check engine DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

21 At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Function
Page
1
Instrument cluster on ve-
hicles without steering
wheel buttons
142
2
Instrument cluster on ve-
hicles with steering wheel
buttons*
142
3
On vehicles without
steering wheel but-
tons:\4
Changes the
standard display
\4
Selects menus
148
4
On vehicles with
steering wheel but-
tons*:
Checks the engine
oil level
157
5
Reset button
142
6
Speedometer with:
145
Indicator and warning
lamps
22
7
Indicator and warning
lamps
22
Function
Page
Function
Page
8
Display on vehicles with-
out steering wheel but-
tons
148
9
Display on vehicles with
steering wheel buttons*
157
a
Tachometer with:
145
Indicator and warning
lamps
22
b
Instrument lighting
brighter /
dimmer
144
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76 SafetyDriving safety systems
2
EBV monitors and regulates the brake
pressure at the rear wheels to improve
driving stability during braking.There is a malfunction if the
#
, k
,
-
and
6
indicator lamps are per-
manently lit while the engine is running
(
\2
page 462).
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBV)
Warning
G
If EBV malfunctions, the brake system is
still available with the full brake boosting
effect. However, the rear wheels may
lock, for example if the brakes are applied
with maximum force. You could then lose
control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent. Always adapt your driving style to
the change in handling characteristics.
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
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142 Controls in detailInstrument cluster
3
\3 Instrument clusterYou will find a full overview of the instru-
ment cluster in the “At a glance” section
(\2
page 20).iDo not hang any objects (e.g. coats)
in the load compartment. This will
help to prevent the motion detector
from inadvertently switching on the
rear interior lamps.
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Instrument cluster1
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons
2
Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons*
3
Adjustment buttons
button buttonMenu buttonReset buttonTo check the engine oil level
(\2
page 322)
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149 Controls in detail
Operating system without steering wheel buttons
3
There may be a short delay before a low-
er outside temperature is displayed, for
example after leaving a garage. There
may also be a short delay before a rise in
the outside temperature is displayed.
This prevents you from seeing a temper-
ature display influenced by heat from
the engine when the vehicle is stationary
or moving slowly.
MenusFunction
Page
Calling up the service due
date*
411
Checking the engine oil level
322
Selecting/setting the auxiliary
heating switch-on time*
240
Tire pressure monitor
365
Setting the time
150
Setting the date
150
iTo return to the standard display:\4
press and hold menu button
for more than 1 second
\4
do not press a button for
10 seconds
The display accepts the changed set-
tings.
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155 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Function
Page
1
Operation
menu
157
Standard display with
trip meter and odometer
157
Displaying coolant tem-
perature
157
Calling up the service
due date
411
Tire pressure monitor
367
Checking the engine oil
level (only on vehicles
with a diesel engine)
326
2
Audio*
menu
158
Selecting a radio station
158
Operating the CD play-
er/CD changer
158
Function
Page
3
Malfunction memory

menu
160
Display malfunctions
4
Settings
menu
161
Resetting settings
162
Function
Page
Instrument cluster sub-
menu
165
Clock/Date submenu
168
Lighting submenu
170
Vehicle submenu
174
Auxiliary heating*
submenu
241
Convenience* submenu
175
Function
Page
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157 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
In the Operation menu, you can select
the following functions using the
j

or
k
button:
Standard displayIn its basic setting, you will see the
odometer and the trip meter in the up-
per part of the display. This is referred to
as the standard display.
\1
If you see a different display, press
the
è
or
ÿ
button repeatedly
until the standard display appears.
Operation menuFunction
Page
Standard display with trip
meter and odometer
157
Display coolant temperature
158
Call up the service due date*
411
Tire pressure monitor
365
Check the engine oil level
(only on vehicles with a diesel
engine)
326
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Upper part of the display1
Trip meter
2
Odometer
Lower part of the display3
Outside temperature* or digital
speedometer
4
Time
5
Selector lever position or current
shift range
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184 Controls in detailDriving and parking
3
You will find information on:\4
regular checks (
\2
page 312)
\4
driving in winter (
\2
page 406)
\4
driving when towing a trailer
(\2
page 303)
\4
and other driving tips
in the “Operation” section
(
\2
page 301).
\1
Before starting the engine, make
sure that all vehicle occupants are
wearing their seat belt correctly
(\2
page 39) and the handbrake
(
\2
page 191) is applied.
Starting the engineWarning
G
Never run the engine in an enclosed
space. The exhaust fumes contain poi-
sonous carbon monoxide. Breathing in
exhaust fumes constitutes a health haz-
ard and can lead to loss of consciousness
and death.
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
circumstances, you could then be seri-
ously or even fatally injured. Make sure,
therefore, that all occupants – in particu-
lar, expectant mothers – wear their seat
belt correctly at all times.
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195 Controls in detail
Driving and parking
3
Driving in wet conditions Driving on flooded roads
If you are forced to drive on stretches of
road on which water has collected,
please note that:\4
the water level must not reach above
the lower edge of the front bumper
\4
the maximum speed at which you
may drive is walking speed
TiresThe tires are particularly important for
the operating and road safety of the ve-
hicle. You should therefore check the
pressure, tread and condition of the tires
on a regular basis.
A tire dealer, a qualified specialist work-
shop or any authorized Sprinter Dealer
will be able to provide further informa-
tion regarding the:\4
list of recommended makes of tire
\4
tire load-bearing capacity (LI Load
Index)
\4
maximum tire speed (SI Speed In-
dex)
\4
tire age
Warning
G
The vehicle may hydroplane despite hav-
ing adequate tire tread depth and being
driven at low speeds, depending on the
depth of water on the road surface.
For this reason, avoid tire ruts and brake
carefully.
!
CAUTION
Note that vehicles in front or oncom-
ing vehicles create waves.
This may mean that the maximum
permitted water depth is exceeded.
These notes must be observed to
avoid the risk of engine damage.
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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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312 OperationDriving tips
4
You will find information about the
speed limit for your tires under “Tires
and wheels” in this section
(\2
page 383).
Check regularly, e.g. weekly or when re-
fueling:
\4
the vehicle lighting
\4
the condition of the tires
(\2
page 346) and the tire pressures
(
\2
page 361)
\4
the engine oil level (
\2
page 322)
\4
the brake fluid level (
\2
page 331)
\4
the fluid level in the windshield wash-
er system / headlamp cleaning sys-
tem reservoir (
\2
page 333)
\4
the contamination level of the rear
air-conditioning air cleaner
(\2
page 414)
Your vehicle is equipped with monolith-
ic-type catalytic converters, an impor-
tant element in conjunction with the
oxygen sensors to achieve substantial
control of the pollutants in the exhaust
emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper
operating condition by following our rec-
ommended maintenance instructions as
outlined in your Service Booklet.
Warning
G
Exceeding the permissible maximum
speed can cause tire damage, which
could lead to loss of control of the vehi-
cle.
As the driver, you must find out about the
maximum speed of the vehicle and the re-
sulting permissible maximum speed of
the tires (tire and tire pressure).
Never exceed the speed limit for your
tires under any circumstances
(\2page 383).
Regular checks
Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)
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