belt DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owner's Guide

124 Controls in detailSeats
3
\1
Remove key
1
from partition sliding
door.
\1
Fold seat cushion
2
down or up.
The seat cushion is held in the rele-
vant position.
Warning
G
When folding down the seat cushion, make
sure that nobody can become trapped.The Warning to the co-driver is increased
in the event of sudden steering move-
ments or an accident if there is a key in-
serted in the partition sliding door lock.Remove the key from the partition sliding
door before using the folding seat.
Rear bench seatWarning
G
All release levers on the legs of the rear
bench seat must be parallel to the vehicle
floor. A rear bench seat with 2 seats may
only be installed left-sided.You can obtain information from any au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
The integrated seat belt can only offer the
degree of protection for which it is de-
signed if you install the specified rear
bench seats correctly. Therefore, you
must have the rear bench seat with four
seats installed only by a qualified special-
ist workshop, e.g., an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.Keep the seat bench mounting cups in the
vehicle floor free from dirt and foreign ob-
jects. This is the only way to guarantee
that the locking mechanisms will engage
securely.
Continued
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184 Controls in detailDriving and parking
3
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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245 Controls in detail
Open air
3
Resetting the side windowsThe side windows must be reset if the
battery has been disconnected:\1
Pull the two power window switches
until the side windows are closed.
\1
Hold the switches in this position for
about 1 second.
The side windows are reset.
Sliding sunroof*Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become
trapped as you close the sliding sunroof.The glass may shatter in the event of an
accident.If you or other occupants are not wearing
your seat belt, there is a risk of being
thrown out of the opening in the event of
the vehicle overturning. Therefore, always
wear a seat belt to reduce the risk of inju-
ries.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
In accidents in which the vehicle over-
turns, there is an increased risk of injury
even for occupants who have fastened
their seat belts correctly, as their head or
limbs could be thrust through the open-
ing.Remove the key from the ignition lock
even if you are only leaving the vehicle for
a short time.
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279 Controls in detail
Transporting
3
The load's overall center of gravity
should be as low and central as possible,
between the axles near the rear axle. For crewbus models:
\1
Always transport loads in the load
compartment.
\1
Always place loads flush against the
seat backrests of the rear bench
seat.
\1
Slide larger and heavier loads as far
forward as possible when looking in
the direction of travel. Stack items
against each other behind the rear
bench seat.
\1
Always secure loads with suitable
transport aids or lashing materials.
Load distribution!
CAUTION
Excessive loads on individual points
of the load compartment floor or load
surface have a negative effect on
handling characteristics and could
damage the floor covering.
iObserve the following notes:\4
Do not stack loads higher than
the upper edge of the backrests.
\4
Transport loads behind seats that
are not occupied.
\4
If the rear bench seat is not occu-
pied, insert the seat belts in a
crosswise pattern into the oppo-
site belt buckles.
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354 OperationTires and wheels
4
Placard (USA Only)For vehicles with a gross weight capacity
less than 10,000 lbs (4536 kg) only.
The tire and loading information placard
is located on the driver’s door B-pillar.Tire and loading information placard
1Seating capacity
2Load limit information
Seating capacityThe seating capacity
1
gives you im-
portant information on the number of
occupants that can be in the vehicle. Ob-
serve front and rear seating capacity.
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are designated seating posi-
tions and seat belts available. Make sure
that everyone riding in the vehicle is cor-
rectly restrained with a separate seat
belt.
iThe data shown on this placard is for
illustrative purposes only. The load
limit data and seating data are spe-
cific to each vehicle and may vary
from the data shown in the illustra-
tion below. Refer to the placard on
your vehicle for actual data specific
to your vehicle.
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384 OperationTires and wheels
4
Tire widthThe tire width
2
indicates the nominal
tire width in mm.
Aspect ratioThe aspect ratio
3
is the dimensional
relationship between tire section height
and section width and is expressed in
percentage. The aspect ratio is arrived
at by dividing section height by section
width.
Tire codeThe tire code
4
indicates the tire con-
struction type. The “R” stands for radial
tire type. Letter “D” means diagonal or
bias ply construction; letter “B” means
belted-bias ply construction.
Rim diameterThe rim diameter
5
is the diameter of
the bead seat, not the diameter of the
rim edge. Rim diameter is indicated in
inches (in).
Tire load ratingThe tire load rating
6
is a numerical
code associated with the maximum load
a tire can support.
For example, a load rating of 120 corre-
sponds to a maximum load of 3042 lbs
(1380 kg) the tire is designed to sup-
port.
If two values are given (as illustrated),
the first value, preceding the slash "/",
applies to single tires (rear axle). The
second value, succeeding the slash "/",
applies to twin tires (dual wheel rear ax-
le).
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420 OperationCleaning and care of the vehicle
4
Steps Engine cleaning Light-alloy wheels*
Clean light-alloy wheels on a regular ba-
sis.
Warning
G
Dirty or iced-up steps and entrances cre-
ate a risk of slipping or falling.
Keep steps, entrances and footwear free
from dirt (e.g. mud, clay, snow and ice).
!
CAUTION
Do not allow water to enter the in-
take and ventilation openings.
When cleaning with high-pressure
water or steam cleaners, the spray
must not be aimed directly at electri-
cal components or at the end of elec-
trical lines.
Treat the engine with preservative
agents after cleaning. Protect the
belt drive system from the preserva-
tive when you do so.
!
CAUTION
Do not use any acidic or alkaline
cleaning agents. They can cause cor-
rosion of the wheel bolts (wheel
nuts) or the balancing weight retain-
ers.
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425 Operation
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
4
\1
Clean the display surface with a
commercially-available microfiber
cloth and cleaner for TFT/LCD dis-
plays.
\1
After drying, wipe the display surface
with a dry microfiber cloth using only
slight pressure.
Seat beltsRemove stains or dirt immediately to
prevent damage or the build-up of resi-
dues.
!
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 ,
abrasive material, solvent or solvent-
based cleaning agent. Do not scrub
or use high pressure.
You will otherwise damage the
pressure- and scratch-sensitive dis-
play surface.
!
CAUTION
Clean the seat belts with a mild wash-
ing solution. Do not dry the seat belts
in direct sunlight or at temperatures
above 176 °F (80 °C).
!
Do not bleach or dye the seat
belts. This could impair the function
of the seat belts.
After driving off-road or on
construction sitesWarning
G
Dirt on the vehicle can affect road and op-
erating safety.In particular, the following dangers
can arise:Stone chippingsStones trapped between the tires can be
thrown out while the vehicle is in motion
and injure other road users or damage their
vehicles (in particular the windshield).
Continued
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431 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The anti-theft alarm system is suddenly trig-
gered.
You have opened the vehicle using the key
while the anti-theft alarm system was still
primed.
Key:
\1Press theΠbutton.
or
\1Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The anti-theft alarm system is deacti-
vated.
You hear a warning signal.
A message appears in the display.
\1Observe the instructions on
(\2page 484).
You are driving with the handbrake applied.
\1Release the handbrake (\2page 191).
You opened the driver’s door and forgot to
switch off the lights.
\1Turn the light switch to0.
Warning
G
You are not wearing your seat belt.
\1Fasten your seat belt .
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469 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
1
The red SRS warning lamp
does not go out after ap-
proximately 4 seconds after
the ignition system is
switched on or lights up
again.
WARNING
G
The restraint systems have malfunctioned. The air-
bags or emergency tensioning retractors could be
triggered unintentionally, or not at all in the event of
an accident.
\1Drive on with even greater care to an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
#

The red battery charge
warning lamp lights up while
the engine is running.
WARNING
G
The battery is not being charged. Possible causes:
\4malfunctioning alternator
\4torn poly-V-belt
\1Stop immediately and check the poly-V-
belt.
If it is torn:
\1Do not drive any further. Consult
the nearest authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
If it is not damaged:
\1Have your vehicle checked at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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