2006 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

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The multi-function indicator can be used to call up the
odometer, trip meter, clock and outside temperature,
or information such as remaining time/distance until
the next service is due, or the engine oil level.
If your vehicle is equipped with reversing aid, the
multi-function indicator also displays the distance
between your vehicle and a detected obstacle.
The multi-function indicator is activated by:
Turning the key to position 2 in the ignition lock,
opening the driver’s door,
pressing one of the buttons (‘), I, ç or
æ,
switching the side lights on, refer to "Combination
Switch".1. Press the button (‘) to switch between the
odometer and the trip meter, and to reset the trip
meter.
Press the button (‘) to activate the ASSYST
maintenance computer.
2. Press the I button to switch between the time
and outside temperature and to activate the time
adjustment.
3. Press the ç to adjust (dim) the display and
instrument lighting and to adjust the clock.
4. Press the æ to adjust (brighten) the display and
instrument lighting and to adjust the clock.

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Clock
Activate the multi-function indicator, refer to "Multi-
Function Indicator".
Button I – to reverse the time adjustment/
switch between hours and minutes (1)
Button ç – to turn the time back (2)
Button æ – to advance the time (3)To switch between Time and Outside Temperature
Display (Optional)
Press the I button briefly.
If button I is pressed twice within one second, the
display will revert to the original mode after
20 seconds.
To Adjust the Time
Call up time display:
1. Press button I and hold – the hours display will
flash.
To change the time by one hour = briefly press
button æ or ç.
To change the time by several hours = press and
hold button æ or ç.
2. Briefly press button I – the minutes display will
flash.
To change the time by one minute = briefly press
button æ or ç.
To change the time by several minutes = press and
hold button æ or ç.
3. Briefly press button I – the set time is accepted.

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Odometer and Trip Meter
Activate the multi-function indicator. The total
distance covered by the vehicle will be shown.
1. To switch between the odometer and the trip meter,
press button (1) briefly.
2. To reset the trip meter, call up trip meter. Press
button (1) and hold until the trip meter shows 0000.
NOTE: Odometer and trip meter display
– "mi" in USA only.
– "km" in Canada only.
Instrument and Display Lighting
Display lighting:
3. Press button ç, to display lighting dimmer
4. Press button æ, to display lighting brighter

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Instrument and display lighting:
1. Switch on the marker lamps, refer to "Combination
Switch"
2. Press button ç, to make instrument and display
lighting dimmer
3. Press button æ, to make instrument display
lighting brighterOutside Temperature Display
Clock/outside temperature display selector (1)
Press buttonI briefly. The display will switch to
the required mode.
If buttonI is pressed twice within one second, the
display will revert to the original mode after
20 seconds.

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The outside temperature is displayed when the multi-
function indicator is activated. Sudden changes in
temperature, for instance when leaving a garage, are
only shown after a certain delay.
NOTE: Outside temperature display
°F in USA only.
°C in Canada only.
Reversing Aid Distance Display (Optional)
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock and
the reverse gear is engaged, the reversing aid
automatically begins to monitor the area to the rear of
the vehicle.
WARNING!
Even if the display still reads a few degrees above
32
°F (0°C), the road surface may be icy, particular-
ly in woods or on bridges. You could skid and lose
control over your vehicle and thereby cause an ac-
cident.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions to prevent
an accident and possible personal injury or
property damage.
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The following display appears if the reversing aid does
not detect an obstacle.
NOTE: Distance display
 "in" in USA only.
 "cm" in Canada only.
The distance between the sensors and an obstacle
detected within the monitoring range is displayed in
increments of 2 in (5 cm).
If the distance is less than 40 in (100 cm), a warning
signal also sounds, which is repeated increasingly
frequently as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
A continuous warning signal sounds if the distance
undershoots 20 in (50 cm).
When a continuous warning signal sounds for
approximately three seconds and the error code
appears in the multi-function indicator, the reversing
aid is malfunctioning.
Maneuver with particular care, if interference from an
external source of ultrasonic waves (compressed-air
brakes of trucks, a car wash or a pneumatic drill) is
causing the reversing aid to malfunction.
Dirty reversing aid sensors or malfunctioning backup
lamps could also cause the reversing aid to
malfunction. Clean the reversing aid sensors and check
the backup lamps.
Otherwise have the malfunction traced and rectified by
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Tachometer (Engine rpm)
Do not exceed the maximum permissible engine speed.
NOTE: To protect the engine, its fuel supply is
interrupted when the maximum rpm is reached.
Despite this, the maximum rpm can still be exceeded in
overrun mode (e.g. when driving downhill).Coolant Temperature Gauge
The coolant temperature is displayed when the key is
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
If corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze is present in the
correct concentration in the coolant, the coolant
temperature will be between 185 °F (+85 °C) and
250 °F (+120 °C), depending on operating conditions.
If the needle reaches the red section, do not continue to
drive the vehicle.

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For coolant level indicator lamp /, refer to "Coolant
Level Indicator Lamp".
NOTE: Coolant temperature display
°F in USA only.
°C in Canada only.
CAUTION!
Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the
engine running as you would not be able to react to
the temperature indicator if the engine overheats.
This would lead in turn to engine damage.
WARNING!
Driving when your engine is badly overheated
can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You could
be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated
engine can cause serious burns and can occur just
by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the
engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do
not stand near the vehicle until it cools down.