2007 DODGE SPRINTER warning

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.

336 Practical hintsBattery
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Disconnecting the starter battery
The starter battery is in the battery recess
in the driver’s footwell.
Removing/installing the floor covering
in the driver's footwell
1Floor covering
2Trim
3Securing screws
\1To remove: undo screws3 and re-
move trim2.
\1Remove floor covering1.\1To install: place floor covering 1 into
the driver’s footwell.
\1Push floor covering1 under the plate
metal bracket of the accelerator pedal
and align it with the driver’s seat base
and the doorway
Make sure the floor covering does not
obstruct the accelerator’s range of
movement.
\1Position trim2 and screw screws3
back in.Removing the battery cover in the
driver’s footwell
1Cover
2Securing screws
\1Undo screws2 and slide cover1 in
the direction of the arrow.
The screws must protrude beyond the
recesses.
Warning
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The movement of the pedals must not be ob-
structed. The vehicle’s operating and road
safety are otherwise jeopardized.
Make sure to push the floor covering under
the plate metal bracket of the accelerator
pedal. The floor covering may not slip bet-
ween the bracket and the accelerator pedal.
Otherwise, you may not be able to fully
depress the accelerator pedal, which will
restrict the vehicle’s acceleration capability,
for example when passing another vehicle.

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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341 Practical hints
Jump-starting
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\1Using red positive terminal clamp1 of
the jumper cable, slide the red protec-
tive cap of the jump-starting connec-
tion point back with a clockwise turn
and connect the positive terminal
clamp of the jumper cable to the posi-
tive terminal of the jump-starting con-
nection point.
1Positive terminal of jump-starting con-
nection point (under cover)
2Positive terminal of donor battery
3Negative terminal of donor battery
4Ground contact of own vehicle
(negative terminal of your own battery)\1Run the other vehicle’s engine at idling
speed.
\1Connect negative terminal3 of the
donor battery to ground contact4 of
your own vehicle.
Start with the donor battery.
\1Start the engine.
\1Disconnect the jumper cable from neg-
ative terminal3 of the battery and
ground contact 4 first, then from pos-
itive terminal 2 of the battery and
jump-starting connection point 1.
The red protective cap springs back to
its initial position when the terminal
clamp is removed from the jump-start-
ing connection point.
\1Have the battery checked at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.Use a rigid towing bar and secure this only
to the front towing eye (\2page 342).
iDo not connect the jumper cable to the
auxiliary battery* in the engine com-
partment. This is not suitable for jump-
starting operations.
Tow-starting!
CAUTION
Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic transmission. Do not tow-start
your vehicle.
Warning
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When tow-starting another vehicle, its
weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.

342 Practical hintsTowing
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\3 TowingComply with legal regulations when tow-
ing.
Having the vehicle carried away on a trans-
porter or trailer is preferable to towing it
away. We recommend the use of a rigid
towing bar if towing is necessary.The fixture for the front towing eye is locat-
ed behind the cover in the bumper on the
right-hand side when viewed in the direc-
tion of travel.
1CoverInstalling the towing eye
\1Press bottom of cover1 in the direc-
tion of the arrow and remove it.
You will see the fixture for the towing
eye.
\1Take the towing eye and the wheel
wrench from the vehicle tool kit
(\2page 300).
\1Screw in the towing eye clockwise to
the stop.
\1Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten.
Removing the towing eye
\1Remove the wheel wrench from the ve-
hicle tool kit.
\1Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn the wrench coun-
terclockwise.
\1Unscrew the towing eye.
\1Insert bottom of cover 1 using the lug
and press it in at the top until it engag-
es.Warning
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Tow the vehicle using a rigid towing bar if:
\4the engine is not running,
\4there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or the vehicle’s electrical system.
There is no power assistance for the steer-
ing and braking when the engine is not run-
ning. You must then use significantly greater
force to steer the vehicle and brake.
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot
be turned in the ignition lock. The steering
is then locked and it will not be possible to
steer the vehicle.
When towing another vehicle, its weight
should not be greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle.
Installing / removing the towing eye
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345 Practical hintsFuses
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\3 FusesThe fuses and relays for the standard
equipment are in the main fuse box in the
footwell on the left-hand side of the vehi-
cle.
\1Switch off the ignition and electrical
consumers before replacing fuses.The fuse box is in the footwell on the left-
hand side of the vehicle.
1Unlocked
2Locked\1To open: release1 the quick-release
lock and remove the cover.
\1To close: attach the cover at the bot-
tom and fold it closed.
The cover must engage.
\1Lock2 the quick-release lock.Warning
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Only use fuses of the amperage recommend-
ed by the manufacturer. Any authorized
Sprinter Dealer will be happy to advise you.
Do not attempt to repair or bridge blown fuses.Have the cause determined and rectified at
a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.iAdditional fuses and relays for the op-
tional equipment are in the fuse box in
the driver’s seat.
Main fuse boxiThe fuse allocation chart for the fuse
boxes is in the vehicle document wallet
in the glove box and names all the num-
bered fuses.
N54.15-2148-31

354 *Technical dataVehicle electronics
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\3 Vehicle electronics
Electrical and electronic equipment can
jeopardize the operational safety of your
vehicle. If equipment of this kind is retrofit-
ted, it must be type-approved and must
bear the e mark.
If you wish to install telephones or two-way
radios in the vehicle, you must obtain for-
mal approval.
The manufacturer recommends that you
consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
You may retrofit telephones and two-way
radios provided that the maximum trans-
mission outputs listed below are not
exceeded. Always have this type of equip-ment professionally installed with an exte-
rior antenna which has been installed in
such a way as to be reflection-free.
.
Tampering with the engine electron-
ics !Work on the engine electronics and all
associated parts such as control units,
sensors and connector leads should
only be performed at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. Vehicle parts could
otherwise wear more quickly and the
vehicle’s warranty or general operating
permit could be invalidated.Warning
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For safety reasons and to avoid invalidating
the general operating permit, always have
work on the engine electronics and associ-
ated parts performed 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.Retrofitting electrical / electronic
equipment
Frequency range
Maximum trans-
mission output
Short wave
(< 50 MHz)
100 W
4m waveband
20 W
2m waveband
50 W
70 cm waveband
35 W
25 cm waveband
10 W
!If electrical or electronic equipment
which does not fulfill these conditions
is retrofitted, the vehicle’s general
operating permit may be invalidated.