2008 DODGE SPRINTER ignition

482 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
/
The yellow water separator indi-
cator lamp
1 lights up while the ig-
nition is on.
The water that has collected in the water sepa-
rator has reached the maximum level.
\1Drain the water separator
(\2page 542).
\1Have the water separator drained at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
W
The yellow washer fluid level indi-
cator lamp for the windshield
washer / headlamp cleaning sys-
tem lights up after the engine is
started or while the vehicle is in
motion.
The windshield washer fluid level is too low.
\1Check the fluid level in the reservoir
and add windshield washer fluid if nec-
essary (\2page 333).
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The red seat belt telltale lights up
for approximately 6 seconds
when the ignition is switched on.
A signal also sounds.
The telltale reminds you to fasten your seat
belt.
\1Fasten your seat belt.
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483 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
.
The yellow bulb indicator lamp
lights up while the ignition is on.
One of the bulbs of the exterior lighting or on
the trailer is malfunctioning.
\1Have the malfunction rectified as soon
as possible at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
9
The yellow “door open” indicator
lamp lights up while the vehicle is
in motion.
You are already driving at walking pace, even
though not all the doors or the hood are closed.
\1Close the doors or the hood.
1 Only vehicles with a diesel engine.
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496 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
Slid. sunroof
open
You have the removed the key from the ignition
lock and the sliding sunroof is still open.
\1If necessary, close the sliding sunroof us-
ing the switch in the overhead control pan-
el (\2page 245).
Cruise cont.
Visit workshop
Cruise control is malfunctioning.
\1Have cruise control checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer.
SRS
Restraint system
Visit workshop
WARNING
G
The restraint systems have malfunctioned. The
airbags or emergency tensioning retractors could
be triggered unintentionally, or not at all in the
event of an accident.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon
as possible.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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502 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
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 towing, etc.), this
message may be displayed when the ignition is
switched on or the engine is restarted. Run the
engine for approximately 1 minute at idling
speed.
Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer if the
message remains displayed.
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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 329).
\1If you are having to add coolant frequently,
have the cooling system checked at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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506 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
.
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 auto-
matic.
Remove key
Automatic headlamp mode is active
(\2page 132). The key is in the ignition lock
and the driver’s door is open.
\1Remove the key.
I
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
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523 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
5
1Trim
2Cover cap\1
Remove cover cap
2
from trim
1
.
3Opening
4Emergency operation key\1
Take emergency operation key
4

from the vehicle document wallet in
the glove box.
\1
Insert emergency operation key
4

into opening
3
of the drive.
\1
Open or close the sliding sunroof by
turning it in the appropriate direc-
tion.
\1
Pull out emergency operation key
4

and place it in the vehicle document
wallet.
\1
Clip cover cap
2
back on.
\1
With the ignition switched on
(\2
page 111), press and hold the
sliding sunroof switch (
\2
page 246)
forward or backward for 45 seconds
to reset the electronics.
\1
Reset the sliding sunroof
(\2
page 247). N77.20-2041-31
N77.20-2040-31
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543 Practical hints
Fuel system
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\1
Switch off the engine and open the
hood (
\2
page 318).
\1
Place a suitable container under
drain hose
1
.
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
\1
Unscrew drain plug
2
immediately
one turn or until liquid flows out of
drain hose
1
.
\1
Make sure that the liquid flows into
the container under drain hose
1
.
\1
Close drain plug
2
as soon as ap-
proximately 0.2 US qt (0.2 l) of liquid
has been collected.
\1
When you have drained the fuel filter
with water separator, turn the key
back to position
0 in the ignition lock
(
\2
page 111).
\1
Dispose of the collected liquid in an
environmentally responsible man-
ner.
iThe electric fuel delivery pump stops
the flow of liquid automatically after
30 seconds.
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544 Practical hintsFuel system
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\1
Drain the fuel filter again if the
/
indicator lamp remains lit.If the fuel tank on a vehicle with diesel
engine has been run dry, there is a pos-
sibility that the engine may not start im-
mediately after refueling because air
may remain in the fuel system.
After refueling:
\1
Switch on the ignition for approxi-
mately 10 seconds.
\1
Start the engine repeatedly for no
more than 60 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
\1
Wait approximately 2 minutes.
\1
Then 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 autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer.
Environmental note
H
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 imme-
diately at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Bleeding the fuel systemiToo many attempts to start the en-
gine could drain the battery.
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