2008 DODGE SPRINTER warning

291 Controls in detail
Features
3
\1To open:
press cover
1
of the eye-
glasses compartment.
The eyeglasses compartment folds
out.
\1To close:
press cover
1
of the eye-
glasses compartment into the over-
head control panel until it engages.
1Folding table\1
Pull folding table
1
forward by the
tab.
\1
Fold folding table down in the direc-
tion of the arrow and onto the seat
cushion.Folding table in the backrest*
Cup holdersWarning
G
Keep the closeable cup holders closed
while the vehicle is in motion and do not
leave drinks in the cup holders. You or
others could otherwise be injured by ob-
jects in the cup holder being thrown
around in the event of:
\4sharp braking
\4a sudden change of direction
\4an accident
Only place sealable drinking containers of
the correct size in the cup holders. The
drinks could otherwise overspill.
Avoid hot drinks. You could otherwise
scald yourself.
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293 Controls in detail
Features
3
\1
Place the container in cup holder
5
.
\1
Press clamping arm
6
onto the con-
tainer.
Cup holders in the rearThe cup holders in the rear are located
under the seats.1Cup holder\1
Pull out cup holder
1
.
iVehicles with the non-smoking pack-
age are equipped with an additional
cup holder in place of the ashtray.iYou can change the diameter of the
cup holder.
Warning
G
Slide the cup holders back underneath
the seat before leaving the vehicle. You
could otherwise be injured by the pro-
truding cup holders.
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294 Controls in detailFeatures
3
The ashtray is located in the ashtray
compartment in the center console.
1Ashtray compartment
2Recess
3Cover
\1
Pull out ashtray compartment
1
by
recess
2
.
\1To open:
fold cover
3
upwards.
\1To remove the insert:
reach into
the left and right-hand sides of the
recesses on the ashtray and pull the
insert out to empty it.
\1To replace the insert:
hold the in-
sert and press it down into the re-
tainer.
AshtrayWarning
G
Switch off the engine and apply the hand-
brake before removing the ashtray to
empty it.
Otherwise, you could accidentally put the
vehicle in gear.
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296 Controls in detailFeatures
3
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
\1
Press in cigarette lighter
1
.The cigarette lighter will pop out auto-
matically when the heating element is
red-hot.The paper holder is on the control panel
for the air-conditioning system.
1Paper holder\1
Press top of paper holder
1
.
Warning
G
Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its
knob. Otherwise, you may burn yourself.
Remove the cigarette lighter if children
are traveling with you. They could injure
themselves on a hot cigarette lighter or
start a fire.
Warning
G
Do not press the cigarette lighter in with
too much force. The ashtray compart-
ment could otherwise close and trap your
finger.
Paper holder
N68.00-2425-31
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298 Controls in detailFeatures
3
Telephones may only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to a sepa-
rate exterior antenna of a type tested
and approved by the manufacturer.
iThe sockets are supplied with power
even if the key is removed from the
ignition lock. Please note that the
battery may be discharged if you
have connected an accessory, e.g. a
coolbox, and the engine is switched
off.Telephone*
Warning
G
You must observe the legal requirements
for the country in which you are driving
when operating a cell phone in the vehi-
cle.If it is permitted to operate a cell phone
while the vehicle is in motion, you must
only operate it when road and traffic con-
ditions permit. You may otherwise be dis-
tracted from the traffic conditions, cause
an accident and injure yourself and oth-
ers.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Cell phones without exterior antennas
may interfere with the vehicle electronics
and thereby jeopardize the operational
safety of the vehicle. You must therefore
only use these devices when they are con-
nected to a separate exterior antenna.
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299 Controls in detail
Features
3
The installation of the antenna must be
approved by a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
G
Only use the telephone when road, weath-
er and traffic conditions permit you to do
so. You will otherwise be too distracted. If
you are not using the hands-free system,
pull over to make a phone call.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just
30 mph (approx. 50 km/h), your vehicle
is covering a distance of 44 feet (approx.
14 m) every second.
Telephones without exterior antennas
may interfere with the vehicle electronics
and thereby jeopardize the operational
safety of the vehicle.
iObserve all legal requirements.iThe cell phone battery will be
charged depending on the charge
status and the position of the key in
the ignition lock. The cell phone dis-
play indicates the charging process.
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303 Operation
Driving tips
4
\3 Driving tipsFor information about driving in winter
and with snow chains, see “Winter driv-
ing” (
\2
page 404).
Transporting your vehicle by rail may be
subject to certain restrictions or require
special measures to be taken in some
countries due to varying tunnel heights
and loading standards.
You can obtain information at any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Trailer hitches*Only install a trailer hitch receiver ap-
proved for your vehicle. For information
on availability and installation, please
see your authorized Sprinter Dealer.
The bumpers on your vehicle are not de-
signed for use with clamp-type hitches.
Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to them.
To reduce the possibility of damage, re-
move the hitch ball adaptor from the re-
ceiver when not in use.
Rail transport
Trailer towingWarning
G
Failure to use proper equipment and driv-
ing technique can result in a loss of vehi-
cle control when towing a trailer.
Improper towing or failure to follow the in-
structions contained in this guide can re-
sult in serious injury.
Follow the guidelines below carefully to
assure safe trailer operation.
Ask your authorized Sprinter Dealer if you
require an explanation of information con-
tained in this guide.
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308 OperationDriving tips
4
Attaching a trailerPlease observe the maximum permitted
trailer dimensions (width and length).
Most states and all Canadian provinces
require safety chains between your tow
vehicle and the trailer. The chains should
be crisscrossed under the trailer tongue.
They must be attached to the hitch re-
ceiver, and not to the vehicle’s bumper
or axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in
the chains to permit turning corners.
iMost states and all Canadian prov-
inces require a separate brake sys-
tem at various trailer weights.
Warning
G
Do not connect a trailer brake system (if
trailer is so equipped) directly to the vehi-
cle’s hydraulic brake system as your vehi-
cle is equipped with antilock brakes. If
you do, neither the vehicle’s brakes nor
the trailer’s brakes will function properly.
This could cause an accident resulting in
property damage, injury or death to you or
others.The provided vehicle electrical wiring har-
ness for trailer towing has a brake signal
wire for hook-up to a brake controller.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Most states and all Canadian provinces
require a break-away switch on trailers
with a separate brake system. The switch
activates the trailer brakes in the possible
event that the trailer might separate from
the tow vehicle.You should consider using a trailer sway
control system. For further information,
see your authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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