2007 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

104 Controls in detailOperating system with steering wheel buttons*
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Setting the exterior lighting delayed
switch-off*
The
Headlamps
(headlamps delayed switch-
off) function enables you to set whether or
not the exterior lighting should remain on
in the dark after the doors have been
closed.
When you have set the delayed switch-off
and have switched off the engine, the fol-
lowing light up:
\4The parking lamps
\4The tail lamps
\4The license plate lamp
\4The front foglamps\1Press theæ or ç to select the
Lighting
submenu.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Headlamps
mes-
sage in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1Press the æ or ç button to se-
lect whether and for how long the lights
should remain on.Vehicle submenu
You can reach the
Vehicle
submenu via
the
Settings
menu (\2page 96).
Setting station selection
The
Search
function enables you to deter-
mine whether the radio (\2page 94)
should search for a new station or a previ-
ously stored station each time the radio is
switched on.
\1Press the è or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
Vehicle
message
in the display.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Search
message
in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
iYou can reactivate this function by
opening a door within 10 minutes.
The lights are switched off after 60 sec-
onds if you do not open a door or if you
close an opened door after the engine
has been switched off.
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Function
Page
Set station selection
104
Set the windshield wiper sensi-
tivity
105
\2\2

105 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
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\1Press the æ or ç button to se-
lect how the radio should tune into a
station.
\4
Frequency
: The nearest station on
the waveband is selected
\4
Memory
: The nearest saved station is
selected
Setting the windshield wiper sensitivity
You can use the
Wipe sensor
function to
set the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
\1Press the è or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
Vehicle
message
in the display.\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Wipe sensor
mes-
sage in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1Press the æ or ç button to
select the level of sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
\4
Level 1
: High sensitivity
Wiping beings in light rain
\4
Level 2
: Moderate sensitivity
\4
Level 3
: Low sensitivity
Wiping only begins in heavy rainConvenience submenu
*
You can reach the
Convenience
submenu
via the
Settings
menu (\2page 96).
Key-dependent settings
You can use the Key
function to determine
whether the settings in the:
\4Instrument cluster
\4Lighting
\4Vehicle
submenus are stored as key-dependent
settings.
\1Press the è or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
Convenience
mes-
sage in the display.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Key
message in
the display.
The current setting is highlighted. N54.32-2271-31
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\1Press the æ or ç button to
switch key dependence
On or
Off
.
The Trip computer menu displays statisti-
cal data for your vehicle.Consumption statistics after start
\1Press the è or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
After start
mes-
sage in the display.
1Distance driven since start
2Time elapsed since start
3Average speed since start
4Average fuel consumption since start
iFor safety reasons, it is not possible to
set the
Key
function while the vehicle is
in motion. You will see the following
message in the display:
Setting only
possible at standstill.
Trip computer menuFunction
Page
Consumption statistics after
start
106
Consumption statistics after re-
set
107
Reset consumption statistics
107
iWhen you call up the trip computer
again, it always displays the consump-
tion statistics after start first.
The units of the trip computer are coun-
try-specific and depend on the setting
in the
Instrument
submenu of the
Set-
tings
menu.
iIf you turn the key to position 0 in the
ignition lock or remove it, all the values
are reset after approximately 4 hours.
The values will not be reset if you turn
the key back to position1 or2 during
this time.
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107 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
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Consumption statistics after reset
\1Press the è or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
After start
mes-
sage in the display.
\1Press the j or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
After reset
mes-
sage.
1Distance driven since last reset
2Time elapsed since last reset
3Average speed since last reset
4Average fuel consumption since last
resetResetting the consumption statistics
\1Press the è or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
After start
mes-
sage in the display.
\1Press the j or k button repeat-
edly until you see the statistics that you
want to reset in the display.
\1Press and hold the reset button un-
til the values are reset to 0.You can operate your cell phone using the
functions in the
TEL
menu, provided it is
connected to the manufacturer’s hands-
free system*.
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iThe consumption statistics after start
are automatically reset after 999 hours
or 9,999 miles (kilometers).
The consumption statistics after reset
are automatically reset after 9,999
hours or 99,999 miles (kilometers).
Telephone menu
*
Warning
G
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are driving when
operating a cell phone in the vehicle.
If it is permitted to operate a cell phone
while the vehicle is in motion, you must only
operate it when road and traffic conditions
permit. You may otherwise be distracted
from the traffic conditions, cause an acci-
dent and injure yourself and others.
Cell phones without exterior antennas may
interfere with the vehicle electronics and
thereby jeopardize the operational safety of
the vehicle. You must therefore only use
these devices when they are connected to a
separate exterior antenna.

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\1Switch on the cell phone and audio sys-
tem or COMAND APS*.
See the separate operating instruc-
tions.
\1Press theè or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
TEL
menu in the
display.
You will see different messages in the
display, depending on the status of
your cell phone:
\4If the cell phone is switched off, you
will see the
TEL off
message
(Sound 20) or
Tel Turn on
message
(COMAND APS*) in the display.
\4If you have not yet entered a PIN,
you will see the
TEL PIN
message
(Sound 20) or
Enter PIN
message
(COMAND APS*).
\1Enter the PIN code using the cell
phone, audio system or
COMAND APS*.The cell phone searches for a network. The
display remains blank during this time.
As soon as the cell phone has found a net-
work, you will see the
Ready
message in
the display.
Once it has shown its operational readi-
ness, you can operate the cell phone using
the operating system.
Rejecting a call
If you do not wish to speak to the person
who is calling, you can reject the call.
\1Press the t button.
The caller then hears the busy signal.Accepting a call
You can accept a call at any time, provided
the cell phone is ready to receive calls.
\1Press the s button.
The call duration is shown in the dis-
play.
Ending a call
\1Press the t button.
The display now shows the operational
readiness symbol again.
Dialing a number from the phone book
You may select and dial a number from the
phone book at any time, provided the cell
phone is ready to receive calls.
\1Press the è or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
TEL
menu with
the operational readiness symbol in the
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iIt is only possible to create new phone
number entries in the phone book us-
ing the cell phone itself. See the sepa-
rate operating instructions.

109 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
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\1Press thej or k button.
The operating system reads the phone
book stored on the SIM card or in the
phone. This may take more than
1minute.
You will see the
Processing
message
(Sound 20) or
Wait...
message
(COMAND APS*) in the display.
\1Press the j or k button repeat-
edly until you see the name you are
looking for.
The stored names are displayed alpha-
betically from A to Z, or Z to A.
\1Press the s button.The operating system dials the select-
ed phone number. You will see the
dialing
message (Sound 20) or
Dial-
ing...
message (COMAND APS*) in
the display.
The operating system stores the phone
numbers in the redial memory.
If a connection is made, you will see the
name of the person you are calling and
the call duration.
Redialing
The operating system stores the most re-
cently dialed phone numbers. This means
that you do not have to search through the
entire phone book.
\1Press the ÿ or è button repeat-
edly until you see the
TEL
menu with
the operational readiness symbol in the
display.\1Press the s button.
The redial memory shows the most re-
cently dialed numbers or names.
\1Press the j or k button repeat-
edly until the number or the name you
are looking for is displayed.
\1Press the s button.
The operating system dials the select-
ed phone number.
If a connection is made, you will see the
call duration and name of the person
you are calling if stored in the phone
book. Otherwise, the number you are
dialing continues to be displayed.
iThe operating system scrolls through
the names rapidly if you press and hold
the j or k button for more than
one second. Releasing the button stops
the rapid scroll.
If you no longer wish to make a call,
press the t button.
iIf you no longer wish to make a call,
press the t button.

110 Controls in detailDriving and parking
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\3 Driving and parking
\1Before each journey, check the vehicle
lighting and the general condition of
the vehicle.
\1Observe the general driving tips at the
end of this section (\2page 116).
You will find information on:
\4regular checks (\2page 181)
\4driving in winter (\2page 235)
\4driving when towing a trailer
(\2page 175)
\4and other driving tips
in the “Operation” section (\2page 173).
Warning
G
T h e m o v e m e n t o f t h e p e d a l s m u s t n o t b e o b -
structed. The vehicle’s operating and road
safety are otherwise jeopardized.
Objects could fall and get caught between
the pedals if you accelerate or brake sud-
denly. You will no longer be able to brake or
accelerate. You could cause an accident,
which could result in injury to yourself and
others.
\4If floor mats and carpets are used, make
sure that these are secured correctly
and cannot slip and that there is suffi-
cient pedal clearance.
\4Do not place any objects in the driver’s
footwell.
\4Store and secure all loose objects so
they cannot get into the driver’s footwell
while the vehicle is in motion.
Warning
G
The doors could open of their own accord
while the vehicle is in motion if they are not
fully closed. For this reason, please make
sure that all the doors are properly closed
and locked before driving off (\2page 52).
Starting the engineWarning
G
Never run the engine in an enclosed space.
The exhaust fumes contain poisonous car-
bon monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes
constitutes a health hazard and can lead to
loss of consciousness and death.Warning
G
A seat belt that is worn incorrectly or not at
all, or that is not correctly engaged in the
seat belt buckle, cannot perform its intend-
ed protective function. In certain circum-
stances, you could then be seriously or even
fatally injured. Make sure, therefore, that all
occupants – in particular, expectant moth-
ers – wear their seat belt correctly at all
times.

111 Controls in detail
Driving and parking
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\1Before starting the engine, make sure
that all vehicle occupants are wearing
their seat belt correctly (\2page 27)
and the handbrake (\2page 115) is ap-
plied.Automatic transmission
Gearshift patternP Parking position (selector lever lock)
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
\1Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion is in parking position P before
starting the engine.Starting the engine
Gasoline engine
\1Turn the key to position3 in the igni-
tion lock (\2page 67) and release it im-
mediately ("touch-start" function).
The engine starts automatically.
Diesel engine
\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).
Theq preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on.
\1As soon as the q preglow indicator
lamp goes out, turn the key to position
3 in the ignition lock and release it as
soon as the engine is running.
\1Warm the engine up quickly.
\1Do not run the engine at full speed until
it has reached operating temperature.
!
CAUTION
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
iIf you depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine, pedal travel may be
short and the pedal resistance may be
high.
Pedal travel and resistance return to
normal when you depress the brake
pedal again while the engine is running.
iIt is also possible to start the engine in
neutral N.
iYou can start the engine without pre-
glow when the engine is warm.After a cold start