2004 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

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Using the JackThe jack is located together with the vehicle tool kit
under the hatch in the front passenger footwell, refer to
"Vehicle Tool Kit".
1. Loosen the wheel bolts before raising the vehicle.
2. Close the release valve on the jack.
3. Assemble the pump lever provided and insert it
into the socket on the jack.
4. Secure the lever by turning it clockwise in the
socket.
Position the jack under the appropriate jack point and
raise the vehicle by pumping the lever.Front Axle Jack Point
(All Vehicles)
The vehicle jacking point is located under the
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194 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESRear Axle Jack Point for 8,550 lbs (3,880 kgs)
(Vehicle type 2500 HC/SHC)
The vehicle jacking point is located under the
longitudinal member in front of the rear axle.Rear Axle Jack Point for 9,990 lbs (4,530 kgs)
(Vehicle type 3500 HC/SHC)
The vehicle jacking point is located under the
longitudinal member in front of the rear axle.
CAUTION!
Do not position the jack at the leaf spring or the
differential housing.
CAUTION!
Do not position the jack at the leaf s pring or the
differential housing.
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Rear Axle Jack Point for Chassis
(Vehicle type 2500 C and 3500 C)
The vehicle jacking point is locked next to the front
recess for the leaf spring.
REMOVING A WHEEL1. Loosen the wheel bolts.
2. Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the
ground.
3. Unscrew the wheel bolts and remove the wheel
(keep the wheel bolts clean).
NOTE: If the vehicle moves forwards or backwards
while it is being jacked-up, lower it again and
reposition the jack. When the vehicle is jacked-up, the
jack must stand vertically (plumb-line).
CAUTION!
Do not position the jack at the leaf spring or the
differential housing.
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196 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESINSTALLING A WHEELWheel bolts for pressed steel wheels (1)
Wheel bolts for light-alloy wheels (Optional) (2)NOTE: The optional light alloy wheels are supplied
with 5 short wheel lug bolts enclosed for the steel spare
wheel in the vehicle tool kit.
 Before fitting the spare wheel, clean rust and dirt off
the contact surfaces of the wheel and the wheel hub,
and from the wheel bolts.
 Note the specified wheel and tire size, tire load
capacity and speed code.
 Do not change the tire’s direction of rotation.
 Do not damage, grease or oil wheel bolts or their
threads.
WARNING!
Different wheel bolts are required for pressed
steel and light-alloy wheels.
Incorrect wheel lug bolts for the wheels could
work loose, thereby causing you to lose control of
the vehicle. This could cause an accident resulting
in severe personal injuries and and property
damage.
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Centering wheels with wheel bolts
 If dual assemblies are used, before placement the
inner wheel should be inspected to ensure that all
ball bearing rings are in proper position.
 Install the wheel and snug the wheel bolts.
 Slightly tighten wheel bolts.
 Slowly open jack release valve to lower vehicle until
tire is resting on ground.
 Tighten the wheel bolts in a crosswise pattern to the
specified torque with a torque wrench.
Tightening torque for 8,550 lbs (3,880 kgs)
(vehicle type 2500 C/HC/SHC):
Steel wheel – 177 lbf.ft ±7 lbf.ft (240 N.m ±10 N.m)
Light alloy wheel – 138 lbf.ft ±14 lbf.ft
(190 N.m ±20 N.m)
WARNING!
Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened
mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
To avoid the risk of serious or fatal injuries or ve-
hicle damage, please bear the following points in
mind:• Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or
rusted.• Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts• If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must not
drive the vehicle. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
WARNING!
Do not tighten the wheel bolts and wheel nuts
completely while the vehicle is still jacked up.
The vehicle could tip.
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Tightening torque for 9,990 lbs (4,530 kgs)
(vehicle type 3500 C/HC/SHC):
Steel wheel – 138 lbf.ft ±14 lbf.ft (190 N.m ±20 N.m)
 Remove jack and stow it in the vehicle tool kit.
 Check the tire pressure.
 Re-tighten the wheel bolts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench after a distance of 30 miles
(about 50 km).
JUMP STA RTINGIf the battery is dead, the engine can be started with
jumper cables from another vehicle’s battery.
WARNING!
After changing a wheel, you must, for safety reasons,
 have the specified tightening torque checked. The
wheels could otherwise work loose.
 check the tire pressure and correct it if necessary.
 retighten the wheel bolts and wheel nuts to the
specified tightening torque once the vehicle has
been driven for 30 miles (50 km).
 have a reversed direction of tire rotation corrected
as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop. The vehicle handling characteristics
could otherwise be affected.
WARNING!
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and very explosive. Avoid open
flames and the formation of sparks in the vicinity
of the batteries. Refrain from smoking or cell
phone use. Avoid improper connection of jumper
cables.
Observe safety precautions when handling
batteries.
Exercise care near moving engine components and
electrical cables.
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components and can lead
to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.
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 A dead battery can freeze at a temperature of 14
°F
(–10
°C). Never try to start the engine if the battery
is frozen. Thaw the battery out first.
 Only use a battery of the same rated voltage and of
approximately the same capacity for jump-starting.
 The two vehicles must not touch.
 Switch off all electrical accessories.
 Run the vehicle with the booster battery at idle.
 Connect the jumper cables in the sequence given in
the illustration. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush
affected area with water, and seek medical help.
The battery housing could be damaged. Never
lean over batteries while connecting or jump-
starting. You might get injured.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
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200 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES1. First connect the positive terminals of the two
batteries (see illustration, Items 1 + 2). Start with the
booster battery.
2. Then connect the negative terminal of the vehicle
with the booster battery to a vehicle ground point
of the vehicle with the discharged battery, such as
to the engine block (see illustration, Items 3 + 4).
Start with the booster battery.
3. Start the engine in the customary manner.
4. Allow the engine to run for a short time.
5. Before disconnecting the jumper cables from the
vehicle with the booster battery, switch on an
electrical consumer (e.g. the blower, but not the
lamps).
6. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order to
that in which they were connected.
7. Disconnect the jumper cable from negative
terminal and vehicle ground point first (see
illustration, items 3 + 4), then from positive
terminals of the batteries (see illustration 1 + 2).
NOTE: Never try to start the engine with the aid of a
battery quick-charge unit.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
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