engine DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Workshop Manual

251 Controls in detail
Driving systems
3
Resuming the stored speed
\1
Pull the cruise control lever briefly in
the direction of arrow
2
.
\1
Release the accelerator pedal.Cruise control is activated and ad-
justs the vehicle’s speed to the last
speed stored.
Setting the speed
Warning
G
Only resume the stored speed if you know
what this speed is and the current situa-
tion is appropriate to do so. Otherwise,
sudden acceleration or braking could en-
danger you or others.
iWhen you pull the cruise control le-
ver in direction of arrow
2
for the
first time after starting the engine,
cruise control is switched on and the
speed at which you are currently
driving is stored.
Warning
G
The rate at which you increase the speed
in 1 mph increments (1 km/h increments)
may be faster than your vehicle is able to
accelerate. Your vehicle may then contin-
ue to accelerate up to the newly set speed
even after you have released the cruise
control lever.
Only increase the speed if the current sit-
uation is appropriate to do so. Sudden ac-
celeration could otherwise endanger you
and others.
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252 Controls in detailDriving systems
3
\1
Briefly press the cruise control lever
upward
1
to increase the speed or
downward3
to reduce the speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
decreased in 1 mph increments
(1 km/h increments).
or
\1
Press and hold the cruise control le-
ver up
1
or down
3
until the de-
sired speed has been reached.
\1
Release the cruise control lever.
The current speed is stored.
Deactivating cruise controlThere are various ways of deactivating
cruise control:\1
Briefly press cruise control lever
forward
4
.
or
\1
Apply the brakes.
The last speed set remains stored.
iCruise control is not deactivated if
you depress the accelerator pedal. If
you accelerate briefly to overtake, for
example, cruise control adjusts the
vehicle’s speed to the last speed
stored after you have finished over-
taking.
iThe last speed stored is cleared when
you switch off the engine.
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273 Controls in detail
Operating the vehicle
3
\3 Operating the vehicleWhen activated, the operating speed
governor (ADR) automatically increases
the engine speed to a preset or adjust-
able operating speed (
\2
page 275).
Activating / deactivating ADRThe switch is between the light switch
and the steering wheel.1To switch on
2To switch off
Operating speed governor (ADR)*
iThe idle speed of the engine auto-
matically increases after a cold start.
If the set operating speed is lower
than the increased idle speed, the
set operating speed is attained only
after the engine has reached its op-
erating temperature.
It is only possible to activate ADR
with the vehicle stationary and the
handbrake applied. The selector le-
ver must be in position
P.
N54.25-2932-31
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274 Controls in detailOperating the vehicle
3
\1To switch on:
press upper part
1
of
the switch with the engine running.
The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons:
The
™
indicator lamp in the in-
strument cluster comes on.Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons:
The
Operating speed governor ac-
tive message appears in the dis-
play.
\1To switch off:
press lower part
2
of
the switch with the engine running.
The indicator lamp in the switch and
the
™
indicator lamp in the in-
strument cluster go out.
iADR is automatically deactivated
when:\4
you release the handbrake
\4
the vehicle moves
\4
the control unit detects a mal-
function
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275 Controls in detail
Operating the vehicle
3
Adjusting the operating speed1To increase speed
2To reduce speed
\1
Switch on ADR (
\2
page 273).
\1To increase:
press upper part
1
of
the switch.
or
\1
On vehicles with cruise control*,
press the cruise control lever* up
(\2
page 249).
\1To reduce:
press lower part
2
of
the switch.
or
\1
On vehicles with cruise control*,
press the cruise control lever* down
(\2
page 249).
Adjustable operating speed*
N54.25-2933-31
iThe idle speed of the engine auto-
matically increases after a cold start.
You can only reduce the operating
speed to the current idle speed.
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278 Controls in detailTransporting
3
During loading
\1
Observe the maximum permissible
axle loads and permissible gross
weight for the vehicle.
\1
Observe the notes on load distribu-
tion (
\2
page 279).
\1
Secure the load (
\2
page 280). All
country-specific legal requirements
must be observed.
Checks after loading
\1Securing a load:
before each jour-
ney and at regular intervals during
longer journeys, check whether the
load is properly secured and take ad-
ditional securing measures, if neces-
sary.
\1Doors:
close the sliding doors and
rear doors.
\1Tire pressure:
adjust the tire pres-
sure in accordance with the vehicle's
load (
\2
page 365).
\1Driving characteristics:
adapt your
driving style to the load.
!
CAUTION
In passenger vans with the maximum
number of seats, the maximum pay-
load would cause the permissible
rear axle load to be exceeded.
iBear in mind that your vehicle's un-
laden weight is increased by the in-
stallation of optional equipment and
accessories.
Warning
G
Make sure that the sliding doors and rear
doors are always closed when the engine
is running.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the
vehicle interior and poison you.
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294 Controls in detailFeatures
3
The ashtray is located in the ashtray
compartment in the center console.
1Ashtray compartment
2Recess
3Cover
\1
Pull out ashtray compartment
1
by
recess
2
.
\1To open:
fold cover
3
upwards.
\1To remove the insert:
reach into
the left and right-hand sides of the
recesses on the ashtray and pull the
insert out to empty it.
\1To replace the insert:
hold the in-
sert and press it down into the re-
tainer.
AshtrayWarning
G
Switch off the engine and apply the hand-
brake before removing the ashtray to
empty it.
Otherwise, you could accidentally put the
vehicle in gear.
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298 Controls in detailFeatures
3
Telephones may only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to a sepa-
rate exterior antenna of a type tested
and approved by the manufacturer.
iThe sockets are supplied with power
even if the key is removed from the
ignition lock. Please note that the
battery may be discharged if you
have connected an accessory, e.g. a
coolbox, and the engine is switched
off.Telephone*
Warning
G
You must observe the legal requirements
for the country in which you are driving
when operating a cell phone in the vehi-
cle.If it is permitted to operate a cell phone
while the vehicle is in motion, you must
only operate it when road and traffic con-
ditions permit. You may otherwise be dis-
tracted from the traffic conditions, cause
an accident and injure yourself and oth-
ers.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Cell phones without exterior antennas
may interfere with the vehicle electronics
and thereby jeopardize the operational
safety of the vehicle. You must therefore
only use these devices when they are con-
nected to a separate exterior antenna.
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301 Operation
4 Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)........... 302
Driving tips........... 303
Electronic equipment........... 315
Refueling........... 316
Engine compartment........... 318
Battery........... 335
Battery isolating switch*........... 338
Tires and wheels........... 341
Winter driving........... 404
Maintenance and servicing........... 409
Cleaning and care of the vehicle........... 416
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302 OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)
4
\3 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) You will find detailed information about
operating, maintaining and caring for
your vehicle in the “Operation” section.
If you treat the engine with sufficient
care from the very start, it will reward
you with excellent performance for a
very long time afterward.
\4
You should therefore drive at varying
road and engine speeds for the first
1 000 miles (1 500 km).
\4
Avoid heavy loads during this time,
e.g. driving at full throttle. Do not ex-
ceed 2/3 of the maximum permissible
engine speed for each gear.
\4
Avoid depressing the accelerator
pedal in vehicles beyond the pres-
sure point (kickdown).
\4
Do not downshift manually in order
to brake.
\4
Only use shift ranges
4, 3, 2 and
1
for slow driving, e.g. in mountainous
terrain.
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km), you may
gradually bring the vehicle up to full road
and engine speeds.
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