2006 DODGE SPRINTER AUX

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The auxiliary heater is running.
Display: Symbolö, current time and current day of
the week.
If the ignition is switched off, the auxiliary heater will
remain on for another 15 minutes before automatically
switching off. The remaining heating period can be
lengthened by using the button þ (max. of
120 minutes); it may be shortened by using the
buttoný (min. of 1 minute).
To switch off:
Press the buttonö again.
The auxiliary heater will automatically switch off after
about 3 minutes.
Display: Current time and current day of the week.
Setting the time and day
Press the button” until the "Time" display begins to
flash.
Use either the buttonýorþ to set the current
time. The current time has been saved when the
display stops flashing or the button” is used for
confirmation.The "Day" display then flashes.
Use either the buttonýorþ to set the current
day of the week. The current day has been saved when
the display stops flashing or the button” is u s ed fo r
confirmation.
When the ignition is switched on, the current time and
day remain on display. When the ignition is switched
off, the display disappears after about 15 seconds.
Setting/Activating Preselected Times
3 preselected times may be saved.
Setting preselected times:
Press the buttonH repeatedly until the desired
memory (1 – 3) flashes.
Briefly press the buttonýorþ – the preselected
time will flash.
Use either the buttonýorþ to set the
preselected time. The current preselected time has
been saved when the display stops flashing.
Activate the preselected time (up to 24 hours):

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Press the buttonH until the desired memory (1 – 3)
and the preselected time both flash.
The preselected time has been activated when the
display stops flashing. Within the next 24 hours, the
heater will switch on at the preselected time displayed.
Activate the preselected time (from 24 hours to a max.
of 7 days):
A preselected time may be chosen up to 7 days
beforehand.
Press the buttonH until the desired memory (1 – 3)
and the preselected time both flash.
After about 5 seconds, the "Preselected Day" display
will appear – use either the buttonýorþ to set
the preselected day.
The preselected time and day have been activated
when the display stops flashing and when the current
time, activated memory, and the flashing symbolö
appear in the display.
To call up the activated memory:
Briefly press the buttonH – the preselected day and
time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.Switching off preselected times:
Press the buttonH repeatedly until no memory is
displayed – no preselected time is activated.
Setting the Heating Period
Settings between 1 minute and 120 minutes may be set
for heating periods to run when the ignition is
switched off.
Do not switch on the heater.
Press the buttoný until the current heating period
begins to flash.
Use either the buttonýorþ to set the desired
heating period. The new heating period will be saved
as soon as the display disappears.
Auxiliary Heater Operation
The symbolö appears in the timer display as soon
as the heater is switched on. After about 20 to
50 seconds, the heater runs with the complete flow of
heat, so that the operating temperature is reached as
soon as possible.

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Heat operation:
Different operating conditions will be in effect
depending on the heat level required.
The integrated control unit adjusts the heat flow using
the following operating levels:
High – Low – Off
Safety Equipment
For safety reasons, the heater will automatically switch
off if faults occur which cause the device to overheat.
Tips for Coping with Problems; refer to "Auxiliary
Heater – Tips for Coping with Problems".
The integrated control unit contains a diagnostic
system which detects and stores faults. The error can
be read by means of the vehicle diagnosis. If a fault
occurs while the heater is switched on, the
symbolö will flash and the error code for that fault
will be displayed in the timer.
The fault should be corrected as soon as possible by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.Settings with the Auxiliary Heater switched on
In preheat mode, the blower is automatically switched
on at blower speed 1 when the water heater is switched
on. When driving, the airflow control switch (2) can be
set as desired.

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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.

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AUXILIARY HEATER – TIPS FOR COPING WITH
PROBLEMS
NOTE: After three successive attempts to start the
heater, a malfunction will be recorded in the integrated
diagnostic system and no further operation on
auxiliary heater will be available (lock-out). The work
to annul the lock-out must be carried out at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
The heater either does not switch on or automatically
switches off:
 Insufficient fuel, fill up the fuel tank. Start up heater
two times, until the fuel lines are filled.
 The auxiliary heater will automatically switch off if
the fuel level is under about 4 US gal (15 l).
 The fuses in the fuse box are damaged. Electric
fuses.
 The battery voltage is too low, an undervoltage
protector switches off the heater if the battery
voltage falls below about 10 volts.The heater motor does not run
 The battery voltage is too low, check the battery.
Batteries.
 The fuses in the fuse box are damaged.
Electric fuses.
 The heater motor is damaged.
Overheating
 The air channels are clogged.
The heater can be restarted once the fault has been
repaired. When this is done, the heater should be
switched on and off.
 The heater will remain switched off after it has been
overheated a number of times (about 10 times in
succession). Have the fault repaired by an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
NOTE: Repairs should only be made by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.

142 STARTING AND OPERATING
…Deactivating the Acceleration Skid
Control (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
…Brake Assist System (BAS)
(vehicle type 2500 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
…Indicator Lamp Electronic Stability Program
(ESP®) (vehicle type 2500 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
…Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
(vehicle type 2500 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Q Auxiliary Drive (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Q Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Q Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
…Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
…Important Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179…Tire Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
…Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
…Life of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181…Tread Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
…Storing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
…Cleaning Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182…Direction of Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
…Vehicles type 2500 C/HC/SHC . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
…Vehicles type 3500 C/HC/SHC . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
…Tire Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185…Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
…Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure . . . . . . 186
…Important Notes on Tire Inflation Pressure . . 187
…Checking Tire Inflation Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 188
…Potential Problems associated with
Underinflated and Overinflated Tires . . . . . . . 190
…Tire Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
…Tire Size Designation, Load and
Speed Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
…Tire Sizes for Sprinter Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
…Design Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193…Tire Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
…Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
…Tire Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193…Rim Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
…Tire Load Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
…Tire Speed Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195…DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . 196
…DOT (Department Of Transportation) . . . . . . 197
…Manufacturer’s Identification Mark . . . . . . . . 197…Tire Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
…Tire Type Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
…Date of Manufacture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197…Maximum Tire Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
…Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 199
…Tire Ply Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
…Tire and Loading Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . 200…Rotating Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
…Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

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AUXILIARY DRIVE (OPTIONAL)
Auxiliary drive (1)
Ribbed V-belt (not part of factory package) (2)
Tensioner pulley (3)
Support (4)
Unit (not part of factory package) (5)
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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STEERING
When the engine is not running, there is no power
assistance for the steering. Greater force will be
required to steer the vehicle.
WHEELS AND TIRES
The tires on a new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The
vehicle manufacturer strongly recommends to use tires
equivalent to the originals in size, quality and
performance when replacement is needed. Refer to the
Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s
door B-pillar for the size designation of your tire.
The service description and load identification will be
found on the original equipment tire. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your Sprinter vehicle.Contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer or an
authorized tire dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability.
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!
Only use tires which have been tested and ap-
proved for your Sprinter vehicle by the vehicle
manufacturer. Tires approved by the vehicle man-
ufacturer are developed to provide best possible
performance in conjunction with the driving safe-
ty systems on your Sprinter vehicle such as ABS or
ESP
®.
Using tires other than those approved by the
vehicle manufacturer may result in damage that is
not covered by Warranty.