2005 DODGE SPRINTER belt
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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.
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64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEREAR SEAT BENCH REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
Unlocked (1)
Locked (2)
To remove:
1. Turn all release levers on the legs of the appropriate rear bench seat up. The rear bench seat can then
move in the seat mounting cups.
2. Lift the rear bench seat up and out of the seat mounting cups.
WARNING!
The integrated seat belt can only offer the degree
of protection for which it is designed if you install
the specified rear bench seats correctly. Never op-
erate vehicle unless all rear bench seats are prop-
erly installed and all release levers are locked.
When retrofitting seat benches, make sure that the
exterior seat shells have four cross-ribs.
Keep the seat bench mounting cups in the vehicle
floor free from dirt and foreign objects. This is the
only way to guarantee that the locking
mechanisms will engage securely.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79
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NOTE: On uphill and downhill grades it may not be
possible to maintain set speed.
SUNROOF (OPTIONAL)
WARNING!
The speed control does not adapt itself automati-
cally to road conditions; therefore do not use
cruise control on icy roads. There is a risk of skid-
ding and loss of vehicle control. This could cause
an accident resulting in severe personal injuries,
death and property damage.
WARNING!
In an accident, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sun roof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seatbelt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the electric
sun roof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sun roof opening.
Injury may result.
Make certain that no one gets caught when the
electric sun roof is closed. The key should be
removed from the ignition lock even if the vehicle
will only be left for a short time to prevent
situations such as children or unauthorized
persons opening and closing the electric sun roof
and becoming caught.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 93
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Indicator Lamp Symbolsv
Acceleration skid control (ASR)
or electronic stabi lity program (ESP)*
or slippery surface warning.
1
Airbag Malfunction (USA only).
Parking brake applied.
A
High beam on, refer to "Multifunction Switch".
#
Battery not being charged,
refer to "Battery Charge Indicator Lamp".
Water in fuel filter, refer to "Water in Fuel
Indicator Lamp".
2
Brake pads worn.
:
Engine oil level too low,
refer to "Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp".
/
Coolant level too low,
refer to "Coolant Level Indicator Lamp".
;
Brake fluid level too low and electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) malfunction (USA only).
*2500 Type Vehicles only.
3
Brake fluid level too low and electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) malfunction (Canada only).
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Seat belt warning lamp.
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) malfunction.
Electronic stability program (ESP)* malfunction.
±
Engine control unit malfunction.
k
Acceleration skid control (ASR) malfunction
and brake assist system (BAS)
1malfunction.
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Constant RPMs on.
W
Fluid level in windshield washer low.
q
Preheating.
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172 STARTING AND OPERATING
AUXILIARY DRIVE (OPTIONAL)1. Auxiliary drive
2. Ribbed V-belt (not part of factory package)
3. Tensioner pulley
4. Support
5. Unit (not part of factory package)
NOTE: When retrofitting a unit pay attention to the
running direction of the engine.
WARNING!
ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the
traction afforded.
The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too closely, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents.
The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others.If the vehicle is to be towed away with the front
wheels clear of the ground, or if the brakes are to be
tested on a brake dynamometer, do not put the key
in position 2 in the ignition lock because the ESP
would engage the brakes to stabilize the vehicle.If the ESP function is used for a prolonged period
of time, the rear axle brakes may fail due to
overheating.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 173
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STEERINGWhen the engine is not running, there is no power
assistance for the steering. Greater force will be
required to steer the vehicle.WHEELS AND TIRESCheck tires regularly for even tread wear, tread depth
(note legal requirements) and signs of external
damage.
Only use wheels and tires of the same size, make and
pattern.
Do not install tires that are not approved for the size
and type of wheel installed or the vehicle itself. Only
use those wheel sizes which were delivered to you by
your authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Use only wheels and tires which have been tested and
approved by the vehicle manufacturer. Break in new tires at moderate speeds for a distance of
about 65 miles (about 100 km).
CAUTION!
Power take off must not exceed 10 kW. Exceeding
the power take off may cause damage to the
auxiliary drive and/or ribbed V-belt.
WARNING!
Fitting other wheel sizes to the vehicle will change
the vehicle’s handling characteristics and may
lead to an accident resulting in severe personal in-
juries, death and property damage.
Only certain tires meeting the tire size/load/speed
rating specifications contained in the Tire
Pressure Tables at the end of this chapter are
certified to conform to FMVSS 120 for the Sprinter
vehicle at this time. Please check your side walls
of your originally equipped tires for specific
makes/sizes, and speed load ratings when you
need to replace your tires.
To prevent accident, injury or possible death, use
only the correct tires for your tire replacement.
Do not use retreaded/ remolded tires. This process
does not always permit previous damage to be
detected. Therefore vehicle safety cannot be
guaranteed if retreaded/remolded tires are fitted
.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Sprinter Original Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217Disposal of Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Emission Related Component Warranty
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Regular Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218Windshield Washer System Fluid Reservoir . 219Air Filter Restriction Indicator (Optional) . . . 219Engine Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Ribbed V-Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222Hydraulic Brake System, Clutch
Mechanism Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223Checking Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Winter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227Disconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227Reconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Replacing Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230Appearance Care and Corrosion Protection . 231Power Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232Automatic Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233Tar Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233Paintwork, Painted Body Components . . . . . . 233Engine Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233Vehicle Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234Ornamental Moldings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
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214 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Headlamps, Taillamps, Identification Lamps,
Turn Signal Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234Reversing Aid Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235Wiper Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236Light Alloy Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236Steering Wheel and Gear Selector Lever . . . . 236Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237Headliner and Shelf Below Rear Window . . . 237Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237Hard Plastic Trim Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237Plastic and Rubber Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Electrical Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238Standard Fuse and Relay Equipment . . . . . . . 239Relay Assignment, Standard Equipment . . . . 242Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment . . . . . . . 242
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245Front Lamp Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250License Plate Lamps
(Cargo/Passenger Vans Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252Additional Brake Lamp
(Cargo/Passenger Vans Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252Side-Mounted Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253Side-Marker Lamps,
Standing Lamps (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253Identification Lamps (Cargo/
passenger vans only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254Interior Lighting in Passenger Compartment
and Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254Interior Lighting with Reading Lamp . . . . . . . 255Interior Lighting with Interior Sensor
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255Exit Lamps (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . 258