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NOTE: On uphill and downhill grades it may not be
possible to maintain speed.
SUNROOF
WARNING!
The speed control does not adapt itself automati-
cally to road conditions; therefore do not use
cruise control on icy roads. There is a risk of skid-
ding and loss of vehicle control. This could cause
an accident resulting in severe personal injuries,
death and property damage.
WARNING!
In an accident, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sun roof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seatbelt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the electric
sun roof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sun roof opening.
Injury may result.
Make certain that no one gets caught when the
electric sun roof is closed. The key should be
removed from the ignition lock even if the vehicle
will only be left for a short time to prevent
situations such as children or unauthorized
persons opening and closing the electric sun roof
and becoming caught.
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74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEManual Sun Roof (Optional)
– To open, turn the handwheel counterclockwise.
Maximum opening = turn until the stop is reached.– To close, turn the handwheel clockwise until the stop
is reached.
Electric Sun Roof (Optional)See Section 4, Understanding Your Instrument Panel,
for switch locations.
Place the key in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
To open the sun roof:
Keep switch pressed upward until
the sun roof has reached the desired
position or the end position.
To close the sun roof:
Keep switch pressed downward until the sun roof has
reached the desired position or is completely closed.
WARNING!
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any ob-
ject to project through the sun roof opening. Inju-
ry may result.
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Mechanical Sun Roof OperationThe sun roof does not open or close:
Check electrical fuse. Electrical fuses refer to “Electrical
Fuses“.
If the fuse works correctly, the sun roof can also be
closed or opened manually.
Remove cover (1) at the front frame of the sun roof.
Remove tool (2) from the cover (1) and insert.
Open manually:
Press in tool (2) and turn counterclockwise (3).
Close manually:
Press in tool (2) and turn clockwise (4).
Have malfunctions rectified by an authorized Sprinter
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76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEA SHTRA Y/CIGA R LIGHTERAshtray in the driver’s compartment.
Ashtray (1)
Cigar lighter (2)To open the ashtray (1):
Pull the ashtray (1) out until it locks into place.
To close the ashtray (1):
Push the ashtray (1) forward over the working point
until it reaches the stop.
To switch on the cigar lighter (2):
Press in the cigar lighter (2),
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Ashtray in the rear passenger compartment.
The ashtrays are located in the side linings in the
passenger compartment.
ELECTRICAL OUTLETThe electrical outlet is located on the
lower right in the center of the
dashboard.
NOTE: Maximum capacity: 180 VACAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery
will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these
intermittently and with greater caution. After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
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78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLECUP HOLDERThe cup holder in the driver’s compartment is located
below the instrument panel between the driver’s and
front passenger’s seats.The cup holders in the passenger compartment are
located in the center below the seat benches.
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GLOVE COMPARTMENT
Glove Compartment Lockable (Optional)Locked (1)
Unlocked (2)
Open (3)
COM PA RTM ENTS IN FRONT DOORSLocked (1)
Unlocked (2)
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