2007 DODGE SPRINTER turn signal

178 OperationDriving tips
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Attaching a trailer
Please observe the maximum permitted
trailer dimensions (width and length).
Most states and all Canadian provinces re-
quire safety chains between your tow vehi-
cle and the trailer. The chains should be
crisscrossed under the trailer tongue. They
must be attached to the hitch receiver, and
not to the vehicle’s bumper or axle. Be sure
to leave enough slack in the chains to per-
mit turning corners.Towing a trailer
There are many different laws, including
speed limit restrictions, having to do with
trailer towing. Make sure that your vehicle-
trailer combination will be legal, not only
for where you reside, but also for where
you will be driving. A good source for this
information can be the police or local au-
thorities.
Before you start driving with the trailer,
check the trailer hitch, break-away switch,
safety chains, electrical connections, light-
ing and tires. Also adjust the mirrors to
permit an unobstructed view beyond the
rear of the trailer.
If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving slowly, and then
apply only the trailer brake controller by
hand to be sure that the brakes are work-
ing properly.
When towing a trailer, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure, and that
lighting and trailer brakes (if so equipped)
are functioning properly.
iMost states and all Canadian provinces
require a separate brake system at var-
ious trailer weights.
Warning
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Do not connect a trailer brake system (if
trailer is so equipped) directly to the vehi-
cle’s hydraulic brake system as your vehicle
is equipped with antilock brakes. If you do,
neither the vehicle’s brakes nor the trailer’s
brakes will function properly. This could
cause an accident resulting in property dam-
age, injury or death to you or others.
The provided vehicle electrical wiring har-
ness for trailer towing has a brake signal
wire for hook-up to a brake controller.
Most states and all Canadian provinces re-
quire a break-away switch on trailers with a
separate brake system. The switch activates
the trailer brakes in the possible event that
the trailer might separate from the tow vehi-
cle.
You should consider using a trailer sway
control system. For further information, see
your authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Audible warning signalsWarning
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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
The anti-theft alarm system is suddenly
triggered.
You have opened the vehicle using the key
while the anti-theft alarm system was still
primed.
Key:
\1Press theΠbutton.
or
\1Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The anti-theft alarm system is deacti-
vated.
You hear a warning signal.
A message appears in the display.
\1Observe the instructions on
(\2page 281).
You are driving with the handbrake applied.
\1Release the handbrake
(\2page 115).
You opened the driver’s door and forgot to
switch off the lights.
\1Turn the light switch to0.
Warning
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You are not wearing your seat belt.
\1Fasten your seat belt (\2page 25).

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Headlamps and turn signalsWarning
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
The headlamps are fogged up on the inside.
Air humidity is very high.
\1Drive with the lights on.
The headlamps will defrost after the
vehicle has been driven a short dis-
tance.
Moisture has penetrated the headlamp hous-
ing since it is not water-tight.
\1Have the headlamps checked at
an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer
.

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Remote controlWarning
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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.

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Display messages
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Warnings, malfunctions or additional infor-
mation may also be shown in the display.
The following table shows messages which
could appear in the display.
Certain messages are accompanied by a
warning signal or a permanent tone.
iAll warning / indicator lamps (except
the turn signal indicator lamps) and the
display are activated when the ignition
is switched on.
Please check that they are working
properly before commencing a journey.Display messages on vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons
Warning
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No messages can be displayed if there is a
failure of the instrument cluster and / or the
display. You will not then be able to see in-
formation about the vehicle status, such as
speed and outside temperature, warning
and indicator lamps, malfunction and warn-
ing messages or the failure of systems. Han-
dling characteristics may be affected.
Contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer im-
mediately which has the necessary special-
ist 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 car-
ried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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 car-
ried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
There is a risk of an accident and injury if
this work is carried out incorrectly.

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Z
Coolant
Stop, turn engine
off
The coolant temperature is too high.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
If the vehicle is switched off after being
subjected to extreme loads (for example
driving in mountainous terrain, trailer tow-
ing, etc.), this message may be displayed
when the ignition is switched on or the en-
gine is restarted. Run the engine for approx-
imately 1 minute at idling speed.
Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer if the
message remains displayed.
H
Coolant
Check level
The coolant level is too low.
Never run the engine if the coolant level
is too low. The engine could overheat and
be damaged.
\1Add coolant (\2page 191).
\1If you are having to add coolant frequent-
ly, have the cooling system checked at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
.
Low beam left
The left-hand low-beam headlamp is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Low beam right
The right-hand low-beam headlamp is
malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal left
The left-hand turn signal is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal right
The right-hand turn signal is malfunction-
ing.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp left
The left-hand brake lamp is malfunction-
ing.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution

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Additional ind.
lamps
An additional turn signal is malfunction-
ing.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as
soon as possible.
Cornering lamp left
The left-hand cornering lamp* is malfunc-
tioning.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as
soon as possible.
Cornering lamp right
The right-hand cornering lamp* is mal-
functioning.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as
soon as possible.
Trailer turn signal
left
The left-hand turn signal on the trailer is
malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Trailer turn signal
right
The right-hand turn signal on the trailer is
malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Trailer tail lamp
A trailer tail lamp or license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Switch off lights
You have forgotten to switch off the lights
when leaving the vehicle.
\1Switch off the lights.
Lights on automatic.
Remove key
Automatic headlamp mode is active
(\2page 78). The key is in the ignition
lock and the driver’s door is open.
\1Remove the key.
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Replace key
Visit
workshop
The authorization to drive must be
checked.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution

306 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
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\3 Changing bulbsBulbs and lights are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. For this reason, make sure
that all bulbs are in working order at all
times.
\4Switch off the lights to avoid a short cir-
cuit.
\4Only touch new bulbs with a clean lint-
free cloth or something similar. Do not
work with wet or greasy fingers.
\4Only fit 12 V bulbs of the same type as
before and of the correct wattage.
\4Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly.\4If the newly installed bulb does not light
up either, visit an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
\4Have the following LEDs and bulbs
changed at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer:
\4The additional turn signals in the
exterior mirrors
\4The third brake lamp (cargo and
passenger vans only)*
\4The bi-xenon headlamps*
\4The foglamps* Before changing bulbs
Warning
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Bulbs and bulb holders can become very
hot. For this reason, allow the light to cool
down before changing the bulb.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
H7 bulbs are pressurized and may explode
when changed. You should therefore wear
eye protection and gloves when you are
changing them.