2008 DODGE SPRINTER warning

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Remote controlWarning
G
Always have maintenance work carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer
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Warning (Continued)
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which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work re-
quired.
The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose.
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Warning (Continued)
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I n p a r t i c u l a r , w o r k r e l e v a n t t o s a f e t y o r o n
safety-related systems must be carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
There is a risk of an accident and injury if
this work is carried out incorrectly.
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Driving systemsWarning
G
Always have maintenance work carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer
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Warning (Continued)
G
which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work re-
quired.
The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose.
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Warning (Continued)
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I n p a r t i c u l a r , w o r k r e l e v a n t t o s a f e t y o r o n
safety-related systems must be carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
There is a risk of an accident and injury if
this work is carried out incorrectly.
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Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
Only the red segments in the Parktronic*
warning displays are lit.
A warning tone also sounds for approximate-
ly 2 seconds.
Parktronic* switches off after approximately
20 seconds.
The indicator lamp on the Parktronic switch
comes on and the red segments in the warn-
ing display go out.
Parktronic* has malfunctioned and has
switched off.
When you press the Parktronic switch, the red
segments in the Parktronic warning displays
light up again and the warning tone sounds for
approximately 2 seconds.
\1Have Parktronic* checked as soon as
possible at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
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The Parktronic* warning displays indicate im-
plausible distances.
For example, all the segments may be lit even
though there is no obstacle present.
The Parktronic* sensors are dirty or iced up.
\1Clean the Parktronic* sensors
(\2page 422).
\1Switch on the ignition again.
An external radio or ultrasonic source may be
causing interference.
\1Check whether Parktronic* works at
another location.
The license plate or other attachment parts
near the sensors may not be secured correct-
ly.
\1Check the number plate and attach-
ment parts near the sensors to see if
they are securely in place.
The speed cannot be set with cruise control*
activated
1.
The display is showing a message of high prior-
ity and cannot therefore show a change in
speed.
\1Proceed as instructed by the message
in the display.
\1Deactivate cruise control* if neces-
sary.
1 Only on vehicles with steering wheel buttons.Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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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.
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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
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Warning (Continued)
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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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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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Leaving the vehicle in storageWarning
G
Always have maintenance work carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer
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Warning (Continued)
G
which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work required.The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose.
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Warning (Continued)
G
I n p a r t i c u l a r , w o r k r e l e v a n t t o s a f e t y o r o n
safety-related systems must be carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
There is a risk of an accident and injury if
this work is carried out incorrectly.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
You wish to leave your vehicle in storage for
a long period of time (longer than six weeks).
\1Obtain advice from an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
\1Disconnect the starter battery
(\2page 573).
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Indicator and warning lamps in
switchesWarning
G
Always have maintenance work carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer
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Warning (Continued)
G
which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work re-
quired.
The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose.
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Warning (Continued)
G
I n p a r t i c u l a r , w o r k r e l e v a n t t o s a f e t y o r o n
safety-related systems must be carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
There is a risk of an accident and injury if
this work is carried out incorrectly.
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