2007 DODGE SPRINTER brake

45 Safety
Driving safety systems
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Activating/deactivating ASR
ASR is automatically activated as soon as
the engine is switched on.
It may be best to deactivate ASR in the fol-
lowing situations:
\4if snow chains are being used
\4in deep snow
\4on sand or gravel
If you deactivate ASR:
\4the engine’s torque is then no longer
limited and the drive wheels could spin;
the spinning wheels produce a cutting
effect for better traction
\4traction control still intervenes by brak-
ing if one drive wheel reaches its grip
limit, for example if the surface under
one side of the vehicle is slippery. The
wheel is then braked to increase trac-
tion in this situation.
\4ESP
® still intervenes to stabilize the ve-
hicleThe ASR switch is located on the center
console.
1To deactivate/activate ASR
\1To switch off: press upper section1
of the switch.
The v warning lamp in the speed-
ometer lights up.
\1To switch on: press upper section1
of the switch again.
Thev warning lamp in the speed-
ometer goes out.
Warning
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ESP
® remains active despite ASR having
been deactivated and carries out braking in-
terventions if this is necessary to improve
driving stability. Thev warning lamp
flashes.
If ASR is deactivated, there is an increased
risk that the brake system of your vehicle
could overheat and be damaged when sub-
jected to high loads for a long period of time.
A hot brake system also increases the stop-
ping distance.
For this reason, only deactivate ASR when it
is absolutely necessary.
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46 SafetyDriving safety systems
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EBV monitors and regulates the brake
pressure at the rear wheels to improve
driving stability during braking.There is a malfunction if the #, k,
- and indicator lamps are perma-
nently lit while the engine is running
(\2page 268). Electronic brake force distribution
(EBV)Warning
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If EBV malfunctions, the brake system is still
available with the full brake boosting effect.
However, the rear wheels may lock, for ex-
ample if the brakes are applied with maxi-
mum force. You could then lose control of
the vehicle and cause an accident. Always
adapt your driving style to the change in
handling characteristics.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.

68 Controls in detailSeats
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Driver’s and co-driver’s seatsWarning
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Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is
stationary and the handbrake is applied. You
could otherwise lose control of the vehicle
as a result of the seat moving and cause an
accident.Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as the seat is adjusted. Never place your
hands under the seat or near to moving
parts.
Your seat must be adjusted in such a way
that you can wear the seat belt correctly
(\2page 27).
Observe the following points:
\4Position the backrest as vertically as
possible and sit upright.
\4Avoid seat positions that do not allow
the seat belt to be routed correctly. The
shoulder section of the seat belt must
be routed across the middle of your
shoulder and must fit closely across
your chest. The lap section of the belt
must be routed as low as possible
across your pelvic area, i.e. across your
hip joints. Never drive with the backrest
tilted too far back.
\4Your arms should be slightly bent when
you are holding the steering wheel.
\4The distance from the pedals should be
such that you can depress them fully.
\4Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that the upper edge of the head restraint
is level with your head.
\4Make sure that you hear the seat en-
gage. Otherwise, the seat is not correct-
ly locked in place.
Injuries may be caused if these notes are
not observed.Warning
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Avoid seat positions in which you cannot
wear your seat belt correctly. They are a
safety hazard and must therefore be
avoided.

70 Controls in detailSeats
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Seat suspension adjustment*
The seat suspension must be adjusted to
your body weight.
\1Relieve the load on the seat.
\1Select your body weight 88 to 165 lbs
(40 to 120 kg) using thumbwheel6
for optimal seat suspension.
The seat suspension becomes harder
as the load on the seat increases.
Vertical lock*
If the seat bounces up and down frequent-
ly, you can engage the seat in its lowest po-
sition.
\1Turn lever7 downward.
The next time the seat bounces, it will
engage in its lowest position.
\1Turn lever7 upward to release the
seat from the vertical lock.
The seat can now move up and down
again.Swivelling front seats*
The driver’s and co-driver’s seat can be ro-
tated by 180° to be opposite of the direc-
tion of travel.The seats engage in the direction of travel
or opposite the direction of travel as well
as at 50° pointing towards the exit.
!
When rotating the seats, make sure the-
re is sufficient space. If necessary, move
the seat fore or aft to avoid colliding with
adjacent add-on parts.
Fold the handbrake lever down as far as it
will go. You could otherwise damage the
handbrake or the handbrake lever.
i
Move the co-driver’s seat forward as far
as it will go before rotating it (\2page 69).
\1Make sure the handbrake is applied
and the handbrake lever is folded down
as far as it will go (\2page 115).
\1Set the steering wheel so that there is
sufficient clearance for turning and ad-
justing the driver’s seat (\2page 76).
Warning
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Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is
stationary and the handbrake is applied. You
could otherwise lose control of the vehicle
as a result of the seat moving and cause an
accident.Warning
G
The driver’s and co-driver’s seat must be ad-
justed and properly engaged in the direction
of travel for driving. Otherwise you will not
be able to operate the vehicle safely.The restraint systems in your vehicle will
only function as intended when the driver’s
and co-driver’s seat are engaged in the di-
rection of travel.
Warning
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Make sure nobody can become trapped
when unlocking and turning the seats. Never
hold your hands under the seat or near mo-
veable parts when turning the seats.

83 Controls in detail
Lighting
3
Load compartment motion detector*
On panel vans equipped with a motion de-
tector in the load compartment, the rear
interior lighting may also switch on if mo-
tion is detected.The rear interior lighting can be switched
on by the motion detector with a delay of
no more than 4 seconds if:
\4the switch on the rear interior lamp
(\2page 82) is set to “automatic con-
trol”
\4the vehicle is stationary, the handbrake
is applied and the service brake is not
applied
or
\4the selector lever is in position P and
the service brake is not applied
\4the vehicle has not been locked from
the outside using the key
iThe rear interior lamps switch off auto-
matically after 20 minutes, even if the
switches on the rear interior lamps
(\2page 82) are in the On position 1.
If you wish to reactivate the rear interi-
or lamps, you must:
\4open a door
\4switch on the ignition again
\4set the rear interior lighting master
control switch to position2 again.
Warning
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Motion detectors work with invisible infra-
red beams emitted by LEDs (Light Emitting
Diodes).
Do not view invisible infrared radiation, laser
class 1M, directly using optical instruments.
Your eyes could otherwise be injured.iIf the motion detector detects move-
ment in the load compartment when
the vehicle is stationary, the rear interi-
or lighting switches on for approxi-
mately 2 minutes. If new movements
are detected, the duration resumes
from the beginning and the rear interior
lighting remains switched on.
iThe motion detector switches off auto-
matically if no change is detected in the
vehicle for several hours, e.g. door
opened, ignition key turned, etc.
This prevents the battery from dis-
charging.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
3
\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

112 Controls in detailDriving and parking
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\1Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
The selector lever lock is released.
\1Release the handbrake (\2page 115).
The7 indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
\1Move the selector lever to position D or
R.\1Release the brake pedal.
\1Carefully depress the accelerator ped-
al.
You will find more information about selec-
tor lever positions, shift ranges and driving
tips in the “Automatic transmission” sec-
tion (\2page 121).
Pulling awayWarning
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Do not downshift for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
may lose their grip and the vehicle could
skid.!
CAUTION
Only drive at high speeds once the en-
gine has warmed up. This protects the
engine.
When driving on slippery surfaces,
avoid spinning the drive wheels where
possible as this could damage the drive
train.
iOn vehicles with a reverse warning fea-
ture*, an audible warning sounds for
other road users when reverse gear is
engaged (\2page 153).
iDepending on the vehicle's settings,
the vehicle automatically locks itself
centrally after it has driven off, at the
latest (\2page 64). The locking knobs
on the front doors and the sliding door
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside
at any time.
You can also switch off the automatic
door lock (\2page 64). !
CAUTION
Only select reverse gear when the vehi-
cle is stationary, otherwise you could
damage the automatic transmission.
iWait until the gear selection has com-
pleted before pulling away.iAutomatic transmission upshifts are
made at higher engine speeds after a
cold start. This helps the catalytic con-
verter to reach its operating tempera-
ture more quickly.