wheel DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

8 IntroductionOperating safetyWarning
G
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)
G
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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17 At a glance
1 At a glance
Cockpit............. 18
Instrument cluster............. 20
Steering wheel with buttons*............. 25
Center console............. 26
Overhead control panel*............. 27
Switch units............. 28
Door control panel............. 31
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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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24 At a glanceInstrument cluster
1
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
Water in the fuel
482
#
Battery charge mal-
function
469
.
Defective bulb
483
Handbrake applied
191
B
Low-beam headlamps
on
131
™
Operating speed gov-
ernor on*
273
A
High-beam headlamps
on
131
<
Seat belt reminder
482
iVehicles with steering wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also
be shown in display
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page 157).
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25 At a glance
Steering wheel with buttons*
1
\3 Steering wheel with buttons*
N46.10-2074-31
Function
Page
1
Display
151
Controlling the operat-
ing system
2
To select a submenu or
adjust the volume
151
+
-
Up / increases the
volume
Down / decreases
the volume
3
Telephone* functions
178
s
Accepts a call/
starts dialing
t
Ends a call /
rejects an incom-
ing call
4
To jump from one menu
to another
151
è
·
Forward
Backward
5
To jump from one
submenu to another
151
j
k
Forward
Backward
Function
Page
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29 At a glance
Switch units
1
Switch unit between the light switch and
the steering wheelAdditional switch units
N54.25-2913-31
Function
Page
³
Switches the heater
booster function*
on/off
234
ö
³
Switches auxiliary
heating*on/off
238
Switches the heater
booster function*
on/off
234
Adjusts the working
engine speed*
275
Switches the operating
speed governor*
on/off
273
Ventilates the load
compartment,
air in/air out*
247
iThe layout of the switches may vary,
depending on the vehicle’s equip-
ment.
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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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46 SafetyOccupant safety
2
Warning (Continued)
G
The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must
be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.Observe the safety regulations when dis-
posing of emergency tensioning retrac-
tors. You can see a copy of these
regulations at any authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Airbag systemWarning
G
\4To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injuries in the event of an accident
with a high rate of deceleration, for
example due to an airbag inflating
within milliseconds, or due to sudden
braking, please observe the following
points:
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
All vehicle occupants must select a seat
position in which they can wear their seat
belt correctly and which is as far back
from the airbag as possible. The seat po-
sition of the driver must be such that the
vehicle can be driven safely. The distance
from the driver’s seat to the pedals must
be such that the driver can fully depress
the pedals. The distance between the
driver’s chest and the center of the airbag
cover must be more than 25 cm. The driv-
er’s arms should be slightly bent when
holding the steering wheel.
Continued
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