ECU DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G User Guide

62 SafetyOccupant safety
2
Warning
G
A LATCH type child restraint system that
has been secured using the ISOFIX child
seat securing system is unable to provide
adequate protection for children who
weigh more than 48 lbs (22 kg). For this
reason, only secure children weighing
less than 48 lbs (22 kg) in a LATCH type
child restraint system secured using the
ISOFIX child seat securing system. If the
child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg),
you should secure the LATCH type child
restraint system with a lap-shoulder belt.
Warning
G
If the child restraint system has not been
installed correctly on a suitable vehicle
seat, the child cannot be restrained in the
event of an accident or sudden braking
and could be seriously or fatally injured.
You must therefore observe the installa-
tion instructions issued by the child re-
straint system manufacturer when
installing a child restraint system.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
On the rear bench seat, only use LATCH
type child restraint systems with ISOFIX
child seat mountings that have been rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.An incorrectly installed child restraint sys-
tem could come loose and the child or
other vehicle occupants could be fatally
injured. You must therefore make sure
that the child restraint system is engaged
in the securing rings on the left and right-
hand sides after it has been installed.
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63 Safety
Occupant safety
2
1Securing rings - LATCH type anchors
Warning
G
If the child restraint system or its securing
system, for example the ISOFIX child seat
securing system, are damaged or have
been subjected to a load in an accident,
the child secured in it could suffer severe
or fatal injuries in the event of an acci-
dent, heavy braking or a sudden change
of direction.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
For this reason, have restraint systems
and their mountings checked immediately
and replaced if necessary at a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required if they are
damaged or have been subjected to a
load in an accident.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 a qualified specialist
workshop.
!
CAUTION
Take care not to trap the seat belt on
the middle seat when you install the
child restraint system.
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64 SafetyOccupant safety
2
TopTetherThe TopTether anchorages are on the
feet of the rear bench seat.1Head restraints
2TopTether anchorages
Warning
G
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured by a child
restraint system. The children could:
\4injure themselves on parts of the ve-
hicle
\4be seriously or even fatally injured by
prolonged exposure to extreme heat
or cold
Warning
G
Do not expose child restraint systems to
direct sunlight. Metallic parts of the child
restraint system could heat up, for exam-
ple, and the child could burn him / herself
on the hot parts.
If the children open a door, they could:
\4cause injury to others as a result
\4
get out of the vehicle and could either in-
jure themselves when doing so or they
could be injured by passing vehicles
\4sustain serious injuries if they were to
fall out of the vehicle, due in particular
to the height of the passenger com-
partment from the ground
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85 Controls in detail
Opening and closing
3
Remote control with key
1 To unlock the sliding doors and
rear doors and opens or closes the elec-
tric sliding door*
2ΠUnlocking button
3‹ Locking button
4Release button for mechanical key
5Battery check lamp.
Warning
G
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured by a child
restraint system.The children could:injure themselves on parts of the vehicleunlock the door on vehicles with an elec-
tric sliding door by pressing the central
locking button, and then open the doors
and thereby injure other persons
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
get out of the vehicle and could either in-
jure themselves when doing so or they
could be injured by passing vehiclesbe severely or even fatally injured by pro-
longed exposure to intense heat
!Do not expose the key to high levels
of electromagnetic radiation, other-
wise this may interfere with the func-
tions of the key.
Protect the key from moisture to pre-
vent malfunctions.
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104 Controls in detailOpening and closing
3
\1To close:
make sure that the left-
hand rear door is closed.
\1
Pull the right-hand rear door firmly
closed by the door handle.
\1To lock:
slide catch
2
to the right.
Only the rear door is locked.
The white marking is no longer visi-
ble.
Using the central locking switch, you
can centrally lock or unlock from the in-
side either the entire vehicle or the slid-
ing doors and rear doors only.The central locking switch is located on
the center console.
Locking and unlocking centrally
from the inside
Warning
G
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured by a child
restraint system. The children could:\4injure themselves on parts of the
vehicle\4be severely or even fatally injured by
prolonged exposure to intense heat\4If the children open a door, they could:\4cause injury to others as a result
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
\4get out of the vehicle and could either
injure themselves when doing so or
they could be injured by passing
vehicles\4sustain serious injuries if they were to
fall out of the vehicle, due in particular
to the height of the passenger com-
partment from the ground
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124 Controls in detailSeats
3
\1
Remove key
1
from partition sliding
door.
\1
Fold seat cushion
2
down or up.
The seat cushion is held in the rele-
vant position.
Warning
G
When folding down the seat cushion, make
sure that nobody can become trapped.The Warning to the co-driver is increased
in the event of sudden steering move-
ments or an accident if there is a key in-
serted in the partition sliding door lock.Remove the key from the partition sliding
door before using the folding seat.
Rear bench seatWarning
G
All release levers on the legs of the rear
bench seat must be parallel to the vehicle
floor. A rear bench seat with 2 seats may
only be installed left-sided.You can obtain information from any au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
The integrated seat belt can only offer the
degree of protection for which it is de-
signed if you install the specified rear
bench seats correctly. Therefore, you
must have the rear bench seat with four
seats installed only by a qualified special-
ist workshop, e.g., an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.Keep the seat bench mounting cups in the
vehicle floor free from dirt and foreign ob-
jects. This is the only way to guarantee
that the locking mechanisms will engage
securely.
Continued
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127 Controls in detail
Steering wheel adjustment
3
\3 Steering wheel adjustment
The lever for adjusting the steering col-
umn is under the steering wheel.
Warning
G
Only adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is stationary. Only drive with the
steering wheel locked in position.
An incorrectly secured steering wheel
could make it more difficult to steer the
vehicle safely, since the height and fore-
and-aft adjustment could move out of po-
sition when the steering wheel is turned.
You could lose control of the vehicle as a
result, cause an accident and injure your-
self and others.
Warning
G
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. They could become trapped if
they try to adjust the steering column.
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183 Controls in detail
Driving and parking
3
\3 Driving and parking
\1
Before each journey, check the vehi-
cle lighting and the general condition
of the vehicle.
\1
Observe the general driving tips at
the end of this section (
\2
page 194).
Warning
G
The movement of the pedals must not be
obstructed. The vehicle’s operating and
road safety are otherwise jeopardized.Objects could fall and get caught between
the pedals if you accelerate or brake sud-
denly. You will no longer be able to brake
or accelerate. You could cause an acci-
dent, which could result in injury to your-
self and others.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
If floor mats and carpets are used, make
sure that these are secured correctly and
cannot slip and that there is sufficient
pedal clearance.Do not place any objects in the driver’s
footwell.Store and secure all loose objects so they
cannot get into the driver’s footwell while
the vehicle is in motion.
Warning
G
The doors could open of their own accord
while the vehicle is in motion if they are
not fully closed. For this reason, please
make sure that all the doors are properly
closed and locked before driving off
(\2page 83).
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190 Controls in detailDriving and parking
3
Warning
G
Always switch off the engine and apply
the handbrake before leaving the vehicle.
The vehicle could roll away if it is not
secured.
On uphill or downhill gradients steeper
than 15%:
\4apply the handbrake
\4secure an unloaded vehicle by chock-
ing the front axle (\2page 521)
\4secure a loaded vehicle by, for exam-
ple, chocking the rear axle
(\2page 521)
!
CAUTION
Whenever you park the vehicle, al-
ways remove the key to prevent the
battery from excessively discharg-
ing.
For vehicles which are out of use for
extended periods and have a battery
isolating switch*, switch off the elec-
trical system (
\2
page 338).
Warning
G
Make sure that the exhaust system does
not come into contact with highly flamma-
ble materials, e.g. dry grass or gasoline.
The flammable material could otherwise
ignite and set vehicle components on fire.
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193 Controls in detail
Driving and parking
3
Stopping the engine\1
Apply handbrake (
\2
page 191).
\1
Move selector lever to
P.
\1
Turn key to position
0 (\2
page 111)
in the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
\1
Secure the vehicle at the front axle if
unloaded and at the rear axle if load-
ed, e.g. using a chock (
\2
page 521).
Warning
G
The wheels on the rear axle could lock if
the handbrake lever is applied too abrupt-
ly. The vehicle could then start to skid.
Make sure that you apply the handbrake
lever carefully to ensure that braking ap-
plication is moderated.
!
CAUTION
If the coolant temperature is raised,
e.g. following driving in mountainous
terrain, run the engine at idling speed
for a further 1 or 2 minutes before
you switch off the engine. This allows
the coolant temperature to return to
normal again.
iWhen parking on steep uphill or
downhill gradients, turn the front
wheels towards the curb.
iYou can only remove the key from
the ignition lock when the selector le-
ver is in position
P.
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