brake DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

503 Practical hints
Display messages
5
.
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 mal-
functioning.
\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 malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp left
The left-hand brake lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp right
The right-hand brake lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Third brake lamp
The third brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all LEDs have
failed.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon
as possible.
High beam left
The left-hand high-beam headlamp is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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525 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
5
\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.\4
Switch off the lights to avoid a short
circuit.
\4
Only touch new bulbs with a clean
lint-free cloth or something similar.
Do not work with wet or greasy fin-
gers.
\4
Only fit 12 V bulbs of the same type
as before and of the correct wattage.
\4
Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly.
\4
If the newly installed bulb does not
light up either, visit an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
\4
Have the following LEDs and bulbs
changed at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer:\4
The additional turn signals in the
exterior mirrors
\4
The third brake lamp (cargo and
passenger vans only)*
\4
The bi-xenon headlamps*
\4
The foglamps*
Before changing bulbs
Warning
G
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 ex-
plode when changed. You should there-
fore wear eye protection and gloves when
you are changing them.
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530 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
5
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/Stand-
ing lamp (Canada
only)
R5W
5
License plate lamp
W5W
6
Rear foglamp (driv-
er’s side)
P 21 W
7
Reverse lamp
P 21 W
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531 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
5
Changing the rear bulbs (van /crewbus)\1
Switch off the lighting.
Rear lamp units1Securing screws
\1
Undo screws
1
and remove the rear
lamp unit in the direction of the ar-
row.
\1
Remove the connector.
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
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532 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
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2Retaining lugs
3Brake lamp
4Side marker, Standing lamp (Canada
only), tail lamp
5Reverse lamp
6Turn signal lamp
7Rear foglamp (driver’s side)\1
Release retaining lugs
2
and re-
move the bulb holder from the rear
lamp unit.
\1
Press down on the bulb, turn it coun-
terclockwise and remove it from the
holder.
\1
Press the new bulb into the bulb
holder and screw it in clockwise.
\1
Plug the connectors into the bulb
holder.
\1
Fit the rear lamp unit.
To do this, clip the bulb holder into
the three holes provided on the side
and tighten screws
1
.
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533 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
5
Changing the rear bulbs (chassis)Example illustration of chassis
1Securing screws
2Lens
3Perimeter lamp, side marker
4Turn signal lamp
5Brake lamp6Tail lamp
7Rear foglamp (driver’s side)
8License plate lamp
9Reverse lamp
\1
Switch off the lighting.
\1
Undo screws
1
and remove lens
2
.
\1
Press the bulb into the bulb holder
and screw it out in a counterclock-
wise direction.
\1
Press the new bulb into the bulb
holder and screw it in clockwise.
\1
Replace lens
2
and retighten
screws
1
.
\1
Switch off the lighting.
Identification lamps W 5 W (cab
chassis only) Changing additional bulbs1Securing screws
2Bulb holder
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542 Practical hintsFuel system
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\3 Fuel systemOn vehicles with a diesel engine, it is
necessary to drain the fuel filter if
the
/
indicator lamp lights up.
To this end, have the fuel filter with wa-
ter separator drained at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required.The fuel filter with water separator is in
the engine compartment.
1Drain hose
2Drain plug\1
Apply the handbrake and move the
selector lever to position
P.
Draining the fuel filter!
CAUTION
Drain the fuel filter with water sepa-
rator immediately if the
/
indica-
tor lamp lights up. The engine could
be damaged.
Environmental note
H
When handling, storing and disposing of
diesel and diesel mixtures, please ob-
serve the relevant regulations.
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545 Practical hints
Replacing the wiper blades
5
\3 Replacing the wiper blades
\1
Apply the handbrake (
\2
page 191).
1Wiper blade
2Retaining clips
3Wiper arm\1
Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield.
!
CAUTION
Do not open the hood while the wiper
arms are folded away from the wind-
shield. You would damage the hood
and the wiper arms.
Do not fold the wiper arms onto the
windshield without wiper blades be-
ing attached. You could scratch the
windshield.
For your own convenience, have this
work carried out at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Removing the wiper bladesWarning
G
When the windshield wipers are set to in-
termittent wipe or the rain sensor is ac-
tive, the windshield wipers could move at
any time and injure yourself or others
upon contact with them.
Always remove the key from the ignition
lock before replacing the wiper blades.
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548 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
\1
Park the vehicle as far away as pos-
sible from traffic and on a level, firm,
and non-slip surface.
\1
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
\1
Apply the handbrake.
\1
Engage first gear or reverse gear or
move the selector lever to
position
P.
\1
Any passengers should leave the ve-
hicle, ensuring that they are not en-
dangered as they do so.
\1
Place the warning triangle or hazard
warning lamps at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements.Preparing the vehicle
Changing a wheelWarning
G
To avoid the risk of causing serious or fa-
tal injury, or damage to the vehicle, please
bear the following points in mind:The jack is only designed to raise the ve-
hicle for a short time when changing a
wheel.Position the jack under the appropriate
jacking point only (\2page 551). Check
that the jack is correctly seated under the
jacking point before raising the vehicle.The jack must be placed on a firm, flat sur-
face only.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Before raising the vehicle, also secure it
against rolling away, for example using
chocks or similar. Never release the hand-
brake while the vehicle is raised. Make
sure that the distance between the under-
side of the tires and the ground does not
exceed 1.2 in (3 cm). The vehicle could
slip or topple off the jack.Do not reach under the raised vehicle with
your hands or feet.Do not start the engine and avoid creating
other vibrations while the vehicle is
jacked up. The vehicle could slip off the
jack.
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582 Practical hintsJump-starting
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\1
Make sure that the two vehicles do
not touch.
\1
Apply the handbrake or move the se-
lector lever to position
P.
\1
Switch off all electrical consumers.
\1
Switch on the battery isolating
switch* if necessary (
\2
page 338).
\1
Remove the key from the ignition
lock.
\1
Open the hood (
\2
page 318).
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 point
1Positive terminal clamp of jumper cable\1
Remove the positive terminal cover
from the donor battery.
\1
Connect positive terminal of donor
battery
2
to jump-starting connec-
tion point 1
with the jumper cable.
Start with the donor battery.
\1
Using red positive terminal clamp
1

of the jumper cable, slide the red
protective cap of the jump-starting
connection point back with a clock-
wise turn and connect the positive
terminal clamp of the jumper cable
to the positive terminal of the jump-
starting connection point.
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