wheel DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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The Parktronic* warning displays indicate im-
plausible distances.
For example, all the segments may be lit even
though there is no obstacle present.
The Parktronic* sensors are dirty or iced up.
\1Clean the Parktronic* sensors
(\2page 422).
\1Switch on the ignition again.
An external radio or ultrasonic source may be
causing interference.
\1Check whether Parktronic* works at
another location.
The license plate or other attachment parts
near the sensors may not be secured correct-
ly.
\1Check the number plate and attach-
ment parts near the sensors to see if
they are securely in place.
The speed cannot be set with cruise control*
activated
1.
The display is showing a message of high prior-
ity and cannot therefore show a change in
speed.
\1Proceed as instructed by the message
in the display.
\1Deactivate cruise control* if neces-
sary.
1 Only on vehicles with steering wheel buttons.Problem
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The yellow ASR/ESP
® warning
lamp flashes while the vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING
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ESP
® or ASR is intervening because at least one
of the wheels has reached its tire grip limit.
\1Adapt your driving style to suit the road
and traffic conditions. Do not use too
much throttle.
\1Drive slowly.
The yellow ASR / ESP
® warning
lamp is lit while the engine is run-
ning.
WARNING
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ASR is deactivated.
\1Reactivate ASR. Exceptions .
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The yellow ESP
®, ABS-, ASR/BAS
indicator lamps and the red brake
system indicator lamp are lit while
the engine is running.
WAR NING
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EBV has malfunctioned.
The rear wheels could lock up sooner than ex-
pected when you apply the brakes.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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The yellow ESP
®, ABS, ASR/BAS
indicator lamps and the red brake
system indicator lamp are lit while
the engine is running.
WAR NING
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EBV has been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
The rear wheels could lock up sooner than ex-
pected when you apply the brakes.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1S t o p y o u r v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s i t i s s a f e t o
do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
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The red brake system indicator
lamp is lit while the engine is run-
ning.
A signal also sounds.
WARNING
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There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid res-
ervoir.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1Do not add brake fluid under any cir-
cumstances. This will not solve the
problem.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
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When towing a trailer:
The red brake system indicator
lamp is lit while the engine is run-
ning.
A signal also sounds.
WAR NING
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The trailer's brake booster is malfunctioning.
The vehicle's driving and braking characteris-
tics may change. There is a risk of the trailer
overbraking.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1S t o p y o u r v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s i t i s s a f e t o
do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
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The yellow ABS indicator
lamp is lit while the engine is
running.
WA RNING
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ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
ESP
®, ASR and BAS as well as cruise control have
also been deactivated as a result.
The brake system continues to function with the nor-
mal braking effect but with no electronic support.
The wheels could therefore lock up, for example if
the brakes are applied with maximum force.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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ABS is temporarily unavailable.
Self diagnosis may not have been completed yet.
The brake system is still available with the normal
braking effect.
\1Drive on for a distance of more than
13 mph (20 km / h).
ABS is available again if the message
goes out.
Problem
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ABS has been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
The brake system continues to function with the nor-
mal braking effect but with no electronic support.
The wheels could therefore lock up, for example if
the brakes are applied with maximum force.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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The yellow ESP
® indicator
lamp is lit while the engine is
running.
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ESP
® has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
Cruise control is also switched off as a result.
Vehicle stability is no longer automatically controlled
in good time.
Engine power output may be reduced.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
ESP
® has been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
Vehicle stability is no longer automatically controlled
in good time.
Engine power output may be reduced.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Problem
Possible cause / result
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Warning (Continued)
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USA only: Your vehicle has also been
equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating
properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute
and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-
minated, the system may not be able to de-
tect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
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TPMS malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installation
of incompatible replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly. Al-
ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
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Warnings, malfunctions or additional in-
formation may also be shown in the dis-
play. The following table shows
messages which could appear in the dis-
play.
Certain messages are accompanied by a
warning signal or a permanent tone.
iAll warning / indicator lamps (except
the turn signal indicator lamps) and
the display are activated when the ig-
nition is switched on.
Please check that they are working
properly before commencing a jour-
ney.
Display messages on vehicles
without steering wheel buttons
Warning
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No messages can be displayed if there is
a failure of the instrument cluster and / or
the display. You will not then be able to
see information about the vehicle status,
such as speed and outside temperature,
warning and indicator lamps, malfunction
and warning messages or the failure of
systems. Handling characteristics may be
affected.
Continued
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