2006 DODGE SPRINTER wipers

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
3CONTENTS
Q Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
…Interior Mirror (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
…Electrically Adjustable Exterior
Mirror (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Q Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
…Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat . . . . . . . . . 60
…Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
…Armrest (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
…Head Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
…Folding Seat at Partition (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 63
Q Seat Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Q Rear Seat Bench Removal and Installation . . . . . 64
…Retrofitting Seat Mounting Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Q Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Q Headlamp Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Q Fog Lamp Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Q Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
…Interior Lamps in the Driver and
Rear-Seat Passenger Area/Cargo Area . . . . . . . 69
…Interior Lamps with Interior Sensor
Protection (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
…Interior Lighting with Reading Lamp,
Front Passenger Space Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
…Interior Cargo Area Lighting (Optional) . . . . . 71
Q Multifunction Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Q Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
…Mechanical Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
…Electric Window Operation (Optional) . . . . . . . 74
Q Windshield Wiper Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
…Windshield wipers with rain sensor
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Touch-wipe:
Press the windshield wiper switch up to the pressure
point.
NOTE: Smears may form on the glass when the
windshield wipers are in use. In this case, operate the
windshield washer, even in rainy weather.
Check wiper blades regularly for damage and
contamination.Windshield wipers with rain sensor (Optional)
To switch on:
Turn the windshield wiper switch to Intermittent
wipe.
When switched on, the windshield wipers wipe one
time. After that the wiping interval and wiping speed
(normal and rapid), depend on wetness of the
windshield and are controlled automatically.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
caused by e. g. ice, steam, fog or water could lead
to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the
windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster or with the wind-
shield heater (optional) before and during wind-
shield washer use.
Follow the recommended settings for de-fogging
and de-icing the front windows given in Section 4.CAUTION!
Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent
setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car
wash or during windshield cleaning and/or de-
icing. Wipers will operate if the windshield gets
wet, and wipers may be damaged as a result.

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Headlamp Cleaning System (Optional)
The headlamps will be cleaned with a high-pressure
water jet when
 the headlamps are switched on
and
 the windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.
NOTE: Fluid for the headlamp cleaning system is also
supplied from the washer system fluid reservoir.SPEED CONTROL (OPTIONAL)
Set / accelerate speed (1)
Set / decelerate speed (2)
Off (3)
Resume set speed (4)

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Power Washer
When using a power washer for cleaning the vehicle
always observe manufacturers’ operating instructions.Automatic Car Wash
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it before you drive
into the car wash.
Fold in the exterior mirrors before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash and make sure that the
windshield wiper switch is in position 0.
The exterior mirrors and windshield wipers could
otherwise be damaged.
Make sure that mirrors are fully folded out after
leaving the automatic car wash.
CAUTION!
Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires. The
intense jet of water can result in damage to the
tire. Always replace a damaged tire.
Always keep the jet of water moving across the
surface. To avoid damaging the vehicle, do not
aim the water jet directly at electrical components,
end of electrical lines, electrical connectors, intake
or ventilation openings, brake hoses, door joints,
seals, other rubber parts.
WARNING!
Smears impair visibility, which is impaired fur-
ther by unfavourable conditions (e.g. fog, dark-
ness, driving snow).
If a wax preservative is sprayed on after washing
the vehicle, wipe off the wax from the windshield
and the wiper blade rubbers. This will prevent
smears forming on the windshield.

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SCOPE OF WORK FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Oil Service
Oil change
Engine:
Oil change and filter replacement
Check fluid levels of the following system, refill as
necessary.
If fluid is lost, trace and eliminate cause – as a separate
order.
Power-assisted steering
Lubrication work:
Trailer tow hitch (original equipment)
Maintenance
ASSYST maintenance computer resetFunction check
Signalling system,
warning and indicator lamps
Headlamps, exterior lighting
Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system
Check for leaks and damage.
Check for abrasion points and ensure that
lines are correctly routed!
All assemblies:
Engine, transmission, transfer case, front axle, rear
axle, steering, power steering pump
All lines and hoses, sensor cables
Rubber boots on front axle drive shafts,
rubber boots on front axle suspension ball joints, shock
absorbers

INDEX 329
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Water in Fuel Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Window Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Windows
De-Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
De-Icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Windshield Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Windshield Washer System Fluid Reservoir. . . . . . 257
Windshield Wiper Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Windshield wipers with rain sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Winter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206