2005 DODGE SPRINTER light

60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLESEAT ADJUSTMENT
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat
WARNING!
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Ad-
just the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. The seat belt
might not be properly adjusted and you could be
injured. Avoid seat positions in which you cannot
wear your seat belt correctly. They are a safety
hazard and must therefore be avoided; refer to
"Seat Belts".Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest
reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position
can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat
belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck as this
could result in severe personal injuries and death.The backrest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in an upright position
and the belt is properly positioned on the body.
Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING!
Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts while a seat is being adjusted. If the seat is
moved, to ensure engagement, the seat catches
must be heard.The arms should be slightly bent when you are
holding the steering wheel. The distance from the
pedals should be such that you can depress them fully.The rear area of the vehicle should not be used as
a play area by children when the vehicle is in
motion. They could be seriously injured in an
accident. Children should be seated and using the
proper restraint system.
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.

66 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEHOOD
To open:
1. Pull the release lever (1). The hood then opens slightly and is restrained by
the safety catch.
WARNING!
When the hood is open, there is a risk of injury due
to very hot engine components.When the engine is running or the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock, there is a risk of
injury due to moving engine components and the
electrical system.The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils,
spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the
ignition system with the engine running, while
starting or if the ignition is on and the engine is
turned manually.To help prevent severe personal injuries and death,
stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open
and the engine is running. If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine
compartment, or if the coolant emperature gauge
indicates that the engine is overheated, do not open
the hood. Move away from vehicle and do not open
the hood until the engine has cooled. If necessary,
call the fire department.

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2. Open the safety catch (2).
3. Swing the hood up until the support strut (3) engages. To close:
1. Lift the hood up slightly.
2. Press the support strut (3) down.
3. Swing the hood down and make sure that it
engages in its retaining catch.
4. Check that the hood is engaged properly by pulling on the front edge.

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INTERIOR LIGHTING
Interior Lamps in the Driver and Rear-Seat
Passenger Area/Cargo Area1. Permanently on
2. Off
3. Interior lamps are switched on/off by the door contact switches
Interior Lamps with Interior Sensor Protection
(Optional)Interior lamp switch (1)
Reading lamp switch (2)

70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEOperation of Interior Lamps Position 1: Continuous operation
Position 2: The door contact switches
are used to switch the interior lamps
on and off
Position 3: Switched off
Operation of Reading LampsPosition 1: Left-hand reading lamp switched on
Position 2: Switched off
Position 3: Right-hand reading lamp switched on
Interior Lighting with Reading Lamp, Front
Passenger Space OnlyContinuous operation (1)
The door contact switches are used to switch the
interior lamps on and off (2)
Switched off (3)
Reading lamp (4)

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Interior Cargo Area Lighting (Optional)
The switch is located on the center
section of the dashboard.
To switch on:
Press top of switch:
The indicator lamp in the switch will
illuminate.
To switch off:
Press bottom of switch.
The switch (1) is located on the right side of the cargo
area at the entrance for the sliding door.
To switch on:
Press top of switch – the indicator lamp in the switch
will illuminate.
To switch off:
Press bottom of switch.

72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEThe switch (2) is located in the right rear of the cargo
area.
To switch on:
Press top of switch, the indicator lamp in the switch
will illuminate.
To switch off:
Press bottom of switch.
NOTE: The interior cargo area lighting will shut off
automatically after 15 min.
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCHTurn signal indicator lamp, right (1)
Turn signal indicator lamp, left (2)
Short turn signal, press combination switch to pressure
point.
Continuous turn signal, engage combination switch.
If a turn signal on the vehicle fails, the indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster flashes at twice the normal
rate.

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Lamp switch (3) C Side lamps, license plate and instrument
lighting
õ Low beam headlamps, high beam
headlamps
ƒ Marker lamps, right, combination switch
up (1)
Marker lamps, left, combination switch
down (2) High beam headlamps (lamp switch position
õ) (4)
Headlamp flasher (also when turn signals are on) (5)
NOTE: When the key is in the ignition lock in the 0
position and the driver’s or passenger’s door is open, a
warning buzzer sounds, if the vehicle exterior lighting
(except for the marker lamps) has been switched on.
On vehicles with automatic switching-off of high
beam, with the key in 0 position and the lamp switch
position õ on low and high beam, parking lamps
are automatically switched on. When the driver’s or
passenger’s door is opened, a warning buzzer also
sounds.
For high beam (4) and headlamp flasher (5), the
indicator lamp A in the combination instrument
lights up.