engine DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

581 Practical hints
Jump-starting
5
\3 Jump-startingIf the starter battery in the battery re-
cess in the driver’s footwell is dis-
charged, 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:
\4
Jump-starting must only be per-
formed when the engine and catalyt-
ic converter are cold.
\4
Do not start the engine if the battery
has frozen. Let the battery thaw out
first.
\4
Only use a battery of the same rated
voltage and of approximately the
same capacity for jump-starting.
\4
Only use jumper cables of adequate
cross-section with insulated battery
terminal clamps.
iThe auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment is not suitable for
jump-starting operations. Only use
the jump-starting connection in the
engine compartment if you require
jump-starting assistance or wish to
provide jump-starting assistance.
!
CAUTION
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
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 spe-
cial protective measures when handling
batteries (\2page 335).
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582 Practical hintsJump-starting
5
\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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583 Practical hints
Jump-starting
5
1Positive terminal of jump-starting con-
nection point (under cover)
2Positive terminal of donor battery
3Negative terminal of donor battery
4Ground contact of own vehicle
(negative terminal of your own battery)
\1
Run the other vehicle’s engine at
idling speed.
\1
Connect negative terminal
3
of the
donor battery to ground contact
4

of your own vehicle.
Start with the donor battery.
\1
Start the engine.
\1
Disconnect the jumper cable from
negative terminal
3
of the battery
and ground contact 4
first, then
from positive terminal 2
of the bat-
tery and jump-starting connection
point
1
.
The red protective cap springs back
to its initial position when the termi-
nal clamp is removed from the jump-
starting connection point.
\1
Have the battery checked at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
iDo not connect the jumper cable to
the auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment. This is not suitable for
jump-starting operations.
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585 Practical hints
Towing
5
\3 Towing
Comply with legal regulations when tow-
ing.Having the vehicle carried away on a
transporter or trailer is preferable to
towing it away. We recommend the use
of a rigid towing bar if towing is neces-
sary.
The fixture for the front towing eye is lo-
cated behind the cover in the bumper on
the right-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
Warning
G
Tow the vehicle using a rigid towing bar if:the engine is not running,there is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle’s electrical system.There is no power assistance for the
steering and braking when the engine is
not running. You must then use signifi-
cantly greater force to steer the vehicle
and brake.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot
be turned in the ignition lock. The steering
is then locked and it will not be possible
to steer the vehicle.When towing another vehicle, its weight
should not be greater than the permissi-
ble gross weight of your vehicle.
Installing / removing the towing
eye
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592 Practical hintsFuses
5
No.
Consumer
Amp.
1
Horn
15 A
2
Electric steering lock ESTL
(electronic ignition switch
EIS)
25 A
3
Terminal 30 Z, vehicles
with gasoline engine/
electronic ignition switch
EIS
10 A
4
Light switch/center con-
sole switch unit
5A
5
Windshield wipers
30 A
6
Fuel pump
15 A
7
MRM (jacket tube mod-
ule)
5A
8
Terminal 87 (2)
20 A
No.
Consumer
Amp.
9
Terminal 87 (3)
20 A
10
Terminal 87 (4)
10 A
11
Terminal 15 R vehicle
15 A
12
Airbag control unit
10 A
13
Cigarette lighter/glove
box lighting/radio*
15 A
14
Diagnostic socket/light
switch/instrument cluster
5A
15
Front heating system*
5A
16
Terminal 87 (1)
10 A
17
Airbag control unit
10 A
18
Terminal 15 vehicle, brake
lamp switch
7,5 A
No.
Consumer
Amp.
19
Interior lights
7,5 A
20
Power window co-driver’s
side/terminal 30/2 signal
acquisition and actuation
module
25 A
21
Engine control unit
5A
22
Antilock Brake System
(ABS), brake lamp switch
5A
23
Starter motor
25 A
24
Diesel engine
components
10 A
25
12V socket on the bottom
of the center console
25 A
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593 Practical hintsFuses
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Fuse block F55/1 Fuse block F55/2No.
Consumer
Amp.
1
Control panel, left door
25 A
2
Diagnostic socket
10 A
3
Brake system (valves)
25 A
4
Brake system (delivery
pump)
40 A
5
Terminal 87 (5), vehicles
with gasoline engine
7,5 A
6
Terminal 87 (6), vehicles
with gasoline engine
7,5 A
7
Headlamp cleaning system*
30 A
8
Anti-theft alarm system
(ATA)*
15 A
9
Auxiliary indication module*
10 A
No.
Consumer
Amp.
10
Radio*
15 A
11
Telephone*
7,5 A
12
Front blowers/auxiliary
heating* (blower speed 1)
30 A
13
Auxiliary heating* (receiv-
er)/pre-wiring mounting
slot (center console)*
7,5 A
14
Seat heating*/center con-
sole switch unit
30 A
15
Non MB-body electrics
10 A
16
Heater (rear heating*)/air-
conditioning system,
front/CD-player*
10 A
17
Motion detector*/conve-
nience interior lighting*/
satellite radio*
10 A
18
Air conditioning in the
rear*
7,5 A
No.
Consumer
Amp.
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594 Practical hintsFuses
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Preliminary fuse box in the battery re-
cess in the driver’s footwell F59
The fuse box is located in the base of the
driver’s seat on the outboard side.1Latching springs
\1To open:
adjust the seat to its high-
est position (
\2
page 69).
\1
Press both latching springs
1
down
and remove the cover.
\1To close:
attach the cover at the bot-
tom and fold it closed.
The cover must engage.
No.
Consumer
Amp.
1
Pre-glow relay/second-
ary air pump
80/40 A
2
Engine fan (air-condi-
tioning system) –
cab chassis/crewcab
60/40 A
3
Signal acquisition and
actuation module SAM/
fuse and relay block SRB
80 A
4
Auxiliary battery* in the
engine compartment/
retarder*
150 A
5
Terminal 30 fuse boxes,
signal acquisition and
actuation module SAM/
fuse and relay block SRB
150 A
6
Connecting point in driv-
er’s seat base
Bridge
7
Heater booster (PTC)
150 A
Fuse box in the driver’s seatNo.
Consumer
Amp.
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600 *Technical dataGenuine Sprinter Vehicle parts
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\3 Genuine Sprinter Vehicle parts The “Technical data” section contains
important technical data regarding your
vehicle.
You will find other vehicle-specific and
equipment-dependent technical data,
such as:\4
engine power output data
\4
speeds
\4
vehicle dimensions
\4
vehicle weights
in your vehicle documents.Make sure that spare parts are suitable
for your vehicle. Parts that constitute a
modification to the vehicle by:
\4
changing the type of vehicle ap-
proved in the general operating per-
mit,
\4
creating a risk to road users or
\4
having an adverse effect on the vehi-
cle’s emissions and noise levels,
will in many countries invalidate the gen-
eral operating permit. The use of non-
approved parts could have a detrimental
effect on road safety.Every authorized Sprinter Dealer main-
tains a stock of genuine Sprinter vehicle
parts for maintenance and repair work.
Over 6000 retailers around the world
guarantee that you can be supplied with
genuine Sprinter vehicle parts wherever
you are. Over 300,000 different parts
and assemblies, including parts for older
vehicle models, are distributed from a
central parts warehouse using an opti-
mally tuned logistics concept.
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601 *Technical data
Genuine Sprinter Vehicle parts
6
Genuine Sprinter vehicle parts are sub-
jected to the most stringent quality in-
spections and will ensure that the
vehicle is maintained at a high level of
operating efficiency and safety, and that
it maintains its value. Each part has been
specifically designed and manufactured
or selected and approved for use in
Sprinter vehicles.
It is therefore best to use only genuine
Sprinter vehicle parts.For cost-effective repairs in accordance
with sound recycling principles, the use
of non-genuine parts and accessories
not authorized by the manufacturer
could damage the vehicle or compro-
mise its durability or safety. You can obtain further information about
approved conversion parts and accesso-
ries and permitted technical modificati-
ons from your authorized Sprinter
Dealer. Always quote the vehicle identi-
fication number and the engine number
when ordering genuine parts. You will
find these numbers on your vehicle’s
identification labels (
\2
page 632) and
also on the vehicle data card for certain
vehicles.
Environmental note
H
The manufacturer also supplies recondi-
tioned assemblies and parts for cost-ef-
fective repairs in accordance with
recycling principles. These parts have the
same quality and warranty as new parts.
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602 *Technical dataVehicle electronics
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\3 Vehicle electronics
Electrical and electronic equipment can
jeopardize the operational safety of your
vehicle. If equipment of this kind is ret-
rofitted, it must be type-approved and
must bear the
e mark.
If you wish to install telephones or two-
way radios in the vehicle, you must ob-
tain formal approval.
The manufacturer recommends that you
consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Tampering with the engine elec-
tronics !Work on the engine electronics and
all associated parts such as control
units, sensors and connector leads
should only be performed at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer. Vehicle
parts could otherwise wear more
quickly and the vehicle’s warranty or
general operating permit could be in-
validated.
Warning
G
For safety reasons and to avoid invalidat-
ing the general operating permit, always
have work on the engine electronics and
associated parts performed at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer which has the nec-
essary 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.
Retrofitting electrical / electronic
equipment
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