open hood 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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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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200 Controls in detailDriving and parking
3
Improper alignment will not cause vehi-
cle vibration. Vibration may be the result
of a tire and wheel imbalance. Proper
balancing will reduce vibration and avoid
tire cupping and spotty wear.
Coolant temperatureDuring severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-
perature may rise close to approximate-
ly 250 °F (120 °C).
The engine should not be operated with
the coolant temperature over 250 °F
(120 °C). Doing so may cause serious
engine damage which is not covered by
the Sprinter warranty.
Warning
G
\4Driving when your engine is overheat-
ed can cause some fluids, which may
have leaked into the engine compart-
ment, to catch fire. You could be seri-
ously burned.
\4Steam from an overheated engine can
cause serious burns which can occur
just by opening the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until the
engine has cooled down.
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318 OperationEngine compartment
4
\3 Engine compartment
Opening
1Release lever\1
Pull release lever
1
under the in-
strument panel on the left-hand side
in the driver’s footwell.
The hood is released.
HoodWarning
G
Do not pull the release lever while the ve-
hicle is in motion. The hood could other-
wise open, thereby impairing visibility and
leading to loss of control of the vehicle.
For this reason, only open the hood when
the vehicle is parked.
!
CAUTION
Make sure that the windshield wipers
are not folded away from the wind-
shield. The windshield wipers or the
hood may otherwise be damaged.
N88.40-2060-31
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319 Operation
Engine compartment
4
2
Securing hook
\1
Push up securing hook lever
2
.
3
Support strut
\1
Swing the hood upward until support
strut
3
engages and the hood is
supported. N88.40-2063-31
N88.40-2062-31
Warning
G
If the hood support strut is not engaged,
the hood can fall shut. You could be in-
jured.
After opening the hood, you should there-
fore check whether the support strut is
engaged.
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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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321 Operation
Engine compartment
4
\1
Lift the hood gently.
\1
Push back support strut
3

(
\2
page 319).
\1
Let the hood drop from a height of
approximately 05. ft (30 cm).
The hood engages audibly.
\1
Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it
is not properly engaged. Open it
again and allow it to drop from a
slightly greater height.
Warning
G
Make sure that the hood is securely en-
gaged before driving off. Do no continue
driving if the hood can no longer engage
after an accident, for example.
The hood could otherwise come loose
while the vehicle is in motion and endan-
ger you and/or others.
!
CAUTION
When you press the support strut
back, make sure that you do not
press it against the detent position
and cause it to bend.
!
CAUTION
Do not use your hands to push the
hood down. Doing so could damage
it.
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483 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
.
The yellow bulb indicator lamp
lights up while the ignition is on.
One of the bulbs of the exterior lighting or on
the trailer is malfunctioning.
\1Have the malfunction rectified as soon
as possible at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
9
The yellow “door open” indicator
lamp lights up while the vehicle is
in motion.
You are already driving at walking pace, even
though not all the doors or the hood are closed.
\1Close the doors or the hood.
1 Only vehicles with a diesel engine.
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511 Practical hints
Display messages
5
W
Reserve fuel
Drive to a
gas station
The fuel level has fallen into the reserve
range.
\1Refuel at the nearest gas station
(\2page 316).
Tank open
Check

filler cap
The fuel filler cap is not closed.
\1Close the fuel filler cap. A clicking sound in-
dicates that the fuel filler cap is closed.
\1If the malfunction continues to be indicat-
ed, have it rectified immediately at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
9
Doors open
You are already driving at walking pace, even
though not all the doors are closed.
\1Close the doors.
Hood open
You are already driving at walking pace, even
though the hood is not closed.
\1Close the hood.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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526 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
5

\1
Switch off the lighting.
\1
Open the hood (
\2
page 318).
Front bulbs
Bulb
Model
1
Additional turn sig-
nal
PY 16 W
2
Turn signal
PY 21 W
3
Halogen headlamp:
low-beam headlamp
H7 55 W
Bi-xenon headlamp*:
low-beam
headlamp / high-
beam headlamp
D1S-35 W
4
Halogen headlamp:
high-beam headlamp
H7 55 W
Cornering lamp*
(Canada only)
H7 55 W
5
Foglamp*
H11 55 W
Bulb
Model
6
Parking lamp/side
marker/standing
lamp (Canada only)
WY 5 W
Bulb
Model
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