2006 DODGE SPRINTER warning

86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
The cup holders in the passenger compartment are
located in the center below the seat benches.
Pull out cup holder in the direction of arrow.
WARNING!
Your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle.
Do not use cup holder while the vehicle is in
motion. Otherwise you could be distracted from
traffic and cause an accident or liquid could spill
from the containers due to for example breaking
or other vehicle movement.
Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to
prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the
contents could spill, especially hot liquids.
Otherwise you may scald yourself.

92 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Legend For Instruments And Controls
1. Left-hand air vent.
2. Multifunction switch.
3. Speed control.
4. Hood release lever.
5. Instrument cluster, refer to "Instrument Cluster
and Indicator Lamps".
6. Hazard warning flasher switch.
7. Steering wheel with horn, front driver airbag.
8. Fuse box.
9. Windshield wiper switch, refer to "Windshield
Wiper Switch".
10. Ignition lock/starter switch.
11. Center air vents.
12. Upper air vents.
13. Radio, see individual manual.14. Temperature control switch.
15. Airflow control switch.
16. Air distribution switch.
17. Temperature sensor, automatic heating
control / air conditioning, regulated.
18. Air conditioning switch.
19. Heater booster switch.
20. Residual engine heat utilization switch.
21. Gear selector lever (automatic transmission)
22. Timer for auxiliary heater.
23. Electrical outlet.
24. Ashtray.
25. Cup holder.
26. Front passenger airbag.
27. Right-hand air vent.
28. Glove compartment.
NOTE: For layout of switches, see previous page.

94 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Legend For Instrument Cluster And Indicator Lamps
1. Tachometer (Engine rpm), refer to "Tachometer
(Engine rpm)".
2. Turn signal indicator lamp (left), refer to
"Multifunction Switch".
3. Turn signal indicator lamp (right), refer to
"Multifunction switch".
4. ASR warning lamp or ESP
®* warning lamp.
5. Speedometer.
6. Multi-function indicator, refer to "Multi-Function
Indicator".
7. Gear selector lever position.
8. Coolant temperature gauge, refer to "Coolant
Temperature Gauge".
* 2500 Type vehicles only9. Fuel gauge with reserve fuel indicator lamp
(yellow), refer to "Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel
Indicator Lamp".
10. Warning and indicator lamps.
11. Odometer/trip meter selector, refer to "Odometer
and Trip Meter".
Clock/outside temperature display selector, refer
to "Clock and Outside Temperature Display".
12. Instrument lighting brighter/dimmer, refer to
"Instrument Lighting".

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 95
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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.

96 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Multi-Function Indicator
WARNING!
Never operate buttons (1, 2, 3 and 4) in the multi-
function indicator while driving.
To operate these buttons the driver must reach
through the steering wheel, which could
significantly impede its movement.
Your attention will also be diverted from the road
and traffic conditions.
This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle
and could lead to an accident and result in severe
personal injuries or death.
For this reason, make sure that the traffic
conditions are safe before pressing the buttons, so
that nobody may be endangered.
When possible, reach around the steering wheel
to operate the multi-function indicator buttons.
Do not rest your head or chest on the steering
wheel or dashboard when operating the buttons.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 101
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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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102 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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.

104 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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.