2004 DODGE SPRINTER ESP

44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH ICLESafety Precautions for the A irbag
WARNING!
Airbags can seriously injure or kill you, especially
if you are close to the airbag when it deploys.
Always wear your seat belt. Airbags do not
replace seat belts but instead supplement the
protection offered by seat belts. Wearing a seat
belt also makes it less likely that you will be out
of position and will not be injured or killed as the
airbag deploys.
Never place an infant seat which faces to the rear
on the front passenger seat. Children 12 years old
and under, and any child who cannot wear a seat
belt properly, must never ride in the front of this
vehicle.
The airbag does offer an additional degree of
protection, especially to belted occupants, but the
following precautions should still be taken to
prevent injuries when the airbag is inflating.
Do not position the seat closer than necessary to
the airbag inflation point.
Do not lean forward when the vehicle is in
motion.
Only hold the steering wheel by the outer rim so
that the airbag can inflate unhindered.
No objects should be positioned on the airbag or
between the airbag and the vehicle’s occupants.
If children are traveling, they should always use
an appropriate child restraint system.
Do not touch any hot parts after the airbag has
inflated. Airbags which have triggered in an
accident must be replaced.
The center of the padded steering wheel must not
be covered by any materials or have any labels or
stickers attached to it, or else the airbag may not
function reliably.
Do not modify any components of the restraint
systems or their wiring.
Observe relevant safety precautions when
discarding off airbag units. Any authorized
Sprinter Dealer can provide information and
assistance.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47
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Engine Oil ConsumptionWhen the engine has passed the break-in period, oil
consumption may reach 0.5 % of the fuel consumption
recorded in actual operating circumstances. In isolated
cases and in arduous operating conditions, oil
consumption may increase to 1 % of the fuel
consumption recorded in actual operating
circumstances.
Engine oil consumption depends on the driving style
adopted and the operating conditions. It can only be
judged after the engine has passed the break-in period.
For engine oil level.SA FETY TI PS Check the vehicle’s lights and the general condition
of the vehicle before each trip.
 Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressure.
 All occupants should fasten their seat belts before
each trip.
 Driving in an environmentally responsible manner
will reduce noise, fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions. Allow the engine to warm up under low load use.
 Avoid unnecessarily hard acceleration, driving with
the throttle fully open, and carrying loads not
specifically needed on the journey.
 Stop the engine during lengthy waiting periods, for
example at traffic lights.
 Remove ancillary parts, such as wind deflectors and
roof racks, as soon as they are no longer needed.Freightliner-all.book Pag e 47 Monday , December 1, 2003 2:54 PM

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59
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To install:
1. With the rear bench seat facing in the direction of
travel, insert the legs of the rear bench seat in the
respective seat mounting cups on the floor.
2. Slide the rear bench seat forwards with some force
as far as it will go, until the release levers are heard
to engage and all release levers are parallel to the
vehicle floor.
Retrofitting Seat Mounting Cups
WARNING!
Additional rear bench seats can be added if seat
mounting cups are properly installed.
Seat mounting cups may only be installed by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Never exceed the maximum permissible number
of rear bench seats for the specific vehicle.
For more information contact your authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71
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SPEED CONTROL (OPTIONAL)Set / accelerate speed (1)
Set / decelerate speed (2)
Off (3)
Resume set speed (4)The speed control allows you to drive in a more
relaxed manner, for example over long distances, as it
automatically maintains the set speed by actively
regulating the throttle setting.
The speed control lever on the steering column is used
to activate and operate the speed control.
NOTE: The responsibility for the driving speed is
always that of the driver. The cruise control is only an
aid for the driver.
NOTE: A change of gear does not shut off the cruise
control.
Every speed traveled above 25 mph (40 km/h) can be
set.
Once the speed is set, it is maintained constant by the
speed control, the accelerator pedal can be released.Freightliner-all.book Pag e 71 Monday , December 1, 2003 2:54 PM

86 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELLegend For Instrument Cluster And Indicator Lamps
1. Tachometer (Engine rpm), refer to "Tachometer
(Engine rpm)".
2. Turn signal indicator lamp (left), refer to
"Combination Switch".
3. Turn signal indicator lamp (right), refer to
"Combination switch".
4. ASR warning lamp or ESP warning lamp.
5. Speedometer.
6. Multi-function indicator, refer to "Multi-Function
Indicator".
7. Gear selector lever position.
8. Coolant temperature gauge, refer to "Coolant
Temperature Gauge".9. Fuel gauge with reserve fuel indicator lamp
(yellow), refer to "Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel
Indicator Lamp".
10. Warning and indicator lamps.
11. Odometer/trip meter selector, refer to "Odometer
and Trip Meter".
Clock/outside temperature display selector, refer
to "Clock and Outside Temperature Display".
12. Instrument lighting brighter/dimmer, refer to
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92 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELThe outside temperature is displayed when the multi-
function indicator is activated. Sudden changes in
temperature, for instance when leaving a garage, are
only shown after a certain delay.
NOTE: Outside temperature display
°F in USA only.
°C in Canada only.
Tachometer (Engine rpm)Do not exceed the maximum permissible engine speed.
NOTE: To protect the engine, its fuel supply is
interrupted when the maximum rpm is reached.
Despite this, the maximum rpm can still be exceeded in
overrun mode (e.g. when driving downhill).
WARNING!
Even if the display still reads a few degrees above
32°F (0
°C), the road surface may be icy, particular-
ly in woods or on bridges. You could skid and lose
control over your vehicle and thereby cause an ac-
cident.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions to prevent
an accident and possible personal injury or
property damage.
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Engine Control Unit Indicator LampWhen the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
engine control unit indicator lamp± will light up in
the instrument cluster. It must go out when the engine
is running.If the engine control unit indicator lamp
±
remains on
or lights up again while the vehicle is moving, the fuel tank
was run empty or a fault has developed in the engine
control unit. The engine’s power output may be reduced.
Refuel and bleed the fuel system or have the cause
traced and rectified by an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Indicator Lamp Symbolsv
Acceleration skid control (ASR), or electronic
stability program (ESP),
or slippery surface warning.
1
Airbag malfunction (USA only).
A
High beam on.
#
Battery not being charged.
Water in fuel filter.
2
Brake pads worn.
ù
Engine oil level too low.
/
Coolant level too low.
;
Brake fluid level too low and electronic brake
force distribution (EBV) malfunction (USA only)
.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
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CONTENTS
Power assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Maximum Engine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Constant RPMs (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Accelerator Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Maneuvering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Selector Lever Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Gear Selection for Special Circumstances . . . . 142

Transmission Selector Lever, Manually
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Loading the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Loading Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Service Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Brake Pad Wear Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Brake Indicator and Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . 148Parking Brake Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Driving Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . 155Acceleration Skid Control Indicator Lamp
(ASR) and Brake Assist System (BAS)
if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) Warning
Lamp and Electronic Stability Program (ESP)–
if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . 158
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