DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

569 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
Allow the electric air pump to run un-
til tire sealant bottle
8
is completely
empty.
\1
Press
0 on electric air pump
switch1
after about 15 seconds.
\1
Unscrew angle bracket
c
from tire
valve
b
and remove it.
\1
Screw in the valve core with the
valve tool again and take out the
valve tool through the opening.
\1
Press angle bracket
2

(
\2
page 559) on hose
3
of the elec-
tric air pump to the stop on tire
valve
b
and clamp it into place.
\1
Press switch
1
on the electric air
pump to
I and pump up the tire until
the recommended tire pressure
(
\2
page 361) is achieved.
\1
Then press
0 on electric air pump
switch
1
.
The electric air pump is switched off.
\1
Screw the valve cap onto tire
valve
b
.
\1
After filling with tire sealant
(\2
page 570).
!
CAUTION
Do not run the electric air pump for
more than 20 minutes without a
break, otherwise it may overheat.
The air pump can be used again once
it has cooled down.
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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572 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
Environmental note
H
Have the used Premium tire sealant dis-
posed of at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.!
CAUTION
Have the tire sealant bottle replaced
every 8 years 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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575 Practical hints
Battery
5
\1
Switch off all electrical consumers.
Disconnecting the starter batteryThe starter battery is in the battery re-
cess in the driver’s footwell.Removing/installing the floor cover-
ing in the driver's footwell
1Floor covering
2Trim
3Securing screws\1To remove:
undo screws
3
and re-
move trim
2
.
\1
Remove floor covering
1
.
!
CAUTION
Switch off the engine and take the
key out of the ignition lock before
you loosen or disconnect the termi-
nal clamps. You may otherwise de-
stroy electronic components such as
the alternator.
Always disconnect the starter bat-
tery in the battery recess in the driv-
er’s footwell first.
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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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577 Practical hints
Battery
5
\1
Remove cover
1
upward.
Starter battery in the driver’s footwell
\1
Loosen the negative terminal of the
battery first and remove it so that the
negative terminal cannot come into
contact with the pole terminal.
\1
Remove the cover from the positive
terminal.
\1
Loosen the positive terminal and fold
the positive terminal and the prefuse
box up to the side.
Disconnecting the auxiliary battery*
\1
Open the hood (
\2
page 318).
Auxiliary battery in the engine compart-
ment
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578 Practical hintsBattery
5
\1
Loosen the negative terminal of the
battery first and remove it so that the
negative terminal cannot come into
contact with the pole terminal.
\1
Remove the cover from the positive
terminal.
\1
Loosen the positive terminal and re-
move it.
Starter battery
\1
Disconnect the battery
(\2
page 577).
1Central gas release cover connection
2Vent hose with connection angle
\1
Pull vent hose with connection angle 2
from connection
1
of the gas re-
lease cover.
3
Retainer
\1
Loosen the bolts of retainer
3
pre-
venting the battery from moving
around.
Removing the battery
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