ESP DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don't drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
Copyright 2007 Chrysler LLC

Symbols Trademarks
ESP
® is a registered trademark of
Chrysler Vans LLC. * Optional equipment
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Warning
H
Environmental note
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Caution
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Tip
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Action required
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Sequence of actions (several
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Continuation symbol
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Page reference
Display
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display
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5 Introduction
Environmental protection
Introduction
\3 Environmental protectionEnvironmental note
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Chrysler’s declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.The objectives are for the natural resourc-
es which form the basis of our existence
on this planet to be used sparingly and in
a manner which takes the requirements
of both nature and humanity into ac-
count.You too can contribute to environmental
protection by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and engine, transmis-
sion, brake and tire wear depend on the
two following factors:
\4Operating conditions of your vehicle
\4Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
Observe the following notes:
Operating conditions
\4Avoid driving short distances as this
increases fuel consumption.
\4Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct.
\4Do not carry any unnecessary weight
in / on the vehicle.
\4Keep an eye on the vehicle’s fuel con-
sumption.
\4Remove roof racks once you no long-
er need them.
\4A regularly serviced vehicle will con-
tribute to environmental protection.
You should therefore adhere to the
specified service intervals.
\4Always have maintenance work car-
ried out at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
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12 IntroductionOperating safetyBody builders and dealers who make any
modifications which may affect the final
certification of the engine, vehicle or
equipment assume the sole responsibil-
ity for the vehicle, including labeling and
documentation, affected by their modifi-
cations.
It is their responsibility to certify that the
altered vehicle conforms to all applica-
ble standards and regulations affected
by the vehicle alteration or continues to
comply with the motor vehicle safety
standards and emissions regulations.
They are responsible for ensuring that
modifications or equipment installation
does not affect the safety of the vehicle.The manufacturer is not responsible for
any final certification or claims regard-
ing product liability, or warranty claims,
which result from any component, as-
sembly, or system being altered, or
which cause non-compliance with any of
the emission control standards or motor
vehicle safety standards, or which would
otherwise cause the vehicle to be or be-
come defective or unsafe.
The manufacturer does not assume the
responsibility as the final stage manu-
facturer or the consequential product li-
ability.
Warning
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Any modifications or alterations of the
Sprinter vehicle not in compliance with
the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline and
the Sprinter Operator’s Manual may seri-
ously inhibit its roadworthiness and safe-
ty and may lead to an accident resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
Consult the Sprinter Body Builder Guide-
line and the Sprinter Operator’s Manual
prior to initiating any alterations or modi-
fications.
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16 IntroductionInformation regarding electronic recording devices\3 Information regarding electronic recording devices(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.
Chrysler Vans LLC may access the information and share it with others\4
for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
\4
in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
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for use in dispute resolution involving Chrysler Vans LL, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
\4
as otherwise required or permitted by law.
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22 At a glanceInstrument cluster
1
Function
Page
c
Fuel gauge with:\4
Reserve fuel warning
lamp
\4
Fuel filler flap location
indicatorÖ
: Fuel filler flap is
on the left-
hand side
145
475
iVehicles without steering wheel
buttons:
Display
8
contains a digital fuel
gauge.
Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons*:
The tachometer contains an analog
fuel gauge.
Indicator and Warning Lamps
Page
v
ESP
® warning lamp
72
468
ASR warning lamp
73
74
465
/
Coolant level too low
474
D
Coolant temperature
too high
475
1
Restraint systems
malfunction
469
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23 At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Brake fluid level too
low
463
EBV malfunction
462
Malfunction in trailer's
brake booster
464
N
Engine oil level warning
as47
1
±
Engine diagnostic
indicator lamp
477
q
Pre-glow system, die-
sel engine only
186
476
Turn signal, left
135
Indicator and Warning Lamps
Page
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
X
Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale, USA
only
478
Low tire pressure tell-
tale, Canada only
478
J
Windshield washer/
headlamp cleaning sys-
tem* washer fluid level
too low
482
Door open
483
2
Brake pads / linings
worn
470
Turn signal, right
135
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ABS malfunction
466
k
ASR malfunction
465
BAS malfunction
465
#
ESP
® malfunction
468
‰
Air cleaner dirty
477
A
Reserve fuel
475
Fuel filler flap open
476
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
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24 At a glanceInstrument cluster
1
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
Water in the fuel
482
#
Battery charge mal-
function
469
.
Defective bulb
483
Handbrake applied
191
B
Low-beam headlamps
on
131
™
Operating speed gov-
ernor on*
273
A
High-beam headlamps
on
131
<
Seat belt reminder
482
iVehicles with steering wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also
be shown in display
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37 Safety
Occupant safety
2
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 circumstanc-
es, you could be seriously or even fatally in-
jured. Make sure, that all occupants – in
particular, expectant mothers – wear their
seat belt correctly at all times.You must make sure that the belt:is routed as low as possible across your
pelvic area, for example across your hip
joints and not across your abdomen
Continued
Warning (Continued)
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fits closelyis not twistedis routed across the middle of your shoul-
deris not routed across your neck or under
your armis pulled tight across the lap by pulling up-
wards on the shoulder beltDo not secure any objects with a seat belt
if it is being used by one of the vehicle’s
occupants.
Warning (Continued)
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Avoid wearing bulky clothing, for example
a winter coat.Do not route the belt strap over sharp or
fragile objects, especially if these are lo-
cated in or on your clothing, for example
eyeglasses, pens or keys. The belt strap
could otherwise tear in the event of an ac-
cident and you or other vehicle occupants
could be injured as a result.O n l y o n e p e r s o n m a y u s e e a c h s e a t b e l t a t
any one time.
Continued
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47 Safety
Occupant safety
2
Warning (Continued)
G
\4Vehicle occupants should wear their
seat belt correctly at all times and
lean back against the backrest, which
should be positioned as upright as
possible. The head restraints should
support the back of the head at about
eye level.\4Move the passenger’s seat as far to
the rear as possible, especially if a
child is secured in a restraint system
installed on this seat.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
\4On vehicles with a passenger’s air-
bag, it is not permitted to secure a
rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem to the passenger’s seat
(\2page 56). Children in a rearward-
facing child restraint system must be
secured on a suitable rear seat.\4Do not lean forward, for example over
the padded boss of the steering
wheel, especially when the vehicle is
in motion.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
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\4Only hold the steering wheel by the
outer rim. This allows the airbag to in-
flate fully. If you hold the inside of the
steering wheel, you could be injured if
the airbag were to be triggered.\4Do not put your feet on the dash-
board.\4Do not lean on the doors from inside
the vehicle.\4Make sure that no persons, animals
or objects are present between the
vehicle occupants and the deploy-
ment range of the airbags.
Continued
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