2004 DODGE SPRINTER lock

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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88 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELThe multi-function indicator can be used to call up the
odometer, trip meter, clock and outside temperature,
or information such as remaining time/distance until
the next service is due, or the engine oil level.
The multi-function indicator is activated by:
Turning the key to position 2 in the ignition lock,
opening the driver’s door,
pressing one of the buttons (‘), I, ç or
æ,
switching the side lights on, refer to "Combination
Switch".1. Press the button (‘) to switch between the
odometer and the trip meter, and to reset the trip
meter.
Press the button (‘) to activate the ASSYST
maintenance computer.
2. Press the I button to switch between the time
and outside temperature and to activate the time
adjustment.
3. Press the ç to adjust (dim) the display and
instrument lighting and to adjust the clock.
4. Press the æ to adjust (brighten) the display and
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ClockActivate the multi-function indicator, refer to "Multi-
Function Indicator".
Button I
– to reverse the time adjustment/
switch between hours and minutes (1)
Button ç – to turn the time back (2)
Button æ – to advance the time (3)To switch between Time and Outside Temperature
Display (Optional)
Press the I button briefly.
If button I is pressed twice within one second, the
display will revert to the original mode after
20 seconds.
To Adjust the Time
Call up time display:
1. Press button I and hold – the hours display will
flash.
To change the time by one hour = briefly press
button æ or ç.
To change the time by several hours = press and
hold button æ or ç.
2. Briefly press button I – the minutes display will
flash.
To change the time by one minute = briefly press
button æ or ç.
To change the time by several minutes = press and
hold button æ or ç.
3. Briefly press button I – the set time is accepted.
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Instrument and display lighting:
1. Switch on the marker lamps, refer to "Combination
Switch"
2. Press button ç, to instrument and display
lighting dimmer
3. Press button æ, to instrument display lighting
brighter
Outside Temperature Display1. Clock/outside temperature display selector
Press buttonI briefly. The display will switch
to the required mode.
If buttonI is pressed twice within one second,
the display will revert to the original mode after
20 seconds.
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Coolant Temperature GaugeThe coolant temperature is displayed when the key is
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
If corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze is present in the
correct concentration in the coolant, the coolant
temperature will be between 185 °F (+85 °C) and
250 °F (+120 °C), depending on operating conditions.
If the needle reaches the red section, do not continue to
drive the vehicle.For coolant level indicator lamp /, refer to "Coolant
Level Indicator Lamp".
NOTE: Coolant temperature display
°F in USA only.
°C in Canada only.
CAUTION!
Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the
engine running as you would not be able to react to
the temperature indicator if the engine overheats.
This would lead in turn to engine damage.
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94 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel Indicator LampThe fuel level is displayed when the key is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
WARNING!
Driving when your engine is badly overheated
can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You could
be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated
engine can cause serious burns and can occur just
by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the
engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do
not stand near the vehicle until it cools down.
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The reserve fuel indicator lamp (1) lights up for
about 2 seconds.
If the reserve fuel indicator lamp remains on or lights
up again when the engine is running, the fuel in the
tank hasreached reserve level.
Reserve level: about 2.8 US gal (10.5 liters).
NOTE: If the fuel gauge sensor is damaged, the reserve
fuel indictor lamp (1) will light up and the needle will
vary its position between the maximum and minimum
marks. Have the malfunction traced and rectified by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Battery Charge Indicator LampWhen the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
battery charge indicator lamp# will light up in the
instrument cluster. It must go out when the engine is
running.
If the battery charge indicator lamp# remains on or
lights up again while the vehicle is moving, a fault has
developed in the battery charge circuit.
Do not drive on. Take your vehicle to an authorized
Sprinter Dealer to have the problem corrected.
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96 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELWater in Fuel Indicator LampWhen the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition
lock, the fuel filter indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up for about 7 seconds. It
must go out when the engine is running.
If water in fuel indicator lamp does not go out or
comes on with the engine running, drain the water
from the fuel filter as soon as possible. NOTE: Should the water in fuel indicator lamp
still not go out after the fuel filter has been drained, the
cause should be examined by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
If the indicator lamp does not light up for about
7 seconds with the key in the ignition lock in position 2,
there is a malfunction in the water separator system.
Have the cause rectified by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.Freightliner-all.book Pag e 96 Monday , December 1, 2003 2:54 PM