2005 DODGE SPRINTER fuel

218 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEDisposal of Service ProductsDispose of service products and of parts which come
into contact with them (e.g. filters) in an
environmentally responsible manner. Comply with
applicable bars and regulations.EMISSION RELATED COMPONENT WARRANTY
STATEMENTThe Manufacturer warrants to the original and each
subsequent owner of a Sprinter heavy-duty on
highway diesel engine that:
(1) the engine was designed, built and equipped so as
to conform at the time of sale with the applicable
regulations adopted by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency, and
(2) the emission control system of such engine is free
from defects in materials and workmanship which
would cause it not to conform with those regulations
for a period of use of five years or 100 000 miles or
3 000 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs
first.
REGULAR CHECKSThe following checks should be performed at regular
intervals (for example once a week or each time the
vehicle is refueled):
 Windshield cleaner system – fluid reservoir.
 Air strainer, in vehicles with an air strainer element maintenance indicator (optional equipment).
 Engine oil level.
 Checking ribbed V-belt.
 Hydraulic brake system, clutch mechanism fluid level.
 Coolant level.
 Tire and spare wheel condition and pressures of the same. For more information, refer to "Wheels and
Tires".
 Vehicle lighting.

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Appearance Care and Corrosion ProtectionIn operation, your vehicle is subjected to varying
external influences which, if gone unchecked, can
attack the paintwork as well as the underbody and
cause lasting damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme and
varying climatic conditions, but also by air pollution,
road salt, tar, gravel and stone chipping. Grease and
oil, fuel, coolant, brake flui d, bird droppings, insects, tree resins etc. should be removed immediately to
avoid paint damage. Frequent washing reduces and/
or eliminates the aggressiveness and potency of the
above adverse influences.
More frequent washings are necessary to deal with
unfavorable conditions; for example operation near the
ocean, in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust emissions),
or during the winter months.
You should check your vehicle from time to time for
stone chipping or other damage. Any damage should
be repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of
corrosion.
In doing so, do not neglect the underside of the vehicle.
A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the
underbody followed by a thorough inspection.
Damaged areas need to be undercoated again.
Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax-
base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last
for the lifetime of the vehicle. Post-production
treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
WARNING!
Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are poisonous, others are flammable. Always
keep cleaning products sealed and out of the
reach of children. Always follow the instructions
on the particular container. Always open your ve-
hicle’s doors or windows when cleaning the in-
side.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed
for cleaning your vehicle. Do not use fuel as a
cleaning agent. Fuel is flammable and constitutes
a health hazard.

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CAPACITIES
Engine with oil filter Engine oil Fuel tank Cooling system Windshield washer
system
Including
reserve fuel
All vehicles about 9.5 US qt
(9.0 l) about
26.4 US gal
(100 l) about
2.8 US gal
(10.5 l) about
2.7 US gal
(10.0 l) about
7.4 US qt
(7.0 l)

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The use of Special lubricant additives is not
recommended. The use of such additives may affect
your warranty rights. With regard to legal stipulations
concerning emissions control, please note that engines
have to be serviced and adjusted in accordance with
special instructions and using special measuring
equipment. Modifications to or interference with the
emissions control systems are not permissible.
All Sprinter Dealer are familiar with the relevant and
appliable regulations.
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MAINTENANCE COMPUTER
Maintenance IntervalsAdditional work must be carried out at yearly
intervals.
As a general rule, to avoid unnecessary visits to the
workshop you should try to have necessary repair
work performed together with other maintenance
work. Oil service and fuel filter
replacement
– Refer to
Normal Operation every
10,000 miles or
16,000 km or 12 months
Maintenance service every
30,000 miles or
48,000 km

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MAINTENANCE - WITH ASSYST MAINTENANCE
COMPUTERASSYST provides you with information on the best
possible timing for maintenance work.
When the next maintenance service is due, this will be
indicated in the multi-function display with the
symbol
9 Oil service and fuel filter replacement
9 Maintenance service - displayed in km/miles
or days.
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If the display shows the number of days, the symbol
È will also appear in the multi-function display.
You should have the maintenance performed within
the stated period/distance.
The service indicator will be reset by your Sprinter
Dealer after an oil service and/or maintenance service
has been performed.
REGULAR CHECK-UPSTo maintain the safe operation of your vehicle, it is
recommended that you perform the following tasks on
a regular basis (i.e., weekly or whenever the vehicle is
refueled). Check:
 Engine oil level
 Brake system, clutch mechanism – fluid level
 Battery – acid level
 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning
system – fluid level
 Mechanical assemblies (e. g. ,engine, transmission, etc.) – check for leaks
 Condition of tires and tire pressures
 All exterior lights

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SPECIAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTSIf bodies built by manufacturers other than
DaimlerChrysler Corporation are fitted to the vehicle, the
maintenance requirements and lubrication intervals
specified by the body manufacturer must be adhered to,
in addition to all standard maintenance requirements.Brake FluidOnly use brake fluids approved by the manufacturer
(DOT 4 plus). Information about brake fluids is
available from your Sprinter Dealer.CoolantHave the corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze concentration
in the coolant checked before the onset of winter (once
a year in countries with h igh prevailing temperatures).
Have the coolant renewed every five years or 100,000
miles.Dust Filter for Heating/Ventilation ReplacementThe dust filter and the tailgate interior filter are
renewed during routine maintenance service.
However, if operating conditions are dusty, these
filters should be renewed more frequently.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE AND FILTER
REPLACEMENTIn a minimum, change the engine oil and oil filter once
a year - even if the vehicle mileage per year is extremly
low. For standard oil service schedules, please see the
chapter oil service and maintenance service.Once a YearSelect the viscosity of the engine oil (SAE classes)
according to the outside air temperature.
Only use engine oil approved by DaimlerChrysler
Corporation if following the ASSYST system
guidelines.
Information is available from your Sprinter Dealer.
If the fuel used has a sulphur content exceeding 0.05 %
by weight, the service interval s should be split in half.
If the sulphur content of the fuel used is between 0.3%
and 0.8% by weight, the service intervals should be
split in half (i.e. every 5,000 miles instead of every
10,000 miles).

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Check fluid levels for the following systems, correct
as necessary.
Should there be a loss of fluid which cannot be
explained by regular use, trace and eliminate
the cause.
Engine cooling system
Check corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze,
refill as necessary.
Hydraulic brake system
Battery
Windscreen washer system
Engine
Fuel filter renewal
Air cleaner with maintenance indicator:
Check degree of contamination.
Air cleaner filter element renewed as
necessary. Chassis and body
Trailer coupling:
Check operation, play and retaining fixtures
Secondary rubber springs:
Visual check
Tire pressures:
Correct as necessary, including spare tyre
Check thickness of brake pads
Brake test
Check condition of brake disks. Brake disks renewal as
necessary
– as a separate order
Check condition of steering mechanism
Heating/ventilation dust filter renewal

278 INDEXASSYST Maintenance Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Automatic Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Accelerator Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Gear Selector Lever Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Maneuvering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Selector Lever Manually Unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . 150
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Auxiliary Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Auxiliary Heat Exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Auxiliary Heater Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Timer Auxiliary Heater (Water and Air Heater) 132
Tips for Coping with Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138BBatteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Disconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Reconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Replacing Batteries in Remote Keyless Entry . . . . 22
Battery Charge Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Belt Tensioners
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Belt Tensioners and Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Bleeding the Diesel Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Body Builder Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Brake fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Brake Fluid Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Brake Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Brake Pad Wear Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Brake System, Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Service Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Bulbs Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Front Lamp Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
CCapacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
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