2006 DODGE SPRINTER turn signal

222 STARTING AND OPERATING
Trailer Hitches (Optional)
Only install a trailer hitch receiver approved for your
vehicle. For information on availability and
installation, please see your authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
The bumpers on your vehicle are not designed for use
with clamp-type hitches. Do not attach rental hitches
or other bumper-type hitches to them.
To reduce the possibility of damage, remove the hitch
ball adaptor from the receiver when not in use.
Electrical Connections (Optional)
The Sprinter is available with a variety of pre-installed
conditions (lines and turn signal indicator and brake
module installed and / or not installed). Make sure that
the correct trailer hitch receiver kit is used. For further
information, please see your authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
In order to prevent possible damage to the vehicle’s
electrical system by incorrectly installing the trailer
wiring plug, we recommend having the harness
connected at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.Vehicle and Trailer Weights and Ratings
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum
permissible vehicle weight:
8,550 lbs (3,878 kgs),
9,990 lbs (4,531 kgs) or 10,200 lbs (4,627 kgs).
NOTE: The weight of your Sprinter is indicated on the
type plate. For type plate, see Identification Labels.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): comprises weight of
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed
accessories, passengers, cargo and trailer tongue. It
must never exceed the GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum
permissible axle weight:
Type GVWR GAWR (FA) GAWR (RA)
2500
C/HC /
SHC8,550 lbs
3,878 kgs3,860 lbs
(1,751 kgs)5,360 lbs
(2,431 kgs)
3500
C/HC /
SHC9,990 lbs
4,531 kgs3,860 lbs
(1,751 kgs)7,060 lbs
(3,202 kgs)
10,200 lbs
4,627 kgs3,860 lbs
(1,751 kgs)7,060 lbs
(3,202 kgs)

224 STARTING AND OPERATING
Checking Weights of Vehicle and Trailer
To assure that the tow vehicle and trailer are in
compliance with the maximum permissible weight
limits, and to know the actual weights, have the loaded
vehicle-trailer combination (tow vehicle including
driver, passengers and cargo, trailer fully loaded)
weighed on a commercial scale.
Check the vehicle’s front and rear Gross Axle Weight
(GAW), the GTW and TW. The values as measured
must not be exceeded, according to the weight listed
under “Vehicle and trailer weight and ratings”.
Attaching a Trailer
Please observe maximum permitted trailer dimensions
(width and length).
Most states and all Canadian provinces require safety
chains between your tow vehicle and the trailer. The
chains should be crisscrossed under the trailer tongue.
They must be attached to the hitch receiver, and not to
the vehicle’s bumper or axle. Be sure to leave enough
slack in the chains to permit turning corners.
Most states and all Canadian provinces require a
separate brake system at various trailer weights.
WARNING!
Do not connect a trailer brake system (if trailer is
so equipped) directly to the vehicle’s hydraulic
brake system as your vehicle is equipped with an-
tilock brakes. If you do, neither the vehicle’s
brakes nor the trailer’s brakes will function prop-
erly. This could cause an accident resulting in
property damage, injury or death to you or others.
The provided vehicle electrical wiring harness for
trailer towing has a brake signal wire for hook-up
to a brake controller.
Most states and all Canadian provinces require a
break-away switch on trailers with a separate
brake system. The switch activates the trailer
brakes in the possible event that the trailer might
separate from the tow vehicle.
You should consider using a trailer sway control
system. For further information see your
authorized Sprinter Dealer.

232 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH
The switch is located on top of the steering column
housing.
When the hazard warning flasher switch is switched
on, the indicator lamp in the switch and the turn signal
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster both flash.
WARNING!
If the rear cargo doors are opened to 90° (detent
position), the rear lights will be concealed. The
vehicle is then not sufficiently safeguarded at the
rear and may only be seen by other road users
when they are close to the vehicle. This could
lead to an accident.
The vehicle must then be clearly marked in
accordance with state and local laws, e.g., with a
warning triangle.

252 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
…Headlamps, Taillamps, Identification Lamps,
Turn Signal Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
…Reversing Aid Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
…Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
…Wiper Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
…Light Alloy Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
…Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
…Steering Wheel and Gear Selector Lever . . . . 275
…Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
…Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
…Headliner and Shelf Below Rear Window . . . 275
…Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
…Hard Plastic Trim Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
…Plastic and Rubber Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Q Electrical Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
…Standard Fuse and Relay Equipment . . . . . . . 277
…Relay Assignment, Standard Equipment . . . . 281
…Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment . . . . . . . 281
Q Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
…Front Lamp Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
…Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
…License Plate Lamps
(Cargo/Passenger Vans Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
…Additional Brake Lamp
(Cargo/Passenger Vans Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
…Side-Mounted Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
…Side-Marker Lamps,
Standing Lamps (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
…Identification Lamps
(Cargo/passenger vans only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
…Interior Lighting in Passenger
Compartment and Load Compartment . . . . . 293
…Interior Lighting with Reading Lamp . . . . . . . 294
…Interior Lighting with Interior Sensor
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
…Exit Lamps (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Q Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
…Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . 297

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 273
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When washing the underbody, do not forget to clean
the inner sides of the wheels.
Ornamental Moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-
plated parts, use a chrome cleaner.
Headlamps, Taillamps, Identification Lamps, Turn
Signal Lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent with plenty of water.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use
only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the
lenses. Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry
cloth or sponge.Reversing Aid Sensors
Use a mild car wash detergent with plenty of water.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use
only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the
sensors. Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with dry,
coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub. You will
otherwise scratch or damage the sensors.
If you clean the sensors using a high-pressure cleaner,
only direct it at the sensors for a short period and
maintain a minimum distance of 4in (10cm) from the
sensors.
WARNING!
Dirty or iced-up steps and entrances create a risk
of slipping or falling.
Keep steps, entrances and footwear free from dirt
(e.g. mud, clay, snow and ice).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 281
7Relay Assignment, Standard Equipment
Windshield wiper motor (W) (1)
Diesel engine control unit (M) (2)
Turn signals (B) (3)Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment
The cover is located below the driver’s seat.
Remove cover:
1. Press both detent springs down and remove cover.
Install cover:
2. Position cover at bottom and engage both detent
springs.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 285
7Turn signal lamp and sidemarker lamp,
3457 NA – 12V 28 / 7.5W, yellow glass (1)
Low beam headlamp, H7 – 12V 55W (2)
Fog lamp, H1 – 12V 55W (3)
Side and parking lamps, W5W – 12V 5W (4)
High beam headlamps, H1 – 12V 55 (5)Turn Signal Lamps and Side-Marker Lamps
1. Turn bulb holder, together with bulb,
counterclockwise and remove.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.
3. Insert a new bulb in the bulb holder.
4. Insert the bulb holder together with the bulb and
turn clockwise to the stop.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 289
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Taillamps
Cargo/Passenger Van
Locked (1)
Unlocked (2)
Bulbs are changed from inside the cargo area.
The rear lamp cluster bulb holder is located behind the
interior paneling. Remove the paneling.Brake lamp, taillamp, standing lamp,
P21/5W – 12V 21/5W (1)
Backup lamp, P21W – 12V 21W (2)
Turn signal lamp, P21W – 12V 21W (3)
Side-marker lamp, R5W – 12V 5W (4)
1. Unclip and remove the bulb socket.
2. To change a bulb, press the bulb into the bulb
socket, turn it counterclockwise and remove.
3. Insert the new bulb.
4. Clip the bulb socket into place.