2005 DODGE SPRINTER fuel reserve

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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CONTENTS

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89


Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . 91
Indicator Lamp Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Multi-Function Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Odometer and Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instrument and Display Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Outside Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Reversing Aid Distance Display (Optional) . . . 99
Tachometer (Engine rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel Indicator
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Battery Charge Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Water in Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Coolant Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 107


Switch Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108


ASSYST Maintenance Computer (Optional). . . . 110
Engine Oil Level – Display in Instrument
Cluster (Vehicles with ASSYST Maintenance
Computer only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Displaying Engine Oil Level with
Engine Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113


Engine Oil Level Indicator in Instrument
Cluster (Vehicles without ASSYST Maintenance
Computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115


Heating, Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
De-Fogging and De-Icing The Front
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Side Air Vents and Center Air Vents . . . . . . . . 120

92 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELLegend For Instrument Cluster And Indicator Lamps
1. Tachometer (Engine rpm), refer to "Tachometer (Engine rpm)".
2. Turn signal indicator lamp (left), refer to "Multifunction Switch".
3. Turn signal indicator lamp (right), refer to "Multifunction switch".
4. ASR warning lamp or ESP
* warning lamp .
5. Speedometer.
6. Multi-function indicator, refer to "Multi-Function Indicator".
7. Gear selector lever position .
8. Coolant temperature gauge, refer to "Coolant Temperature Gauge".
* 2500 Type vehicles only 9. Fuel gauge with reserve fuel indicator lamp
(yellow), refer to "Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel
Indicator Lamp".
10. Warning and indicator lamps.
11. Odometer/trip meter selector, refer to "Odometer and Trip Meter".
Clock/outside temperature display selector, refer
to "Clock and Outside Temperature Display".
12. Instrument lighting brighter/dimmer, refer to "Instrument Lighting".

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 103
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Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel Indicator LampThe fuel level is displayed when the key is in position
2 in the ignition lock. The reserve fuel indicator lamp (1) lights up for
about 2 seconds.
If the reserve fuel indicator lamp remains on or lights
up again when the engine is running, the fuel in the
tank hasreached reserve level.
Reserve level: about 2.8 US gal (10.5 liters).
NOTE:
If the fuel gauge sensor is damaged, the reserve
fuel indictor lamp (1) will light up and the needle will
vary its position between the maximum and minimum
marks. Have the malfunction traced and rectified by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.

182 STARTING AND OPERATINGNOTE: Only fill the fuel tank until the fill nozzle cuts
off, do not overfill.
NOTE: Holder on the inside of the fuel filler flap only
for cargo/passenger vans.
CapacityFuel tank including reserve fuel about 26.4 US gal
(100 l).PROGRAMMED TOP SPEED (OPTIONAL)NOTE: The top speed of this vehicle can be
electronically limited to a speed between 19 mph
(30 km / h) and 82 mph (132 km / h). The vehicle’s
electronic speed controller should be programmed
only by a qualified technician by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
When programming the electronic speed controller,
the circumference of the specific tires actually mounted
on the vehicle must be determined and that
circumference must be correctly programmed into the
vehicle’s electronic speed controller. It is critical that
the correct tire circumference be programmed
accurately into the vehicle’s electronic speed
controller. Accurate tire circumference information
should be confirmed each time the electronic speed
controller is programmed and each time new wheels or
tires are mounted on the vehicle.
WARNING!
Always handle fuel with great care.
Shut off the engine and the auxiliary heater before
refueling.
Fuel is flammable and explosive. Keep open
flames away from the fuel.
Refrain from smoking as well as use of any
electrical equipment (such as cell phones). This
also applies to places where the characteristic
smell of fuel is evident.
If diesel fumes are noticed inside the vehicle, have
the cause traced and rectified immediately by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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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)

INDEX 283
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Acceleration Skid Control Warning Lamp . 143, 166
Additional Brake Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Lamp. 161
Battery Charge Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Brake Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Coolant Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Electronic Brake Force Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Exit Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Reading Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Reserve Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Seat Belt Warning Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Side-Marker Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Taillamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Water in Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Lifting Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Lighter, Cigar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Lighting, Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Lock, Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Locking, Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
MMaintenance Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Maintenance Schedules
Additional Maintenance Work After ... Years . . 270
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Dust Filter for Heating/Ventilation Replacement . .
267
Engine Oil Change and Filter Replacement . . . . 267
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Oil Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Once a Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Regular Check-Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Scope of Work for Maintenance service . . . . . . . 268

INDEX 285
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Relay Assignment, Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . 242
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removing a Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Replacing Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Reporting safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Reserve Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Residual Engine Heat Utilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) . . . . . . . . 122
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Retrofitting Seat Mounting Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Reversing Aid Audible Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Ribbed V-Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Roof Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
RPMs, Constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143SSafety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Seat Belt Warning Lamp and Airbag Malfunction . . 44
Seat Belts Belt Tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Fastening and Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Seat Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Folding Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Head Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rear Seat Bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Security System with Towing and Passenger
Compartment Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Audible Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Switching off the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Visual Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Disposal of Service Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Skid Control, Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164