2006 DODGE SPRINTER ignition

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS
Q Ignition Lock / Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
…Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Q Central Locking (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
…Unlocking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
…Locking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
…Central Locking Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
…Locking Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
…Locking and Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
…To Program the Automatic Lock
Feature when Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Q Remote Keyless Entry (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
…Unlocking with Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . 21
…Locking with Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . 22
Q Replacing Batteries in Remote Keyless Entry . . . 22
Q Security System with Towing and Passenger
Compartment Protection (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 23
…Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
…Visual Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
…Switching off the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Q Towing Protection and Passenger Compartment
Protection Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
…Towing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
…Switching off the Towing Protection . . . . . . . . . 24
…Passenger Compartment Protection . . . . . . . . . 25
…Switching off the Passenger Compartment
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
…Alarm Pushbutton
(Vehicles with Security Systems only) . . . . . . . 26

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IGNITION LOCK / STARTER SWITCH
The steering wheel is locked when the key is removed (0)
To remove the key, place the gear selector lever in position
"P"; rotate the key in the ignition lock to position 0; and
remove the key.
The steering wheel is unlocked (1)
Preheating and driving position (2)
Start position (3)To engage the steering wheel lock:
After removing the key, turn the steering wheel until
the steering wheel lock engages.
To release the steering wheel lock:
Turn the steering wheel slightly while turning the key
to position 1.
NOTE: If the driver’s or passenger’s door is opened
with the key in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock, a
warning buzzer sounds.
WARNING!
Do not remove the key from the ignition lock un-
less the vehicle is stationary. Always remove the
key from the ignition lock when leaving the ve-
hicle to prevent children or unauthorized per-
sons from starting the engine.

14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Immobilizer
The immobilizer is automatically activated when the
key is removed from the ignition lock. The engine
cannot be started. As soon as the correct key is inserted
into the ignition lock, the immobilizer is deactivated.
For notes on the remote keyless entry, refer to "Remote
Keyless Entry".
NOTE: If the engine cannot be started and the displays
Á and î appear alternately in the multi-function
indicator when the key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock, a fault has developed or the key used has not been
activated.
Remove the key and repeat the starting procedure. If
the engine still cannot be started, consult an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.

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CENTRAL LOCKING (OPTIONAL)
To unlock (1)
To lock (2)
To unlock (1)
To lock (2)
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive
as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Unlocking:
If a door lock or interior handle on the driver or front
seat passenger door is unlocked, only the driver or
front seat passenger door will be unlocked.
NOTE: If a door lock or interior handle on the sliding
door or tailgate is unlocked, only the sliding door or
tailgate will be unlocked.
Locking:
All doors are automatically locked if a door lock or
interior handle is locked.
NOTE: If the central locking automatically unlocks
again after having been locked, at least one door is
closed incorrectly.
If it then locks again within about 5 seconds, then all
closed doors are locked.
The central locking displays vehicle locking with one
or more open doors by means of a special function
sequence (locking, unlocking, locking). Once closing
has been completed, an open door will not
automatically be locked.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint system.
The children could
• injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
 release the child-proof locks by pressing the
central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
 cause injury to others as a result
 get out of the vehicle and could either injure
themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
 suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long
periods of hot weather
 release the parking brake. The vehicle could
then start moving of its own accord.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.

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Locking Status Display
Left-hand indicator lamp is illuminated:
The driver’s door is locked.
Right-hand indicator lamp is illuminated:
Front-seat passenger door and rear-seat passenger
area/cargo area are locked.
Both indicator lamps are illuminated:
The entire vehicle is locked.
If an indicator lamp flashes:
At least one door has not been properly closed.
NOTE: The indicator lamps go out,
once the remote keyless entry transmitter has been
used to completely lock the vehicle;
if the ignition lock is in the position 0, and once the
interior handles/closing cylinders have been used to
completely lock the vehicle;
after about 15 minutes in position 0 in the ignition lock.
The display can be reactivated by pressing the central
locking switch, located on the center section of the
dashboard.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint system.
The children could
 injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
 release the child-proof locks by pressing the
central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
 cause injury to others as a result
 get out of the vehicle and could either injure
themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
 suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long
periods of hot weather
 release the parking brake. The vehicle could
then start moving of its own accord.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.

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Locking and Unlocking
To lock entire vehicle:
Press top of central locking switch.
The left and the right indicator lamp in the switch
illuminate. If one of the two indicator lamps blinks, at
least one door is not closed properly.
To unlock entire vehicle:
Press top of central locking switch again.
To lock the front-seat passenger door and the rear-seat
passenger area/cargo area:
Press bottom of central locking switch.
The right indicator lamp in the switch illuminates. If
the indicator lamp blinks, at least one door is not closed
properly.
To unlock the front-seat passenger door and the rear-
seat passenger area/cargo area:
Press bottom of central locking switch again.To Program the Automatic Lock Feature when
Starting the Engine
Place the key in position 2 in the ignition lock and close
all doors.
To switch off automatic locking of the front-seat passenger
door and the rear-seat passenger area/cargo area:
Press the central locking switch at the bottom and hold
it there for about 5 seconds. The right indicator lamp
flashes twice. Automatic locking when the engine is
started is switched off.
To switch on automatic locking of the front-seat passenger
door and the rear-seat passenger area/cargo area:
Press the central locking switch at the bottom and hold
it there for about 5 seconds. The right indicator lamp
CAUTION!
In case of an accident, rescue from the outside may
be more difficult if the vehicle is locked.
To unlock the vehicle after the engine is started,
refer to ‘‘Central Locking Switch’’.

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The remote keyless entry transmitter transmits in all
directions. It does not have to be pointed at the vehicle.
Do not expose the remote keyless entry transmitter to
high levels of electromagnetic radiation in order to
avoid the risk of malfunctions.
The remote keyless entry transmitter has an average
range of about 32 ft (about10 m). Always verify the
correct operation of the remote keyless entry
transmitter by listening for the locking noise and by
checking that the white patch on the interior door
handle is visible.
When pressing the Œ or ‹ buttons, the indicator
lamp illuminates. If the indicator lamp does not
illuminate, the batteries must be replaced.
The remote keyless entry transmitter will not function
when there is a vehicle key inserted in the ignition lock.Release button for mechanical key (1)
Indicator lamp (2)
Lock button ‹ (3)
Unlock button Π(4)
Unlocking with Remote Keyless Entry
Press the Œ button once. The driver’s door is
unlocked and the hazard warning lamp, as well as the
remote keyless entry transmitter indicator lamp, blink
once.