engine oil 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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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
-
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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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.
N54.32-2279-31
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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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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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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322 OperationEngine compartment
4
Mechanical elements and the lubricants
used for them must be carefully
matched.
For this reason, only brands tested and
approved by the manufacturer should be
used. Please contact your Sprinter Deal-
er to obtain the necessary information.
No lubricant additives should be used.
The use of such additives could affect
your warranty rights. Information is
available from any authorized Sprinter
Dealer.For specifications of engine oils, coolant
and brake fluid, see "Service products
and capacities" (
\2
page 604) and con-
tact your authorized Sprinter Dealer.The vehicle consumes a maximum of
1 US qt (1.0 l) oil per 620 miles
(1000 km), depending on your driving
style.
Engine oil consumption may even be
higher if:
\4
the vehicle is new
\4
you mainly operate the vehicle under
arduous operating conditions
\4
you often drive at high engine
speeds
The engine oil consumption can only be
judged after a lengthy distance has been
covered.
Service products
Warning
G
If handled incorrectly, service products
can constitute a health risk for people and
an environmental hazard.
Always observe relevant guidelines for
handling, storing and disposing of service
products.
Engine oil
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323 Operation
Engine compartment
4
Check the engine oil level on a regular ba-
sis, for example weekly or each time you re-
fuel.Checking the engine oil level in the
displayIn vehicles with diesel engines, you can
view the engine oil level in the display.When the oil is being checked, the vehi-
cle must
\4
be standing level
\4
be at normal operating temperature
\4
have been standing with the engine
switched off for at least five minutes
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
The display is activated.
iIf the oil level exceeds the maximum
level several times during operation,
have the malfunction rectified imme-
diately at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
iIf no oil level reading is shown again,
check the engine oil level with the dip-
stick.
Have the engine oil level display
checked at an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.
!
CAUTION
Have any excess oil drained or si-
phoned off at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. Otherwise, the engine or cat-
alytic converter could be damaged.
iIf at extremely low temperatures no
engine oil level is displayed after 5
minutes, wait a further 5 minutes be-
fore repeating the engine oil level
check.
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