brake DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G User Guide

73 Safety
Driving safety systems
2
There is a malfunction if the
#
indica-
tor lamp is permanently lit while the en-
gine is running (
\2
page 468).
If ESP
® malfunctions, engine power out-
put may be reduced.ASR improves traction for a sustained
period, i.e. the transfer of power from
the tires to the road surface, and thus
also improves the driving stability of the
vehicle. ASR assists you when pulling
away and accelerating, especially on
smooth and slippery surfaces.
ASR brakes individual drive wheels and
limits the engine torque to prevent the
drive wheels from spinning. When ASR
intervenes, the
v
indicator lamp in
the speedometer flashes.
!
CAUTION
Only operate the vehicle briefly (max-
imum of 10 seconds) on a brake dy-
namometer. The key must be turned
to position
1 in the ignition lock dur-
ing this time. You could damage the
drive train or the brake system.
!
CAUTION
Do not operate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer (for example for per-
formance testing). If you wish to op-
erate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer, please consult an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer beforehand.
You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
Acceleration skid control (ASR)
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If the road surface is not capable of pro-
viding sufficient traction, bearing in
mind the tires, load and gradient, it is
not be possible to pull away smoothly
even with ASR.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons:
There is a malfunction if the
k
indi-
cator lamp is permanently lit while the
engine is running (
\2
page 73).
If ASR malfunctions, engine power out-
put may be reduced.
Activating/deactivating ASRASR is automatically activated as soon
as the engine is switched on.
It may be best to deactivate ASR in the
following situations:\4
if snow chains are being used
\4
in deep snow
\4
on sand or gravelIf you deactivate ASR:
\4
the engine’s torque is then no longer
limited and the drive wheels could
spin; the spinning wheels produce a
cutting effect for better traction
\4
traction control still intervenes by
braking if one drive wheel reaches its
grip limit, for example if the surface
under one side of the vehicle is slip-
pery. The wheel is then braked to in-
crease traction in this situation.
\4
ESP
® still intervenes to stabilize the
vehicle
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75 Safety
Driving safety systems
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The ASR switch is located on the center
console.1To deactivate/activate ASR
\1To switch off:
press upper
section
1
of the switch.
The
v
warning lamp in the speed-
ometer lights up.
\1To switch on:
press upper
section
1
of the switch again.
The
v
warning lamp in the speed-
ometer goes out.
Warning
G
ESP
® remains active despite ASR having
been deactivated and carries out braking
interventions if this is necessary to im-
prove driving stability. Thev warning
lamp flashes.
If ASR is deactivated, there is an in-
creased risk that the brake system of your
vehicle could overheat and be damaged
when subjected to high loads for a long
period of time. A hot brake system also in-
creases the stopping distance.
For this reason, only deactivate ASR when
it is absolutely necessary.
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EBV monitors and regulates the brake
pressure at the rear wheels to improve
driving stability during braking.There is a malfunction if the
#
, k
,
-
and
6
indicator lamps are per-
manently lit while the engine is running
(
\2
page 462).
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBV)
Warning
G
If EBV malfunctions, the brake system is
still available with the full brake boosting
effect. However, the rear wheels may
lock, for example if the brakes are applied
with maximum force. You could then lose
control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent. Always adapt your driving style to
the change in handling characteristics.
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
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112 Controls in detailSeats
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\3 SeatsDriver’s and passenger’s seatsWarning
G
Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is
stationary and the handbrake is applied.
You could otherwise lose control of the
vehicle as a result of the seat moving and
cause an accident.
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become
trapped as the seat is adjusted. Never
place your hands under the seat or near to
moving parts.Your seat must be adjusted in such a way
that you can wear the seat belt correctly
(\2page 39). Observe the following points:\4Position the backrest as vertically as
possible and sit upright.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
\4Avoid seat positions that do not allow
the seat belt to be routed correctly.
The shoulder section of the seat belt
must be routed across the middle of
your shoulder and must fit closely
across your chest. The lap section of
the belt must be routed as low as pos-
sible across your pelvic area, i.e.
across your hip joints. Never drive
with the backrest tilted too far back.\4
Your arms should be slightly bent when
you are holding the steering wheel.
Continued
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116 Controls in detailSeats
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Seat suspension adjustment* The seat suspension must be adjusted
to your body weight. Only adjust the seat
suspension when the seat is unoccup-
ied.\1
Relieve the load on the seat.
\1
Select your body weight 88 to
265 lbs (40 to 120 kg) using thumb-
wheel
6
for optimal seat suspensi-
on.
The seat suspension becomes har-
der as you adjust it to a higher body
weight. The seat will then travel
down as far.
Suspension lock* If the seat bounces up and down fre-
quently, you can engage the seat the lo-
wer position of its suspension travel.\1
Turn lever
7
downward.
The next time the seat bounces, it
will engage.
\1
Turn lever
7
upward to release the
seat from the suspension lock.The seat can now move up and down
again.
Swivelling front seats*
iThe suspension lock will engage only
if your weight is identical or above
the adjusted suspension weight.
Warning
G
Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is
stationary and the handbrake is applied.
You could otherwise lose control of the
vehicle as a result of the seat moving and
cause an accident.
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117 Controls in detailSeats
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The driver’s and passenger’s seat can be
rotated by 180° to be opposite of the di-
rection of travel.The seats engage in the direction of trav-
el or opposite the direction of travel as
well as at 50° pointing towards the exit.Fold the handbrake lever down as far as
it will go. You could otherwise damage
the handbrake or the handbrake lever.
\1
Make sure the handbrake is applied
and the handbrake lever is folded
down as far as it will go
(\2
page 191).
\1
Set the steering wheel so that there
is sufficient clearance for turning and
adjusting the driver’s seat
(\2
page 127).
Warning
G
The driver’s and passenger’s seat must be
adjusted and properly engaged in the di-
rection of travel for driving. Otherwise you
will not be able to operate the vehicle
safely.
The restraint systems in your vehicle will
only function as intended when the dri-
ver’s and passenger’s seat are engaged in
the direction of travel.
!
CAUTION
When rotating the seats, make sure
there is sufficient space. If neces-
sary, move the seat fore or aft to
avoid colliding with adjacent add-on
parts.
\4
Fold the handbrake lever down
as far as it will go. You could
otherwise damage the handbra-
ke or the handbrake lever.
iMove the passenger’s seat forward
as far as it will go before rotating it
(\2
page 114).
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141 Controls in detail
Lighting
3
Load compartment motion detector*On panel vans equipped with a motion
detector in the load compartment, the
rear interior lighting may also switch on
if motion is detected.
The rear interior lighting can be switched
on by the motion detector with a delay of
no more than 4 seconds if:
\4
the switch on the rear interior lamp
(\2
page 139) is set to “automatic
control”
\4
the vehicle is stationary, the hand-
brake is applied and the service
brake is not applied
or
\4
the selector lever is in position
P and
the service brake is not applied
\4
the vehicle has not been locked from
the outside using the key
Warning
G
Motion detectors work with invisible in-
frared beams emitted by LEDs (Light
Emitting Diodes).
Do not view invisible infrared radiation, la-
ser class 1M, directly using optical instru-
ments.
Your eyes could otherwise be injured.
iIf the motion detector detects move-
ment in the load compartment when
the vehicle is stationary, the rear in-
terior lighting switches on for ap-
proximately 2 minutes. If new
movements are detected, the dura-
tion resumes from the beginning and
the rear interior lighting remains
switched on.
iThe motion detector switches off auto-
matically if no change is detected in the
vehicle for several hours, e.g. door
opened, ignition key turned, etc.This prevents the battery from dis-
charging.
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183 Controls in detail
Driving and parking
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\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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184 Controls in detailDriving and parking
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You will find information on:\4
regular checks (
\2
page 312)
\4
driving in winter (
\2
page 406)
\4
driving when towing a trailer
(\2
page 303)
\4
and other driving tips
in the “Operation” section
(
\2
page 301).
\1
Before starting the engine, make
sure that all vehicle occupants are
wearing their seat belt correctly
(\2
page 39) and the handbrake
(
\2
page 191) is applied.
Starting the engineWarning
G
Never run the engine in an enclosed
space. The exhaust fumes contain poi-
sonous carbon monoxide. Breathing in
exhaust fumes constitutes a health haz-
ard and can lead to loss of consciousness
and death.
Warning
G
A seat belt that is worn incorrectly or not
at all, or that is not correctly engaged in
the seat belt buckle, cannot perform its
intended protective function. In certain
circumstances, you could then be seri-
ously or even fatally injured. Make sure,
therefore, that all occupants – in particu-
lar, expectant mothers – wear their seat
belt correctly at all times.
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