key DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Workshop Manual

317 Operation
Refueling
4
\1
Remove the key from the ignition
lock.
\1
Switch off the auxiliary heating.
\1
Open the driver’s door.
\1
Open the fuel filler flap.
\1
Close all the vehicle’s doors, so that
no fuel vapors can enter the vehicle.
\1
Turn fuel filler cap
2
counterclock-
wise and let it hang by retaining
strap
1
.
\1
Only fill the tank until the pump noz-
zle switches off.
\1
Replace fuel filler cap
2
and turn it
clockwise.A clicking sound indicates that the
fuel filler cap is fully closed.
\1
Open the driver’s door and close the
fuel filler flap.
You will find information about fuel in
the “Technical data” section
(
\2
page 610).
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320 OperationEngine compartment
4
Closing
Warning
G
Engine parts may be hot and can rotate.
There is a risk of injury if the hood is open
and the engine is running.
Only open the hood when the engine has
stopped and cooled down.
Warning
G
The engine has an electronic ignition sys-
tem which carries a high voltage. For this
reason, you must never touch the ignition
system components (ignition coil, test
socket) while:
\4the engine is running
\4the engine is being started
\4the key is in position2 in the ignition
lock and the engine is being cranked
by hand
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become
trapped as you close the hood.
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339 Operation
Battery isolating switch*
4
\1
Take the key out of the ignition lock
and wait for approximately
20 seconds.
\1
Move red slide
2
down in the direc-
tion of the arrow and disconnect
connector
1
from the ground pin.
\1
Clamp connector
1
under the ac-
celerator pedal so that it cannot
make contact with the ground pin.
The consumers of the vehicle battery
are cut off from the electrical circuit.
!
CAUTION
Make sure that the key is in
position
0 in the ignition lock and
wait at least 20 seconds before dis-
connecting or connecting the battery
isolating switch. You could otherwise
damage electrical system compo-
nents.
Switching off the electrical system
!
CAUTION
When you clamp the connector under
the accelerator pedal, make sure that
the connector does not become:
\4
dirty
\4
damaged
It may otherwise not be possible to
restore the electrical connection
when the parts are reassembled.
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340 OperationBattery isolating switch*
4
1Connector
2Ground pin
\1
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
\1
Press connector
1
onto ground pin
2
until you feel it engage.
The connector must be in full contact
with ground pin
2
.
All consumers are reconnected to
the power supply circuit.
Switching on the electrical system
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421 Operation
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
4
Outside of windshield and wiper
blades
\1
Turn key to position
1 in ignition lock
(
\2
page 111).
\1
Switch on windshield wipers
(\2
page 210).
\1
When the wiper arms are vertical,
turn key to position
0 in the ignition
lock or remove the key.
\1
Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield until you feel them en-
gage in place.
\1
You can now clean the windshield
and the wiper blades.
\1
Fold the windshield wipers back
again before you switch on the igni-
tion.
Windows
!
CAUTION
Do not fold the windshield wipers
away from the windshield unless the
hood is closed. You will otherwise
damage the hood.
Warning
G
Switch off the ignition before cleaning the
windshield or the wiper blades. The wind-
shield wipers could otherwise move and
injure you.
!
CAUTION
Do not use a dry cloth, abrasive ma-
terial, solvent or solvent-based clean-
ing agent to clean the inside of the
windows. Clean the inside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth or a commer-
cially available glass cleaner. Do not
touch the inside of the rear and side
windows with hard objects, such as
an ice scraper or a ring. You could
otherwise damage the windows or
the rear window heating.
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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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433 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
Fuel is leaking from the vehicle.
Risk of fire and explosion
G
The fuel line or fuel tank is malfunctioning.
There is a risk of fire and explosion from leaking
fuel.
\1Switch off the ignition immediately.
\1Remove the key.
\1Do not restart the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
You are unable to determine the extent of the
damage.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
You are unable to determine any damage to:
\4the major components
\4the fuel system
\4the engine support
\1Start the engine as usual.
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435 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The fuel tank has been run dry and the vehicle
has a diesel engine.
There is air in the fuel system.
\1Bleed the fuel system (\2page 544).
Fuel is leaking from the vehicle.
Risk of fire and explosion
G
The fuel line or fuel tank is malfunctioning.
There is a risk of fire and explosion from leaking
fuel.
\1Switch off the ignition immediately.
\1Remove the key.
\1Do not restart the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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437 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The engine does not start.
You can hear the starter motor working.
There may be a malfunction in the fuel supply.
\1
Turn the key back to position
0 in the igni-
tion lock before the next starting attempt.
\1Start the engine again.
Note that excessively long attempts to
start the engine may drain the battery.
If the engine still will not start after several
starting attempts:
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
The engine does not start.
You can hear the starter motor working. The
reserve fuel warning lamp is lit and the fuel
gauge is at 0.
The fuel tank has been run dry.
\1Refuel the vehicle.
\1Bleed the fuel system (\2page 544).
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444 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The windshield wipers are jammed.
Leaves or snow, for example, are hindering the
movement of the windshield wipers.
The wiper motor has switched off.
\1Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and, for safety reasons, remove the key
from the ignition lock.
\1Remove the cause of the obstruction.
\1Switch on the windshield wipers again.
The windshield wipers have stopped working
completely.
The windshield wiper drive has malfunctioned.
\1Select a different wiper speed on the
combination switch.
\1Have the windshield wipers checked at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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