brake DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Manual PDF

417 Operation
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
4
Environmental note
H
Only clean the vehicle in a suitable place
for washing vehicles. Dispose of empty
containers and used cleaning materials in
an environmentally responsible manner.iIf you need to clean the areas to-
wards the top of the vehicle, always
use\4
suitable ladders
\4
secure steps
!
CAUTION
Under no circumstances should you
affix unsuitable stickers, films, mag-
nets or similar to painted surfaces.
You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
Care of the vehicle!
CAUTION
After cleaning your vehicle, especial-
ly the wheel rims with rim cleaner, do
not simply park the vehicle and leave
it. Rim cleaners can promote corro-
sion of the brake discs and the brake
pads / linings. Before parking and
leaving the vehicle after cleaning, al-
ways warm the vehicle up to normal
operating temperature first.
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419 Operation
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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After using an automatic car wash, wipe
off wax from the windshield and the wip-
er blades. This prevents smears and re-
duces wiping noises which can be
caused by residue on the windshield.High-pressure cleaners\1
The minimum distance that must be
maintained between the vehicle and
the nozzle of the high-pressure
cleaner is:\4
approximately 2.2 ft (70 cm) for
round-spray jets
\4
approximately 1 ft (30 cm) for
25° flat-spray jets and concen-
trated-power jets
\1
Move the high-pressure cleaner noz-
zle around when cleaning your vehi-
cle.
!
CAUTION
Do not use high-pressure cleaners
with round-spray jets for cleaning the
tires. You could otherwise damage
the tires. Have damaged tires re-
placed.
!
CAUTION
To avoid damage, do not aim directly
at the
\4
door joints, brake hoses, electri-
cal components, connectors or
seals
\4
the rear view camera* or the
microphone openings on the un-
derside of the rear view camera*.
\4
Maintain a minimum distance of
1.6 ft (50 cm).
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422 OperationCleaning and care of the vehicle
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Headlamps
\1
Wipe the headlamp lenses with a
damp sponge.
Parktronic sensors* The sensors are located in the front and
rear bumpers.\1
Clean the sensors in the bumpers us-
ing water, shampoo and a soft cloth.
Rear view camera lens* The rear view camera is located in the
center of the roof above the third brake
lamp.
!
CAUTION
Only use washer fluid which is suit-
able for plastic lamp lenses.
Unsuitable washer fluid may damage
the plastic headlamp lenses.
For this reason, do not use a dry
cloth, abrasive material, solvent or
solvent-based cleaning agent. You
could otherwise scratch or damage
the lens surface.
1 Parktronic sensors
!
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
and do not scrub. You will otherwise
scratch or damage the sensors.
If you clean the sensors with a high-
pressure cleaner or steam cleaner,
observe the information provided by
the manufacturer regarding the dis-
tance to be maintained between the
vehicle and the nozzle of the high-
pressure cleaner.
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426 OperationCleaning and care of the vehicle
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\1
Clean the vehicle, particularly the
lighting equipment, windows, exteri-
or mirrors, steps, entrances, grab
handles, wheels, tires, wheel hous-
ings and license plates. Observe the
notes in this section.
\1
Remove any trapped foreign objects,
e.g. stones.
Warning (Continued)
G
Risk of skiddingDirt and mud on the tires / road surface
reduce wheel grip. This is especially so if
the road surface is wet. The vehicle could
then start to skid.Risk of slippingDirt and mud on the steps and entrances
make the steps less safe. As a result you
could slip from the steps and injure yourself.For this reason, always clean your vehicle
carefully after driving off-road and on con-
struction sites before using public roads.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
If you use a high-pressure cleaner or auto-
matic car wash for this purpose, you must
follow the relevant safety instructions in
this section.
Warning
G
Dirty brake discs and brake pads / linings
can impair braking power (to the point of
total failure).You could thereby cause an accident.Check the brake system for operating
safety by testing the brakes before driving
the vehicle onto public roads.If braking power is impaired, stop the ve-
h i c l e a s s o o n a s i t i s s a f e t o d o s o a n d c o n -
sult an authorized Sprinter Dealer which
has the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work required.
Continued
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Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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After driving in mud, sand, water or sim-
ilar conditions:\4
Check the brake system for operat-
ing safety.
\4
Clean the wheels, chassis and brake
system.
\4
Check them for damage and have
any damage repaired by an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer if necessary.
Warning (Continued)
G
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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431 Practical hints
What to do if ...
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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
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You are not wearing your seat belt.
\1Fasten your seat belt .
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462 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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k
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The yellow ESP
®, ABS-, ASR/BAS
indicator lamps and the red brake
system indicator lamp are lit while
the engine is running.
WAR NING
G
EBV has malfunctioned.
The rear wheels could lock up sooner than ex-
pected when you apply the brakes.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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k
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The yellow ESP
®, ABS, ASR/BAS
indicator lamps and the red brake
system indicator lamp are lit while
the engine is running.
WAR NING
G
EBV has been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
The rear wheels could lock up sooner than ex-
pected when you apply the brakes.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1S t o p y o u r v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s i t i s s a f e t o
do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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The red brake system indicator
lamp is lit while the engine is run-
ning.
A signal also sounds.
WARNING
G
There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid res-
ervoir.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1Do not add brake fluid under any cir-
cumstances. This will not solve the
problem.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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When towing a trailer:
The red brake system indicator
lamp is lit while the engine is run-
ning.
A signal also sounds.
WAR NING
G
The trailer's brake booster is malfunctioning.
The vehicle's driving and braking characteris-
tics may change. There is a risk of the trailer
overbraking.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1S t o p y o u r v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s i t i s s a f e t o
do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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What to do if ...
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Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
k The yellow ASR / BAS indica-
tor lamp is lit while the en-
gine is running.
WARNING
G
ASR has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
The engine power output may then be lower.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
WARNING
G
BAS has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
The brake system continues to function with the nor-
mal braking effect but with no electronic support.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
ASR and BAS have been switched off due to under-
voltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
The brake system is still available with the normal
braking effect.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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