warning DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

558 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
\1
Try to park the vehicle in such a way
that the tire puncture is close to the
ground. If the tire puncture cannot
be seen, park the vehicle in such a
way that the tire valve of the flat tire
is in horizontal alignment with the ax-
le.
\1
It is beneficial to the sealing process
if you remove the foreign body that
has pierced the tire, for example the
screw or nail.
\1
Remove the Premium tire sealant,
the accompanying "max. 50 mph
(80 km/h)" sticker and the electric
air pump from the storage compart-
ment in the right-hand doorway
(\2
page 521).
\1
Affix the sticker within the driver’s
field of vision.
!
CAUTION
Only connect the electric air pump to
the 12 V socket (
\2
page 297) on the
center console (12 V, 25 A,
300 watts). You could otherwise
damage the vehicle electrical sys-
tem.
Warning
G
Comply with the manufacturer’s safety in-
structions as seen on the sticker on the elec-
tric air pump and the tire sealant bottle.Warning
G
Tire sealant must not come into contact
with your skin, eyes or clothing.If tire sealant comes into contact with
your eyes or skin, immediately rinse thor-
oughly with clean water.
Continued
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559 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
Electric air pump
1Switch
2Angle bracket
3Electric air pump hose
4Flap
5Pressure gauge with pressure release
screw
6Connector with cable\1
Open flap
4
on the electric air pump.
\1
Pull connector
6
and hose
3
out
of housing together with pressure
gauge
5
.
Warning (Continued)
G
Immediately change out of clothing that
has been in contact with tire sealant.If an allergic reaction occurs, consult a
doctor immediately.Keep tire sealant away from children.If tire sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water.Do not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor
immediately.Do not inhale tire sealant fumes.
iThe tire sealant is water soluble. If
tire sealant escapes, you can wash it
away with water.
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570 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
After filling with tire sealant
\1
Turn the pressure release screw on
pressure gauge
5
counterclock-
wise and bleed the system.
\1
Turn the key to position
0 in the igni-
tion lock (
\2
page 111).
\1
Pull the electric air pump connector
out of the 12 V socket.
\1
Store the electric air pump, tire seal-
ant bottle
8
with valve core
extractor
c
and, if used, the warn-
ing triangle and hazard warning
lamps inside the vehicle.
\1
Unscrew and remove angle bracket 2
from valve
7
on tire sealant bot-
tle
8
and screw the valve cap onto
the valve.
\1
Pull away immediately.This enables the tire sealant to dis-
tribute inside the tire and create a
more effective seal.
\1
Stop after about 3 minutes and
check the tire pressure using the
electric air pump, for example.
Warning
G
Do not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
The "max. 50 mph (80 km/h)" sticker
must be affixed within the driver's field of
vision.
The vehicle’s handling characteristics
may be affected.
iYou must connect the angle bracket
on hose
3
of the electric air pump
directly to the tire valve on the tire.
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571 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
\1
Correct the tire pressure accordingly
if it does not correspond to the rec-
ommended tire pressure
(\2
page 361).
Increasing the tire pressure
\1
Switch on the electric air pump.
Reducing the tire pressure
\1
Open the pressure release screw
on pressure gauge
5
.
\1
Drive to the nearest workshop and
have the tire repaired or replaced.
\1
Clean the valve core extractor using
clean water.
\1
Have tire sealant bottle
8
replaced
as soon as possible at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
G
If the minimum tire pressure of 43.5 psi
(3.0 bar) still cannot be achieved, the tire
is too badly damaged.
Do not drive any further. Consult an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required.
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 an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
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573 Practical hints
Battery
5
\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
iThe auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment is not suitable for
jump-starting operations. Only use
the jump-starting connection in the
engine compartment if you require
jump-starting assistance or wish to
provide jump-starting assistance
(\2
page 581).
Warning
G
Observe the safety notes in the “Opera-
tion” section (\2page 335).
Do not place any metal objects on the bat-
tery. Doing so can cause a short circuit.
Use only impact-resistant batteries with a
central gas release cover to prevent cor-
rosion damage and to protect occupants
from caustic burns in the event of an acci-
dent.
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574 Practical hintsBattery
5
Have the batteries removed at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer which has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required.
The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for
this purpose.
Disconnecting the batteryWarning
G
There is a risk of a short circuit if the pos-
itive terminal of the connected battery
comes into contact with vehicle parts.
The highly explosive gas mixture could ig-
nite as a result. You and others could be
seriously injured as a result.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
\4Do not place any metal objects or
tools on the batteries.
\4When disconnecting the batteries, al-
ways disconnect the negative termi-
nals first and then the positive
terminals.
\4When reconnecting the batteries, al-
ways reconnect the positive terminals
first and then the negative terminals.
\4Do not loosen or disconnect the ter-
minal clamps on the batteries while
the engine is running.
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576 Practical hintsBattery
5
\1To install:
place floor covering
1

into the driver’s footwell.
\1
Push floor covering
1
under the
plate metal bracket of the accelera-
tor pedal and align it with the driver’s
seat base and the doorway
Make sure the floor covering does
not obstruct the accelerator’s range
of movement.
\1
Position trim
2
and screw
screws
3
back in.
Removing the battery cover in the
driver’s footwell1Cover
2Securing screws\1
Undo screws
2
and slide cover
1

in the direction of the arrow.
The screws must protrude beyond
the recesses.
Warning
G
The movement of the pedals must not be ob-
structed. The vehicle’s operating and road
safety are otherwise jeopardized.
Make sure to push the floor covering under
the plate metal bracket of the accelerator
pedal. The floor covering may not slip bet-
ween the bracket and the accelerator pedal.
Otherwise, you may not be able to fully
depress the accelerator pedal, which will
restrict the vehicle’s acceleration capability,
for example when passing another vehicle.
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580 Practical hintsBattery
5
\1
Switch off all electrical consumers.
\1
Connect the positive terminal and
secure the cover.
\1
Connect the negative terminal.
Warning
G
Only charge the battery in well-ventilated
areas. As the battery is being charged,
gases can escape and generate minor ex-
plosions, which can injure you and others
and may cause damage to the paintwork
or permit acid corrosion on the vehicle.
During the charge procedure, there is a
risk of acid burns due to gases escaping
from the battery. Do not, therefore, lean
over the battery while it is being re-
charged.
iIt is also possible to charge the start-
er battery using the jump-starting
connection point in the engine com-
partment (
\2
page 581).
Reconnecting the battery!
CAUTION
Never swap the terminal clamps.
Otherwise, the vehicle’s electronics
system may be damaged. After re-
connecting the battery, you must re-
set the electric sliding door*
(\2
page 92).
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581 Practical hints
Jump-starting
5
\3 Jump-startingIf the starter battery in the battery re-
cess in the driver’s footwell is dis-
charged, the engine can be jump-started
from another vehicle using jump leads.
For this purpose, the vehicle is equipped
with a jump-starting connection point.
Please note:
\4
Jump-starting must only be per-
formed when the engine and catalyt-
ic converter are cold.
\4
Do not start the engine if the battery
has frozen. Let the battery thaw out
first.
\4
Only use a battery of the same rated
voltage and of approximately the
same capacity for jump-starting.
\4
Only use jumper cables of adequate
cross-section with insulated battery
terminal clamps.
iThe auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment is not suitable for
jump-starting operations. Only use
the jump-starting connection in the
engine compartment if you require
jump-starting assistance or wish to
provide jump-starting assistance.
!
CAUTION
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Never start the vehicle using a rapid
battery charger.
Warning
G
Avoid creating sparks. Keep naked flames
away from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and spe-
cial protective measures when handling
batteries (\2page 335).
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584 Practical hintsJump-starting
5
Use a rigid towing bar and secure this
only to the front towing eye
(\2
page 585).
Tow-starting!
CAUTION
Your vehicle is equipped with an au-
tomatic transmission. Do not tow-
start your vehicle.
Warning
G
When tow-starting another vehicle, its
weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
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