2006 DODGE SPRINTER belt

60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat
WARNING!
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Ad-
just the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. The seat belt
might not be properly adjusted and you could be
injured. Avoid seat positions in which you cannot
wear your seat belt correctly. They are a safety
hazard and must therefore be avoided; refer to
"Seat Belts".
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest
reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position
can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat
belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck as this
could result in severe personal injuries and death.
The backrest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in an upright position
and the belt is properly positioned on the body.
Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING!
Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts while a seat is being adjusted. If the seat is
moved, to ensure engagement, the seat catches
must be heard.
The arms should be slightly bent when you are
holding the steering wheel. The distance from the
pedals should be such that you can depress them fully.
The rear area of the vehicle should not be used as
a play area by children when the vehicle is in
motion. They could be seriously injured in an
accident. Children should be seated and using the
proper restraint system.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these area are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.

64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
REAR SEAT BENCH REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
Unlocked (1)
Locked (2)
To remove:
1. Turn all release levers on the legs of the appropriate
rear bench seat up. The rear bench seat can then
move in the seat mounting cups.
2. Lift the rear bench seat up and out of the seat
mounting cups.
WARNING!
The integrated seat belt can only offer the degree
of protection for which it is designed if you install
the specified rear bench seats correctly. Never op-
erate vehicle unless all rear bench seats are prop-
erly installed and all release levers are locked.
When retrofitting seat benches, make sure that the
exterior seat shells have four cross-ribs.
Keep the seat bench mounting cups in the vehicle
floor free from dirt and foreign objects. This is the
only way to guarantee that the locking
mechanisms will engage securely.

80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
SUNROOF (OPTIONAL) Manual Sun Roof (Optional)
 To open, turn the handwheel counterclockwise.
Maximum opening = turn until the stop is reached.
 To close, turn the handwheel clockwise until the
stop is reached.
WARNING!
In an accident, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sun roof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seatbelt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the electric
sun roof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sun roof opening.
Injury may result.
Make certain that no one gets caught when the
electric sun roof is closed. The key should be
removed from the ignition lock even if the vehicle
will only be left for a short time to prevent
situations such as children or unauthorized
persons opening and closing the electric sun roof
and becoming caught.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 95
4
Indicator Lamp Symbols
vAcceleration skid control (ASR)
or electronic stability program (
ESP®)*
or slippery surface warning.
1Airbag Malfunction (USA only).
Parking brake applied.
AHigh beam on, refer to "Multifunction Switch".
#Battery not being charged,
refer to "Battery Charge Indicator Lamp".
Water in fuel filter, refer to "Water in Fuel
Indicator Lamp".
2Brake pads worn.
:Engine oil level too low,
refer to "Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp".
/Coolant level too low,
refer to "Coolant Level Indicator Lamp".
;Brake fluid level too low and electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) malfunction (USA only).
*2500 Type Vehicles only.
3Brake fluid level too low and electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) malfunction (Canada only).
-Anti-lock brake system (ABS) malfunction.
#Electronic stability program (ESP®)* malfunction.
±Engine control unit malfunction.
kAcceleration skid control (ASR) malfunction
and brake assist system (BAS)1 malfunction.
™Constant RPMs on.
WFluid level in windshield washer low.
qPreheating.

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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.

176 STARTING AND OPERATING
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.

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Tire Sizes for Sprinter Vehicles
1. Vehicles with programmed top speed limit of 68
mph (109 km/h) only.
Design Standard
Depending on the design standards used, the tire size
molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter
(1) preceding the tire width or the tire load rating
designation.
Letter "LT" preceding the tire width designation:
Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards.
Letter "C" preceding the tire load rating designation:
Commercial vehicle tire based on European design
standards.Tire Width
The tire width (2) indicates the nominal tire width in
mm.
Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio (3) is the dimensional relationship
between tire section height and section width and is
expressed in percentage. The aspect ratio is arrived at
by dividing section height by section width.
Tire Code
The tire code (4) indicates the tire construction type.
The “R” stands for radial tire type. Letter “D” means
diagonal or bias ply construction; letter “B” means
belted-bias ply construction.
Rim Diameter
The rim diameter (5) is the diameter of the bead seat,
not the diameter of the rim edge. Rim diameter is
indicated in inches (in).
Tire Load Rating
The tire load rating (6) is a numerical code associated
with the maximum load a tire can support. Sprinter type
2500 C/HC/SHC 3500 C/HC/SHC
225/70 R 15 C 112/110 R
(115 N)195/70 R 15 C 104/102 R
LT 225/75 R 16 115/112 N LT 225/75 R 16 115/112 N
LT 225/75 R 16 115/112 L
1LT 225/75 R 16 115/112 L1

218 STARTING AND OPERATING
Tire and Loading Information placard
Seating capacity (1)
Load limit information (2)
NOTE: Data shown on placard are for illustration
purposes only. Load limit data and seating data are
specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown
in the illustration.
Refer to placard on vehicle for actual data specific to
your vehicle.Seating Capacity
The seating capacity (2) gives you important
information on the number of occupants that can be in
the vehicle.
Observe front and rear seating capacity.
Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are
designated seating positions and seat belts available.
Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly
restrained with a separate seat belt.
Load Limit Information
Locate the statement "The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX
kilograms or XXX lbs." (1) on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. The combined weight of all
occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue load (if
applicable) should never exceed the weight referenced
in that statement.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
The following steps have been developed as required
of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".