2004 DODGE SPRINTER child restraint

12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH ICLE
Unlocking:If a door lock or interior handle on the driver or front-
seat passenger door is unlocked, only the driver or
front-seat passenger door will be unlocked.
NOTE: If a door lock or interior handle on the sliding
door or tailgate is unlocked, only the sliding door or
tailgate will be unlocked.Locking:All doors are automatically locked if a door lock or
interior handle is locked.
NOTE: If the central locking automatically unlocks
again after having been locked, at least one door is
closed incorrectly.
If it then locks again within about 5 seconds, then all
closed doors are locked.
The central locking displays vehicle locking with one
or more open doors by means of a special function
sequence (locking, unlocking, locking). Once closing
has been completed, an open door will not
automatically be locked.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint system.
The children could• injure themselves on parts of the vehicles
 release the child-proof locks by pressing the
central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
 cause injury to others as a result
 get out of the vehicle and could either injure
themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
 suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long
periods of hot weather
 release the parking brake. The vehicle could
then start moving of its own accord.Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH ICLE
Locking Status DisplayLeft-hand indicator lamp is illuminated:
The driver’s door is locked.
Right-hand indicator lamp is illuminated:
Front-seat passenger door and rear-seat passenger
area/cargo area are locked.
Both indicator lamps are illuminated:
The entire vehicle is locked.
If an indicator lamp flashes:
At least one door has not been properly closed.
NOTE: The indicator lamps go out,
once the remote keyless entry transmitter has been
used to completely lock the vehicle;
if the ignition lock is in the position 0, and once the
interior handles/closing cylinders have been used to
completely lock the vehicle;
after about 15 minutes in position 0 in the ignition lock.
The display can be reactivated by pressing the central
locking switch, located on the center section of the
dashboard.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint system.
The children could injure themselves on parts of the vehicles
 release the child-proof locks by pressing the
central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
 cause injury to others as a result
 get out of the vehicle and could either injure
themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
 suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long
periods of hot weather
 release the parking brake. The vehicle could
then start moving of its own accord.Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.
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The vehicle will be centrally locked if all doors are
closed.
Switching Off the Alarm and Unlocking the Vehicle
Press the alarm pushbutton up one more time.
The vehicle will be centrally unlocked if it was not
centrally locked before the alarm was manually
triggered.
OPENING/CLOSING DOORSFront Doors
WARNING!
Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint sys-
tem. The children could
 injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
 release the child-proof locks by pressing the
central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
 cause injury to others as a result
 get out of the vehicle and could either injure
themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
 suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long
periods of hot weather
 release the parking brake. The vehicle could
then start moving of its own accord.Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35
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OCCUPA NT RESTRA INTSSeat belts, belt tensioners, airbag and child restraint
systems are independent restraint systems whose
functions complement each other.
All states and provinces require use of child restraints
that comply with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured
in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap-shoulder belt.
For your safety and that of your passengers, you must
use the seat belts and child restraint systems and use
them properly. We strongly recommend their use.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
injuries, including fatalities, if you are not proper-
ly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your
vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown
out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others
in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
WARNING!
An airbag system component integrated in the
steering wheel gets hot after the airbag has inflat-
ed. Do not touch.
No modifications of any kind may be made to any
components or wiring of the restraint system.
Keep area between airbag and occupants free of
objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).
In addition, through improper work there is the
risk of rendering the restraint system inoperative.
Work on the restraint system must therefore only
be performed by an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
When discarding of the airbag unit or emergency
tensioning retractor, you must follow our safety
instructions. These instructions are available at
your Sprinter Dealer.
Given the considerable deployment speed and the
textile structure of the airbag, there is the
possibility of injuries and even death resulting
from being positioned too close to the airbag
when it deploys.
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36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH ICLEDo not seat children less than 5 feet tall or 12 years
and under in the front. The back seat is the safest
place for children. If the vehicle is not equipped
with a back seat, children less than 5 feet tall or
12 years and under must never ride in this vehicle.
Children less than 5 feet tall or 12 years and under
require a special restraint system for protection in
the event of an accident as they may be too small
to wear seat belts properly.
Never place an infant seat on the front passenger
seat.
Children should never ride sitting on the lap of
another occupant. In an accident they will be
completely without protection and could even be
injured by the person they are sitting on. For the
safety of all occupants read the child restraint
system manufacturer’s instructions carefully
when fitting any child restraint system.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove it
from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to
prevent the child restraint from becoming a
projectile in the event of an accident.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint
system.
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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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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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Driving SystemsThe vehicle can be equipped with the following
Driving Safety Systems:
 Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
 Electronic brake force distribution (EBV)
 Acceleration skid control (ASR)
 Brake assist system (BAS)
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 Electronic stability program (ESP)
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NOTE: The maximum effectiveness of ABS, EBV, ASR
and ESP is only achieved if you drive with correct tire
pressures and adjust tire pressures to correspond with
the vehicle’s load. In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the ABS and the ESP is only achieved
with winter tires (M+S tires), or snow chains as
required.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint
system. The children could
 injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
 release the child-proof locks by pressing the
central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
 cause injury to others as a result
 get out of the vehicle and could either injure
themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
 suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long
periods of hot weather
 release the parking brake. The vehicle could
then start moving of its own accord.Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.
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