2008 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

111 Controls in detail
Key positions
3
\3 Key positions
0
To remove the key, to lock the steer-
ing wheel
1
To unlock the steering wheel (power
supply for some consumers, e.g. radio)
2
To switch on the ignition (power sup-
ply for all consumers)
Preglow
1 and drive position
3
To start
1 Only vehicles with a diesel engine
iThe key can only be removed from
position
0. Also observe the notes in
the “Driving and parking” section
(
\2
page 183).
To unlock the steering, turn the
steering wheel slightly while turning
the key to position
1.
On vehicles with a battery isolating
switch, you must first switch on the
electrical system (\2
page 340).
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112 Controls in detailSeats
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\3 SeatsDriver’s and passenger’s seatsWarning
G
Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is
stationary and the handbrake is applied.
You could otherwise lose control of the
vehicle as a result of the seat moving and
cause an accident.
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become
trapped as the seat is adjusted. Never
place your hands under the seat or near to
moving parts.Your seat must be adjusted in such a way
that you can wear the seat belt correctly
(\2page 39). Observe the following points:\4Position the backrest as vertically as
possible and sit upright.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
\4Avoid seat positions that do not allow
the seat belt to be routed correctly.
The shoulder section of the seat belt
must be routed across the middle of
your shoulder and must fit closely
across your chest. The lap section of
the belt must be routed as low as pos-
sible across your pelvic area, i.e.
across your hip joints. Never drive
with the backrest tilted too far back.\4
Your arms should be slightly bent when
you are holding the steering wheel.
Continued
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Warning (Continued)
G
\4The distance from the pedals should
be such that you can depress them
fully.\4Adjust the head restraint in such a
way that the upper edge of the head
restraint is level with your head.\4Make sure that you hear the seat en-
gage. Otherwise, the seat is not cor-
rectly locked in place.Injuries may be caused if these notes are
not observed.
Warning
G
Avoid seat positions in which you cannot
wear your seat belt correctly. They are a
safety hazard and must therefore be
avoided.
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114 Controls in detailSeats
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Standard, comfort* and suspension*
seats Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
\1
Pull lever
1
up.
\1
Slide the seat forwards or backwards
until you can reach the pedals and
depress them.
\1
Release lever
1
.
\1
Slide the seat forwards or backwards
slightly until it engages audibly.
Backrest adjustment
\1
Turn thumbwheel
3
forward.
The backrest moves to an upright po-
sition.
\1
Turn thumbwheel
3
backward.
The backrest tilts towards the rear.
1Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
2Lumbar support adjustment
3Backrest adjustment
4Seat height adjustment
5Seat angle adjustment
6Seat suspension adjustment
7Suspension lock lever
iDifferent settings are possible, de-
pending on the seat version.
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Seat height adjustment
\1
P u s h o r p u l l l e v e r
4
repeatedly until
you have reached the desired seat
height.
Seat angle adjustment*
\1
Turn thumbwheel
5
forward.
The front of the seat cushion tilts
down.
\1
Turn thumbwheel
5
backward.
The front of the seat cushion tilts up.
Lumbar support adjustment*\1
Turn thumbwheel
2
upward.
This increases the support provided
to your lumbar region.
\1
Turn thumbwheel
2
downward.
This reduces the support provided to
your lumbar region.
iUsing the lumbar support, you can
increase the level of support that the
backrest provides to your spinal col-
umn.
When the lumbar support is correctly
adjusted, it reduces strain on your
back while you are driving.
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116 Controls in detailSeats
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Seat suspension adjustment* The seat suspension must be adjusted
to your body weight. Only adjust the seat
suspension when the seat is unoccup-
ied.\1
Relieve the load on the seat.
\1
Select your body weight 88 to
265 lbs (40 to 120 kg) using thumb-
wheel
6
for optimal seat suspensi-
on.
The seat suspension becomes har-
der as you adjust it to a higher body
weight. The seat will then travel
down as far.
Suspension lock* If the seat bounces up and down fre-
quently, you can engage the seat the lo-
wer position of its suspension travel.\1
Turn lever
7
downward.
The next time the seat bounces, it
will engage.
\1
Turn lever
7
upward to release the
seat from the suspension lock.The seat can now move up and down
again.
Swivelling front seats*
iThe suspension lock will engage only
if your weight is identical or above
the adjusted suspension weight.
Warning
G
Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is
stationary and the handbrake is applied.
You could otherwise lose control of the
vehicle as a result of the seat moving and
cause an accident.
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The driver’s and passenger’s seat can be
rotated by 180° to be opposite of the di-
rection of travel.The seats engage in the direction of trav-
el or opposite the direction of travel as
well as at 50° pointing towards the exit.Fold the handbrake lever down as far as
it will go. You could otherwise damage
the handbrake or the handbrake lever.
\1
Make sure the handbrake is applied
and the handbrake lever is folded
down as far as it will go
(\2
page 191).
\1
Set the steering wheel so that there
is sufficient clearance for turning and
adjusting the driver’s seat
(\2
page 127).
Warning
G
The driver’s and passenger’s seat must be
adjusted and properly engaged in the di-
rection of travel for driving. Otherwise you
will not be able to operate the vehicle
safely.
The restraint systems in your vehicle will
only function as intended when the dri-
ver’s and passenger’s seat are engaged in
the direction of travel.
!
CAUTION
When rotating the seats, make sure
there is sufficient space. If neces-
sary, move the seat fore or aft to
avoid colliding with adjacent add-on
parts.
\4
Fold the handbrake lever down
as far as it will go. You could
otherwise damage the handbra-
ke or the handbrake lever.
iMove the passenger’s seat forward
as far as it will go before rotating it
(\2
page 114).
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The seat release lever is located behind
the seat between the seat backrest and
the seat base.Passenger’s seat
\1
Press lever
1
on the back of the
seat to the middle and turn the seat
slightly inwards.
\1
The turning device is unlocked.
\1
Release lever
1
again.
\1
Turn the seat inwards to the desired
position.
Warning
G
Make sure nobody can become trapped
when unlocking and turning the seats.
Never hold your hands under the seat or
near moveable parts when turning the
seats.
1Lever
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