2005 DODGE SPRINTER light

132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELAuxiliary Heater Switch
To switch it on:
Press the switch upward.
The indicator lamp in the switch will
light up.
The auxiliary heater will
automatically switch off after about
120 minutes. The auxiliary heater
will switch over to after-running mode (about
2minutes).
To switch off:
Press the switch downward.
The indicator lamp in the switch will go out.
Timer Auxiliary HeaterNOTE: The timer water heater has no adjustable
temperature selection transformer (10).
1. Memory location (1 – 3)
2. Current day or preselected day
3. Current time or preselected time
4. Symbol ö – Status display
5. Button ” – Set time and day

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6. ButtonH – Select memory (1 – 3), activate
preselected time
7. Button ö – Switch on heater
8. Button ý – Set time, day, and preselected time;
shorten heating period (min. 1 minute)
9. Button þ – Set time, day, and preselected time;
lengthen heating period (max. 120 minutes)
10. Air Heater only, adjustable temperature selection transformer – adjustment range from 50 °F to 86 °F
(+10 °C to +30 °C)
NOTE: All symbols and digits in the display will flash
if the battery voltage has been interrupted over a
longer period of time. The timer must be reset.
The heater cannot be switched on until the time of day
has been set.
The timer lights up when the heater is switched on. Switching the Auxiliary Heater On and Off - Ignition
Off
To switch it on:
Press button
ö.
The vehicle-side blower automatically switches on.
Display: Symbol ö and remaining heating period.
The remaining heating period can be lengthened by
using the button þ (max. of 120 minutes); it may be
shortened by using the button ý (min. of 1 minute).
To switch off:
Press button ö again.
The blower inside the vehicle automatically switches
off. The auxiliary heater will automatically switch off
after about 3 minutes.
Display: Current time and current day of the week
(about 15 seconds).
Switching the Auxiliary Heater On and Off - Ignition
On
To switch it on:
Press the button ö.

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NOTE: Only on vehicles with automatic heater
control/regulated air conditioner:
Before switching on the heater or entering the switch-
on time, the temperature control (1) must be set to
maximum heater output (as illustrated).
Set the air distribution control (3) as required between
Y and Z .AUXILIARY HEAT EXCHANGER IN LOAD
COMPARTMENT, ONLY WITH AUXILIARY HEATER
(OPTIONAL)
The auxiliary heat exchanger switch
is located on the right next to the
steering column. To switch on at blower speed 1:
Press the upper section, the left-hand indicator lamp in
the switch lights up.
To switch on at blower speed 2:
Press the lower section, the right-hand indicator lamp
in the switch lights up.
To switch off :
Press the switch to the middle position.
Operation is only possible when the key is turned to
position 2 in the ignition lock.
NOTE:
The auxiliary heat exchanger in the load
compartment should be switched off at coolant
temperatures below 176 °F (+80 °C) to quickly de-fog
and de-ice the windshield and front side windows.

142 STARTING AND OPERATING1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic transmission, shift selector lever to "P" or "N" position, refer to "Automatic Transmission".
3. Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
4. Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. The preheater indicator lamp q lights up.5. Turn the key clockwise to the stop as soon as the
preheater indicator lamp
q
goes out.
If the engine is at its normal operating temperature,
the preheater indicator lamp will only light up briefly.
Release the key as soon as the engine is running.
NOTE: The key must be returned to position 0 in the
ignition lock before repeating the starting procedure.
If the display Á lights up alternately with î in
the multi-function display, there is an immobilizer
malfunction or the key used has not been
programmed.
The : engine oil level warning lamp and the #
battery charge warning lamp must go out after the
engine is started.
If either lamp remains on, stop the engine at once and
have the cause traced and repaired by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
During the trip, check the displays and the warning/
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster at regular
intervals.Maximum Engine SpeedThe maximum engine speed for all vehicles is
4,200 rpm.

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Constant RPMs (Optional)The switch for the Constant RPMs
is located on the center section of
the dashboard.
Constant RPMs increases the
engine-idling RPMs to a set
working-RPM level and maintains
this level regardless of work load.
It can only be used when the vehicle is stationary, the
parking brake is engaged and the gear selector level is
in position "P".
Constant RPMs indicator lamp
To switch it on:
 Press the top of the switch; the indicator lamp in the switch and the constant RPMs indicator lamp
will light up.
To switch off
 Press bottom of switch.

146 STARTING AND OPERATINGNOTE: After selecting any driving position from "N"
or "P", wait a moment to allow the gear to fully engage
before accelerating, especially when the engine is cold.Accelerator PositionPartial throttle, for early upshifting and normal
acceleration
Full throttle, for later upshifting and rapid acceleration
Kickdown, (depressing the accelerator beyond full
throttle) for downshifting to a lower gear and
maximum acceleration. Once the desired speed is
attained, ease up on the accelerator, the transmission
shifts up again.StoppingFor brief stops, such as at traffic lights, leave the
transmission in gear and hold vehicle with the service
brake.
For longer stops with the engine idling, shift into "N"
or "P" and hold the vehicle with the service brake.
When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not
hold it with the accelerator, use the brake. This avoids
unnecessary transmission heat build up.
ManeuveringTo maneuver in tight areas, such as when pulling into
a parking space, control the vehicle speed by gradually
releasing the brakes. Acce lerate gently and never
abruptly step on the accelerator.
To rock a vehicle out of soft ground (mud or snow),
alternately shift from forward to reverse, while
applying slight partial throttle.
WARNING!
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector le-
ver not fully engaged in position "P" is dangerous.
Also, when parked on an incline, position "P" alone
may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly
hitting people or objects.Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position "P".
When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel
against curb.

156 STARTING AND OPERATINGNOTE: On long and steep downhill slopes, reduce the
l o a d o n t h e b r a k e s b y s h i ft i n g d o w n a g e a r t o u t i l i z e t h e
braking effect of the engine.
To prevent corrosion on the brake pads, after driving
on very wet roads, especially if road salts have been
used, apply brakes before parking the vehicle. The heat
generated will help to dry the brake disks.
Brake Pad Wear IndicatorWhen the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition
lock, the indicator lamp 2 in the instrument cluster
lights up for about 2 seconds. It must go out when the
engine is running.
If the 2indicator lamp lights up while the engine is
running, the brake pads are worn almost to their limit.
Have the brake system examined as soon as possible
by an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Brake Indicator and Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) Indicator Lamp;
USA only
3
Canada only
With the key in position 2 in the ignition lock and the
parking brake released, the indicator lamp ; (3 )
lights up for about 2 seconds. If the indicator lamp does not go out after about
2 seconds, the brake fluid level has sunk below the
minimum filling capacity.
If the brake indicator lamp comes on while driving, the
brake fluid level is below the minimum filling capacity
or the electronic brake force distribution (EBD) is
malfunctioning.
For information on the electronic brake force
distribution, refer to "Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)".