service DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

Thank you for choosing the new
Sprinter Vehicle.Before your first journey, please familiar-
ize yourself with your vehicle and how it
operates, as well as its driving, control
and convenience functions.
Before you drive off, read these Operat-
ing Instructions. This will help you get
the most out of your vehicle and avoid
endangering yourself and others.
Since the scope of delivery is based on
the sales order, your vehicle’s equip-
ment may differ from some descriptions
and illustrations. Items of optional
equipment are also described in these
Operating Instructions, should you re-
quire a description of the way they work.Country-specific vehicle equipment, lim-
ited availability of items of special equip-
ment or different product labeling is
possible in some countries.
Chrysler Vans LLC reserves the right to
introduce changes in design, equipment
and technical features. You cannot,
therefore, base any claims on the data,
illustrations or descriptions contained in
these Operating Instructions.
Your nearest authorized Sprinter Dealer
will be happy to assist you further if you
have any other questions.
The Operating Instructions, brief instruc-
tions, Sprinter Service Booklet, Owner’s
Warranty Information Book and equip-
ment-related supplementary operating
instructions are considered part of the vehicle. For this reason, you should al-
ways keep them in the vehicle and pass
them on to the new owner if you sell the
vehicle.
The technical documentation team at
Chrysler Vans LLC wishes you safe and
pleasant driving.
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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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9 Introduction
Operating safety
The manufacturer warrants to the origi-
nal and each subsequent owner of a
Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty on highway
diesel engine that:
(1) the engine was designed, built and
equipped so as to conform at the
time of sale with the applicable regu-
lations adopted by the Federal Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency, and
(2) the emission control system of such
engine is free from defects in materi-
als and workmanship which would
cause it not to conform with those
regulations for a period of use of five years or 100000 miles (160000 km)
or 3000 hours of engine operation,
whichever occurs first.
The Owner’s Warranty Information Book
contains detailed information about the
warranties covering your Sprinter Vehi-
cle.
The manufacturer may instruct its au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer to carry out
technical inspections on certain vehicles
to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from
an authorized dealership and your vehi-
cle has not yet been inspected at an au-thorized Sprinter Dealer, there is a
possibility that your vehicle has not been
registered in your name with the manu-
facturer. The manufacturer will only be
able to inform you about vehicle inspec-
tions if the manufacturer is in posses-
sion of your registration data.
It is advisable to have your vehicle regis-
tered at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Inf orm the ma nuf a ctu re r a s s oon as pos -
sible if your address has changed or
there has been a change of vehicle own-
er.Service and warranty information
Registering your vehicle
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15 Introduction
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
\3 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSIn the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause a crash or cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to noti-
fying the manufacturer.
If the NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between
you, your dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington DC 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.In Canada:If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately.
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9.
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16 IntroductionInformation regarding electronic recording devices\3 Information regarding electronic recording devices(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.
Chrysler Vans LLC may access the information and share it with others\4
for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
\4
with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
\4
in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
\4
for use in dispute resolution involving Chrysler Vans LL, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
\4
as otherwise required or permitted by law.
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141 Controls in detail
Lighting
3
Load compartment motion detector*On panel vans equipped with a motion
detector in the load compartment, the
rear interior lighting may also switch on
if motion is detected.
The rear interior lighting can be switched
on by the motion detector with a delay of
no more than 4 seconds if:
\4
the switch on the rear interior lamp
(\2
page 139) is set to “automatic
control”
\4
the vehicle is stationary, the hand-
brake is applied and the service
brake is not applied
or
\4
the selector lever is in position
P and
the service brake is not applied
\4
the vehicle has not been locked from
the outside using the key
Warning
G
Motion detectors work with invisible in-
frared beams emitted by LEDs (Light
Emitting Diodes).
Do not view invisible infrared radiation, la-
ser class 1M, directly using optical instru-
ments.
Your eyes could otherwise be injured.
iIf the motion detector detects move-
ment in the load compartment when
the vehicle is stationary, the rear in-
terior lighting switches on for ap-
proximately 2 minutes. If new
movements are detected, the dura-
tion resumes from the beginning and
the rear interior lighting remains
switched on.
iThe motion detector switches off auto-
matically if no change is detected in the
vehicle for several hours, e.g. door
opened, ignition key turned, etc.This prevents the battery from dis-
charging.
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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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151 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
\3 Operating system with steering wheel buttons*The operating system is activated as
soon as you switch on the ignition. You
may perform the following using the op-
erating system:\4
Call up vehicle information
\4
Make settings
You can use this not only to find out
when the next service is due, but also to
set the language for messages in the in-
strument cluster, for example, and much
more.
The operating system shows the infor-
mation in the display.You can control the display and the set-
tings in the operating system with the
buttons on the steering wheel.
Warning
G
Only use the operating system when road
and traffic conditions permit. You will oth-
erwise be unable to observe road and traf-
fic conditions and could cause an
accident.
Steering wheel with buttons
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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
N54.32-2280-31
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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