2007 DODGE SPRINTER ESP

148 Controls in detailDriving systems
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Cruise control lever
The cruise control lever is the uppermost
lever on the left of the steering column.
1To store the current or a higher speed
2To resume the last speed stored
3To store the current speed or a lower
speed
4To deactivate cruise controlStoring the current speed
\1Accelerate / decelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed.
\1Move the cruise control lever briefly
upward 1 or downward 3.
\1Release the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is activated.
The current speed is stored.
You cannot activate cruise control if:
\4you are driving under 20 mph
(30 km/h)
\4you are braking
\4you apply the handbrake and the7
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
is lit
\4ESP
® or ASR is intervening and the yel-
low ASR/ESP
® warning lamp flashes in
the instrument clusterResuming the stored speed
\1Pull the cruise control lever briefly in
the direction of arrow2.
\1Release the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is activated and adjusts
the vehicle’s speed to the last speed
stored.
iCruise control may be unable to main-
tain the stored speed on uphill or down-
hill gradients. The stored speed is
resumed if the gradient evens out and
the vehicle’s speed has not fallen below
20 mph (30 km/h).
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Only resume the stored speed if you know
what this speed is and the current situation
is appropriate to do so. Otherwise, sudden
acceleration or braking could endanger you
or others.iWhen you pull the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow 2 for the first time
after starting the engine, cruise control
is switched on and the speed at which
you are currently driving is stored.

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Driving systems
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Setting the speed
\1Briefly press the cruise control lever
upward1 to increase the speed or
downward3 to reduce the speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
decreased in 1 mph increments
(1 km/h increments).
or
\1Press and hold the cruise control lever
up1 or down3 until the desired
speed has been reached.\1Release the cruise control lever.
The current speed is stored.
Deactivating cruise control
There are various ways of deactivating
cruise control:
\1Briefly press cruise control lever
forward4.
or
\1Apply the brakes.
The last speed set remains stored.Warning
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The rate at which you increase the speed in
1 mph increments (1 km/h increments) may
be faster than your vehicle is able to accel-
erate. Your vehicle may then continue to ac-
celerate up to the newly set speed even
after you have released the cruise control le-
ver.
Only increase the speed if the current situa-
tion is appropriate to do so. Sudden acceler-
ation could otherwise endanger you and
others.
iCruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. If you ac-
celerate briefly to overtake, for exam-
ple, cruise control adjusts the vehicle’s
speed to the last speed stored after you
have finished overtaking.iThe last speed stored is cleared when
you switch off the engine.
iCruise control is automatically deacti-
vated if:
\4you are braking
\4you apply the handbrake and
the7 indicator lamp in the in-
strument cluster is lit
\4you are driving under 20 mph
(30 km/h)
\4ESP
® or ASR is intervening and the
yellow ASR/ESP
® warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster
\4you move the selector lever to posi-
tion N while driving
\4ESP
®, ASR or ABS has malfunc-
tioned

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Parktronic is an electronic parking aid and
informs you visually and audibly of the dis-
tance between the vehicle and an obsta-
cle.
Parktronic is automatically switched on
when you switch on the ignition and re-
lease the handbrake. You must also move
the selector lever to position D, N or R.
Parktronic switches off at speeds of over
11 mph (18 km/h). Parktronic switches on
again as soon as the vehicle’s speed falls
below this limit speed.
Parktronic is equipped with sensors in the
front and rear bumper to monitor the area
around your vehicle.Range of the sensors
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice and
slush, otherwise they may not function cor-
rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
(\2page 244).
Parktronic system (PTS)*Warning
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Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect
all obstacles. This system does not relieve
you of the need to pay attention.
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your im-
mediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. Otherwise, you could endan-
ger yourself and others.Warning
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Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the maneuvering range of the vehicle. They
could otherwise be injured.

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Switching Parktronic on/off
You can switch Parktronic on and off man-
ually.
The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
1To switch Parktronic on/off
\1To switch off: press upper part 1 of
the switch.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
\1To switch on: press upper part 1 of
the switch again.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.Trailer towing
If you attach a trailer, Parktronic is deacti-
vated for the rear area as soon as you
make the electrical connection between
your vehicle and the trailer.
On vehicles with a reverse warning feature,
a warning signal sounds when reverse gear
is engaged to alert other road users.
The volume of the warning signal can be
reduced for night-time operation.
Reducing the volume of the warning
signal
\1Select reverse gear twice in quick
succession.
The warning signal sounds more
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Reverse warning feature*Warning
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The reverse warning feature signal could be
ignored by other road users. For this reason,
the reverse warning feature cannot guaran-
tee that there are no people or objects be-
hind your vehicle.
The reverse warning feature is a system
which helps you ensure the safety of other
road users. However, it does not relieve you
in any way from the responsibility of person-
ally ensuring that there are no people or ob-
jects behind your vehicle when reversing.
For this reason, always observe the road and
traffic conditions with due caution. Make
sure that there are no people or objects be-
hind your vehicle when reversing, in order to
avoid injuring people or damaging property.
If necessary, ask someone to direct you
when maneuvering.iThe warning signal always sounds at
normal volume and must be turned
down again every time reverse gear
is engaged.

158 Controls in detailTransporting
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The load's overall center of gravity should
be as low and central as possible, between
the axles near the rear axle.
For crewbus models:
\1Always transport loads in the load com-
partment.
\1Always place loads flush against the
seat backrests of the rear bench seat.
\1Slide larger and heavier loads as far for-
ward as possible when looking in the
direction of travel. Stack items against
each other behind the rear bench seat.\1Always secure loads with suitable
transport aids or lashing materials.
As the driver of the vehicle, you are respon-
sible for ensuring that the load is secured
against slipping, tipping over, rolling or fall-
ing down, whether driving in normal traffic
situations or on poor road surfaces or as a
result of having to swerve to avoid an ob-
stacle or applying the brakes fully.Failing to secure the load in accordance
with relevant requirements and sound
practice may be a punishable offense, de-
pending on national legislation and the
consequences that arise.
For this reason, observe the legal require-
ments in all countries concerned.
Before each journey and at regular inter-
vals during longer journeys, check whether
the load is secure and take additional ac-
tion to improve any incorrect or inade-
quate safety measures.
\1Fill up any empty spaces between the
load and the load compartment walls
or wheel arches in a form-fitting man-
ner. For this purpose, use solid trans-
port aids, such as chocks, wooden
blocks or storage cushions.Load distribution!
CAUTION
Excessive loads on individual points of
the load compartment floor or load sur-
face have a negative effect on handling
characteristics and could damage the
floor covering.
iObserve the following notes:
\4Do not stack loads higher than the
upper edge of the backrests.
\4Transport loads behind seats that
are not occupied.
\4If the rear bench seat is not occu-
pied, insert the seat belts in a cross-
wise pattern into the opposite belt
buckles.Securing a load
iInformation about how to secure a
load correctly can be obtained from the
manufacturers of transport aids or
lashing materials for securing loads.

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Transporting
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\1Secure tilt and tip-resistant loads in all
directions by using the lashing points
or lashing eyes and load rails in the
load compartment or on the load sur-
face, according to your vehicle's equip-
ment.
Only use lashing materials that have
been tested according to valid stan-
dards, such as lashing nets and straps.
Always use the lashing points closest
to the load for securing it in place and
place padding around sharp edges.
Example illustration of crewbus1Lashing eyes
Example illustration of panel van1Lashing eyes
2Load rails*
iLashing materials that comply with val-
id standards can be obtained in any
specialist shop or from an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
If possible, use the lashing eyes when
securing a load, especially if it is heavy.

183 Operation
Electronic equipment
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\3 Electronic equipment
The vehicle’s general operating permit may
be invalidated if you do not observe the
manufacturer’s installation specifications .
You will find information about retrofitting
electrical / electronic equipment in the
“Technical data” section (\2page 354).
Radio, telephone, two-way radio,
fax machine and navigation systemWarning
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Please do not forget that your primary respon-
sibility is to drive the vehicle safely.
Only operate the electronic equipment when
road and traffic conditions permit. Keep in
mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (about
50 km/h), your vehicle travels 44 feet (about
14 m) per second.
A navigation system does not provide infor-
mation about bridge load-bearing capacities
or headroom clearances.
You are responsible for safety at all times.
Observe legal requirements.
Telephones, two-way radios and fax machines
without an exterior antenna may interfere
with the vehicle’s electronics, thereby jeopar-
dizing the vehicle’s operating safety. The risk
of an accident increases.
Do not use this equipment while the vehicle is
in motion.

191 Operation
Engine
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The expansion tank is in the engine com-
partment. Only add coolant with the vehi-
cle standing on a level surface and with the
engine switched off. The coolant tempera-
ture must have dropped below 122 °F
(50 °C).1Coolant tank cap
2Brake fluid reservoir cap
3Windshield washer reservoir cap
\1Slowly unscrew cap1 counterclock-
wise to reduce excess pressure.
\1Continue turning the cap and remove
it.
\1Add coolant as far as the MAX mark.
\1Twist cap1 back on.
For coolant specifications, see "Service
products and capacities" (\2page 355).Environmental note
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When adding oil, take care not to spill any.
No engine oil must be allowed to enter sew-
age systems, surface water, ground water or
soil.
You would otherwise be damaging the envi-
ronment.
Dispose of engine oil in an environmentally
responsible manner. Comply with the manu-
facturer’s instructions.Coolant
Warning
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When opening the coolant expansion tank
there is a risk of scalding from hot coolant
spraying out. The cooling system and the
coolant expansion tank are pressurized
when the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature.
Wear gloves and eye protection. Only open
the coolant expansion tank when the cool-
ant temperature is less than 122 °F (50 °C).
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Coolant contains glycol and is therefore tox-
ic. Do not swallow coolant. Consult a doctor
immediately if any coolant is swallowed.
Do not allow coolant to come into contact
with your skin, eyes or clothing. In the event
of contact with the eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water. Clean skin and
clothes immediately with soap and water.
Change out of soiled clothing without delay.