2008 DODGE SPRINTER window

66 SafetyEmergency exit
2
\3 Emergency exitThe vehicle can be equipped with an
emergency exit window. The emergency
exit window is only intended for emer-
gencies and may only be opened when
the vehicle is stationary.
In an emergency or following an acci-
dent, the occupants of the vehicle can
exit the vehicle via the open emergency
exit window.
The emergency exit window is the first
window behind the driver’s seat on the
driver’s side. It bears the letters “Emer-
gency Exit”.Emergency exit window*
1Handles
2Safety bolts
3Locking mechanisms
Warning
G
Compliance with the following require-
ments is essential in order to be able to
safely use the emergency exit window in
the event of an emergency:\4Inform the vehicle occupants about
the emergency exit window and ex-
plain its operation before setting out.
Clearly point out the known risks
here.
Continued
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67 Safety
Emergency exit
2
Warning (Continued)
G
\4Only vehicle occupants who are able
to operate the emergency exit win-
dow are permitted to sit next to the
emergency exit window.\4Access to the emergency exit window
must be free of obstacles. Do not
place any large or heavy objects on
the seats or in front of the seats next
to the emergency exit window.\4Do not use the window handles as
hooks, e.g., for lightweight objects,
bags or items of clothing.
Warning
G
Please observe the following instructions
to reduce the risk of an accident or injury
when exiting the vehicle through the
emergency exit window:\4Only open the emergency exit window
when the vehicle is stationary.\4Take care not to trap anyone when
closing and opening the emergency
exit window. Somebody must hold the
emergency exit window open.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
\4Pay attention to the traffic conditions
when opening the emergency exit
window and make sure there is suffi-
cient clearance.\4Pay attention to the traffic conditions
when exiting the vehicle and take ac-
count of the vehicle height and the
surrounding conditions.Extreme caution must be exercised in par-
ticular if there are children in the vicinity.
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68 SafetyEmergency exit
2
\1To open:
turn both handles
1
to a
vertical position. This releases the
safety bolts
2
.
The window is unlocked.
\1
Use the handles to push the window
outward and hold it steady. Make
sure you have enough space to do
this.
\1To close:
close the window.
\1
Turn both handles
1
to a horizontal
position. Make sure that the locking
mechanisms
3
are located on the
inside of the window frame.
The window is locked.
\1
Renew the safety bolts
2
before dri-
ving the vehicle again.
Please contact your authorized
Sprinter Dealer for information about
how to do this.
Warning
G
If you continue your journey without clo-
sing and locking the emergency exit win-
dow, it may come out of its frame and
cause an accident.You should, therefore, check the locking
mechanism and safety bolts on the emer-
gency exit window before setting out.The emergency exit window may only be
opened when the vehicle is stationary.
!
CAUTION
Make sure there is enough space to
open the emergency exit window.
You must hold the open window in
position. Otherwise, you could dam-
age it.
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79 Safety
Anti-theft systems
2
1To deactivate tow-away protection
2Indicator lamp
\1
Turn the key to position
0 or
1
(
\2
page 111) in the ignition lock or
remove the key.
\1
Press button
1
.
Indicator lamp2
lights up for ap-
proximately 5 seconds after the but-
ton is released.
\1
Lock the vehicle using the key.
Tow-away protection remains deactivat-
ed until you lock the vehicle again.If the anti-theft alarm system is enabled
and the vehicle is locked, a visual and
audible alarm is triggered if one of the
side windows or the rear window on your
vehicle is smashed and someone reach-
es into the interior, for example.
Enabling the interior motion sensor
\1
Close:\4
the side windows
\4
the sliding sunroof
This will prevent false alarms.
\1
Lock your vehicle.
iWhen the ignition is switched off
(\2
page 111), you cannot deactivate
tow-away protection.
Interior motion sensor*
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212 Controls in detailGood visibility
3
Intermittent wipeOnly switch on intermittent wipe in
damp weather conditions or when it is
raining.
Vehicles with rain sensor*:
The a rain sensor is activated when you
switch on intermittent wipe. The appro-
priate wiping frequency is set automati-
cally according to the rain falling on the
sensor.The switch is in the combination switch
on the left of the steering wheel.
1Switch
2To wipe with windshield washer fluid
3Intermittent wipe
4To switch off the wiper
5To wipe with windshield washer fluid
\1
Turn key to position
1 in the ignition
lock (
\2
page 111).
Switching on intermittent wipe
\1
Turn switch
1
to
3
.
Switching off intermittent wipe
\1
Turn switch
1
to
4
.
Rear window wiper*
N54.25-2924-31
iThe rear window wiper switches on
automatically if you engage reverse
gear and the windshield wipers are
on.
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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.
N54.25-2920-31
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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*
N54.25-2921-31
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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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