2008 DODGE SPRINTER heater

236 Controls in detailAuxiliary heating/ventilation*
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\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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237 Controls in detail
Auxiliary heating/ventilation*
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The auxiliary heating heats the coolant
and the vehicle interior and is therefore
more favorable to the engine and con-
sumes less fuel. The fuel tank must be at
least a quarter full to ensure that the
auxiliary heating/ventilation operates
correctly.
The maximum heating period is
60 minutes.
You can use the auxiliary heating / ven-
tilation to:\4
ventilate or preheat the vehicle inte-
rior and to de-ice the windows
\4
start the engine better in cold weath-
er
\4
support the vehicle’s heating system
while the engine is running and out-
side temperatures are low (heater
booster function) (
\2
page 234)
You can use the operating system to de-
fine up to three switch-on times, one of
which can be selected to switch on the
auxiliary heating / ventilation
(
\2
page 240).You can switch the auxiliary heating /
ventilation on and off immediately using:
\4
the auxiliary heating / heater booster
switch (
\2
page 238)
\4
the auxiliary heating remote control*
(\2
page 239)
iThe auxiliary heating automatically
switches to heater booster mode af-
ter the engine is started.
!
CAUTION
Switch on the auxiliary heating at reg-
ular intervals (at least once a month)
for approximately 10 minutes.
Make sure that the hot air flow is not
obstructed. The auxiliary heating
would otherwise overheat and switch
off.
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238 Controls in detailAuxiliary heating/ventilation*
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Before switching on
\1
Adjust the heat output to the desired
temperature using the temperature
control selector (
\2
page 218).
\1
Set the air distribution as required.
Operation using the switchThe switch for the auxiliary heating /
ventilation is between the light switch
and the steering wheel.
1To switch the auxiliary heating on / off
2To switch the heater booster function
on / off (\2page 235)
\1To switch the auxiliary heating on:

press and hold the
ö
switch for
more than 2 seconds:
\4
The auxiliary heating / ventilation
heats or ventilates the interior to
a temperature that you have set.
\4
The blower switches to the first
speed.
\4
The red indicator lamp in the
switch comes on. N54.25-2928-31
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316 OperationRefueling
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\3 Refueling
The fuel filler flap is next to the driver’s
door. You can only open the fuel filler
flap when the driver’s door is open.1Retaining strap
2Fuel filler cap
Warning
G
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked
flames and smoking as well as the use of
auxiliary heaters (sparks) are therefore
prohibited when handling fuel.
For this reason, switch off the auxiliary
heating when refueling.
Warning
G
Do not allow fuel to come into contact
with your skin or clothing. Your health
may be damaged if:
\4you spill fuel onto your bare skin
\4you inhale fuel vapors
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393 Operation
Tires and wheels
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1Plies in side wall
2Plies under tread
This marking tells you about the type of
cord and number of plies in the side wall
and under the tread.
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced)
of automatic transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power windows, pow-
er seats, radio, and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed
or not).
Tire ply material
iFor illustrative purposes only. The
actual data on tires is specific to
each vehicle and may vary from the
data shown in the above illustration.
Tire and loading terminology
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453 Practical hints
What to do if ...
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Auxiliary heating*Warning
G
Always have maintenance work carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which
has the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work required.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
be carried out at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. If this work is carried out incor-
rectly, the operating safety of the heater
can no longer be guaranteed and there is
a risk of accident and injury.
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455 Practical hints
What to do if ...
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The auxiliary heating does not switch on or the
engine does not start
WARNING
G
The auxiliary heating has overheated about ten
times in succession.
The engine or heater is malfunctioning.
\1Have the auxiliary heating checked at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
The heater has overheated.
The coolant level is too low.
\1Check the coolant level and add coolant
if necessary (\2page 329).
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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539 Practical hints
Changing the batteries
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\3 Changing the batteriesIf the remote control batteries (remote
keyless entry) are discharged, you will
only be able to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle manually using the key.
If the batteries in the auxiliary heating
remote control are discharged, you will
only be able to switch the auxiliary heat-
ing on or off using the auxiliary heating /
heater booster switch inside the vehicle
(\2
page 238).
It is advisable to have the batteries
changed at an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.
Warning
G
Keep batteries away from children.
Consult a doctor immediately if a battery
is swallowed.
Dispose of used batteries in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Danger of explosion if the battery is not
correctly replaced.
Replacements should always be either of
the same type or one which has been rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
Environmental note
H
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improper-
ly. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
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