2008 DODGE SPRINTER engine

29 At a glance
Switch units
1
Switch unit between the light switch and
the steering wheelAdditional switch units
N54.25-2913-31
Function
Page
³
Switches the heater
booster function*
on/off
234
ö
³
Switches auxiliary
heating*on/off
238
Switches the heater
booster function*
on/off
234
Adjusts the working
engine speed*
275
Switches the operating
speed governor*
on/off
273
Ventilates the load
compartment,
air in/air out*
247
iThe layout of the switches may vary,
depending on the vehicle’s equip-
ment.
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41 Safety
Occupant safety
2
\1To raise the belt height:
slide belt
sash guide
1
upward.
Belt sash guide1
engages in vari-
ous positions.
\1To lower the belt height:
press and
hold release button
5
.
\1
Slide belt sash guide
1
to the de-
sired height.
\1
Let go of release button
5
and
make sure that belt sash guide
1

engages.The SRS (S
upplemental R
estraint S
ys-
tem) may consist of the following com-
ponents, depending on the equipment
level:
\41
warning lamp
\4
Emergency tensioning retractors
\4
Belt force limiters
\4
Airbag system with:\4
Airbag control unit
\4
Airbags
1
warning lamp
The SRS performs a self-test at regular
intervals when the ignition is switched
on and while the engine is running. Mal-
functions can therefore be detected in
good time.
The
1
warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster (
\2
page 20) comes on for
approximately 4 seconds when you
switch on the ignition.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
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72 SafetyDriving safety systems
2
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons:
There is a malfunction if the
k
indi-
cator lamp is permanently lit while the
engine is running (
\2
page 73).ESP
® monitors driving stability and de-
tects a tendency of the vehicle to under-
steer or oversteer (skidding) in good
time. ESP
® stabilizes the vehicle by
braking individual wheels, limiting the
engine power output, and greatly assists
y o u w h e n d r i v i n g o n w e t o r s l i p p e r y r o a d
surfaces. ESP
® also stabilizes the vehi-
cle when braking.
When ESP
® intervenes, the
v
warn-
ing lamp in the speedometer flashes.
Warning
G
If BAS malfunctions, the brake system is
still available with the full brake boosting
effect. In an emergency braking situation,
however, the braking force will not be ad-
ditionally boosted automatically and the
stopping distance may increase.
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP
®)
Warning
G
Proceed as follows if the v warning
lamp in the speedometer flashes:
\4Do not deactivate ASR under any cir-
cumstances.
\4Only depress the accelerator pedal as
far as necessary when pulling away.
\4Adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
Otherwise, the vehicle could begin to
skid.
ESP
® cannot reduce the risk of an acci-
dent if you drive too fast. ESP
® is unable
to override the laws of physics.
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73 Safety
Driving safety systems
2
There is a malfunction if the
#
indica-
tor lamp is permanently lit while the en-
gine is running (
\2
page 468).
If ESP
® malfunctions, engine power out-
put may be reduced.ASR improves traction for a sustained
period, i.e. the transfer of power from
the tires to the road surface, and thus
also improves the driving stability of the
vehicle. ASR assists you when pulling
away and accelerating, especially on
smooth and slippery surfaces.
ASR brakes individual drive wheels and
limits the engine torque to prevent the
drive wheels from spinning. When ASR
intervenes, the
v
indicator lamp in
the speedometer flashes.
!
CAUTION
Only operate the vehicle briefly (max-
imum of 10 seconds) on a brake dy-
namometer. The key must be turned
to position
1 in the ignition lock dur-
ing this time. You could damage the
drive train or the brake system.
!
CAUTION
Do not operate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer (for example for per-
formance testing). If you wish to op-
erate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer, please consult an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer beforehand.
You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
Acceleration skid control (ASR)
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74 SafetyDriving safety systems
2
If the road surface is not capable of pro-
viding sufficient traction, bearing in
mind the tires, load and gradient, it is
not be possible to pull away smoothly
even with ASR.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons:
There is a malfunction if the
k
indi-
cator lamp is permanently lit while the
engine is running (
\2
page 73).
If ASR malfunctions, engine power out-
put may be reduced.
Activating/deactivating ASRASR is automatically activated as soon
as the engine is switched on.
It may be best to deactivate ASR in the
following situations:\4
if snow chains are being used
\4
in deep snow
\4
on sand or gravelIf you deactivate ASR:
\4
the engine’s torque is then no longer
limited and the drive wheels could
spin; the spinning wheels produce a
cutting effect for better traction
\4
traction control still intervenes by
braking if one drive wheel reaches its
grip limit, for example if the surface
under one side of the vehicle is slip-
pery. The wheel is then braked to in-
crease traction in this situation.
\4
ESP
® still intervenes to stabilize the
vehicle
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76 SafetyDriving safety systems
2
EBV monitors and regulates the brake
pressure at the rear wheels to improve
driving stability during braking.There is a malfunction if the
#
, k
,
-
and
6
indicator lamps are per-
manently lit while the engine is running
(
\2
page 462).
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBV)
Warning
G
If EBV malfunctions, the brake system is
still available with the full brake boosting
effect. However, the rear wheels may
lock, for example if the brakes are applied
with maximum force. You could then lose
control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent. Always adapt your driving style to
the change in handling characteristics.
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
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83 Controls in detail
Opening and closing
3
\3 Opening and closingYour vehicle is supplied with either 2 or
4* remote keyless entry transmitters or
4 keys* without remote control.
Vehicle keys* which were not included
with delivery must be activated before
they can be used. You can obtain further
information at any authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key* or remote keyless entry trans-
mitter with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine could be started by anyone with
a valid key* or remote keyless entry
transmitter that is left inside the vehicle.You will find information about opening
and closing your vehicle with the key in
the “Locking and unlocking the vehicle
with the key” section (
\2
page 88).
I n c l u d e d w i t h y o u r v e h i c l e a r e 2 o r 4 * r e -
mote keyless entry transmitters with a
folding mechanical key.
Remote control with key
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any in-
terference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to
this device could void the user’s au-
thority to operate the equipment.
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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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