warning DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don't drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
Copyright 2007 Chrysler LLC

Symbols Trademarks
ESP
® is a registered trademark of
Chrysler Vans LLC. * Optional equipment
G
Warning
H
Environmental note
!
Caution
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Tip
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Action required
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Sequence of actions (several
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Continuation symbol
\2 page
Page reference
Display
Display in the multifunction
display
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7 Introduction
Operating safety
Operating safetyWarning
G
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles, and certain products of compo-
nent wear, contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Warning
G
Work carried out incorrectly on electronic
equipment and its software could cause
the equipment to stop working. The elec-
tronic systems are networked with each
other via interfaces. Tampering with the
electronic systems may also cause mal-
functions in systems that have not been
modified. These malfunctions, however,
can jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle and therefore put your own
safety at considerable risk.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
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Other work carried out incorrectly or
modifications to the vehicle could also
jeopardize operating safety.Some safety systems only function while
the engine is running. Therefore, you
should not switch off the engine while
driving.
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8 IntroductionOperating safetyWarning
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Always have maintenance work carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer 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 par ti c ula r , w or k rel ev an t to s afe ty or on
safety-related systems must be carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
G
A heavy impact to the underbody, tires or
wheels, for example when bottoming out
on rough terrain or driving over an obsta-
cle at high speed, could damage your ve-
hicle. This also applies to vehicles
equipped with underbody protection.In this case, have your vehicle checked at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer 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 pur-
pose.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
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I n p a r t i c u l a r , w o r k r e l e v a n t t o s a f e t y o r o n
safety-related systems must be carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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12 IntroductionOperating safetyBody builders and dealers who make any
modifications which may affect the final
certification of the engine, vehicle or
equipment assume the sole responsibil-
ity for the vehicle, including labeling and
documentation, affected by their modifi-
cations.
It is their responsibility to certify that the
altered vehicle conforms to all applica-
ble standards and regulations affected
by the vehicle alteration or continues to
comply with the motor vehicle safety
standards and emissions regulations.
They are responsible for ensuring that
modifications or equipment installation
does not affect the safety of the vehicle.The manufacturer is not responsible for
any final certification or claims regard-
ing product liability, or warranty claims,
which result from any component, as-
sembly, or system being altered, or
which cause non-compliance with any of
the emission control standards or motor
vehicle safety standards, or which would
otherwise cause the vehicle to be or be-
come defective or unsafe.
The manufacturer does not assume the
responsibility as the final stage manu-
facturer or the consequential product li-
ability.
Warning
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Any modifications or alterations of the
Sprinter vehicle not in compliance with
the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline and
the Sprinter Operator’s Manual may seri-
ously inhibit its roadworthiness and safe-
ty and may lead to an accident resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
Consult the Sprinter Body Builder Guide-
line and the Sprinter Operator’s Manual
prior to initiating any alterations or modi-
fications.
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13 Introduction
Operating safety
Observe the following information when
using your vehicle:\4
The safety notes in this manual
\4
The “Technical data” section in this
manual
\4
Traffic rules and regulations
\4
Motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Stickers and warning labels
If you should experience a problem with
your vehicle, particularly one that you
believe may affect its safe operation, we
urge you to immediately contact an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected if re-
quired.
If the matter is not handled to your sat-
isfaction, please discuss the problem
with the Sprinter Dealer management,
or if necessary contact us at the follow-
ing address.
Correct useWarning
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Be sure to read the Operating Instructions.
Otherwise, you may not be aware of certain
risks and could injure yourself or others.
Warning
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Various warning labels are affixed to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intend-
ed to make you and others aware of vari-
ous risks. You should not remove any of
these warning labels unless explicitly in-
st ru ct ed t o do s o by i nf or ma ti on o n t he la -
bel itself. Removal of any of these labels
may cause you and others to be unaware
of certain risks which may result in an ac-
cident and/or personal injury.
Problems with your vehicle
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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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21 At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Function
Page
1
Instrument cluster on ve-
hicles without steering
wheel buttons
142
2
Instrument cluster on ve-
hicles with steering wheel
buttons*
142
3
On vehicles without
steering wheel but-
tons:\4
Changes the
standard display
\4
Selects menus
148
4
On vehicles with
steering wheel but-
tons*:
Checks the engine
oil level
157
5
Reset button
142
6
Speedometer with:
145
Indicator and warning
lamps
22
7
Indicator and warning
lamps
22
Function
Page
Function
Page
8
Display on vehicles with-
out steering wheel but-
tons
148
9
Display on vehicles with
steering wheel buttons*
157
a
Tachometer with:
145
Indicator and warning
lamps
22
b
Instrument lighting
brighter /
dimmer
144
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22 At a glanceInstrument cluster
1
Function
Page
c
Fuel gauge with:\4
Reserve fuel warning
lamp
\4
Fuel filler flap location
indicatorÖ
: Fuel filler flap is
on the left-
hand side
145
475
iVehicles without steering wheel
buttons:
Display
8
contains a digital fuel
gauge.
Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons*:
The tachometer contains an analog
fuel gauge.
Indicator and Warning Lamps
Page
v
ESP
® warning lamp
72
468
ASR warning lamp
73
74
465
/
Coolant level too low
474
D
Coolant temperature
too high
475
1
Restraint systems
malfunction
469
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23 At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Brake fluid level too
low
463
EBV malfunction
462
Malfunction in trailer's
brake booster
464
N
Engine oil level warning
as47
1
±
Engine diagnostic
indicator lamp
477
q
Pre-glow system, die-
sel engine only
186
476
Turn signal, left
135
Indicator and Warning Lamps
Page
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
X
Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale, USA
only
478
Low tire pressure tell-
tale, Canada only
478
J
Windshield washer/
headlamp cleaning sys-
tem* washer fluid level
too low
482
Door open
483
2
Brake pads / linings
worn
470
Turn signal, right
135
-
ABS malfunction
466
k
ASR malfunction
465
BAS malfunction
465
#
ESP
® malfunction
468
‰
Air cleaner dirty
477
A
Reserve fuel
475
Fuel filler flap open
476
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
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