headlamp DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G User Guide

170 Controls in detailOperating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Setting the month
\1
Select the
Clock/Date
submenu
using the
æ
or
ç
button.
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button re-
peatedly until you see the Date Month

message in the display.
\1
Set the month by pressing the
æ

or
ç
button.
Setting the year
\1
Select the
Clock /Date
submenu us-
ing the
æ
or
ç
button.
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button re-
peatedly until you see the Date Year

message in the display.
\1
Set the year by pressing the
æ
or
ç
button.
Lighting submenu
*
You can reach the
Lighting
submenu via
the
Settings
menu (
\2
page 161).
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Function
Page
Set constant headlamp mode*
171
Switch the locator lighting on
or off*
172
Switch the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on or off*
173
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171 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Setting constant headlamp mode*If you have set constant headlamp mode
and the light switch is at
M
, the fol-
lowing light up automatically when the
engine is running:
\4
The parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps
\4
The tail lamps
\4
The license plate lamp
For safety reasons, it is only possible to
change this setting when the vehicle is
stationary. The factory setting is
Con-
stant
in countries in which constant
headlamp mode is mandatory.
\1
Press the
æ
or
ç
to select the
Lighting
submenu.
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button re-
peatedly until you see the
Hdlmp.
mode
message in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1
Press the
æ
or
ç
but ton to se -
lect whether you wish to operate the
lighting manually or whether you
wish to set constant headlamp
mode.
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iFor safety reasons, it is not possible
to reset the
Hdlmp. mode
function to
the factory setting while the vehicle
is in motion. You will see the follow-
ing message in the display:
Setting
only possible at standstill
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172 Controls in detailOperating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Switching the locator lighting on or
off*If you switch the locator lighting to
On,
the following lamps light up in the dark
after you have unlocked the vehicle us-
ing the key:
\4
The parking lamps
\4
The tail lamps
\4
The license plate lamp
\4
The front foglampsThe locator lighting automatically
switches off after 40 seconds or when
you:
\4
open the driver’s door
\4
insert the key into the ignition lock
\4
lock the vehicle with the key
\1
Press the
æ
or
ç
to select the
Lighting
submenu.
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button re-
peatedly until you see the
Loc.
lighting
message in the display.
The current setting is highlighted. USA only:
If you turn the light switch to
C

or
B
, the corresponding light
switches on. Constant headlamp
mode remains activated if the light
switch is turned to
U
.
Canada only:
If you turn the light switch to
B
,
the low-beam headlamps are
switched on. Constant headlamp
mode remains activated if the light
switch is turned to
C
or
U
.
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173 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
\1
Press the
æ
or
ç
button to
switch the locator lighting On or
Off
.
Setting the exterior lighting delayed
switch-off*The
Headlamps
(headlamps delayed
switch-off) function enables you to set
whether or not the exterior lighting
should remain on in the dark after the
doors have been closed.
When you have set the delayed switch-
off and have switched off the engine, the
following light up:
\4
The parking lamps
\4
The tail lamps
\4
The license plate lamp
\4
The front foglamps
\1
Press the
æ
or
ç
to select the
Lighting
submenu.
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button re-
peatedly until you see the Headlamps

message in the display.
The current setting is highlighted. N54.32-2269-31
iYou can reactivate this function by
opening a door within 10 minutes.
The lights are switched off after 60
seconds if you do not open a door or
if you close an opened door after the
engine has been switched off.
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211 Controls in detail
Good visibility
3
Single wipe
\1
Push the combination switch briefly
to the pressure point in the direction
of arrow
1
.
The windshield wipers wipe once
without washer fluid.
Wiping with washer fluid
\1
Press the combination switch be-
yond the pressure point in the direc-
tion of arrow
1
.
The windshield wiper will wipe with
windshield washer fluid.
Vehicles with headlamp cleaning
system*:
If the low-beam headlamps have
been switched on, a high-pressure
water jet also cleans the headlamps. For example, if you have selected
speed
II and stop the vehicle,the wip-
ers wipe at intermittent speed until
you pull away again. The wipe intervals
are longer in intermittent mode.
Vehicles with rain sensor*:
You can use speed
I as the universal
speed. The rain sensor adjusts the
wiping frequency according to how
heavy the rain is. If you stop the vehi-
cle, speeds
III and
II are automatical-
ly switched down to speed
I.
The original speed of the windshield
wipers is resumed when you drive
faster than 5 mph (8 km / h) again.
iWipe with windshield washer fluid even
when it is raining. By doing so you can
prevent smears on the windshield.
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311 Operation
Driving tips
4
If you plan to operate your vehicle in for-
eign countries, please be aware that:\4
service facilities or replacement
parts may not be readily available,
\4
unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be
available; the use of leaded fuels will
damage the catalysts,
\4
gasoline may have a considerably
lower octane rating, and improper
fuel can cause engine damage.
You will find information about
gasoline / diesel in the “Technical data”
section (
\2
page 610).You can permanently limit the maximum
speed of your vehicle to 75 mph
(120 km/h).
The manufacturer recommends that you
have the maximum speed programmed
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. This
has the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the required work.
Operating the vehicle outside the
USA or Canada
iIf you are traveling in countries
where vehicles are driven on the op-
posite side of the road to that in
which the vehicle is registered, you
must have the headlamps:\4
partially masked (halogen head-
lamps)
\4
switched over (bi-xenon head-
lamps)
Relevant information can be ob-
tained at an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.
Programmed maximum speed
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312 OperationDriving tips
4
You will find information about the
speed limit for your tires under “Tires
and wheels” in this section
(\2
page 383).
Check regularly, e.g. weekly or when re-
fueling:
\4
the vehicle lighting
\4
the condition of the tires
(\2
page 346) and the tire pressures
(
\2
page 361)
\4
the engine oil level (
\2
page 322)
\4
the brake fluid level (
\2
page 331)
\4
the fluid level in the windshield wash-
er system / headlamp cleaning sys-
tem reservoir (
\2
page 333)
\4
the contamination level of the rear
air-conditioning air cleaner
(\2
page 414)
Your vehicle is equipped with monolith-
ic-type catalytic converters, an impor-
tant element in conjunction with the
oxygen sensors to achieve substantial
control of the pollutants in the exhaust
emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper
operating condition by following our rec-
ommended maintenance instructions as
outlined in your Service Booklet.
Warning
G
Exceeding the permissible maximum
speed can cause tire damage, which
could lead to loss of control of the vehi-
cle.
As the driver, you must find out about the
maximum speed of the vehicle and the re-
sulting permissible maximum speed of
the tires (tire and tire pressure).
Never exceed the speed limit for your
tires under any circumstances
(\2page 383).
Regular checks
Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)
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333 Operation
Engine compartment
4
For specifications of brake fluid, see
"Service products and capacities"
(\2
page 616).The windshield washer reservoir is in the
engine compartment. It holds approx.
7.4 US qt (7.0 l).
On vehicles with a headlamp cleaning
system, this is also supplied from the
windshield washer reservoir.
1Coolant tank cap
2Brake fluid reservoir cap
3Windshield washer reservoir capAdd windshield washer fluid concentrate
to the water all year round.
Warning
G
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 in-
crease the stopping distance. This in-
creases the risk of an accident.
Have the brake fluid replaced every
two years.
Windshield washer system/
headlamp cleaning system*
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422 OperationCleaning and care of the vehicle
4
Headlamps
\1
Wipe the headlamp lenses with a
damp sponge.
Parktronic sensors* The sensors are located in the front and
rear bumpers.\1
Clean the sensors in the bumpers us-
ing water, shampoo and a soft cloth.
Rear view camera lens* The rear view camera is located in the
center of the roof above the third brake
lamp.
!
CAUTION
Only use washer fluid which is suit-
able for plastic lamp lenses.
Unsuitable washer fluid may damage
the plastic headlamp lenses.
For this reason, do not use a dry
cloth, abrasive material, solvent or
solvent-based cleaning agent. You
could otherwise scratch or damage
the lens surface.
1 Parktronic sensors
!
CAUTION
D o n o t u s e d r y , c o a r s e o r h a r d c l o t h s
and do not scrub. You will otherwise
scratch or damage the sensors.
If you clean the sensors with a high-
pressure cleaner or steam cleaner,
observe the information provided by
the manufacturer regarding the dis-
tance to be maintained between the
vehicle and the nozzle of the high-
pressure cleaner.
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442 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5
Headlamps and turn signalsWarning
G
Always have maintenance work carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work required.The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
I n p a r t i c u l a r , w o r k r e l e v a n t t o s a f e t y o r o n
safety-related systems must be carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
There is a risk of an accident and injury if
this work is carried out incorrectly.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The headlamps are fogged up on the inside.
Air humidity is very high.
\1
Drive with the lights on.
The headlamps will defrost after the vehicle
has been driven a short distance.
Moisture has penetrated the headlamp housing since
it is not water-tight.
\1
Have the headlamps checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer.
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