and the trip meter in the upper part of
the display. This is referred to as the stan-
dard display.
\1If you see a different display, press the
è or ÿ button repeatedly until
the standard display appears.
Displaying the coolant temperature\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the coolant tempera-ture in the display.
iThe tabluar overview of the menus con-
tains generic terms which are not al-
ways shown in the operating system.
The generic term concerned is intend-
ed simply to make it easier for you to
familiarize yourself with the menus.
The operating system displays the new
function range directly with the first
menu function.
Operation menuFunction
Page
Standard display with trip meter
and odometer
93
Display coolant temperature
93
Call up the service due date*
238
Tire pressure monitor
213
Check the engine oil level (only
on vehicles with a diesel engine)
189
Upper part of the display1
Trip meter
2
Odometer
Lower part of the display3
Outside temperature* or digital
speedometer
4
Time
5
Selector lever position or current
shift range
N54.32-2280-31

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

189 Operation
Engine
4
\1The following message is displayed for
the duration of the measurement pro-
cess:
N
Engine oil level Measuring in
progress
The following messages may be displayed:Checking the engine oil level with the
dipstick
When the oil is being checked, the vehicle
must
\4be at normal operating temperature
\4be standing level
\4have been standing with the engine
switched off for at least five minutes
Diesel engine1Engine oil filler neck
2Engine oil dipstick
NEngine oil
level OK
\1Do not add oil.
Engine oil
Add
1.0 quart
\1Add the amount of oil
shown (\2page 190).
\1Check the engine oil
level again after a few
minutes.
Engine oil
Add
1.5 quartsEngine oil
Add
2.0 quartsEngine oil
level Reduce
oil level
\1The engine oil level is
too high. Have the oil
siphoned off.
Eng. oil
lev. Turn
ignition on
for level
\1Switch on the ignition
(\2page 67).
Observe
wait. period
\1Carry out another
measurement after
approximately 5 min-
utes when the engine
is at normal operat-
ing temperature.
\1Carry out another
measurement after
approximately
30 minutes when the
engine has cooled
down.
Engine oil
level Not
when eng.
running
\1Switch off the engine
and wait for approxi-
mately 5 minutes if
the engine is at nor-
mal operating tem-
perature.
iEngine oil level display:
\4
quart(s)
in USA only
\4
liter(s)
in Canada only
N

191 Operation
Engine
4
The expansion tank is in the engine com-
partment. Only add coolant with the vehi-
cle standing on a level surface and with the
engine switched off. The coolant tempera-
ture must have dropped below 122 °F
(50 °C).1Coolant tank cap
2Brake fluid reservoir cap
3Windshield washer reservoir cap
\1Slowly unscrew cap1 counterclock-
wise to reduce excess pressure.
\1Continue turning the cap and remove
it.
\1Add coolant as far as the MAX mark.
\1Twist cap1 back on.
For coolant specifications, see "Service
products and capacities" (\2page 355).Environmental note
H
When adding oil, take care not to spill any.
No engine oil must be allowed to enter sew-
age systems, surface water, ground water or
soil.
You would otherwise be damaging the envi-
ronment.
Dispose of engine oil in an environmentally
responsible manner. Comply with the manu-
facturer’s instructions.Coolant
Warning
G
When opening the coolant expansion tank
there is a risk of scalding from hot coolant
spraying out. The cooling system and the
coolant expansion tank are pressurized
when the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature.
Wear gloves and eye protection. Only open
the coolant expansion tank when the cool-
ant temperature is less than 122 °F (50 °C).
N20.30-2063-31
Warning
G
Coolant contains glycol and is therefore tox-
ic. Do not swallow coolant. Consult a doctor
immediately if any coolant is swallowed.
Do not allow coolant to come into contact
with your skin, eyes or clothing. In the event
of contact with the eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water. Clean skin and
clothes immediately with soap and water.
Change out of soiled clothing without delay.

193 Operation
Engine
4
For specifications of brake fluid, see
"Service products and capacities"
(\2page 362).The windshield washer reservoir is in the
engine compartment. It holds approx.
7.4 US qt (7.0 l).
On vehicles with a headlamp cleaning sys-
tem, this is also supplied from the wind-
shield washer reservoir.
1Coolant tank cap
2Brake fluid reservoir cap
3Windshield washer reservoir cap
Add windshield washer fluid concentrate
to the water all year round.Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside tem-
perature. Use:
\4Summerwash to protect against
smearing at temperatures above freez-
ing.
\4Winterwash when there is a risk of frost
so that the water does not freeze onto
the windshield.
\1Mix the windshield washer fluid in a
container and in the specified propor-
tions.
\1Remove cap3.
\1Fill up the windshield washer fluid.
\1Press cap3 back on.You should always wear eye protection and
gloves when you are adding brake fluid.
Only store brake fluid in its closed original
container and keep out of the reach of chil-
dren. Comply with safety regulations when
handling brake fluid.Warning
G
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too
low, vapor pockets may form in the brake
system when the brakes are applied hard
(e.g. when driving on long downhill stretch-
es). This has a detrimental effect on braking
efficiency, which could increase the stop-
ping distance. This increases the risk of an
accident.
Have the brake fluid replaced every
two years.
Windshield washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system*
N20.30-2063-31
Warning
G
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, open flames and smoking
are prohibited when you are handling wind-
shield washer concentrate.

234 OperationWinter driving
4
\3 Winter drivingHave your vehicle winterproofed at the
onset of winter at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. This service includes the following:
\4Oil change, if the current engine oil
used has not been approved for winter
use
\4The antifreeze / anti-corrosion concen-
tration in the coolant is checked
\4The addition of a concentrated clean-
ing agent to the water in the windshield
washer system
\4Battery check
\4A tire change
You will find information about diesel fuel
for use at low outside temperatures in the
“Technical data” section (\2page 360).
Please also observe the information about
winter driving (\2page 235).Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry
road conditions prevail. Winter tires should
be of the same size and type construction
as the summer tires.
Winter tires should also be operated as
printed on the tire and loading information
placard, refer to "Tires and wheels"
(\2page 199). Not all M+S rated radial-ply
tires provide special winter performance.
Make sure the tires you use show M+S and
the mountain/snowflake marking.on
the tire side wall. These tires meet specific
snow traction performance requirements
of the Rubber Manufacturers Association
(RMA) and the Rubber Association of Can-
ada (RAC) and have been designed specif-
ically for use in snow conditions. Use of
winter tires is the only way to achieve the
maximum effectiveness of the ABS, BAS,
ASR and ESP
® in winter operation.
For safe handling, make sure all winter
tires mounted are of the same make and
have the same tread design.Always observe the speed rating of the
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the
maximum speed for which your tires are
rated is below the speed rating of your ve-
hicle, you must place a notice to this effect
where it will be seen by the driver. Such no-
tices are available at your tire dealer or any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
\1Reactivate the tire pressure monitor.
While studded tires improve performance
on ice, skid and traction capability on wet
or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of
non-studded tires. Some states prohibit
studded tires; therefore, local laws should
be checked before using these tire types.
Winter tires
Warning
G
Winter tires with a tread depth under 1/6 in
(4 mm) must be replaced. They are no long-
er suitable for winter operation.

238 OperationMaintenance and servicing
4
ASSYST, the A
ctive S
ervice Syst
em, in-
forms you when the next service is due.
A service that is due is displayed about a
month or 1900 miles (3000 km) in ad-
vance. A message is then displayed while
the vehicle is in motion or the ignition is
switched on.
Service due date display
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
The following messages may be displayed:
\49
Service A in .. days
\49
Service A in .. miles
(km)
\49
Service A due now
The letters
A or
B indicate the type of ser-
vice that is due.
Warning
G
If handled incorrectly, service products can
constitute a health risk for people and an en-
vironmental hazard.
Always observe relevant guidelines for han-
dling, storing and disposing of service prod-
ucts.
Active Service System (ASSYST)*!
CAUTION
Periods when the battery is disconnect-
ed will not be recorded by ASSYST. To
make sure that you have the vehicle
serviced at the correct time, you should
therefore subtract periods when the
battery is disconnected from the days
shown.
The service indicator does not provide
information about the engine oil level.
The service indicator should not, there-
fore, be confused with theP engine
oil level display.
iThe service due date is displayed in
days or kilometers, depending on the
total distance driven.
The time between the individual service
due dates depends on your style of
driving. You can increase this by:
\4driving with care and at a moderate
engine speed
\4avoiding short journeys where the
engine does not reach the operat-
ing temperature

282 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
N
There is insufficient or no oil in the engine.
There is a risk of engine damage.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
\1Switch off the engine.
\1Check the engine oil level using the
dipstick (\2page 189).
\1If the oil level is correct, have the
malfunction rectified immediately at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
\1If there is insufficient or no oil in the
engine, have the vehicle towed to an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
NOThe message is displayed for 30 seconds.TPMSThe message is also displayed after
30 seconds.
The TPMS is malfunctioning.
\1Have the TPMS checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
The tire pressure monitor is not receiving
signals from one or more wheels because:
\4a wheel was replaced with the spare
wheel, which is not equipped with a
wheel electronics unit
\4the maximum temperature in one of the
wheel electronics units has been ex-
ceeded
\4one of the wheel electronics units is mal-
functioning
\1Have wheels with wheel electronics
units mounted at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.