lock 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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28 At a glanceSwitch units
1
\3 Switch units Center console switch unitiThe number of switches may vary,
depending on the vehicle’s equip-
ment.
N54.25-2915-31
Function
Page
Opens/closes the left-
hand electric sliding
door*
92
&
Switches the left/right
seat heating*
on/off
122
Switches the rear win-
dow heating*
on/off
214
P
Switches the windshield
heating*
on/off
213
Activates/deactivates
ASR
74
Switches the hazard
warning flashers on/off
136
Central locking
Interior/rear
compartment
104
!
Switches the Parktronic
system (PTS)*
on/off
253
Opens/closes the right-
hand electric sliding
door*
92
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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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56 SafetyOccupant safety
2
Child restraint systemsWe recommend all infants and children
be properly restrained at all times while
the vehicle is in motion.
All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s
seat belt have special seat belt retrac-
tors for secure fastening of child re-
straints.To fasten a child restraint, follow child
restraint instructions for mounting. Then
pull the shoulder belt out completely
and let it retract. During seat belt retrac-
tion, a ratcheting sound can be heard to
indicate that the special seat belt retrac-
tor is activated. The belt is now locked.
Push down on child restraint to take up
any slack.
Warning (Continued)
G
Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside
the vehicle or load compartment unless
they are secured. You will find further in-
formation under “Transporting”
(\2page 276) and “Features”
(\2page 287) in the “Controls in detail”
section.An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load
increases the risk of injury to occupants, par-
ticularly children, in the event of:\4sharp braking
\4a sudden change of direction
\4an accident
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66 SafetyEmergency exit
2
\3 Emergency exitThe vehicle can be equipped with an
emergency exit window. The emergency
exit window is only intended for emer-
gencies and may only be opened when
the vehicle is stationary.
In an emergency or following an acci-
dent, the occupants of the vehicle can
exit the vehicle via the open emergency
exit window.
The emergency exit window is the first
window behind the driver’s seat on the
driver’s side. It bears the letters “Emer-
gency Exit”.Emergency exit window*
1Handles
2Safety bolts
3Locking mechanisms
Warning
G
Compliance with the following require-
ments is essential in order to be able to
safely use the emergency exit window in
the event of an emergency:\4Inform the vehicle occupants about
the emergency exit window and ex-
plain its operation before setting out.
Clearly point out the known risks
here.
Continued
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68 SafetyEmergency exit
2
\1To open:
turn both handles
1
to a
vertical position. This releases the
safety bolts
2
.
The window is unlocked.
\1
Use the handles to push the window
outward and hold it steady. Make
sure you have enough space to do
this.
\1To close:
close the window.
\1
Turn both handles
1
to a horizontal
position. Make sure that the locking
mechanisms
3
are located on the
inside of the window frame.
The window is locked.
\1
Renew the safety bolts
2
before dri-
ving the vehicle again.
Please contact your authorized
Sprinter Dealer for information about
how to do this.
Warning
G
If you continue your journey without clo-
sing and locking the emergency exit win-
dow, it may come out of its frame and
cause an accident.You should, therefore, check the locking
mechanism and safety bolts on the emer-
gency exit window before setting out.The emergency exit window may only be
opened when the vehicle is stationary.
!
CAUTION
Make sure there is enough space to
open the emergency exit window.
You must hold the open window in
position. Otherwise, you could dam-
age it.
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69 Safety
Driving safety systems
2
\3 Driving safety systemsIn this section, you will find information
about the following driving safety sys-
tems: \4
ABS (A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
\4
BAS (B
rake As
sist)
\4
ESP
® (E
lectronic S
tability P
rogram)
\4
ASR (acceleration skid control)
\4
EBV (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
iThe maximum effect of ABS, BAS,
ESP
®, ASR and EBV can only be
achieved if you:
\4
always drive with the correct tire
pressures adjusted according to
the load (
\2
page 361)
\4
use winter tires (M+S tires) in
wintry conditions, with snow
chains if necessary
Warning
G
There is an increased risk of an accident if
you:\4
drive too fast, in particular when corner-
ing and on a wet or slippery road surface
\4drive too close to the vehicle in front
The driving safety systems described in
this section cannot reduce this risk and
are unable to override the laws of physics.
Always adapt your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions, and
maintain an adequately safe distance
from other road users as well as any ob-
stacles on the road.
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70 SafetyDriving safety systems
2
ABS regulates the brake pressure in
such a way that the wheels do not lock
when you brake. This allows you to con-
tinue steering when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) upwards, regardless of road
surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently.There is a malfunction if the
-
indica-
tor lamp is permanently lit while the en-
gine is running (
\2
page 466).
Despite this, the normal driving and
braking functions remain available.
iOnly use wheels with the recom-
mended tire sizes (
\2
page 623), oth-
erwise the driving safety systems will
not work correctly.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning
G
Do not depress the brake pedal several
times in quick succession (pumping). De-
press the brake firmly and evenly. Pump-
ing the brake pedal may reduce the
braking effect.
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71 Safety
Driving safety systems
2
BrakingIf ABS intervenes during braking, you will
feel the steering wheel vibrate gently
and the brake pedal pulsate.
If ABS intervenes: \1
Continue to depress the brake pedal
firmly until the braking situation is
over.
For full brake application:
\1
Depress the brake pedal with maxi-
mum force.Brake Assist operates in emergency
braking situations. If you depress the
brake pedal quickly, BAS automatically
increases the brake pressure, thereby
reducing the stopping distance.
\1
Keep the brake pedal firmly de-
pressed until the emergency braking
situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from lock-
ing.
When you release the brake pedal, the
brakes will work as normal again. BAS is
deactivated.
Warning
G
Always adapt your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions, and
maintain an adequately safe distance
from other road users as well as any ob-
stacles on the road.
If ABS malfunctions, the wheels could
lock when you brake. This means that the
steerability of the vehicle is restricted
during braking and the stopping distance
may increase. If ABS is deactivated due to
a malfunction, BAS is also deactivated.
Brake Assist (BAS)
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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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