2007 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

312 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
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License plate lamp W5W
1Bulb holder with lens
2Recess
\1Insert a screwdriver or similar imple-
ment into recess2 and carefully pry
off lens1.
\1Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
\1Insert the new bulb.
\1Align lens1 and clip it in, making sure
that it engages.Clearance lamp* W5W
(cargo and passenger vans only)
1Securing screw
2Lamp housing
\1Undo screw1 and remove lamp
housing2 in the direction of the
arrow.
\1Turn the bulb holder and remove it
together with the bulb.
\1Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
\1Press the new bulb into the bulb holder.
\1Screw the bulb holder containing the
bulb into the lens.
\1Replace lamp housing2 in the oppo-
site direction to the arrow and retight-
en screw1.Side marker lamps* W5W
The lamps are mounted on the side of the
vehicle.
1Lens
2Bulb holder
\1Insert a screwdriver or similar imple-
ment at the side and carefully pry off
lens1 in the direction of the arrow.
\1Turn bulb holder2 in the direction of
the arrow and remove it together with
the bulb.
\1Remove bulb2 from the bulb holder.
\1Press the new bulb into bulb holder2.
\1Screw bulb holder2 together with the
bulb into the lens.
\1On vans and crewbuses, reattach the
lens together with bulb holder2.

313 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
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Identification lamps 12V 4CP
(cargo vans only)
1Securing screw
\1Remove screw 1 and remove the lamp
housing.
\1Press the bulb into the socket, turn it
counterclockwise and remove it from
the holder.
\1Press the new bulb into the bulb holder
and screw it in clockwise.
\1Carefully reattach the lamp housing
and retighten screw 1.Entry lamp* W5W
1Lamp housing
2Bulb holder
3Cable connector
\1Press in the latching springs of lamp
housing1 using a suitable tool, for ex-
ample a screwdriver.
\1Pry off lamp housing1.
\1Remove cable connector3.
\1Turn bulb holder2 in the direction of
the arrow and remove it together with
the bulb.\1Remove bulb2 from the bulb holder.
\1Press the new bulb into bulb holder2.
\1Screw bulb holder2 together with the
bulb into lamp housing1.
\1Connect cable connector3. The con-
nector’s locking spring must engage.
\1Align lamp housing1 and engage it.
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314 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
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Interior lamp K18WInterior lamp1Lamp housing
2Festoon lamp\1Switch off the lighting.
\1Press in the latching springs of lamp
housing1 using a suitable tool, for ex-
ample a screwdriver.
\1Pry off lamp housing1.
\1Remove bulb2 from the bulb holder.
\1Insert new bulb2.
\1Align lamp housing1 on the right and
engage it. N82.20-2079-31
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CAUTION
Have the interior lamps in the overhead
control panel changed at an authorized
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.
You could damage the overhead con-
trol panel.

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
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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*
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317 Practical hints
Fuel system
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\3 Fuel systemOn vehicles with a diesel engine, it is nec-
essary to drain the fuel filter if the/ in-
dicator lamp lights up.
To this end, have the fuel filter with water
separator drained at an authorized Sprint-
er Dealer which has the necessary special-
ist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required.The fuel filter with water separator is in the
engine compartment.
1Drain hose
2Drain plug
\1Apply the handbrake and move the se-
lector lever to positionP.
\1Switch off the engine and open the
hood (\2page 185).
\1Place a suitable container under drain
hose1.
\1Switch on the ignition (\2page 67).\1Unscrew drain plug2 immediately
one turn or until liquid flows out of
drain hose1.
\1Make sure that the liquid flows into the
container under drain hose 1.
\1Close drain plug 2 as soon as approx-
imately 0.2 US qt (0.2 l) of liquid has
been collected.
\1When you have drained the fuel filter
with water separator, turn the key back
to position0 in the ignition lock
(\2page 67).
\1Dispose of the collected liquid in an en-
vironmentally responsible manner.Draining the fuel filter!
CAUTION
Drain the fuel filter with water separa-
tor immediately if the/ indicator
lamp lights up. The engine could be
damaged.
Environmental note
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When handling, storing and disposing of die-
sel and diesel mixtures, please observe the
relevant regulations.
iThe electric fuel delivery pump stops
the flow of liquid automatically after
30 seconds.

318 Practical hintsFuel system
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\1Drain the fuel filter again if the/ in-
dicator lamp remains lit.If the fuel tank on a vehicle with diesel en-
gine has been run dry, there is a possibility
that the engine may not start immediately
after refueling because air may remain in
the fuel system.
After refueling:
\1Switch on the ignition for approximate-
ly 10 seconds.
\1Start the engine repeatedly for no more
than 60 seconds until it runs smoothly.If the engine does not start:
\1Wait approximately 2 minutes.
\1Then start the engine repeatedly again
for no more than 60 seconds until it
runs smoothly.
If this attempt also fails, do not continue to
start the engine. Consult an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.Environmental note
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Have the drained liquid disposed of at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.!
CAUTION
If the / indicator lamp remains lit
even after draining for the second time,
have the cause checked immediately at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Bleeding the fuel systemiToo many attempts to start the engine
could drain the battery.

319 Practical hints
Replacing the wiper blades
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\3 Replacing the wiper blades
\1Apply the handbrake (\2page 115).
1Wiper blade
2Retaining clips
3Wiper arm
\1Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield.\1Press two retaining clips2 together in
the direction of the arrow and fold wip-
er blade1 away from wiper arm3.
\1Pull wiper blade1 up and out of the
retainer.
\1Slide wiper blade1 into the retainer
on the wiper arm.
\1Press wiper blade1 onto wiper
arm3 until you hear retaining clips2
engage.
\1Fold wiper arm3 onto the windshield
again.
!
CAUTION
Do not open the hood while the wiper
arms are folded away from the wind-
shield. You would damage the hood
and the wiper arms.
Do not fold the wiper arms onto the
windshield without wiper blades being
attached. You could scratch the wind-
shield.
For your own convenience, have this
work carried out at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Removing the wiper bladesWarning
G
When the windshield wipers are set to inter-
mittent wipe or the rain sensor is active, the
windshield wipers could move at any time
and injure yourself or others upon contact
with them.
Always remove the key from the ignition
lock before replacing the wiper blades.
Installing the wiper blades