2008 DODGE SPRINTER engine

411 Operation
Maintenance and servicing
4
ASSYST, the A
ctive S
ervice Syst
em, in-
forms you when the next service is due.
A service that is due is displayed about a
month or 1900 miles (3000 km) in ad-
vance. A message is then displayed
while the vehicle is in motion or the igni-
tion is switched on.
Active Service System (ASSYST)*
!
CAUTION
Periods when the battery is discon-
nected will not be recorded by AS-
SYST. To make sure that you have
the vehicle serviced at the correct
time, you should therefore subtract
periods when the battery is discon-
nected from the days shown.
The service indicator does not pro-
vide information about the engine oil
level. The service indicator should
not, therefore, be confused with
theP
engine oil level display.
iThe service due date is displayed in
days or miles (kilometers), depend-
ing on the total distance driven.
The time between the individual ser-
vice due dates depends on your style
of driving. You can increase this by:\4
driving with care and at a moder-
ate engine speed
\4
avoiding short journeys where
the engine does not reach the op-
erating temperature
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420 OperationCleaning and care of the vehicle
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Steps Engine cleaning Light-alloy wheels*
Clean light-alloy wheels on a regular ba-
sis.
Warning
G
Dirty or iced-up steps and entrances cre-
ate 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 in-
take and ventilation openings.
When cleaning with high-pressure
water or steam cleaners, the spray
must not be aimed directly at electri-
cal components or at the end of elec-
trical lines.
Treat the engine with preservative
agents after cleaning. Protect the
belt drive system from the preserva-
tive when you do so.
!
CAUTION
Do not use any acidic or alkaline
cleaning agents. They can cause cor-
rosion of the wheel bolts (wheel
nuts) or the balancing weight retain-
ers.
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What to do if ...
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Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
Fuel is leaking from the vehicle.
Risk of fire and explosion
G
The fuel line or fuel tank is malfunctioning.
There is a risk of fire and explosion from leaking
fuel.
\1Switch off the ignition immediately.
\1Remove the key.
\1Do not restart the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
You are unable to determine the extent of the
damage.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
You are unable to determine any damage to:
\4the major components
\4the fuel system
\4the engine support
\1Start the engine as usual.
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Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The fuel tank has been run dry and the vehicle
has a diesel engine.
There is air in the fuel system.
\1Bleed the fuel system (\2page 544).
Fuel is leaking from the vehicle.
Risk of fire and explosion
G
The fuel line or fuel tank is malfunctioning.
There is a risk of fire and explosion from leaking
fuel.
\1Switch off the ignition immediately.
\1Remove the key.
\1Do not restart the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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436 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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EngineWarning
G
Always have maintenance work carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
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
purpose.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
I n p a r t i c u l a r , w o r k r e l e v a n t t o s a f e t y o r o n
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.
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437 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The engine does not start.
You can hear the starter motor working.
There may be a malfunction in the fuel supply.
\1
Turn the key back to position
0 in the igni-
tion lock before the next starting attempt.
\1Start the engine again.
Note that excessively long attempts to
start the engine may drain the battery.
If the engine still will not start after several
starting attempts:
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
The engine does not start.
You can hear the starter motor working. The
reserve fuel warning lamp is lit and the fuel
gauge is at 0.
The fuel tank has been run dry.
\1Refuel the vehicle.
\1Bleed the fuel system (\2page 544).
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The engine does not start.
You cannot hear the starter motor working.
The on-board voltage is too low (the battery has
too little charge or is discharged).
The selector lever is not in positionP orN.
\1The engine may be jump-started
(\2page 581).
If the engine does not start despite jump-
starting:
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
The battery isolating switch is disconnected.
\1Switch on the electrical system
(\2page 338).
Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
The engine is not running smoothly and it is
misfiring.
The engine electronics or a mechanical compo-
nent of the engine control has malfunctioned.
\1Do not use too much throttle.
\1Have the cause rectified immediately at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Otherwise, unburned fuel may get into
the catalytic converter and damage it.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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The coolant temperature gauge is above
250°F (+120°C).
The coolant is too hot and the engine is not be-
ing sufficiently cooled.
\1Park your vehicle in a safe location as
quickly as possible and let the engine
continue to run at idle speed for about
1 to 2 minutes before switching it off.
This allows the coolant temperature to
return to normal again.
If the coolant temperature is still too high:
\1Switch off the engine and let it as well
as the coolant cool down.
\1Check the coolant level and observe the
warning notes as you do so
(\2page 329).
\1Add coolant as necessary.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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