2004 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

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NOTE: Use neither elastic fastening straps nor nets
when lashing down the load. These are only intended
as anti-slip protection for lighter loads.
The means used to tie down the load must not be run
over sharp edges or corners. Sharp edges or corners
should be given protective padding. Observe the
operating instructions for the material used to tie down
the material. Spread the load evenly between the
anchorages. If using a tensioning device, do not
overstress the lashing rings.
WARNING!
If you tension the tensioning belts between the
sidewalls, the maximum permissible load for the
lashing rings could be exceeded if the brakes are
applied suddenly or in the event of an accident.
The load would no longer be secured, which could
result in serious injuries caused by the load slip-
ping.
For this reason, do not tension a tensioning belt
between the side walls.
Observe the loading guidelines.
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CONTENTS
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Interior Mirror (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Electrically Adjustable Exterior Mirror
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat . . . . . . . . . 54Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Armrest (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Head Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Folding Seat at Partition (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 57

Seat Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Rear Seat Bench Removal and Installation . . . . . 58Retrofitting Seat Mounting Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Headlamp Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Fog Lamp Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Interior Lamps in the Driver and Rear-Seat
Passenger Area/Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Interior Lamps with Interior Sensor Protection
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Interior Lighting with Reading Lamp, Front
Passenger Space Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Interior Cargo Area Lighting (Optional) . . . . . 65

Multifunction Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Mechanical Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Electric Window Operation (Optional) . . . . . . . 68

Windshield Wiper Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Windshield wipers with rain sensor
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Speed Control (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Manual Sun Roof (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Electric Sun Roof (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Mechanical Sun Roof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Ashtray/Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Electrical Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Glove Compartment Lockable (Optional) . . . . 79

Compartments in Front Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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MIRROR A DJUSTMENT
Interior Mirror (Optional)1. Normal position (DAY)
2. Anti-glare position (NIGHT)
Electrically A djustable Exterior Mirror (Optional)The switch is located in the door lining next to the door
handle.
Mirror adjustment, left (1)
Mirror adjustment, right (2)
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, each
mirror may be adjusted by pressing the adjustment
button.NOTE:
The exterior mirror is heated automatically
(optional equipment) when outdoor temperatures are low.
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54 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLESEAT ADJUSTMENT
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be properly adjusted and you could be
injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is
parked.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seat back reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING!
The rear area of the vehicle should not be used as
a play area by children when the vehicle is in mo-
tion. They could be seriously injured in an acci-
dent. Children should be seated and using the
proper restraint system.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these area are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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Comfortseat (Optional)
Seat adjustment, fore/aft (1)
Seat cushion depth (Optional) (2)
Seat height adjustment, front (3)
Seat height adjustment, rear (4)
Backrest tilt (5)
Lumbar SupportHand pump (1)
Bleeder valve (2)
Reinforce support:
Use hand pump (1).
Relieve support:
Press bleeder valve (2).
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56 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEArmrest (Optional)Tilt adjustment (1)
By adjusting the tilt adjustment (thumbwheel) (1) the
tilt of the armrest can be changed.
Head RestraintIf you need to remove the head restraint, press the
catch at the head restraint socket and pull the head
restraint up and out.
WARNING!
You should never drive the vehicle if the head re-
straint has been removed for an occupied seat. This
could result in severe personal injuries and death in
case of an accident. Adjust the head restraint so that
it touches the back of the head at about ear level.
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