2006 DODGE SPRINTER turn signal

22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Press the Πbutton a second time. The passenger
door and cargo doors are unlocked and the turn signal
lamps, as well as the remote keyless entry transmitter
indicator lamp, blink once again. The button must be
pressed a second time within about 2.5 seconds,
otherwise the second request to open can not be
performed.
NOTE: The vehicle is automatically locked again, if
within about 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote
keyless entry transmitter, none of the doors are
opened. The hazard warning lamp does not blink.
Locking with Remote Keyless Entry
Press the ‹ button. The entire vehicle is locked and
the hazard warning lamp blinks three times. The
remote keyless entry transmitter indicator lamp blinks
once.
If the hazard warning lamp does not blink, at least one
door is improperly closed. Check to see if there is a
door that is not properly closed or if there is a key in the
ignition lock. Remove key from ignition lock and/or
close doors properly and press the ‹ button again.REPLACING BATTERIES IN REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY
Do not touch the battery contact surfaces (insert the
batteries with a lint-free cloth).
NOTE: Do not operate the remote control while the
battery is being replaced.
WARNING!
Keep batteries away from children.
Consult a doctor immediately if a battery is
swallowed.
Dispose of used batteries in an environmentally
responsible manner.
Danger of explosion if the battery is not correctly
replaced. Replacements should always be either
of the same type or one which has been
recommended by the manufacturer.

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Replacing Batteries
Rated voltage: 6 V
DC (2x 3V)
Rated current:10 mA
1. Release the
mechanical key
by pressing the
release button.
2. Remove the
battery cover.
3. Remove the battery and install
new one (note correct polarity;
positive terminal up).
4. Press on the battery cover until it
snaps into place.SECURITY SYSTEM WITH TOWING AND
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT PROTECTION
(OPTIONAL)
The security system is ready for operation, if the
vehicle is locked with the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
If a door is open, the security system is not switched on
during the locking process.
Security system activation is indicated by the turn
signal lamps flashing three times in succession.
For a function check, when the security system is
switched on, the indicator lamps in the towing
protection/passenger compartment protection switch
flash.
The security system will switch off if the vehicle is
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The turn signal lamps flash once.

24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The alarm is triggered if the security system has been
activated and
 A door is opened,
 a door is unlocked from inside,
 the engine cover is opened,
 the key is used to unlock the vehicle at any door,
 the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition lock.
Audible Alarm
The horn sounds for about 25 seconds.
Visual Alarm
The turn signal lamps flash for about 4 minutes.
Switching off the Alarm
The alarm will switch off immediately if the vehicle is
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
NOTE: Do not manually unlock the doors as this will
trigger the alarm.TOWING PROTECTION AND PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT PROTECTION SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)
See Section 4, Understanding Your Instrument Panel,
for switch locations.
Switch off the towing protection
Indicator lamp
As a function check, (1) the indicator
lamp (2) flashes when the security
system is switched on.
Switch off the passenger compartment protection (3).
Towing Protection
The towing protection is ready for operation after
30 seconds as the security system has been activated.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted while the
security system is activated.
Switching off the Towing Protection
If the vehicle is to be transported or loaded, the towing
protection must be switched off in order to avoid a
false alarm.

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3. Press switch up (1).
The indicator lamp (2) is briefly illuminated.
To activate the setting (passenger compartment/
towing protection switched off):
4. Lock the vehicle using the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
The passenger compartment protection will remain
switched off until the vehicle is locked again with the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
NOTE: The alarm will switch off immediately if the
vehicle is centrally unlocked using the remote keyless
entry transmitter.Alarm Pushbutton (Vehicles with Security Systems
only)
See Section 4, Understanding Your Instrument Panel,
for switch locations.
Trigger the alarm manually/lock the
vehicle.
The audible and visual alarm can be
triggered manually by using the
alarm pushbutton.
Audible Alarm
The horn sounds until the alarm is switched off.
Visual Alarm
The turn signal lamps flash until the alarm is switched
off.
Trigger the alarm manually and lock the vehicle.
Press the alarm pushbutton upward once.
The indicator lamp flashes in the towing/passenger
compartment protection switch.

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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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Lamp switch (3)
CSide lamps, license plate and instrument
lighting
õLow beam headlamps, high beam
headlamps
ƒMarker lamps, right, combination switch
up (1)
Marker lamps, left, combination switch
down (2)High beam headlamps (lamp switch positionõ) (4)
Headlamp flasher (also when turn signals are on) (5)
NOTE: When the key is in the ignition lock in the 0
position and the driver’s or passenger’s door is open, a
warning buzzer sounds, if the vehicle exterior lighting
(except for the marker lamps) has been switched on.
On vehicles with automatic switching-off of high
beam, with the key in 0 position and the lamp switch
position õ on low and high beam, parking lamps
are automatically switched on. When the driver’s or
passenger’s door is opened, a warning buzzer also
sounds.
For high beam (4) and headlamp flasher (5), the
indicator lamp A in the combination instrument
lights up.

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".

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Depending on the driving style, the mileage covered
and the operating conditions, the next service due is
displayed either as a remaining distance in "mi"
(in km) or as a remaining time in "days". The length of
time between services should not exceed 2 years.
The display will be cancelled when the
button (‘) is pressed, or automatically after
10 seconds.
When a service has been performed, have the ASSYST
maintenance computer reset by an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Should your Sprinter for any reason not be serviced by
an authorized Sprinter Dealer, the ASSYST
maintenance computer can, in exceptional
circumstances, be reset as follows:
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock and
immediately press the button (‘) twice.
Within 10 seconds, return the key to position 0 in the
ignition lock.
Press and hold the button (‘). Turn the key to
position 2 in the ignition lock. Keep the
button (‘) pressed.The maintenance indicator with the current remaining
time/distance is shown.
After about 10 seconds, an acoustic signal will sound
and the maintenance indicator is displayed with the
new remaining time/distance.
Release the button (‘).
NOTE: The ASSYST maintenance computer provides
information on the optimum maintenance requirements.
If maintenance intervals are not observed, resulting
damage will not be covered by Warranty.
The ASSYST maintenance computer is not an engine
oil gauge.
Engine oil level – for display in instrument cluster, see
next page.
If the engine oil level indicator lamp lights up, refer to
"Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp".
If the battery is disconnected, the time is not recorded
by the ASSYST maintenance computer. Such periods
must be considered if maintenance intervals are
measured by time.