2004 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121
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Installing the Air Strainer
1. Affix the air strainer (3) to the grating (5) (make
certain that the ends project evenly).
2. Replace the air strainer (3) and grating (5) on the
cover and press the Velcro closure (4) on the
cover (6).
3. Insert the air strainer (3) with the cover and
grating (5).
4. Lock (1) all quick-acting fasteners.
ELECTRIC BLOWER (OPTIONAL)See Section 4, Understanding Your Instrument Panel,
for switch locations.
The electric blower can be used to
aerate or deaerate the cargo area.
This feeds fresh air into the cargo
area or extracts warm air.
Deaeration:
Press switch upward.
Aeration:
Press switch downward.
To switch off:
Switch the airflow switch to the center position.
CAUTION!
Never operate the air conditioner for rear
passenger compartment without an air strainer.
Never install a damaged air strainer.
If the air strainer with visible contamination is
neither cleaned nor replaced, damage to the air
conditioner for rear passenger compartment may
result; such damage is not covered by the
Warranty.
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122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELHEA TER BOOSTER
The switch (1) for activating the
heater booster system is located in
the center section of the dashboard.
The heater booster system can be
switched on while the vehicle is
being driven to help the engine to
reach its normal operating
temperature more quickly, which
will help to heat up the passenger compartment as
quickly as possible when the heating is switched on.To switch on with the engine running:
Press switch (1), the indicator lamp (2) lights up.
To switch off:
Press switch (1) again or switch the engine off. The
heater booster will then switch to run-on mode (about
2minutes).
NOTE: When the vehicle is being driven and a coolant
temperature of over 185 °F (+80 °C) is reached, the
heater booster system will switch to regulation mode.
If the coolant temperature drops to below 167 °F
(+75 °C) with the heater booster system switched on,
heat output is increased again.
If the key is turned to position 0 in the ignition lock
(run-on for about 2 minutes), the last setting selected at
switch (1) is retained when the engine is restarted
(memory function).
The operation of the heater booster system is usually
not required at outside temperatures above 41 °F
(+5 °C).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123
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AUXILIARY HEATER – WATER OR AIR HEATER
(OPTIONA L)
NOTE: The auxiliary heater (water or air heating
device) can be used whether or not the engine is
running.
The auxiliary heater should be run at least once a
month for about 10 minutes.
The maximum heating period is 120 minutes. For more
information, refer to "Switching the Auxiliary Heater
On and Off - Ignition On".
The auxiliary heater will automatically switch off if the
fuel level is under about 4 US gal (15 l).
In case of faults, refer to "Auxiliary Heater – Tips for
Coping with Problems".
WARNING!
The auxiliary heating must not be operated at gas
stations due to the risk of fire and explosion. For
this reason, switch off the auxiliary heating before
refuelling.
Auxiliary heaters emit fumes when in operation,
including carbon monoxide.
Inhaling carbon monoxide is a health hazard and
can result in unconsciousness and death.
For this reason, do not operate auxiliary heating in
enclosed spaces without ventilation or an
extractor system, e.g. in a garage. Otherwise you
could endanger yourself and others.
WARNING!
Vehicles for transporting hazardous goods:
Observe the relevant safety regulations.
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124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
A uxiliary Heater Switch
(Water Heater only)
To switch it on:
Press the switch upward.
The indicator lamp in the switch will
light up.
The auxiliary heater will
automatically switch off after about
120 minutes. The auxiliary heater
will switch over to after-running mode (about
2minutes).
To switch off:
Press the switch downward.
The indicator lamp in the switch will go out.
WARNING!
Aerosals, gas cartridges and other pressurized
containers transported in the vehicle may be high-
ly flammable and could explode when heated.
Make sure, particularly on vehicles with an air
heater, that such containers are not placed in the
flow of hot air of the auxiliary heating system
Otherwise there is a risk of severe personal
injuries, death and property damage due to
explosion.
WARNING!
Vehicles with air heater:
For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that
the heat exchanger be replaced by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer after 10 years of use.
If the vehicle is sold, the owner is required to
inform the buyer of this requirement. This should
be done when the Operator’s Manual is
transferred to the buyer.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125
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Timer A uxiliary Heater (Water and A ir Heater)NOTE: The timer water heater has no adjustable
temperature selection transformer (10).
1. Memory location (1 – 3)
2. Current day or preselected day
3. Current time or preselected time
4. Symbolö – Status display
5. Button ” – Set time and day 6. ButtonH – Select memory (1 – 3), activate
preselected time
7. Buttonö – Switch on heater
8. Buttoný – Set time, day, and preselected time;
shorten heating period (min. 1 minute)
9. Buttonþ – Set time, day, and preselected time;
lengthen heating period (max. 120 minutes)
10. Air Heater only, adjustable temperature selection
transformer – adjustment range from 50 °F to 86 °F
(+10 °C to +30 °C)
NOTE: All symbols and digits in the display will flash
if the battery voltage has been interrupted over a
longer period of time. The timer must be reset.
The heater cannot be switched on until the time of day
has been set.
The timer lights up when the heater is switched on.Freightliner-all.book Pag e 125 Monday, December 1, 2003 2:54 PM

126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELSwitching the Auxiliary Heater On and Off - Ignition
Off
To switch it on:
Press buttonö.
The vehicle-side blower automatically switches on.
Display: Symbolö and remaining heating period.
The remaining heating period can be lengthened by
using the buttonþ (max. of 120 minutes); it may be
shortened by using the buttoný (min. of 1 minute).
To switch off:
Press buttonö again.
The blower inside the vehicle automatically switches
off. The auxiliary heater will automatically switch off
after about 3 minutes.
Display: Current time and current day of the week
(about 15 seconds).
Switching the Auxiliary Heater On and Off - Ignition
On
To switch it on:
Press the buttonö.The auxiliary heater is running.
Display: Symbolö, current time and current day of
the week.
If the ignition is switched off, the auxiliary heater will
remain on for another 15 minutes before automatically
switching off. The remaining heating period can be
lengthened by using the buttonþ (max. of
120 minutes); it may be shortened by using the
buttoný (min. of 1 minute).
To switch off:
Press the buttonö again.
The auxiliary heater will automatically switch off after
about 3 minutes.
Display: Current time and current day of the week.
Setting the time and day
Press the button” until the "Time" display begins to
flash.
Use either the buttonýorþ to set the current
time. The current time has been saved when the
display stops flashing or the button” is used for
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The "Day" display then flashes.
Use either the buttonýorþ to set the current
day of the week. The current day has been saved when
the display stops flashing or the button” i s u se d f or
confirmation.
When the ignition is switched on, the current time and
day remain on display. When the ignition is switched
off, the display disappears after about 15 seconds.
Setting/Activating Preselected Times
3 preselected times may be saved.
Setting preselected times:
Press the buttonH repeatedly until the desired
memory (1 – 3) flashes.
Briefly press the buttonýorþ – the preselected
time will flash.
Use either the buttonýorþ to set the
preselected time. The current preselected time has
been saved when the display stops flashing.
Activate the preselected time (up to 24 hours):Press the buttonH until the desired memory (1 – 3)
and the preselected time both flash.
The preselected time has been activated when the
display stops flashing. Within the next 24 hours, the
heater will switch on at the preselected time displayed.
Activate the preselected time (from 24 hours to a max.
of 7 days):
A preselected time may be chosen up to 7 days
beforehand.
Press the buttonH until the desired memory (1 – 3)
and the preselected time both flash.
After about 5 seconds, the "Preselected Day" display
will appear – use either the buttonýorþ to set
the preselected day.
The preselected time and day have been activated
when the display stops flashing and when the current
time, activated memory, and the flashing symbolö
appear in the display.
To call up the activated memory:
Briefly press the buttonH – the preselected day and
time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.Freightliner-all.book Pag e 127 Monday, December 1, 2003 2:54 PM

128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELSwitching off preselected times:
Press the buttonH repeatedly until no memory is
displayed – no preselected time is activated.
Setting the Heating Period
Settings between 1 minute and 120 minutes may be set
for heating periods to run when the ignition is
switched off.
Do not switch on the heater.
Press the buttoný until the current heating period
begins to flash.
Use either the buttonýorþ to set the desired
heating period. The new heating period will be saved
as soon as the display disappears.
Auxiliary Heater Operation
The symbolö appears in the timer display as soon
as the heater is switched on. After about 20 to
50 seconds, the heater runs with the complete flow of
heat, so that the operating temperature is reached as
soon as possible.Heat operation:
Different operating conditions will be in effect
depending on the heat level required.
The integrated control unit adjusts the heat flow using
the following operating levels:
Water heater: High – Low – Off
Air heater: Power – High – Medium – Low – Off
Safety Equipment
For safety reasons, the heater will automatically switch
off if faults occur which cause the device to overheat.
Tips for Coping with Problems; refer to "Auxiliary
Heater – Tips for Coping with Problems".
The integrated control unit contains a diagnostic
system which detects and stores faults. The error can
be read by means of the vehicle diagnosis. If a fault
occurs while the heater is switched on, the
symbolö will flash and the error code for that fault
will be displayed in the timer.
The fault should be corrected as soon as possible by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.Freightliner-all.book Pag e 128 Monday, December 1, 2003 2:54 PM