2004 DODGE SPRINTER fuel consumption

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

166 STARTING AND OPERATINGThe vehicle’s safety on the road depends to a great
extent on tire condition and correct tire pressure.
If tire pressures are too high or too low, handling
characteristics will be adversely affected and fuel
consumption and tire wear will increase. Check tire
pressures regularly (each time the vehicle is refueled).
Check tire pressures (including the spare wheel) with
the tires cold. The pressure difference between the tires
on a single axle should not exceed 1.5 psi (10 kPa). If
tire pressure in individual tires is too low: check the
valves, wheels and tires for signs of leaks.
After a period of fast driving, or in hot weather, tire
pressures can increase by as much as 14.5 psi (100 kPa).
Never release air from a warm tire or else the tire
pressure will be too low.NOTE: Tire pressure changes by about 1.5 psi (10 kPa)
for every 18
°F (+10
°C) change in air temperature. For
this reason, do not release pressure from tires when
they are warm.
Remember to allow for this when checking tire
pressures indoors, particularly in winter.
Example:
Room temperature: about 68
°F (+20
°C)
Outside temperature: about 32
°F (0
°C)
Required tire pressure, specified tire pressure 3 psi
(20 kPa).
Information on tires can be obtained from any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
WARNING!
Correct the tire pressures before loading the
vehicle fully. If the tire pressure is too low driving
safety and tire mileage are decreased.
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INDEX 265
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Fuse, Relay, and Diode Assignments - Optional
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Relay Assignment, Standard Equipment . . . . . . 230
Standard Fuse and Relay Equipment . . . . . . . . . 226
Electrical Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Electronic Brake Force Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Electronic Brake Force Distribution Lamp. . . . . . . . 148
Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Emission Label, Vehicle/Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Emission Related Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Emissions Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Engine Break-in Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Engine Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Engine Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Engine Oil Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Indicator in Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Engine Oil Level - Display in Instrument Cluster . 105
Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Engine Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Engine oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Engine Speed, Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Engine, Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Exhaust Gas, Inhalation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
FFog Lamp Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Folding Seat at Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Front Seat Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Bleeding the Diesel Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Diesel Fuels for Use at Very Low
Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Draining Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . 175
Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
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