battery DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G User Guide

298 Controls in detailFeatures
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Telephones may only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to a sepa-
rate exterior antenna of a type tested
and approved by the manufacturer.
iThe sockets are supplied with power
even if the key is removed from the
ignition lock. Please note that the
battery may be discharged if you
have connected an accessory, e.g. a
coolbox, and the engine is switched
off.Telephone*
Warning
G
You must observe the legal requirements
for the country in which you are driving
when operating a cell phone in the vehi-
cle.If it is permitted to operate a cell phone
while the vehicle is in motion, you must
only operate it when road and traffic con-
ditions permit. You may otherwise be dis-
tracted from the traffic conditions, cause
an accident and injure yourself and oth-
ers.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Cell phones without exterior antennas
may interfere with the vehicle electronics
and thereby jeopardize the operational
safety of the vehicle. You must therefore
only use these devices when they are con-
nected to a separate exterior antenna.
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299 Controls in detail
Features
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The installation of the antenna must be
approved by a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
G
Only use the telephone when road, weath-
er and traffic conditions permit you to do
so. You will otherwise be too distracted. If
you are not using the hands-free system,
pull over to make a phone call.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just
30 mph (approx. 50 km/h), your vehicle
is covering a distance of 44 feet (approx.
14 m) every second.
Telephones without exterior antennas
may interfere with the vehicle electronics
and thereby jeopardize the operational
safety of the vehicle.
iObserve all legal requirements.iThe cell phone battery will be
charged depending on the charge
status and the position of the key in
the ignition lock. The cell phone dis-
play indicates the charging process.
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301 Operation
4 Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)........... 302
Driving tips........... 303
Electronic equipment........... 315
Refueling........... 316
Engine compartment........... 318
Battery........... 335
Battery isolating switch*........... 338
Tires and wheels........... 341
Winter driving........... 404
Maintenance and servicing........... 409
Cleaning and care of the vehicle........... 416
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335 Operation
Battery
4
\3 BatteryYour vehicle may be equipped with two
batteries, depending on the equipment
version:\4
Starter battery in the battery recess
in the driver’s footwell
\4
Auxiliary battery in the engine com-
partment*
Warning
G
A
Risk of explosion
When batteries are being
charged, explosive detonating
gas is emitted. Only charge bat-
teries in well-ventilated areas.
D
Risk of explosion
Because of the risk of explosion,
avoid creating sparks from fire,
open flames and smoking.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
B
Battery acid is caustic.
Wear acid-proof protective
gloves. Neutralize splashes of
acid on skin or clothing immedi-
ately with soapy water or acid
neutralizer and clean with wa-
ter.
Continued
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336 OperationBattery
4
Warning (Continued)
G
C
Keep out of the reach of chil-
dren.
Children cannot appreciate the
dangers involved in handling
batteries and acid.
E
Wear eye protection.
When mixing water and acid, the
liquid can splash in your eyes.
Rinse out your eyes immediately
after acid splashes with clean
water, and consult a doctor im-
mediately.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
F
When handling batteries, ob-
serve the safety precautions
and special protective measures
contained in these operating in-
structions.
Environmental note
H
Á
Batteries contain pollutants. Do
not dispose of old batteries with
the household garbage.
À
Dispose of batteries in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Take batteries to an authorized
Sprinter Dealer or a special collec-
tion point for old batteries.
Transport and store full batteries
in an upright position. When trans-
porting batteries, secure them so
that they do not tip over. Battery
acid can spill from the cell cap
vents and cause damage to the
environment.
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337 Operation
Battery
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The batteries must always be sufficiently
charged so that they achieve their in-
tended service life.
Have the battery charge status checked
more frequently if you use the vehicle
mainly for short trips or if you leave it
parked up for a long period.
If you intend to leave your vehicle
parked up for a long period, seek advice
from an authorized Sprinter Dealer and
switch off the electrical system at the
battery isolating switch (
\2
page 338).You will find further information in the
“Practical hints” section (
\2
page 573).
!
CAUTION
Switch off the engine and wait for
approximately 20 seconds before you
loosen or disconnect the terminal
clamps. You could otherwise damage
electrical system components.Care of batteries!
CAUTION
Dirty terminal clamps and battery
surfaces cause leakage current, lead-
ing to battery discharge. Always keep
the terminal clamps and battery sur-
faces clean and dry. Lightly grease
the terminal clamps, particularly the
undersides, with acid-proof grease.
!
CAUTION
Cleaning agents containing fuel can
corrode the battery casing. Only
clean with commercially available
cleaning agents and clean the bat-
tery casing with the cell caps
screwed in.
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338 OperationBattery isolating switch*
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\3 Battery isolating switch*You can disconnect the current to all
your vehicle’s consumers using the bat-
tery isolating switch. This will prevent
uncontrolled battery discharge caused
by quiescent current consumption.
The battery isolating switch is to the
right of the accelerator pedal in the driv-
er’s footwell.
1Connector
2Slide
Warning
G
If the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary
battery in the engine compartment, it is
necessary to disconnect both batteries
when working on the vehicle electrical
system. Only then is the electrical system
fully disconnected from the power supply.
iOnly disconnect the vehicle electrical
system from the power supply using
the battery isolating switch if the ve-
hicle is to be parked up for a long pe-
riod or when this is absolutely
necessary.
After the power supply is switched
on, you must reset the electric sliding
door (
\2
page 92).
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339 Operation
Battery isolating switch*
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\1
Take the key out of the ignition lock
and wait for approximately
20 seconds.
\1
Move red slide
2
down in the direc-
tion of the arrow and disconnect
connector
1
from the ground pin.
\1
Clamp connector
1
under the ac-
celerator pedal so that it cannot
make contact with the ground pin.
The consumers of the vehicle battery
are cut off from the electrical circuit.
!
CAUTION
Make sure that the key is in
position
0 in the ignition lock and
wait at least 20 seconds before dis-
connecting or connecting the battery
isolating switch. You could otherwise
damage electrical system compo-
nents.
Switching off the electrical system
!
CAUTION
When you clamp the connector under
the accelerator pedal, make sure that
the connector does not become:
\4
dirty
\4
damaged
It may otherwise not be possible to
restore the electrical connection
when the parts are reassembled.
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340 OperationBattery isolating switch*
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1Connector
2Ground pin
\1
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
\1
Press connector
1
onto ground pin
2
until you feel it engage.
The connector must be in full contact
with ground pin
2
.
All consumers are reconnected to
the power supply circuit.
Switching on the electrical system
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397 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
Production options weightThe combined weight of those installed
regular production options weighing
over 5 lbs (2.3 kg) in excess of those
standard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim.PSI (P
ounds per S
quare I
nch)
A standard unit of measure for air pres-
sure. Another metric unit for air pres-
sure is bar or kilopascal (kPa).
Recommended tire inflation pressureRecommended tire inflation pressure for
normal driving conditions listed on the
tire and loading information placard
1 or
on the tire inflation pressure placard lo-
cated on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Provides best handling, tread life and
riding comfort.
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and
tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
Side wallThe portion of a tire between the tread
and the bead.TIN (T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
Unique identifier which facilitates efforts
by tire manufacturers to notify purchas-
ers in recall situations or other safety
matters concerning tires and gives pur-
chases the means to easily identify such
tires. The TIN is comprised of the “man-
ufacturer’s identification mark”, “tire
size”, “tire type code” and “date of man-
ufacture”.
1. For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less
than 10 000 lbs (4 536 kg) (USA only).
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