wiring DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

35 Safety
Occupant safety
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This is partly because an airbag is
not activated in all accident situa-
tions because in some cases it would
not provide any additional protection
to that already afforded by a correct-
ly fastened seat belt.
Furthermore, an activated airbag can
only provide increased protection if the
seat belt is being worn correctly, be-
cause:
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the belt helps to hold the vehicle
occupant in the best position in rela-
tion to the airbag
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the belt prevents the vehicle occup-
ant from being propelled in the oppo-
site direction to the force of impact, e.g. in the event of a head-on collisi-
on, and is therefore better able to re-
duce the risk of injury
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In accidents in which an airbag is
activated, the airbag will therefore
only offer an increase in the protec-
tion provided by the seat belt, i.e. ad-
ditional protection, if the seat belt is
worn correctly.
Warning
G
Modifications to or work incorrectly car-
ried out on a restraint system (seat belt
and seat belt anchorages, emergency
tensioning retractor, belt force limiter or
airbag) or its wiring, or tampering with
other networked electronic systems,
could cause the restraint systems to stop
working correctly.
Continued
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304 OperationDriving tips
4
Electrical connections*The Sprinter Vehicle is available with a
variety of pre-installed conditions (lines
and turn signal indicator and brake mod-
ule installed and / or not installed). Make
sure that the correct trailer hitch receiv-
er kit is used. For further information,
please see your authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
In order to prevent possible damage to
the vehicle’s electrical system by incor-
rectly installing the trailer wiring plug,
we recommend having the harness con-
nected at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
GVWR (G
ross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
The total allowable weight of the vehicle.
All occupants, all cargo, and the trailer
tongue load must never exceed the
GVWR.GAWR (G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
The total allowable weight that can be
c a r r i e d b y a s i n g l e a x l e ( f r o n t ( F A ) o r r e a r
(RA)).
GCWR (G
ross C
ombination W
eight
R
ating)The total allowable weight of vehicle and
trailer when weighed in combination in-
cluding a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for
the presence of a driver.GTW (G
ross T
railer W
eight)
The maximum permissible trailer weight
to be towed.TWR (T
railer T
ongue W
eight R
ating)
The maximum permissible weight of the
trailer tongue (limit for Sprinter Vehicle
approved hitch receiver).
Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings
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308 OperationDriving tips
4
Attaching a trailerPlease observe the maximum permitted
trailer dimensions (width and length).
Most states and all Canadian provinces
require safety chains between your tow
vehicle and the trailer. The chains should
be crisscrossed under the trailer tongue.
They must be attached to the hitch re-
ceiver, and not to the vehicle’s bumper
or axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in
the chains to permit turning corners.
iMost states and all Canadian prov-
inces require a separate brake sys-
tem at various trailer weights.
Warning
G
Do not connect a trailer brake system (if
trailer is so equipped) directly to the vehi-
cle’s hydraulic brake system as your vehi-
cle is equipped with antilock brakes. If
you do, neither the vehicle’s brakes nor
the trailer’s brakes will function properly.
This could cause an accident resulting in
property damage, injury or death to you or
others.The provided vehicle electrical wiring har-
ness for trailer towing has a brake signal
wire for hook-up to a brake controller.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Most states and all Canadian provinces
require a break-away switch on trailers
with a separate brake system. The switch
activates the trailer brakes in the possible
event that the trailer might separate from
the tow vehicle.You should consider using a trailer sway
control system. For further information,
see your authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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593 Practical hintsFuses
5
Fuse block F55/1 Fuse block F55/2No.
Consumer
Amp.
1
Control panel, left door
25 A
2
Diagnostic socket
10 A
3
Brake system (valves)
25 A
4
Brake system (delivery
pump)
40 A
5
Terminal 87 (5), vehicles
with gasoline engine
7,5 A
6
Terminal 87 (6), vehicles
with gasoline engine
7,5 A
7
Headlamp cleaning system*
30 A
8
Anti-theft alarm system
(ATA)*
15 A
9
Auxiliary indication module*
10 A
No.
Consumer
Amp.
10
Radio*
15 A
11
Telephone*
7,5 A
12
Front blowers/auxiliary
heating* (blower speed 1)
30 A
13
Auxiliary heating* (receiv-
er)/pre-wiring mounting
slot (center console)*
7,5 A
14
Seat heating*/center con-
sole switch unit
30 A
15
Non MB-body electrics
10 A
16
Heater (rear heating*)/air-
conditioning system,
front/CD-player*
10 A
17
Motion detector*/conve-
nience interior lighting*/
satellite radio*
10 A
18
Air conditioning in the
rear*
7,5 A
No.
Consumer
Amp.
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596 Practical hintsFuse Box in the Driver’s Seat
5
F use Box in th e D r ive r’ s Se atFusesNo.
Consumer
Amp.
1
Mirror adjustment*/rear
window heating*
5A
2
Rear window wiper*
30 A
3
Rear view camera*/tele-
phone*/pre-wiring mount-
ing slot (roof)*
5A
4
Operating speed governor
(ADR)*/PTO*/trailer con-
nection unit AAG*
7,5 A
5
Terminal 87 electronic
transmission control ETC,
control unit/automatic
transmission, control and
switch unit
10 A
6
Unassigned
7
Electronic selector level
module ESM
10 A
8
Terminal 15 body builder, drop
side/3-way tipper
10 A
9
Roof ventilator*/audio sig-
nal equipment*
15 A
10
Terminal 30, tapping wire
body builder
25 A
11
Terminal 15, tapping wire
body builder
15 A
12
D+, tapping wire body
builder
10 A
13
Air conditioning in the rear*
30 A
No.
Consumer
Amp.
14
Trailer socket*
20 A
15
Trailer recognition device*
25 A
16
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)*/Parktron-
ic system (PTS)*
7,5 A
17
PSM control unit*
25 A
18
PSM control unit*
25 A
19
Overhead control panel*/
sliding sunroof*
5/
25 A
20
Identification lamps*
7,5 A
21
Rear window
heating* 1
30 A
22
Rear window
heating* 2
15 A
No.
Consumer
Amp.
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle's electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle's electronic systems.