2007 DODGE SPRINTER remote control

259 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
Remote controlWarning
G
Always have maintenance work carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
The manufacturer recommends that you use
an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur-
pose.
In particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. There is a
risk of an accident and injury if this work is
carried out incorrectly.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
It is no longer possible to lock the vehicle
using the remote control.
The turn signals do not flash when the vehi-
cle is locked.
The doors are not closed properly.
\1Close the doors properly and lock the
vehicle again.
The central locking system has malfunc-
tioned.
\1Lock the vehicle using the key
(\2page 54).
\1Have the central locking system
checked as soon as possible at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.

260 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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It is no longer possible to lock or unlock the
vehicle using the remote control.
The remote control batteries are weak or dis-
charged.
\1Point the remote control towards the
driver’s door handle at close range
and try again.
If this does not work:
\1Lock or unlock the vehicle using the
key (\2page 54).
\1Check the batteries of the remote
control (\2page 53). Change the
batteries if necessary (\2page 315).
The remote control is malfunctioning.
\1Lock or unlock the vehicle using the
key (\2page 54).
\1Have the remote control checked at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
The battery check lamp on the remote con-
trol does not light up briefly when a button
is pressed.
The remote control batteries are discharged.
\1Change the batteries (\2page 315).
You have lost a remote control.
\1Have the remote control canceled at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
\1Report the loss immediately to the
vehicle insurers.
Your authorized Sprinter Dealer will be
happy to obtain a replacement for you.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions

264 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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Auxiliary heating*Warning
G
Always have maintenance work carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
The manufacturer recommends that you use
an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
If this work is carried out incorrectly, the op-
erating safety of the heater can no longer be
guaranteed and there is a risk of accident
and injury.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The battery check lamp on the remote con-
trol for the auxiliary heating does not light
up briefly when a button is pressed.
The remote control batteries are discharged.
\1Change the remote control batteries
(\2page 316).
The auxiliary heating does not switch on or
the engine does not start.
Lack of fuel.
The fuel tank is less than a quarter full. The
auxiliary heating switches off automatically.
\1Refuel at the nearest refueling sta-
tion.
\1Then start the auxiliary heating re-
peatedly until the fuel lines are full.
The undervoltage protection circuit integrat-
ed in the control unit switches off the auxilia-
ry heating because the on-board voltage is
less than 10 V.
\1If necessary, have the alternator and
the battery checked.
The fuse has blown.
\1Replace the fuse (\2page 345).
\1Have the cause of the blown fuse
checked at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.

315 Practical hints
Changing the batteries
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\3 Changing the batteriesIf the remote control batteries (remote
keyless entry) are discharged, you will only
be able to lock and unlock the vehicle man-
ually using the key.
If the batteries in the auxiliary heating re-
mote control are discharged, you will only
be able to switch the auxiliary heating on
or off using the auxiliary heating / heater
booster switch inside the vehicle
(\2page 140).
It is advisable to have the batteries
changed at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.You need two CR 2025 3 V cell batteries or
equivalent.
Do not touch the battery contact surfaces.Warning
G
Keep batteries away from children.
Consult a doctor immediately if a battery is
swallowed.
Dispose of used batteries in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Danger of explosion if the battery is not cor-
rectly replaced.
Replacements should always be either of
the same type or one which has been rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
Environmental note
H
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred meth-
od of disposal. Many states require sellers
of batteries to accept old batteries for recy-
cling.iAlways replace all the batteries at the
same time. Suitable batteries are avail-
able from an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er. You can also have the batteries
changed there and return used batter-
ies.
Remote control
(remote keyless entry)iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure that they are clean and lint-free.!
CAUTION
Do not operate the remote control
while the battery is being replaced.

316 Practical hintsChanging the batteries
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1Battery cover
2Release button for mechaniocal key
\1Release the mechanical key by press-
ing the release button2.
\1Remove the battery cover1.\1Remove the battery and install a new
one (note correct polarity; positive ter-
minal up).
\1Press battery cover1 until it snaps
into place.
\1Check the function of all remote con-
trol buttons on vehicle.You need three Micro / AAA / LR03 batter-
ies or equivalent.
1Battery cover
2Batteries
\1Remove battery cover1 using a suit-
able implement, for example a key, and
put it to one side.
\1Remove old batteries2.
\1Insert three new batteries2. Observe
the plus and minus signs in the remote
control.
\1Slide battery cover1 onto the remote
control as illustrated.
\1
Check the auxiliary heating functions on
the vehicle using the remote control.Auxiliary heating remote control*
N83.00-2062-31

378 Indexmaneuvering
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
one-touch gearshifting
. . . . . . . . . . 122
releasing the parking lock manually
305
selector lever positions
. . . . . . . . . 121
shift ranges
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
stopping
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
towing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
trailer towing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
working on the vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . 124
Auxiliary heating
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
heater booster function
. . . . . . . . . 137
malfunctions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
with water heater
changing the remote control
batteries
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
remote control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
selecting a switch-on time
. . . . . 142
setting the switch-on time . . . . . 143
B
Bar
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
BAS
see Brake Assist
Battery
auxiliary
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
charge indicator lamp
. . . . . . . . . . 273check lamp (auxiliary heating remote
control)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
display message
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
in the auxiliary heating remote
control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
in the engine compartment
. . . . . . 337
in the key
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
indicator lamp (key)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
isolating switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
recharging
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
reconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
removing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
starter battery
disconnecting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Bead
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Belt force limiters
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bi-xenon headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
driving abroad
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Body builder guideline
. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bottle holder
see Cup holders
Brake Assist (BAS)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
display message
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
indicator lamp
. . . . . . . 268
, 269
, 270
malfunction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270Brake fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
checking the brake fluid level
. . . . 192
display message
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Brake lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
changing bulbs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
high-mounted third brake lamp
. . . 309
Brake pads/linings
display message
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
wear indicator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Brake system
brake pad/lining wear
indicator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
, 289
indicator lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . 268
–269
malfunction
. . . . . . . . . 270
, 271
, 291
Braking
driving tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Bulbs
changing
see Changing bulbs
display message
. . . . . . . . . . . 292
, 293
C
Capacities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Cards holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Care
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
automatic car wash
. . . . . . . . . . . . 242
B
C

386 IndexParking lamps
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Parking lock
see Automatic transmission
Parktronic
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
, 244
cleaning the sensors
. . . . . . . . . . . 244
indicator lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
malfunction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
range of the sensors
. . . . . . . . . . . 150
roll-back warning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
trailer towing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
warning display . . . . . . . . . . . 151
, 262
Partition sliding door
. . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Parts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Pen holder
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Perimeter lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Plastic trims
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Poly-V-belt
malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Pounds per square inch
see PSI
Power steering fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Premium tire sealant
storage location
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
using
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Premium unleaded gasoline
. . . . . 358
Production options weight
. . . . . . 230Programmed maximum speed
. . . 180
PSI
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
PTS
see Parktronic
Pulling away
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
on a slippery surface
. . . . . . . . . . . 112
R
Radial-ply tires
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Radio
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
changing stations
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Rail transport
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Rain sensor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
, 127
setting the sensitivity
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Reading lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Rear bench seat
removing/installing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Rear door
locking/unlocking
from the inside
. . . . . . . . . . . . 62
, 64
with remote control
. . . . . . . . . . . 54
with the key
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
opening/closingfrom the inside
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
from the outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear foglamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
switching on
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Rear view camera
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
cleaning the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Rear window
cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Rear window heating
. . . . . . . . . . . 128
malfunction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Rear window wiper
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Rear-view mirror
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Recommended tire inflation
pressure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Remote control
auxiliary heating
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
battery check lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . 141
changing the batteries . . . . . . . . 316
central locking
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
changing the batteries
. . . . . . . . . . 315
key
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
opening the vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Removing the battery cover in the
driver’s footwell
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
R

391 Index
closing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
correct use
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
data cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
identification number
. . . . . . . . . . 373
leaving in storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
locking with key
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
locking/unlocking centrally
. . . . . . . 64
opening
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
with remote control
. . . . . . . . . . . 54
with the key
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
registering
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
towing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
towing out
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Vehicle alteration
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle capacity weight
. . . . . . . . . 231
Vehicle identification plates
. . . . . 373
Vehicle loading
load limit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
loading terminology
. . . . . . . . . . . . 228
terminology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Vehicle safety certification label
. 373
Vehicle tool kit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Vehicle/engine emission label
. . . 375
W
Warning labels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warning lamp
ESP
®/ASR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
, 44
, 268
warning lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Warranty information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Washer fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
adding
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Water separator
draining the fuel filter
. . . . . . . . . . 317
Wheel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
changing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Wheel nuts/wheel bolts
retightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
tightening torque
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Wheel, tires and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Windows
cleaning the rear window
. . . . . . . . 244
cleaning the side windows . . . . . . . 244
cleaning the windshield
. . . . . . . . . 243
fogged-up
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
power windows
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
washer fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Windshield
cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
, 134
malfunction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Windshield heating
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Windshield washer fluid
display message
. . . . . . . . . . 287
, 298
wiping with
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Windshield washer system
. . . . . . 193
indicator lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
rain sensor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Windshield wipers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
intermittent wipe
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
malfunctions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
rain sensor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
, 127
setting the sensitivity (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)
. . . . . . . 105
rear window wiper
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
replacing the wiper blades
. . . . . . . 319
windshield washer fluid
. . . . . . . . . 127
Winter driving
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
, 235
snow chains
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Winter operation
tires
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Wiper blades
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Working on the vehicle
. . . . . . . . . 124
W