roof rack DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

5 Introduction
Environmental protection
Introduction
\3 Environmental protectionEnvironmental note
H
Chrysler’s declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.The objectives are for the natural resourc-
es which form the basis of our existence
on this planet to be used sparingly and in
a manner which takes the requirements
of both nature and humanity into ac-
count.You too can contribute to environmental
protection by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and engine, transmis-
sion, brake and tire wear depend on the
two following factors:
\4Operating conditions of your vehicle
\4Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
Observe the following notes:
Operating conditions
\4Avoid driving short distances as this
increases fuel consumption.
\4Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct.
\4Do not carry any unnecessary weight
in / on the vehicle.
\4Keep an eye on the vehicle’s fuel con-
sumption.
\4Remove roof racks once you no long-
er need them.
\4A regularly serviced vehicle will con-
tribute to environmental protection.
You should therefore adhere to the
specified service intervals.
\4Always have maintenance work car-
ried out at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
\2\2
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246 Controls in detailOpen air
3
Sliding sunroof switch
1To open
2To close
3To raise
4To lower
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
\1
Press the sliding sunroof switch in
the desired direction as far as the
first pressure point.
\1
Release the sliding sunroof switch
when the desired position has been
reached.!
CAUTION
Do not raise the sliding sunroof if you
have mounted a roof rack. It would
otherwise strike the roof rack.
You could thereby damage the slid-
ing sunroof and the roof rack.
iThe sliding sunroof opens automati-
cally when you press the sliding sun-
roof switch for opening beyond the
pressure point and then release it.
To stop the sliding sunroof, press the
sliding sunroof switch again in any di-
rection.!
CAUTION
Do not transport objects protruding
through the sliding sunroof. You
could otherwise damage the sliding
sunroof.
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285 Controls in detail
Transporting
3
\1
Check whether the lashing eye is
firmly in place.
\1To remove:
pull locking mechanism
1
upward and pull the lashing eye
through a recess towards the locking
mechanism and out of the load rail.
It is possible to mount a roof rack if your
vehicle is equipped with securing rails
on the roof.
1Securing railsSpecial mountings (sliding blocks) are
available as accessories. These are
available from any authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Carrier systems
Warning
G
Handling and braking characteristics may
change when you have mounted carrier
systems on the vehicle. You could endan-
ger yourself and others.Observe the manufacturer’s installation
instructions. An incorrectly secured carri-
er system or load could:\4come loose\4fall offand thereby endanger yourself and
others.
Continued
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286 Controls in detailTransporting
3
Only install roof racks that have been
approved or recommended for Sprinter
vehicles. These are available in any au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.Observe the instructions in the “Opera-
tion” section (
\2
page 303).
Warning (Continued)
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Observe the maximum roof loads
(\2page 630), the maximum axle load
and the maximum load-bearing capacity
of the roof rack.!
CAUTION
Make sure that:
the securing bolts for the roof
rack are tightened to a torque of
6.0 – 7.4 lb-ft (8 – 10 Nm) in the slid-
ing blocks provided
the bolts do not make contact with
the rails when tightened
the sliding blocks are not positioned
near the plastic caps
the sliding blocks have the correct
cross-section
the securing rails are free of dirt on
the inside
the securing bolts are retightened
evenly after approximately 300 miles
(500 km)
This will help to avoid damage to the
vehicle.
!
CAUTION
If you wish to retrofit securing rails,
have them installed at a qualified
specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
You could otherwise damage the ve-
hicle.
The manufacturer recommends that
you use an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er for this purpose.
Trailer towing
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397 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
Production options weightThe combined weight of those installed
regular production options weighing
over 5 lbs (2.3 kg) in excess of those
standard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim.PSI (P
ounds per S
quare I
nch)
A standard unit of measure for air pres-
sure. Another metric unit for air pres-
sure is bar or kilopascal (kPa).
Recommended tire inflation pressureRecommended tire inflation pressure for
normal driving conditions listed on the
tire and loading information placard
1 or
on the tire inflation pressure placard lo-
cated on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Provides best handling, tread life and
riding comfort.
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and
tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
Side wallThe portion of a tire between the tread
and the bead.TIN (T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
Unique identifier which facilitates efforts
by tire manufacturers to notify purchas-
ers in recall situations or other safety
matters concerning tires and gives pur-
chases the means to easily identify such
tires. The TIN is comprised of the “man-
ufacturer’s identification mark”, “tire
size”, “tire type code” and “date of man-
ufacture”.
1. For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less
than 10 000 lbs (4 536 kg) (USA only).
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630 *Technical dataLashing points and carrier systems
6
The specified values only apply to loads
on the load compartment floor if:\4
the load is secured to 2 lashing
points on the rail and
\4
the distance to the next lashing point
used on the same rail is about 3 ft
(1 m).Maximum roof load and minimum num-
ber of pairs of roof rack supports on ve-
hicles with:The data is valid when the load is distrib-
uted evenly over the entire roof area.
When using a shorter roof rack, reduce
the load proportionately.
The maximum load is 110 lbs (50 kg) per
pair of roof rack supports.
Roof carrier systems
Maxi-
mum
roof load
Minimum
number
of pairs of
supports
Standard
roof
660 lbs
(300 kg)
6
Raised roof
330 lbs
(150 kg)
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631 *Technical data
Lashing points and carrier systems
6
!
CAUTION
The weight of any load carried on the
roof, including the roof rack, must
not exceed the maximum permissible
roof load.
The roof rack supports must be ar-
ranged at equal distances.
The manufacturer recommends that
you have an anti-roll bar installed on
the front axle.
Warning
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High roof loads may cause a significant
deterioration in handling, steering and
braking characteristics even if the maxi-
mum permissible gross vehicle weight or
axle loads have not been exceeded.
Always ensure that loads are distributed
correctly and adapt your driving style in
accordance with the load.
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654 IndexRear window heating
. . . . . . . . . 214
malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Rear window wiper
. . . . . . . . . . . 212
Rear-view mirror
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Recommended tire inflation
pressure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Refueling
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Remote controlauxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
battery check lamp . . . . . . . . . 240
changing the batteries . . . . . . 541
central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
changing the batteries . . . . . . . . 539
key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
opening the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 83
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Removing the battery cover in the
driver’s footwell
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 576
Removing/installing the floor cover-
ing in the driver’s footwell
. . . . . 575
Reserve warning indicator
(fuel)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475
,476
Residual heat mode
. . . . . . . . . . 222
problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
Restraint system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
belt force limiters . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
child restraint systems . . . . . . . . 56
display message . . . . . . . . . . . . 496
emergency tensioning retractor . 44
front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36thorax sidebag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
windowbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Reverse lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . 530
,531
changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531
Reverse warning feature
. . . . . . 271
Rims
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Road hazard lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Roll-back warningsee ParktronicRoof load
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630
Roof rack
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Roof ventilator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
S
Seat
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
,116
adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112,114
folding rear bench seat . . . . . . . 124
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