2007 DODGE SPRINTER wipers

13 At a glance
Cockpit
1
Function
Page
1
Door control panel
22
2
Light switch
77
3
Combination switch\4Turn signals
\4High-beam headlamps
\4Windshield wipers
\4Rear window wiper*
79
77
126
127
4
Cruise control lever*
147
5
Horn
6
Steering wheel without/
with* buttons
17
Function
Page
7
Instrument cluster
14, 84
8
Storage compartment
9
Storage compartment with
interior lamp
80
Overhead control panel*
19
a
Rear-view mirror*
125
b
Warning display for Park-
tronic system*
150
c
Opens / closes the right-
hand side window
144
d
Jack and vehicle tool kit
300
e
Glove box
165
Function
Page
f
Center console
18
g
Selector lever (automatic
transmission)
111
h
Ignition lock
67
j
Additional switch unit
20
k
Handbrake
115
l
Steering wheel adjustment
76
m
Hood lock release
185
n
Additional switch unit
20

126 Controls in detailGood visibility
3
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering wheel.
1Single wipe
2To switch the windshield wipers on
Switching on the windshield wipers
\1Turn key to position1 in the ignition
lock (\2page 67).\1Turn the combination switch to the re-
quired position in the direction of arrow
2 depending on how heavy the rain is:
0 Windshield wipers off
I Intermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipeSingle wipe
\1Push the combination switch briefly to
the pressure point in the direction of
arrow1.
The windshield wipers wipe once with-
out washer fluid.Windshield wipers
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CAUTION
Vehicles with rain sensor*:
Switch off the windshield wipers in dry
weather conditions, otherwise dirt on
the surface of the rain sensor or optical
effects can cause inadvertent wiper
sweeps. This could damage the wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
iCanada only:
The speed of the windshield wipers is
automatically reduced if the vehicle
comes to a halt with the windshield
wipers switched on.
For example, if you have selected
speedII and stop the vehicle,the wipers
wipe at intermittent speed until you pull
away again. The wipe intervals are long-
er in intermittent mode.
Vehicles with rain sensor*:
You can use speedI as the universal
speed. The rain sensor adjusts the wip-
ing frequency according to how heavy
the rain is. If you stop the vehicle,
speedsIII andII are automatically
switched down to speedI.
The original speed of the windshield
wipers is resumed when you drive fast-
er than 5 mph (8 km / h) again.

127 Controls in detail
Good visibility
3
Wiping with washer fluid
\1Press the combination switch beyond
the pressure point in the direction of
arrow1.
The windshield wiper will wipe with
windshield washer fluid.
Vehicles with headlamp cleaning sys-
tem*:
If the low-beam headlamps have been
switched on, a high-pressure water jet
also cleans the headlamps.
Intermittent wipe
Only switch on intermittent wipe in damp
weather conditions or when it is raining.
Vehicles with rain sensor*:
The a rain sensor is activated when you
switch on intermittent wipe. The appropri-
ate wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the rain falling on the sensor.The switch is in the combination switch on
the left of the steering wheel.
1Switch
2To wipe with windshield washer fluid
3Intermittent wipe
4To switch off the wiper
5To wipe with windshield washer fluid
\1Turn key to position1 in the ignition
lock (\2page 67).Switching on intermittent wipe
\1Turn switch1 to 3.
Switching off intermittent wipe
\1Turn switch1 to 4.
Wiping with washer fluid
\1Turn switch1 to 5or 2 and keep it
pressed until the window is clean.
The windshield heating is operational while
the engine is running.
The windshield heating consumes a lot of
energy. You should therefore switch the
heating off as soon as the windshield is
clear.
The heating switches off automatically af-
ter approximately 5 minutes.
iWipe with windshield washer fluid even
when it is raining. By doing so you can
prevent smears on the windshield.
Rear window wiper*iThe rear window wiper switches on au-
tomatically if you engage reverse gear
and the windshield wipers are on.
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Windshield heating*

185 Operation
Engine
4
\3 EngineOpening 1Release lever
\1Pull release lever1 under the instru-
ment panel on the left-hand side in the
driver’s footwell.
The hood is released.2Securing hook
\1Push up securing hook lever 2.
3Support strutHoodWarning
G
Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-
cle is in motion. The hood could otherwise
open, thereby impairing visibility and leading
to loss of control of the vehicle.
For this reason, only open the hood when
the vehicle is parked.!
CAUTION
Make sure that the windshield wipers
are not folded away from the wind-
shield. The windshield wipers or the
hood may otherwise be damaged.
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242 OperationCleaning and care of the vehicle
4
Automatic car wash
You can clean the vehicle in an automatic
car wash from the very start. It is prefera-
ble to use a car wash that does not have
brushes.
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be-
fore you drive into the car wash.
\1Remove the radio / telephone antenna
and fold the exterior mirrors in before
driving into the automatic car wash.After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper
blades. This prevents smears and reduces
wiping noises which can be caused by res-
idue on the windshield.High-pressure cleaners
\1The minimum distance that must be
maintained between the vehicle and
the nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner
is:
\4approximately 2.2 ft (70 cm) for
round-spray jets
\4approximately 1 ft (30 cm) for 25°
flat-spray jets and concentrated-
power jets
\1Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.Care of the vehicle!
CAUTION
After cleaning your vehicle, especially
the wheel rims with rim cleaner, do not
simply park the vehicle and leave it.
Rim cleaners can promote corrosion of
the brake discs and the brake pads /
linings. Before parking and leaving the
vehicle after cleaning, always warm the
vehicle up to normal operating temper-
ature first.
!
CAUTION
Make sure that the automatic car wash
is suitable for the size of the vehicle.
If you do not remove the radio / tele-
phone antenna and fold in the exterior
mirrors, there is a possibility that the
antenna, the exterior mirrors or the ve-
hicle could be damaged by the auto-
matic car wash.
!
CAUTION
Make sure that the windshield wiper
switch is set to 0 (\2page 126), other-
wise the rain sensor could be activated,
for example, and the windshield wipers
could be triggered unintentionally. This
could cause damage to the vehicle.
!
CAUTION
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with
round-spray jets for cleaning the tires.
You could otherwise damage the tires.
Have damaged tires replaced.
!
CAUTION
To avoid damage, do not aim directly at
the door joints, brake hoses, electrical
components, connectors or seals.

243 Operation
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
4
Steps
Engine cleaningLight-alloy wheels*
Clean light-alloy wheels on a regular basis.
Outside of windshield and wiper blades
\1Turn key to position1 in ignition lock
(\2page 67).
\1Switch on windshield wipers
(\2page 126).
\1When the wiper arms are vertical, turn
key to position0 in the ignition lock or
remove the key.
\1Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield until you feel them engage
in place.\1You can now clean the windshield and
the wiper blades.
\1Fold the windshield wipers back again
before you switch on the ignition.Warning
G
Dirty or iced-up steps and entrances create
a risk of slipping or falling.
Keep steps, entrances and footwear free
from dirt (e.g. mud, clay, snow and ice).!
CAUTION
Do not allow water to enter the intake
and ventilation openings.
When cleaning with high-pressure wa-
ter or steam cleaners, the spray must
not be aimed directly at electrical com-
ponents or at the end of electrical
lines.
Treat the engine with preservative
agents after cleaning. Protect the belt
drive system from the preservative
when you do so.
!
CAUTION
Do not use any acidic or alkaline clean-
ing agents. They can cause corrosion of
the wheel bolts (wheel nuts) or the bal-
ancing weight retainers.
!
CAUTION
Do not fold the windshield wipers away
from the windshield unless the hood is
closed. You will otherwise damage the
hood.
Warning
G
Switch off the ignition before cleaning the
windshield or the wiper blades. The wind-
shield wipers could otherwise move and in-
jure you.

258 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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Windshield wipersWarning
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 windshield wipers are jammed.
Leaves or snow, for example, are hindering
the movement of the windshield wipers.
The wiper motor has switched off.
\1Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and, for safety reasons, remove the
key from the ignition lock.
\1Remove the cause of the obstruction.
\1Switch on the windshield wipers
again.
The windshield wipers have stopped work-
ing completely.
The windshield wiper drive has malfunc-
tioned.
\1Select a different wiper speed on the
combination switch.
\1Have the windshield wipers checked
at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer
.

319 Practical hints
Replacing the wiper blades
5
\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.
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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