ABS DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G User Guide

404 OperationWinter driving
4
\3 Winter drivingHave your vehicle winterproofed at the
onset of winter at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. This service includes the follow-
ing:\4
Oil change, if the current engine oil
used has not been approved for win-
ter use
\4
The antifreeze / anti-corrosion con-
centration in the coolant is checked
\4
The addition of a concentrated
cleaning agent to the water in the
windshield washer system
\4
Battery check
\4
A tire changeYou will find information about diesel
fuel for use at low outside temperatures
in the “Technical data” section
(
\2
page 614).
Please also observe the information
about winter driving (
\2
page 406).
Winter tires should also be operated as
printed on the tire and loading informa-
tion placard
1 or on the tire inflation pres-
sure placard located on the driver’s door
B-pillar, refer to “Tires and wheels” (
\2
page 362). Not all M+S rated radial-
ply tires provide special winter perfor-
mance. 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 Rub-
ber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
and the Rubber Association of Canada
(RAC) and have been designed specifi-
cally 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.
Winter tires1. For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less
than 10 000 lbs (4 536 kg) (USA only).
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462 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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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.
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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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k
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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.
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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
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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The yellow ABS indicator
lamp is lit while the engine is
running.
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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
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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467 Practical hints
What to do if ...
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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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491 Practical hints
Display messages
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Text messagesDisplay messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
ABS
Visit workshop
WARNING
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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 is still available with the full
brake boosting effect but without ABS.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
unavailable
WARNING
G
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.
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492 Practical hintsDisplay messages
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ABS has been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
The brake system is still available with the normal
braking effect.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer imme-
diately.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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514 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?
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The fire extinguisher is secured to the
front of the passenger’s seat base. 1Fire extinguisher
2Tabs
\1
Pull tabs
2
upward.
\1
Take fire extinguisher
1
out of the
bracket.The first-aid kit is located in the storage
compartment in the passenger’s door.
1Locked
2UnlockedTurn the two quick-release locks clock-
wise to unlock
2
and fold out the cover.
Fire extinguisher*
iRead the instructions on the fire ex-
tinguisher carefully and familiarize
yourself with its operation.
First-aid kit*
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592 Practical hintsFuses
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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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617 *Technical data
Service products and capacities
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BrakesUse brake fluid approved for Chrysler Vans LLC standard MB 331.0 and/or Chrysler Vans LLC material standard MS-9971, brake
fluid certified to DOT 4 Plus standards, that also maintains a minimum dry boiling point (ERBP) of 500 °F (260 °C), a minimum wet
boiling point (WERBP) of 356 °F (180 °C) and a maximum viscosity of 1500 mm
2/s, conforming to FMVSS 116 and ISO 4925.
Brake fluid
2 years
2
Intac B026E Dry boiling point: 500°F
(260°C)
Wet boiling point: 356°F
(180°C)
MOPAR
® MS-9971 Part No. 04549625AC or
equivalent
331.0
9971
1 Chrysler Vans LLC Material Standard-No.
2 Over the course of a brake fluid’s service life, its boiling point falls due to the continuous absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. 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 stretches).
This has a detrimental effect on braking efficiency, which could increase the stopping distance. This increases the risk of an accident. Have the brake fluid
renewed every 2 years.
Service interval
Product name/product number
MB sheet
MS-No.
1
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623 *Technical data
Rims and tires
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\3 Rims and tires
!
CAUTION
Only use tires which have been test-
ed and approved for your Sprinter ve-
hicle by the vehicle manufacturer.
Tires approved by the vehicle manu-
facturer are developed to provide the
best possible performance in con-
junction with the driving safety sys-
tems on your Sprinter vehicle such as
ABS, BAS, ASR or ESP
®.
Using tires other than those ap-
proved by the vehicle manufacturer
may result in damage that is not cov-
ered by the Sprinter vehicle warran-
ty.
Using tires other than those ap-
proved by the vehicle manufacturer
can have detrimental effects, such as
poor handling characteristics
increased noise
increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not ap-
proved by the vehicle manufacturer
may, under load, exhibit dimensional
variations and different tire deforma-
tion characteristics that could cause
them to come into contact with the
vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to
the tires or the vehicle may be the re-
sult.
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