2006 DODGE SPRINTER air conditioning

128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
To switch it on:
1. Press switch (1) on air conditioning, regulated.
The indicator lamp (2) will light up.
2. Operate the airflow switch (3).
Blower level 1, press the airflow switch (3)
upwards; the left-hand indicator lamp will light up.
Blower level 2, press the airflow switch (3)
downwards; the right-hand indicator lamp will
light up.
3. Set temperature control (4) as needed.
Increase cooling turn upwards.
Decrease cooling turn downwards.
To switch off:
1. Switch the airflow switch (3) to the center position.
2. Press switch (1) air conditioning, regulated; the
indicator lamp (2) will go out.Air Recirculation
Recirculation mode can now be assisted by the air
conditioner for rear passenger compartment.
To switch it on:
Operate the airflow switch (3)
Blower level 1, press the airflow switch (3) upwards;
the left-hand indicator lamp will light up.
Blower level 2, press the airflow switch (3)
downwards; the right-hand indicator lamp will light
up.
To switch off:
Switch the airflow switch (3) to the center position.

STARTING AND OPERATING 201
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Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been
sitting for at least 3 hours or d r i v e n n o m o r e t h a n 1 m i l e
(1.6 km).
Curb Weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel,
oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional optional equipment, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT (Department of Transportation)
A tire branding symbol which denotes the tire meets
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight.
The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never
exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicatedon the Certification Label located below the driver’s
seat on an outward facing position of the mounting
pillar.
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of
all cargo, equipment, luggage etc. loaded on the trailer.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle
including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories,
passengers and cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue
load. The GWV must never exceed the GWVR
indicated on the Certification Label located below the
driver’s seat on an outward facing position of the
mounting pillar.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
This is themaximum permissible vehicle weight of the
fully loaded vehicle (weight of the vehicle including all
options, passengers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable,
trailer tongue load). It is indicated on the Certification
Label located below the driver’s seat on an outward
facing position of the mounting pillar.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 267
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Charging the Battery
Disconnect the battery before charging it with a battery
charger.
Comply with the operating instructions for the battery
charger.
To ensure that the battery is disposed of in an
environmentally responsible manner, it should only be
replaced by an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Batteries contain material that can harm the
environment with improper disposal.
Large 12 volt storage batteries contain lead.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of
disposal.
Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling.
WARNING!
 Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air
conditioning system. Some unapproved
refrigerants are flammable and can explode,
injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or
lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring
costly repairs. Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty
Information Book for additional warranty
information.
 The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding
refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be
disconnected should be done by an experienced
repairman.

268 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a
hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the
Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-
saving product. However, the manufacturer
recommends that air conditioning service be
performed by dealers or other service facilities using
recovery and recycling equipment.REPLACING WIPER BLADES
1. Fold over the wiper arm (2) and place the wiper
blade crosswise.
2. Press the retaining spring (1) and push the wiper
blade out of the end of the wiper arm (2).
3. Remove the wiper blade.

300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
COMPONENT SERVICE
INTERVALPRODUCT NAME/PRODUCT NUMBER MB
SHEET
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the
upper atmosphere.
Refrigerant R-134a — Refrigerant R-134a 361.0
Automatic
Transmission Fluidonce only at
80,000 mi
(128,000 km)Shell ATF 3403/M-115
MOPAR® Part No. 05127382AA, or equivalent
Fuchs/Shell ATF 3353236.10
236.12
Brakes
Use brake fluid approved to DaimlerChrysler standard MB 331.0 and/or DaimlerChrysler material standard MS-9971,
brake fluid certified to DOT 4 Plus standards, that also maintains a minimum dry boiling point (ERBP) of 500°F (260°C),
a minimum wet boiling point (WERBP) of 356°F (180°C) and maximum viscosity of 1500 mm
2/s, conforming to FMVSS
116 and ISO 4925.
Brake Fluid 2 years Intac B026D Dry boiling point: 500°F (260°C)
Wet boiling point: 356°F (180°C),
MOPAR® MS-9971 Part No. 04549625AC, or equivalent331.0
Engine Oil 12 months or
10,000 mi
(16,000 km)See "Approved Engine Oils"

INDEX
10
AA Special Note Concerning Vehicle Alteration . . . . 230
Acceleration Skid Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Deactivating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Warning Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 169
Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 170
Air Conditioner for the Rear Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Air Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Air Conditioning
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Dehumidification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Rear Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Air Conditioning, Regulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Air Filter Restriction Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Air Vents
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Upper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Airbag and Belt Tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Airbag Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Alarm Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Lamp . . . 164
Appearance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82