brake pads DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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
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Air cleaner dirty
477
A
Reserve fuel
475
Fuel filler flap open
476
Indicator and warning lamps
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189 Controls in detail
Driving and parking
3
Apply the brakes so that you can feel
their response after a journey on wet
roads, especially if the road has been
salted. The brake discs will be warmed,
dry more quickly and be protected
against corrosion.
If you make only moderate use of the
service brake, check from time to time
that it is fully functional. To do this,
brake more sharply at a higher vehicle
speed. The brake will grip better as a re-
sult.For safety reasons, the manufacturer
recommends that you only have brake
pads / linings installed on your vehicle
that have been approved for the Sprinter
Vehicle.
Brake pads /linings that have not been
approved for the Sprinter Vehicle could
affect your vehicle’s operating safety.
iIn exceptional cases, the handbrake
can be used for emergency braking if
the service brake fails (
\2
page 192).
ParkingWarning
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Only remove the key from the ignition
lock when the vehicle is stationary, since
it is not possible to steer the vehicle with
the key removed.
Always apply the handbrake after parking
the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. They could release the hand-
brake. This could lead to a serious or fatal
accident.
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417 Operation
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
4
Environmental note
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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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426 OperationCleaning and care of the vehicle
4
\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)
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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)
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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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470 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5

The battery is malfunctioning.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Contact a breakdown service, an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer.
2

The yellow brake pad wear
indicator lamp lights up after
the engine is started or
while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
WA RNING
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The brake pads / linings have reached their wear lim-
it.
\1Have the brake pads / linings replaced
as soon as possible at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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497 Practical hints
Display messages
5
Symbol messagesDisplay symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
#

Battery/
Alternator
Visit workshop
The battery is not being charged. Possible
causes:
\4malfunctioning alternator
\4torn poly-V-belt
\1Stop immediately and check the poly-V-
belt.
If it is torn:
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
If it is not damaged:
\1Drive to the nearest authorized Sprinter
Dealer immediately.
2

Brake wear
Visit workshop
WARNING
G
The brake pads / linings have reached their
wear limit.
\1Have the brake pads / linings replaced as
soon as possible at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
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640 IndexBrake lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530
,531
changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531
high-mounted third brake lamp . 530
Brake pads/liningsdisplay message . . . . . . . . . . . . 497
wear indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470Brake systembrake pad/lining wear
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470
,497
indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . 462,464
malfunction . . . 465
,466
,467
,500
Brakingdriving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Breaking in
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Bulbs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
changing
see Changing bulbsdisplay message . . . . . . . . . . . . 503
see Lamp failure monitor . . . . . . 129
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Capacities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 621
Cards holder
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Care
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . 418
Care of batteries
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Care of the vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . 416
after driving off-road or on
construction sites . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Carrier systems
. . . . . . . . . 285
,630
Catalytic converter
. . . . . . . . . . . 312
CD player/CD changer
. . . . . . . . 159
Cell phone
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Center console
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26switch unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Central lockinglocking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
locking/unlocking
(from the inside) . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Central locking systemmalfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . 445
,446
Certification label
. . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Changing bulbs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525
clearance lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535
headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528
identification lamps . . . . . . 533
,536
interior lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
license plate lamp . . . . . . . . . . . 534
rear lamp units
chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533
panel van/crewbus . . . . . . . . 531
side marker lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 535
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