2006 DODGE SPRINTER instrument cluster

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AIRBAG AND BELT TENSIONERS
The vehicle is equipped with an airbag for the driver
and the front seat passenger as well as belt tensioners
for the driver and the front passenger. The system is
known as a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). It
has been designed to work together with the seat belt
and to supplement.
SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
malfunction indicator lamp1 will light up in the
instrument cluster for about 4 seconds as a function
check.Belt Tensioners
The belt tensioners are located on the three-point seat
belts of the driver’s and front passenger seats.
The belt tensioners will not operate unless the key has
been turned to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
The airbag and / or belt tensioners are designed to only
trigger in certain frontal impacts as not all accidents
call for airbag and / or belt tensioner deployment.
WARNING!
Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them. You
may damage the airbags and you could be injured
because the airbags are not there to protect you.
These protective covers for the airbag cushions are
designed to open only when the airbags are inflat-
ing.
WARNING!
If the malfunction indicator lamp1 does not
light up when the key is in position 2 in the igni-
tion lock, if it flickers or lights up while the vehi-
cle is moving, there might be a problem in the
airbag system. There is then a danger that the air-
bag will not deploy in the event of an accident or
will deploy when it should not do so. Have the ve-
hicle inspected and repaired by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer without delay.

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WARNING!
Do not attempt to manually open the front airbag
covers. You may damage the airbags and you
could be injured because the airbags may not
function as designed. These protective covers for
the airbag cushions are designed to open only
when the airbags are inflating.
Do not modify any components of the restraint
systems or their wiring.
Observe relevant safety precautions when
discarding off airbag units. Any authorized
Sprinter Dealer can provide information and
assistance.
Make sure to give any new owner of your vehicle
this Owner’s Manual so that the new owner will
be aware of all safety warnings.
WARNING!
If the instrument cluster indicates a malfunction
of the "SRS", as explained above, we strongly rec-
ommend that you visit an authorized Sprinter
Dealer immediately to have the system checked;
otherwise the "SRS" may not be activated when
needed in an accident, which could result in seri-
ous or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpected-
ly and unnecessarily, which could also result in
injury or death.
The activation of the "SRS" temporarily releases a
small amount of dust from the airbag. This dust,
however, is neither injurious to your health, nor
does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust
might cause some temporary breathing difficulty
for people with asthma or other breathing trouble.
To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have
any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or door.
Given the considerable deployment speed and the
textile structure of the airbag, there is a risk of
abrasions and injuries due to airbag deployment.

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The switch (2) is located in the right rear of the cargo
area.
To switch on:
Press top of switch, the indicator lamp in the switch
will illuminate.
To switch off:
Press bottom of switch.
NOTE: The interior cargo area lighting will shut off
automatically after 15 min.MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
Turn signal indicator lamp, right (1)
Turn signal indicator lamp, left (2)
Short turn signal, press combination switch to pressure
point.
Continuous turn signal, engage combination switch.
If a turn signal on the vehicle fails, the indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster flashes at twice the normal
rate.

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CONTENTS
Q Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Q Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . 93
…Indicator Lamp Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
…Multi-Function Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
…Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
…Odometer and Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
…Instrument and Display Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 99
…Outside Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
…Reversing Aid Distance Display (Optional) . . 101
…Tachometer (Engine rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
…Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
…Fuel Gauge with Reserve Fuel
Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
…Battery Charge Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
…Water in Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
…Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . 107
…Coolant Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
…Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 109
Q Switch Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Q ASSYST Maintenance Computer (Optional). . . . 112
…Engine Oil Level – Display in Instrument
Cluster (Vehicles with ASSYST Maintenance
Computer only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
…Displaying Engine Oil Level with
Engine Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Q Engine Oil Level Indicator in Instrument
Cluster (Vehicles without ASSYST
Maintenance Computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Q Heating, Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
…Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
…Air Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
…Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
…De-Fogging and De-Icing The Front
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
…Side Air Vents and Center Air Vents . . . . . . . . 122

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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.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR LAMPS

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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".

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Battery Charge Indicator Lamp
When the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the
battery charge indicator lamp# will light up in the
instrument cluster. It must go out when the engine is
running.
If the battery charge indicator lamp# remains on or
lights up again while the vehicle is moving, a fault has
developed in the battery charge circuit.
Do not drive on. Take your vehicle to an authorized
Sprinter Dealer to have the problem corrected.Water in Fuel Indicator Lamp
When the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition
lock, the fuel filter indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up for about 2 seconds. It
must go out when the engine is running.
If water in fuel indicator lamp does not go out or
comes on with the engine running, drain the water
from the fuel filter as soon as possible.