2007 DODGE SPRINTER engine

329 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
\1Start the engine (\2page 111).
\1Press I on electric air pump switch1.
The electric air pump is switched on.
The tire sealant is then pumped into
the tire and the tire pressure is in-
creased. Allow the electric air pump to
run for at least 10 minutes until tire
sealant bottle 8 is completely empty
and a minimum tire pressure of
43.5 psi (3.0 bar) is achieved.
\1Inflate the tire using the electric air
pump until the recommended tire pres-
sure (\2page 210) is achieved.
\1Then press0 on electric air pump
switch1.
The electric air pump is switched off.
\1Slide knoba quickly to the stop in
valve core extractorc.
\1Turn knob a clockwise until the valve
core is firmly screwed into tire
valved.
\1Press leverb and remove valve core
extractorc from tire valved.
\1Screw the valve cap onto tire valved.
After filling with tire sealant (\2page 333).Twin tires, inner wheel
9Valve extension
aValve core extractor
\1Unscrew and remove the valve cap
from valve extension9 on the flat tire.
\1Screw valve core extractora clock-
wise all the way onto valve
extension9.
\1Continue to screw valve core
extractora about half a rotation to
loosen the valve extension.
\1Unscrew and remove the valve exten-
sion and valve core extractor counter-
clockwise from tire valve.
\1Unscrew and remove the valve exten-
sion from the valve core extractor.
!
CAUTION
Do not connect the electric air pump
connector to the cigarette lighter sock-
et or another 12 V socket. These are
not designed for operating the electric
air pump.
!
CAUTION
Do not run the electric air pump for
more than 20 minutes without a break,
otherwise it may overheat.
The air pump can be used again once it
has cooled down.
iDo not pull the valve core extractor
from the tire valve while the valve core
is unscrewed from the tire valve. Tire
sealant could otherwise escape onto
your hands.
The tire sealant is water soluble. If tire
sealant escapes, you can wash it away
with water.

330 Practical hintsFlat tire
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aValve core extractor
bHook
cKnob
dAngle bracket
eTire valve
\1Pull knob c out of valve core
extractora as far as the stop.
\1Screw valve core extractora clock-
wise onto tire valvee.
\1Press knob c into the valve core of
tire valvee, turning it gently as you do
so, until the shaft of valve core
extractora engages.
\1Turn knob c counterclockwise until
the valve core is unscrewed.\1Pull knob c out of valve core
extractora as far as the stop.
This pulls the valve core into the valve
core extractor and seals it against the
valve core extractor stop.
\1Hook tire sealant bottle 8 into the up-
per vent hole in the wheel using hook
b.
\1Press angle bracket d on hose of tire
sealant bottle 8 to the stop on the
flange of valve extractora and clamp
it in place.
\1Make sure that the pressure release
screw on pressure gauge 5 is closed.
\1Connect connector6 to the 12 V
socket (12 V, 25 A, 300 watts) on the
center console (\2page 170).
\1Start the engine (\2page 111).\1Press I on electric air pump switch1.
The electric air pump is switched on.
The tire sealant is then pumped into
the tire and the tire pressure is in-
creased. Allow the electric air pump to
run for at least 10 minutes until tire
sealant bottle 8 is completely empty
and a minimum tire pressure of
43.5 psi (3.0 bar) is achieved.
\1Inflate the tire using the electric air
pump until the recommended tire pres-
sure (\2page 210) is achieved.
\1Then press0 on electric air pump
switch1.
The electric air pump is switched off.
\1Slide knob c quickly to the stop in
valve core extractora.
!
CAUTION
Do not connect the electric air pump
connector to the cigarette lighter sock-
et or another 12 V socket. These are
not designed for operating the electric
air pump.
!
CAUTION
Do not run the electric air pump for
more than 20 minutes without a break,
otherwise it may overheat.
The air pump can be used again once it
has cooled down.

332 Practical hintsFlat tire
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bTire valve
cAngle bracket
cAngle bracket
dHook\1Hook tire sealant valve 8 into the up-
per vent hole in the wheel using hook
d.
\1Press angle bracket c on hose of tire
sealant bottle 8 (\2page 327) to the
stop on tire valveb and clamp it into
place.
\1Make sure that the pressure release
screw on pressure gauge 5 is closed.
\1Connect connector6 to the 12 V
socket (12 V, 25 A, 300 watts) on the
center console (\2page 170).
\1Start the engine (\2page 111).
\1Press I on electric air pump switch1.
The electric air pump is switched on.
The tire sealant is then pumped into
the tire and the tire pressure is in-
creased.Allow the electric air pump to run until
tire sealant bottle 8 is completely
empty.
\1Press 0 on electric air pump switch1
after about 15 seconds.
\1Unscrew angle bracket c from tire
valveb and remove it.
\1Screw in the valve core with the valve
tool again and take out the valve tool
through the opening.
\1Press angle bracket 2 (\2page 327)
on hose 3 of the electric air pump to
the stop on tire valveb and clamp it
into place.
\1Press switch 1 on the electric air
pump to I and pump up the tire until the
recommended tire pressure
(\2page 210) is achieved.
!
CAUTION
Do not connect the electric air pump
connector to the cigarette lighter sock-
et or another 12 V socket. These are
not designed for operating the electric
air pump.
!
CAUTION
Do not run the electric air pump for
more than 20 minutes without a break,
otherwise it may overheat.
The air pump can be used again once it
has cooled down.

335 Practical hints
Battery
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\3 BatteryYour vehicle may be equipped with two
batteries, depending on the equipment
version:
\4Starter battery in the battery recess in
the driver’s footwell
\4Auxiliary battery* in the engine com-
partmentHave the batteries removed at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required.
The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose.
\1Switch off all electrical consumers.
iThe auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment is not suitable for jump-
starting operations. Only use the jump-
starting connection in the engine com-
partment if you require jump-starting
assistance or wish to provide jump-
starting assistance (\2page 340).Warning
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Observe the safety notes in the “Operation”
section (\2page 195).
Do not place any metal objects on the bat-
tery. Doing so can cause a short circuit.
Use only impact-resistant batteries with a
central gas release cover to prevent corro-
sion damage and to protect occupants from
caustic burns in the event of an accident.Disconnecting the batteryWarning
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There is a risk of a short circuit if the positive
terminal of the connected battery comes
into contact with vehicle parts. The highly
explosive gas mixture could ignite as a re-
sult. You and others could be seriously in-
jured as a result.
\4Do not place any metal objects or tools
on the batteries.
\4When disconnecting the batteries, al-
ways disconnect the negative terminals
first and then the positive terminals.
\4When reconnecting the batteries, al-
ways reconnect the positive terminals
first and then the negative terminals.
\4Do not loosen or disconnect the termi-
nal clamps on the batteries while the en-
gine is running.!
CAUTION
Switch off the engine and take the key
out of the ignition lock before you loos-
en or disconnect the terminal clamps.
You may otherwise destroy electronic
components such as the alternator.
Always disconnect the starter battery
in the battery recess in the driver’s
footwell first.

337 Practical hints
Battery
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\1Remove cover1 upward.Starter battery in the driver’s footwell\1Loosen the negative terminal of the
battery first and remove it so that the
negative terminal cannot come into
contact with the pole terminal.
\1Remove the cover from the positive ter-
minal.
\1Loosen the positive terminal and fold
the positive terminal and the prefuse
box up to the side.Disconnecting the auxiliary battery*
\1Open the hood (\2page 185).
Auxiliary battery in the engine compart-
ment\1Loosen the negative terminal of the
battery first and remove it so that the
negative terminal cannot come into
contact with the pole terminal.
\1Remove the cover from the positive ter-
minal.
\1Loosen the positive terminal and re-
move it.Starter battery
\1Disconnect the battery (\2page 337).
1Central gas release cover connection
2Vent hose with connection angle
\1Pull vent hose with connection angle
2 from connection1 of the gas re-
lease cover.
Removing the battery

338 Practical hintsBattery
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3Retainer
\1Loosen the bolts of retainer3 pre-
venting the battery from moving
around.\1Pull retainer3 upward and slide the
battery out of its anchorage in the di-
rection of travel.
\1Fold the clip upward and remove the
battery from the battery recess.Auxiliary battery* in the engine com-
partment
\1Disconnect the battery (\2page 337).
\1Unscrew the bolts preventing the bat-
tery from moving around in the engine
compartment.
\1Remove the battery retainer and take
out the battery.

339 Practical hints
Battery
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\1Recharge the removed battery. Ob-
serve the notes in the operating in-
structions for your battery charger.
\1Reinstall the battery in the reverse or-
der.\1Switch off all electrical consumers.
\1Connect the positive terminal and se-
cure the cover.
\1Connect the negative terminal.Recharging the battery!
CAUTION
Only charge the installed battery using
a battery charger tested and approved
by the manufacturer. These devices al-
low you to charge the battery while it is
installed. The vehicle’s electronics sys-
tem may otherwise be damaged.
Warning
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Only charge the battery in well-ventilated ar-
eas. As the battery is being charged, gases
can escape and generate minor explosions,
which can injure you and others and may
cause damage to the paintwork or permit
acid corrosion on the vehicle.
During the charge procedure, there is a risk
of acid burns due to gases escaping from
the battery. Do not, therefore, lean over the
battery while it is being recharged.iIt is also possible to charge the starter
battery using the jump-starting connec-
tion point in the engine compartment
(\2page 340).
Reconnecting the battery!
CAUTION
Never swap the terminal clamps. Other-
wise, the vehicle’s electronics system
may be damaged. After reconnecting
the battery, you must reset the electric
sliding door* (\2page 57).

340 Practical hintsJump-starting
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\3 Jump-startingIf the starter battery in the battery recess
in the driver’s footwell is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another
vehicle using jump leads.
For this purpose, the vehicle is equipped
with a jump-starting connection point.
Please note:
\4Jump-starting must only be performed
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.\4Do not start the engine if the battery
has frozen. Let the battery thaw out
first.
\4Only use a battery of the same rated
voltage and of approximately the same
capacity for jump-starting.
\4Only use jumper cables of adequate
cross-section with insulated battery
terminal clamps.
\1Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.
\1Apply the handbrake or move the se-
lector lever to positionP.
\1Switch off all electrical consumers.
\1Switch on the battery isolating switch*
if necessary (\2page 197).\1Remove the key from the ignition lock.
\1Open the hood (\2page 185).
The jump-starting connection point is on
the left-hand side of the air cleaner in the
engine compartment when looking in the
direction of travel.
Jump-starting connection point1Positive terminal clamp of jumper ca-
ble
\1Remove the positive terminal cover
from the donor battery.
\1Connect positive terminal of donor bat-
tery 2 to jump-starting connection
point 1 with the jumper cable. Start
with the donor battery.
iThe auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment is not suitable for jump-
starting operations. Only use the jump-
starting connection in the engine com-
partment if you require jump-starting
assistance or wish to provide jump-
starting assistance.!
CAUTION
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at-
tempts.
Never start the vehicle using a rapid
battery charger.
Warning
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Avoid creating sparks. Keep naked flames
away from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and special
protective measures when handling batter-
ies (\2page 195).
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