2008 DODGE SPRINTER warning

207 Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
3
Trailer towing
\1
Run the engine in the moderate en-
gine speed range on steep uphill gra-
dients.
\1
Depending on the uphill or downhill
gradient, shift down to shift range
3
or
2 (\2
page 204), even if cruise
control* is switched on.
Working on the vehicleWarning
G
Apply the handbrake before working on
the vehicle and shift the automatic trans-
mission into parking positionP.
The vehicle could otherwise roll away.
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208 Controls in detailGood visibility
3
\3 Good visibilityBefore starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a
way that you can get a good overview of
road and traffic conditions.Rear-view mirror*
\1
Adjust the rear-view mirror manually.
Setting the rear-view mirror to anti-
dazzle mode1Anti-dazzle lever\1
Flick anti-dazzle lever
1
to the rear.
Exterior mirrors
\1
Adjust the exterior mirrors manually.
Mirrors
Warning
G
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects therefore appear further
away than they really are. You could
therefore cause an accident if you only
observe traffic in the exterior mirrors.
For this reason, you should pay attention
to traffic behind you by also using the
main exterior mirror and, if necessary, the
rear-view mirror, especially while maneu-
vering or overtaking.
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213 Controls in detail
Good visibility
3
Wiping with washer fluid
\1
Turn switch
1
to
5
or
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
after approximately 5 minutes.The switch for the windshield heating is
on the center console.
1To switch on / off
Windshield heating*
Warning
G
Clear ice or snow from the windshield be-
fore commencing a journey. Iced-up win-
dows restrict your view. You could cause
an accident and endanger yourself and
others. Do not start the vehicle if the win-
dows are iced up, fogged up or covered in
snow.
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217 Controls in detail
Air conditioning
3
The interval for replacing the filter de-
pends on environmental factors, e.g.
high air pollution. The interval may be
shorter than that indicated in the Ser-
vice Booklet.
iCondensation may collect under the
vehicle while Tempmatic is in opera-
tion.
Warning
G
Air flowing out of the air vents in the foot-
well when Tempmatic is in operation may
be very hot or very cold. There is therefore
a risk of frostbite or burns to bare skin in
the immediate proximity of these outlets.
Keep bare skin away from these air out-
lets. If necessary, direct the airflow into a
different area of the vehicle interior using
the air distribution control.
iIf the vehicle interior has been heat-
ed up, ventilate the vehicle before
starting your journey or briefly
switch to air-recirculation mode for
faster cooling.
Keep the air inlet on the hood free
from ice and snow.
Position the sliders for the center air
vents in the central position to pro-
vide practically draft-free ventilation.
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221 Controls in detail
Air conditioning
3
The display next to the airflow con-
trols indicates the speed of the air-
flow.The air distribution is set using the air
distribution control in the control panel
(
\2
page 218).
The symbols on the air distribution
control have the following meanings:
You can switch off the flow of outside air
if unpleasant odors are entering the ve-
hicle from outside, e.g. before driving
through a tunnel. No more outside air is
taken in and the air inside the vehicle is
recirculated.
iThe blower switches off if you press
the
ß airflow control again after the
slowest speed has been reached.
Setting air distributionMark
Meaning
h
\4
Air from the air vents
Ô
P
\4
Air to the windshield
\4
Air from the air vents
Ò
\4
Air to the windshield
\4
Air from the air vents
\4
Air to the footwell
Ó
\4
Air from the air vents
\4
Air to the footwell
Air-recirculation modeWarning
G
Only switch over to air-recirculation mode
briefly if outside temperatures are low.
The windows could otherwise fog up. As a
result, you could be distracted from road
and traffic conditions and cause an acci-
dent.
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227 Controls in detail
Air conditioning
3
Alter the air distribution by turning
the air vents.
The heater is operational when the engi-
ne is running. Depending on the tempe-
rature selected and the outside
temperature, it heats or ventilates.
The dust filter removes most dust partic-
les and pollen from the outside air. The interval for replacing the filter de-
pends on environmental factors, e.g.
high air pollution. The interval may be
shorter than that indicated in the Ser-
vice Booklet.!
CAUTION
Never close all the air vents, other-
wise there is a risk of damage to the
air-conditioning system in the rear
compartment.
Heater*
Warning
G
Follow the settings recommended on the
following pages for heating or cooling.
The windows could otherwise fog up. As a
result, you could be distracted from road
and traffic conditions and cause an acci-
dent.
Warning
G
Air flowing out of the air vents in the foot-
well when the heater is in operation may
be very hot. There is, therefore, a risk of
burns to bare skin in the immediate proxi-
mity of these outlets. Keep bare skin away
from these air outlets. If necessary, direct
the airflow into a different area of the ve-
hicle interior using the air distribution
control.
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231 Controls in detail
Air conditioning
3
Air-recirculation mode You can switch off the flow of outside air
if unpleasant odors are entering the ve-
hicle from outside, e.g. before driving th-
rough a tunnel. No more outside air is
taken in and the air inside the vehicle is
recirculated.The switch for air-recirculation mode
3

is in the control panel (
\2
page 228).
\1To switch on:
press the
Ä
switch.
The indicator lamp in the switch co-
mes on.
\1To switch off:
press the
Ä
switch again.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Special settings i
Only use special settings for a short
period.
Fogged-up windows
\1
If necessary, switch off air-recircula-
tion mode by pressing the switch
3

(
\2
page 228).
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out. Fresh air is supplied to the inte-
rior.
\1
Turn airflow control
2
(\2
page 228)
to a higher blower speed, but do not
turn the control below second
speed.
\1
Turn temperature selector control 1
(\2
page 228) to a higher tempe-
rature.
Warning
G
Only switch over to air-recirculation mode
briefly if outside temperatures are low.
The windows could otherwise fog up. As a
result, you could be distracted from road
and traffic conditions and cause an acci-
dent.
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236 Controls in detailAuxiliary heating/ventilation*
3
\3 Auxiliary heating/ventilation*The auxiliary heating heats or ventilates
the interior to a temperature that you
have set. The auxiliary heating can be
operated with the engine switched on or
off.
The auxiliary heating is equipped with a
water heater.
Warning
G
Exhaust fumes are produced while the aux-
iliary heating is in operation. For this rea-
son, switch off the auxiliary heating in
enclosed spaces without an extraction sys-
tem, e.g. a garage.
Operation of the auxiliary heating system is
prohibited at gas stations or when refueling
your vehicle. The auxiliary heating must
therefore be switched off at refueling sta-
tions.
Warning
G
Observe the relevant safety regulations in
the case of vehicles used for the transport
of hazardous goods.
Aerosols, gas cartridges and other pressur-
ized containers transported in the vehicle
may be highly flammable and could explode
when heated.
Make sure that the containers described
are kept away from the flow of hot air from
the auxiliary heating.
Otherwise, you could endanger yourself
and others.
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