warning DODGE SPRINTER 2007 2.G Owners Manual

Thank you for choosing the new
Sprinter.
Before your first journey, please familiarize
yourself with your vehicle and how it oper-
ates, as well as its driving, control and con-
venience functions.
Before you drive off, read these Operating
Instructions. This will help you get the
most out of your vehicle and avoid endan-
gering yourself and others.
Since the scope of delivery is based on the
sales order, your vehicle’s equipment may
differ from some descriptions and illustra-
tions. Items of optional equipment are also
described in these Operating Instructions,
should you require a description of the way
they work.
Country-specific vehicle equipment, lim-
ited availability of items of special equip-
ment or different product labeling is
possible in some countries.DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC reserves the
right to introduce changes in design,
equipment and technical features. You
cannot, therefore, base any claims on the
data, illustrations or descriptions con-
tained in these Operating Instructions.
Your nearest authorized Sprinter Dealer
will be happy to assist you further if you
have any other questions.
The Operating Instructions, brief instruc-
tions, Sprinter Service Booklet, Owner’s
Warranty Information Book and equip-
ment-related supplementary operating in-
structions are considered part of the
vehicle. For this reason, you should always
keep them in the vehicle and pass them on
to the new owner if you sell the vehicle.
The technical documentation team at
DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC wishes you safe
and pleasant driving.Symbols
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® is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler. * Optional equipment
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4 IntroductionOperating safety
Operating safetyWarning
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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehi-
cles, and certain products of component
wear, contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
Warning
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Work carried out incorrectly on electronic
equipment and its software could cause the
equipment to stop working. The electronic
systems are networked with each other via
interfaces. Tampering with the electronic
systems may also cause malfunctions in
systems that have not been modified. These
malfunctions, however, can jeopardize the
operating safety of your vehicle and there-
fore put your own safety at considerable
risk.
Other work carried out incorrectly or modifi-
cations to the vehicle could also jeopardize
operating safety.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. Therefore, you should not
switch off the engine while driving.
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 purpose.
In particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

5 Introduction
Operating safety
The manufacturer warrants to the original
and each subsequent owner of a
Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty on highway
diesel engine that:
(1) the engine was designed, built and
equipped so as to conform at the time
of sale with the applicable regulations
adopted by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency, and
(2) the emission control system of such
engine is free from defects in materials
and workmanship which would cause it
not to conform with those regulations
for a period of use of five years or
100000 miles or 3000 hours of engine
operation, whichever occurs first.
The Owner’s Warranty Information Book
contains detailed information about the
warranties covering your Sprinter.The manufacturer may instruct its autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer to carry out technical
inspections on certain vehicles to improve
their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from
an authorized dealership and your vehicle
has not yet been inspected at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer, there is a possibility
that your vehicle has not been registered in
your name with the manufacturer. The
manufacturer will only be able to inform
you about vehicle inspections if the manu-
facturer is in possession of your registra-
tion data.
It is advisable to have your vehicle regis-
tered at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Inform the manufacturer as soon as possi-
ble if your address has changed or there
has been a change of vehicle owner.
Warning
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A heavy impact to the underbody, tires or
wheels, for example when bottoming out on
rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at
high speed, could damage your vehicle. This
also applies to vehicles equipped with un-
derbody protection.
In this case, have your vehicle checked at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. The manufac-
turer recommends that you use an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose.
In particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Service and warranty information
Registering your vehicle

7 Introduction
Operating safety
Body builders and dealers who make any
modifications which may affect the final
certification of the engine, vehicle or
equipment assume the sole responsibility
for the vehicle, including labeling and doc-
umentation, affected by their modifica-
tions.
It is their responsibility to certify that the
altered vehicle conforms to all applicable
standards and regulations affected by the
vehicle alteration or continues to comply
with the motor vehicle safety standards
and emissions regulations.
They are responsible for ensuring that
modifications or equipment installation
does not affect the safety of the vehicle.The manufacturer is not responsible for
any final certification or claims regarding
product liability, or warranty claims, which
result from any component, assembly, or
system being altered, or which cause non-
compliance with any of the emission con-
trol standards or motor vehicle safety stan-
dards, or which would otherwise cause the
vehicle to be or become defective or un-
safe.
The manufacturer does not assume the re-
sponsibility as the final stage manufacturer
or the consequential product liability.Observe the following information when
using your vehicle:
\4The safety notes in this manual
\4The “Technical data” section in this
manual
\4Traffic rules and regulations
\4Motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dardsWarning
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Any modifications or alterations of the
Sprinter vehicle not in compliance with the
Sprinter Body Builder Guideline and the
Sprinter Operator’s Manual may seriously
inhibit its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
Consult the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline
and the Sprinter Operator’s Manual prior to
initiating any alterations or modifications.
Correct useWarning
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Be sure to read the Operating Instructions.
Otherwise, you may not be aware of certain
risks and could injure yourself or others.

8 IntroductionOperating safety
If you should experience a problem with
your vehicle, particularly one that you be-
lieve may affect its safe operation, we urge
you to immediately contact an authorized
Sprinter Dealer to have the problem diag-
nosed and corrected if required.
If the matter is not handled to your satis-
faction, please discuss the problem with
the Sprinter Dealer management, or if nec-
essary contact us at the following address.In the USA:
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Cus-
tomer Center
P.O. Box 21-8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8001
United States of America
Telephone: 800-992-1997
In Canada:
DaimlerChrysler Canada, Inc. Customer
Center
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Telephone: (800) 465-2001
Warning
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Various warning labels are affixed to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended
to make you and others aware of various
risks. You should not remove any of these
warning labels unless explicitly instructed to
do so by information on the label itself. Re-
moval of any of these labels may cause you
and others to be unaware of certain risks
which may result in an accident and/or per-
sonal injury.
Problems with your vehicle

13 At a glance
Cockpit
1
Function
Page
1
Door control panel
22
2
Light switch
77
3
Combination switch\4Turn signals
\4High-beam headlamps
\4Windshield wipers
\4Rear window wiper*
79
77
126
127
4
Cruise control lever*
147
5
Horn
6
Steering wheel without/
with* buttons
17
Function
Page
7
Instrument cluster
14, 84
8
Storage compartment
9
Storage compartment with
interior lamp
80
Overhead control panel*
19
a
Rear-view mirror*
125
b
Warning display for Park-
tronic system*
150
c
Opens / closes the right-
hand side window
144
d
Jack and vehicle tool kit
300
e
Glove box
165
Function
Page
f
Center console
18
g
Selector lever (automatic
transmission)
111
h
Ignition lock
67
j
Additional switch unit
20
k
Handbrake
115
l
Steering wheel adjustment
76
m
Hood lock release
185
n
Additional switch unit
20

15 At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Function
Page
1
Instrument cluster on vehi-
cles without steering wheel
buttons
84
2
Instrument cluster on vehi-
cles with steering wheel
buttons*
84
3
On vehicles without
steering wheel but-
tons:
\4Changes the stan-
dard display
\4Selects menus
87
4
On vehicles with
steering wheel but-
tons*:
Checks the engine oil
level
187
Function
Page
5
Reset button
84
6
Speedometer with:
85
Indicator and warning
lamps
16
7
Indicator and warning
lamps
16
8
Display on vehicles without
steering wheel buttons
87
9
Display on vehicles with
steering wheel buttons*
89
a
Tachometer with:
85
Indicator and warning
lamps
16
b
\4Instrument lighting
brighter / dimmer
85
Function
Page
c
Fuel gauge with:
\4Reserve fuel warning
lamp
\4Fuel filler flap location
indicator
Ö: Fuel filler flap is
on the left-hand
side
86
276
iVehicles without steering wheel
buttons:
Display8 contains a digital fuel
gauge.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*:
The tachometer contains an analog fuel
gauge.

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).

25 Safety
Occupant safety
2
The most important restraint systems in
the vehicle are the seat belts and child
restraint systems. They are the most effec-
tive means of preventing vehicle occu-
pants from moving towards the point of
impact and thus reducing the risk of occu-
pants hitting parts of the vehicle interior. In accidents in which an airbag is acti-
vated, the airbag will therefore only of-
fer an increase in the protection
provided by the seat belt, i.e. additional
protection, if the seat belt is worn cor-
rectly.
Warning
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Modifications to or work incorrectly carried
out on a restraint system (seat belt and seat
belt anchorages, emergency tensioning re-
tractor, belt force limiter or airbag) or its wir-
ing, or tampering with other networked
electronic systems, could cause the re-
straint systems to stop working correctly.
The airbags or emergency tensioning retrac-
tors could, for example, be activated inad-
vertently or could fail in accidents in which
the deceleration force is sufficient to trigger
the airbag. For this reason, do not modify
the restraint systems. Do not tamper with
electronic components or their software.
AirbagsWarning
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Airbags do offer additional protection but
they are not a substitute for the seat belts.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries,
make sure that all occupants – in particular,
expectant mothers – wear their seat belt
correctly at all times, have adopted a normal
sitting position and that the seat is posi-
tioned as upright as possible.Seat beltsiIn many countries there are regulations
concerning the use of seat belts and
child restraint systems.
Warning
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A seat belt that is worn incorrectly or not at
all, or that is not correctly engaged in the
seat belt buckle, cannot perform its intend-
ed protective function. In certain circum-
stances, you could be seriously or even
fatally injured. Make sure, that all occupants
– in particular, expectant mothers – wear
their seat belt correctly at all times.
You must make sure that the belt:
\4is routed as low as possible across your
pelvic area, for example across your hip
joints and not across your abdomen
\4fits closely
\4is not twisted
\4is routed across the middle of your
shoulder
\4is not routed across your neck or under
your arm
\4is pulled tight across the lap by pulling
upwards on the shoulder belt
\2\2

26 SafetyOccupant safety
2
Do not secure any objects with a seat belt if
it is being used by one of the vehicle’s occu-
pants.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, for example a
winter coat.
Do not route the belt strap over sharp or
fragile objects, especially if these are locat-
ed in or on your clothing, for example eye-
glasses, pens or keys. The belt strap could
otherwise tear in the event of an accident
and you or other vehicle occupants could be
injured as a result.
Only one person may use each seat belt at
any one time.
A child must never be carried sitting on the
lap of a vehicle occupant. It would not be
possible to restrain the child, and the child
and other vehicle occupants could be seri-
ously or fatally injured in the event of abrupt
braking or an accident.
Persons less than 1.50 m tall or children un-
der 12 years of age cannot wear their seat
belt properly. They therefore require addi-
tional restraint systems on suitable vehicle
seats for protection in an accident. Always
observe the installation instructions issued
by the manufacturer of the child restraint
systems.Warning
G
The seat belt only provides its intended de-
gree of protection if the seat backrest is po-
sitioned as vertically as possible, allowing
the occupant to sit upright. Avoid seat posi-
tions that do not allow the seat belt to be
routed correctly. Therefore, position the
backrest as vertically as possible. Never
drive with the backrest tilted too far back.
You could otherwise be seriously or even fa-
tally injured in the event of an accident or
abrupt braking.
Warning
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The seat belt cannot perform its protective
function correctly if the seat belt strap or
buckle are dirty or damaged. You should
therefore keep the belt strap and buckle
clean, as otherwise the belt latch plate may
not be able to engage correctly.
Check regularly that the seat belts:
\4are not damaged
\4are not routed over sharp edges
\4are not trapped
The belt strap could otherwise tear in the
event of an accident. You or others could be
seriously or fatally injured.