ignition DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

19 At a glance
Cockpit
1
Function
Page
1
Door control panel
31
2
Light switch
130
3
Combination switch\4
Turn signals
\4
High-beam head-
lamps
\4
Windshield wipers
\4
Rear window wiper*
135
131
210
212
4
Cruise control lever*
249
5
Horn
6
Steering wheel without/
with* buttons
25
Function
Page
7
Instrument cluster
20,
142
8
Storage compartment
9
Storage compartment
with interior lamp
137
Overhead control panel*
27
a
Rear-view mirror*
208
b
Rear view camera moni-
tor*
261
c
Warning display for Park-
tronic system*
256
d
Opens / closes the right-
hand side window
244
Function
Page
e
Jack and vehicle tool kit
515
f
Glove box
288
g
Center console
26
h
Selector lever (automatic
transmission)
185
j
Ignition lock
111
k
Additional switch unit
29
l
Handbrake
191
m
Steering wheel adjust-
ment
127
n
Hood lock release
318
o
Additional switch unit
29
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30 At a glanceSwitch units
1
Switch unit between the steering wheel
and the ignition lock
N54.25-2912-31
Function
Page
Switches the rear-com-
partment convenience
interior lighting*
on/off
140
iThe layout of the switches may vary,
depending on the vehicle’s equip-
ment.
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41 Safety
Occupant safety
2
\1To raise the belt height:
slide belt
sash guide
1
upward.
Belt sash guide1
engages in vari-
ous positions.
\1To lower the belt height:
press and
hold release button
5
.
\1
Slide belt sash guide
1
to the de-
sired height.
\1
Let go of release button
5
and
make sure that belt sash guide
1

engages.The SRS (S
upplemental R
estraint S
ys-
tem) may consist of the following com-
ponents, depending on the equipment
level:
\41
warning lamp
\4
Emergency tensioning retractors
\4
Belt force limiters
\4
Airbag system with:\4
Airbag control unit
\4
Airbags
1
warning lamp
The SRS performs a self-test at regular
intervals when the ignition is switched
on and while the engine is running. Mal-
functions can therefore be detected in
good time.
The
1
warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster (
\2
page 20) comes on for
approximately 4 seconds when you
switch on the ignition.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
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42 SafetyOccupant safety
2
Activation of emergency tensioning
retractors, belt force limiters and air-
bagsIn the event of a collision, the
sensor in
the airbag control unit evaluates impor-
tant physical data, such as duration, di-
rection and rate of vehicle deceleration
or acceleration. Based on the evaluation
of this data and depending on the vehi-
cle’s rate of longitudinal deceleration in
a collision, in the first stage, the airbag
control unit pre-emptively triggers the
emergency tensioning retractors.
Warning
G
A malfunction has occurred if the 1
warning lamp:d o e s n o t c o m e o n w h e n y o u s w i t c h o n t h e
ignitiondoes not go out after approximately 4 sec-
ondslights up againIndividual systems may be activated unin-
tentionally or may not be triggered in the
ev en t o f a n ac c ide n t wi th a hi gh ra te o f v e-
hicle deceleration.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
In this case, have the SRS system
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop which has
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.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 a qualified specialist
workshop.
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45 Safety
Occupant safety
2
When the ignition is on, the emergency
tensioning retractor is activated:\4
only if the restraint systems are op-
erational (the
1
-warning lamp
comes on for approximately 4 sec-
onds after the ignition is switched
on.) (
\2
page 41).
\4
in the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision, if there is a high rate of ve-
hicle acceleration or deceleration in
the initial stages of a collision
\4
in the event of a side impact, if the
vehicle suddenly decelerates or ac-
celerates in a lateral direction at the
initial stage of the impact and the ve-
hicle is equipped with thorax /
sidebags and / or windowbags.If the emergency tensioning retractors
are triggered, you will hear a bang that is
generally harmless to your hearing. A
small amount of powder may also be re-
leased. The
1
warning lamp lights
up.
iEmergency tensioning retractors do
not correct:\4
incorrect sitting positions
\4
incorrectly worn seat belts
Emergency tensioning retractors do
not pull occupants back towards the
backrest.
Warning
G
If the emergency tensioning retractors
have been triggered, have them replaced
at a qualified specialist workshop which
has the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work required.
Continued
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73 Safety
Driving safety systems
2
There is a malfunction if the
#
indica-
tor lamp is permanently lit while the en-
gine is running (
\2
page 468).
If ESP
® malfunctions, engine power out-
put may be reduced.ASR improves traction for a sustained
period, i.e. the transfer of power from
the tires to the road surface, and thus
also improves the driving stability of the
vehicle. ASR assists you when pulling
away and accelerating, especially on
smooth and slippery surfaces.
ASR brakes individual drive wheels and
limits the engine torque to prevent the
drive wheels from spinning. When ASR
intervenes, the
v
indicator lamp in
the speedometer flashes.
!
CAUTION
Only operate the vehicle briefly (max-
imum of 10 seconds) on a brake dy-
namometer. The key must be turned
to position
1 in the ignition lock dur-
ing this time. You could damage the
drive train or the brake system.
!
CAUTION
Do not operate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer (for example for per-
formance testing). If you wish to op-
erate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer, please consult an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer beforehand.
You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
Acceleration skid control (ASR)
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77 Safety
Anti-theft systems
2
\3 Anti-theft systemsThe immobilizer prevents the vehicle
from being started without the correct
key.\1To switch on:
remove the key from
the ignition lock (
\2
page 111).
\1To switch off:
switch on the ignition
(
\2
page 111).A visual and audible alarm is triggered if
the alarm system is enabled and:
\4
a door is opened
\4
the hood is opened
Enabling the alarm system
\1
Close all the doors.
\1
Lock the vehicle using the
‹
but-
ton on the key (
\2
page 83).
The indicator lamp in the central
locking switch (
\2
page 104) flashes.
Deactivating the anti-theft alarm
system
\1
Unlock the vehicle using the
Œ

button on the key (
\2
page 83).
The indicator lamp
in the central
locking switch (
\2
page 104) goes
out.
Immobilizer
Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)*
iThe vehicle locks again automatical-
ly if you do not open a door within 40
seconds after unlocking the vehicle.
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78 SafetyAnti-theft systems
2
Switching off the alarm
\1
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
\1
Press the
Œ
button (
\2
page 83).
The alarm is switched off.A visual and audible alarm is triggered if
the inclination of the vehicle changes
while tow-away protection is enabled.
Enabling tow-away protectionTow-away protection is automatically
enabled approximately 20 seconds after
you lock the vehicle.Tow-away protection is automatically
deactivated when you unlock the vehi-
cle.
Deactivating the tow-away protec-
tion for transportationDeactivate tow-away protection if the
vehicle is transported or loaded onto an-
other vehicle. This will prevent false
alarms.
The button is located in the overhead
control panel.
iThe alarm system will be triggered if
the vehicle has been locked with the
key and is then unlocked from the in-
side.
Tow-away protection*iThe tow-away protection alarm is
triggered shortly before the wheel
leaves the ground if the vehicle is be-
ing jakked up on one side, for exam-
ple.
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79 Safety
Anti-theft systems
2
1To deactivate tow-away protection
2Indicator lamp
\1
Turn the key to position
0 or
1
(
\2
page 111) in the ignition lock or
remove the key.
\1
Press button
1
.
Indicator lamp2
lights up for ap-
proximately 5 seconds after the but-
ton is released.
\1
Lock the vehicle using the key.
Tow-away protection remains deactivat-
ed until you lock the vehicle again.If the anti-theft alarm system is enabled
and the vehicle is locked, a visual and
audible alarm is triggered if one of the
side windows or the rear window on your
vehicle is smashed and someone reach-
es into the interior, for example.
Enabling the interior motion sensor
\1
Close:\4
the side windows
\4
the sliding sunroof
This will prevent false alarms.
\1
Lock your vehicle.
iWhen the ignition is switched off
(\2
page 111), you cannot deactivate
tow-away protection.
Interior motion sensor*
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80 SafetyAnti-theft systems
2
The interior motion sensor is enabled
after approximately 40 seconds.
Deactivating the interior motion
sensorDeactivate the interior motion sensor if
people or animals remain in the locked
vehicle. This will prevent false alarms.
The button is located in the overhead
control panel.
1To deactivate the interior motion sensor
2Indicator lamp
\1
Turn the key to position
0 or
1
(
\2
page 111) in the ignition lock or
remove the key.
\1
Press button
1
.
Indicator lamp2
lights up for ap-
proximately 5 seconds after the but-
ton is released.
iDo not leave anything (for example
mascots or coat hangers) hanging on
the rear-view mirror or on the grab
handles on the roof trim. This will pre-
vent false alarms.
iThe interior motion sensor remains
deactivated until you lock the vehicle
again.
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