2008 DODGE SPRINTER heating

161 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
The
Settings
menu has two functions:
\4
the
To reset: Press reset button
for 3 sec.
function, with which you
can reset all settings to the factory
defaults
\4
a collection of submenus which you
can use to make individual settings
for your vehicle
\1
Press the
è
or
ÿ
button re-
peatedly until you see the
Settings

menu in the display.
Settings menu
iThe malfunction memory is cleared
when you switch off the ignition. If
any new malfunctions occur, they will
be displayed again.Settings menu
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Function
Page
Reset settings
162
Reset the functions of a sub-
menu
162
Submenus in the Settings
menu
163
Instrument cluster submenu
165
Clock/Date submenu
168
Lighting submenu
170
Vehicle submenu
174
Auxiliary heating* submenu
240
Convenience* submenu
175
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164 Controls in detailOperating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Instrument cluster
(\2page 165)
Clock/Date
(\2page 168)
Lighting*
(\2page 170)
Vehicle
(\2page 174)
Auxiliary heating*
(\2page 236)
Convenience*
(\2page 175)
Select the unit for the
temperature
Set the hours (clock)
Set constant
headlamp mode*
Set station se-
lection
Select a switch-on
time
Key-dependent
settings
Select the unit for the
speedometer
Set the minutes
(clock)
Switch the locator
lighting on or off*
Set the wind-
shield wiper
sensitivity
Hours (set a switch-
on time)
Select the unit for the
odometer
Select the time for-
mat
Switch the exteri-
or lighting delayed
switch-off
on or off*
Minutes (set a
switch-on time)
Select the language
Set the day (date)
Select the display for
the status line
Set the month (date)
Select the unit for the
tire pressure
Set the year (date)
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188 Controls in detailDriving and parking
3
Do not accelerate to prevent your vehi-
cle from rolling backwards on an uphill
gradient. Instead, you should either use
the handbrake or depress the brake ped-
al. This prevents excessive wear on the
clutch.
Select a lower gear (shift range
3, 2 or
1)
(
\2
page 204) in good time on long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if
towing a trailer. This prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too rapidly.
It is best not to stop the vehicle immedi-
ately after the brakes have been subject-
ed to an extreme load; continue driving
for a short time instead. The brakes are
cooled down more quickly in the airflow.The first time the brakes are applied af-
ter a long period of driving in heavy rain
without braking, it is possible that:
\4
there will be a delayed braking
response
\4
you will need to depress the brake
pedal more firmly
You should therefore maintain a greater
distance from the vehicle in front.
BrakingWarning
G
There is no power assistance for the ser-
vice brake when the engine is not running.
You will need to use significantly more
force to brake and could therefore lose
control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent.
Never switch off the engine while driving.
Warning
G
Make sure that other road users are not
put at risk by your braking.
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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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214 Controls in detailGood visibility
3
\1To switch on:
press upper part of
the
P
switch.
The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on.
\1To switch off:
press upper part of
the
P
switch again.
\1
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
The rear window heating is operational
while the engine is running.
The rear window heating consumes a lot
of energy. You should therefore switch
the rear window heating off as soon as the window is clear. The heating switch-
es off automatically after a maximum of
12 minutes.
The switch for the rear window heating
is on the center console.
1To switch on / off
\1To switch on:
press upper part of
the
F
switch.
The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on.
\1To switch off:
press upper part of
the
F
switch again.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Rear window heating*
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216 Controls in detailAir conditioning
3
Your vehicle is equipped with either\4
an air-conditioning system and pos-
sibly additional air conditioning in
the rear*
or
\4
a heater* and possibly additional
rear heating* The air-conditioning system is only oper-
ational while the engine is running. You
can use the air-conditioning system to
regulate or control the temperature au-
tomatically. The vehicle is either heated
or cooled, depending on the tempera-
ture selected and the outside tempera-
ture.
The combination filter removes most
dust particles, pollen and unpleasant
odors from the outside air.
Function
Page
1
Side window defroster
vents
224
2
Thumbwheel for air vents
3
Side air vents
4
Thumbwheel for side air
vents and defroster vents
224
5
Swiveling center air vents
6
Thumbwheel for center
air vents
7
Control panel\4
Tempmatic
\4
Rear heating/rear
cooling*
218
225
8
Switch\4
Rear window heating*
\4
Windshield heating*
214
213
9
Auxiliary heating switch*
Heater booster switch*
238
234
Function
Page
Air-conditioning system
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219 Controls in detail
Air conditioning
3
\1To switch off:
press the
°

switch for normal mode.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Air distribution control
Heating
\1
Set temperature selector control
1

(
\2
page 218) as required, but do not
turn the control below the middle po-
sition.
\1
Set airflow control
2
(\2
page 218)
as required, but do not turn the con-
trol below the second speed.
\1
Set the air distribution control as
shown.
\1
Close the center air vents.
\1
Close the air vents.
\1
Open the side air vents half-way and
direct them at the side windows.
Ventilation/cooling This setting rapidly ventilates/cools the
vehicle interior.\1
Turn temperature selector control 1
(\2
page 218) to the lowest set-
ting (maximum cooling).
\1
Set airflow control
2
(\2
page 218)
as required, but do not turn the con-
trol below the second speed.
\1
Set air distribution control
5

(
\2
page 218) to
h
.
Basic setting
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222 Controls in detailAir conditioning
3
The switch for air-recirculation mode is
in the control panel (
\2
page 218).
\1To switch on:
press the
Ä

switch.
The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on.
\1To switch off:
press the
Ä

switch again.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.The engine stores residual heat after
long periods of driving. You can use the
residual heat of the engine to heat the
stationary vehicle for a further 30 min-
utes.
\1To switch on:
turn key to position
0
in the ignition lock (
\2
page 111) or
remove it.
\1
Set as required:\4
temperature
(\2
page 220)
\4
air distribution (
\2
page 221)
\4
the air vents (
\2
page 215)
\1
Press the
°
switch
(
\2
page 218).
The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on.
\1To switch off:
press
°
switch
again (
\2
page 218).
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
iAir-recirculation mode is automati-
cally switched off after about 10 to
30 minutes, depending on the out-
side temperature.
Residual heat mode iThe heating period depends on:\4
the coolant temperature
\4
the interior temperature selected
\4
the on-board voltage
The blower runs at speed
1 regard-
less of the position of the airflow
control.
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