warning DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

585 Practical hints
Towing
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\3 Towing
Comply with legal regulations when tow-
ing.Having the vehicle carried away on a
transporter or trailer is preferable to
towing it away. We recommend the use
of a rigid towing bar if towing is neces-
sary.
The fixture for the front towing eye is lo-
cated behind the cover in the bumper on
the right-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
Warning
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Tow the vehicle using a rigid towing bar if:the engine is not running,there is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle’s electrical system.There is no power assistance for the
steering and braking when the engine is
not running. You must then use signifi-
cantly greater force to steer the vehicle
and brake.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
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Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot
be turned in the ignition lock. The steering
is then locked and it will not be possible
to steer the vehicle.When towing another vehicle, its weight
should not be greater than the permissi-
ble gross weight of your vehicle.
Installing / removing the towing
eye
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589 Practical hintsFuses
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\3 Fuses
The fuses and relays for the standard
equipment are in the main fuse box in
the footwell on the left-hand side of the
vehicle.\1
Switch off the ignition and electrical
consumers before replacing fuses.The fuse box is in the footwell on the left-
hand side of the vehicle.
Warning
G
Only use fuses of the amperage recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Any autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer will be happy to
advise you.
Do not attempt to repair or bridge blown
fuses.
Have the cause determined and rectified
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
iAdditional fuses and relays for the
optional equipment are in the fuse
box in the driver’s seat.
Main fuse boxiThe fuse allocation chart for the fuse
boxes is in the vehicle document wal-
let in the glove box and names all the
numbered fuses.
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602 *Technical dataVehicle electronics
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\3 Vehicle electronics
Electrical and electronic equipment can
jeopardize the operational safety of your
vehicle. If equipment of this kind is ret-
rofitted, it must be type-approved and
must bear the
e mark.
If you wish to install telephones or two-
way radios in the vehicle, you must ob-
tain formal approval.
The manufacturer recommends that you
consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Tampering with the engine elec-
tronics !Work on the engine electronics and
all associated parts such as control
units, sensors and connector leads
should only be performed at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer. Vehicle
parts could otherwise wear more
quickly and the vehicle’s warranty or
general operating permit could be in-
validated.
Warning
G
For safety reasons and to avoid invalidat-
ing the general operating permit, always
have work on the engine electronics and
associated parts performed 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. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must
be carried out at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Retrofitting electrical / electronic
equipment
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605 *Technical data
Service products and capacities
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Warning
G
Failure to use fluids and lubricants which
meet the standards and specifications de-
scribed in this booklet or failure to adhere
to the specified replacement intervals
may result in damage to safety/ and/or
emissions-related systems of your vehi-
cle, such as the brake system, which
could cause an accident and/or serious
injury to you and others.
Use only fluids and lubricants meeting the
standards and specifications and adhere
to specified replacement intervals.
!
CAUTION
Damage caused by the use of non-ap-
proved service products is not cov-
ered by the Sprinter vehicle warranty.
Warning
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Service products constitute a health haz-
ard. They contain toxic and highly corro-
sive constituents.For this reason, bear the following points
in mi n d t o avo i d i nj ur y to y o ur s el f a nd ot h -
ers:
Continued
Warning (Continued)
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Do not inhale fumes. Make sure that en-
closed spaces are adequately ventilated
to prevent poisoning.Service products must not come into con-
tact with the skin, eyes or clothing. If con-
tact is made with a service product, clean
the affected areas of skin with water and
soap to prevent burns and other injuries.Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water in
case of contact with eyes. Consult a doc-
tor immediately if a service product is
swallowed.

Continued
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606 *Technical dataService products and capacities
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Warning (Continued)
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Change out of clothing soiled with service
products immediately to avoid the risk of
fire and other injuries.Fire, naked flames and smoking are there-
fore prohibited when handling service
products due to their highly flammable
nature.Keep service products out of the reach of
children.You must observe the notes on danger
concerning the risk of poisoning, acid
burns and fire on the service product con-
tainers.
Environmental note
H
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.Engine oils!
CAUTION
Engine oils are labeled on the contai-
ner with various ACEA (Association
des Constructeurs Européens d’Au-
tomobiles) and/or API (American Pe-
troleum Institute) designations of
quality.
Chrysler Vans LLC recommends the
use of MB approved engine oils listed
in the Mercedes-Benz oil specificati-
on sheets MB 228.51, 229.3,
229.31, 229.5 and 229.51 which
also meet ACEA and/or API classifi-
cations listed on the following chart.
Only engine oils (including synthetic)
with any of the following classificati-
on grades, or combinations thereof,
are approved.
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610 *Technical dataService products and capacities
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Fuels for gasoline engines
Premium unleaded gasoline
FuelsWarning
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Gasoline is highly flammable and poison-
ous. It burns violently and can cause seri-
ous injury. Whenever you are around
gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin
contact, extinguish all smoking materials.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking ma-
terials near gasoline! Direct skin contact
with fuels and the inhalation of fuel va-
pors are damaging to health.
Switch off the engine before refueling.
!
CAUTION
If you are refueling the vehicle from
drums or canisters, you should filter
the fuel before adding it to the tank.
This will prevent malfunctions in the
fuel system caused by contaminated
fuel.
!
CAUTION
To maintain the engine’s durability
and performance, premium unleaded
gasoline must be used. If premium
unleaded is not available and low oc-
tane fuel is used, follow these pre-
cautions:
Have the fuel tank only partially filled
with unleaded regular and fill up with
premium unleaded as soon as possi-
ble.
Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
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615 *Technical data
Service products and capacities
6
Do not blend other specific fuel addi-
tives with diesel fuel except for fuel flow
improver. They only result in unneces-
sary cost, and may be harmful to the en-
gine operation.
Flow improversThe effectiveness of flow improvers can-
not be guaranteed with all fuels. Ob-
serve the mixing ratio and comply with
the handling instructions given from the
manufacturer.
Warning
G
Under no circumstances should gasoline
be mixed with diesel fuel.
Due to the high pressure and high temper-
ature in the injection system, there is a
risk of fire and explosion.In addition, there is a risk of engine damage.Always follow basic safety rules when
working with any combustible material.
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624 *Technical dataRims and tires
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Warning
G
Loose wheel nuts or bolts could cause the
vehicle to lose a wheel while it is in mo-
tion. This would jeopardize the operating
and road safety of the vehicle. You could
lose control of the vehicle as a result,
cause an accident an injure yourself or
others.If a wheel was replaced or new wheel nuts
are used, the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
must be retightened to the specified tight-
ening torque after 30 miles (50 km).
Continued
Warning (Continued)
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If new or repainted wheels are mounted,
the wheel bolts or wheel nuts must be re-
tightened again to the specified tighten-
ing torque after approximately 600 to
3000 miles (about 1000 to 5000 km).
iFurther information on tires and rims
is available at any authorized Sprint-
er Dealer.
A placard with the recommended
cold tire inflation pressure is located
on the driver’s door B-pillar
(\2
page 354).
In addition to the placard also con-
sult the tire inflation pressure table
(
\2
page 628).
The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires.
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626 *Technical dataTire inflation pressure
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\3 Tire inflation pressureObserve the information on recom-
mended tire inflation pressure in the
“Operation” section (
\2
page 361).
The following table lists the recommen-
ded cold tire inflation pressures for all
load conditions up to the maximum per-
missible weight limits (GAWR). The tire
inflation pressures listed apply to the ti-
res installed as original equipment.
iIn addition to the following table the
recommended cold tire inflation
pressures are listed on a placard lo-
cated on the driver’s door B-pillar
(\2
page 354).
Warning
G
Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
sures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel econo-
my, and are more likely to fail from being
overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stop-
ping distance, and result in sudden defla-
tion (blowout) because they are more
likely to become punctured or damaged
by road debris, potholes etc.
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631 *Technical data
Lashing points and carrier systems
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!
CAUTION
The weight of any load carried on the
roof, including the roof rack, must
not exceed the maximum permissible
roof load.
The roof rack supports must be ar-
ranged at equal distances.
The manufacturer recommends that
you have an anti-roll bar installed on
the front axle.
Warning
G
High roof loads may cause a significant
deterioration in handling, steering and
braking characteristics even if the maxi-
mum permissible gross vehicle weight or
axle loads have not been exceeded.
Always ensure that loads are distributed
correctly and adapt your driving style in
accordance with the load.
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