2008 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

271 Controls in detail
Driving systems
3
\1
Press the
%
or
$
button until
the desired setting is highlighted.
\4Yes:
overwrite all settings with the
default values.
\4
: go back to the main menu wi-
thout applying the default values.
Monitor shutdown while driving For safety reasons, the monitor will shut
off at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
The following message will be displayed
for 7 seconds prior to the monitor shut-
ting off.If the vehicle’s road speed drops below
5 mph (8 km/h), the monitor will come
back on.
On vehicles with a reverse warning fea-
ture, a warning signal sounds when re-
verse gear is engaged to alert other road
users.
The volume of the warning signal can be
reduced for night-time operation.
Reverse warning feature*
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272 Controls in detailDriving systems
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Reducing the volume of the warning
signal
\1
Select reverse gear twice in quick
succession.
The warning signal sounds more
quietly.
Warning
G
The reverse warning feature signal could
be ignored by other road users. For this
reason, the reverse warning feature can-
not guarantee that there are no people or
objects behind your vehicle.The reverse warning feature is a system
which helps you ensure the safety of oth-
er road users. However, it does not re-
lieve you in any way from the
responsibility of personally ensuring that
there are no people or objects behind
your vehicle when reversing.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
For this reason, always observe the road
and traffic conditions with due caution.
Make sure that there are no people or ob-
jects behind your vehicle when reversing,
in order to avoid injuring people or dam-
aging property. If necessary, ask some-
one to direct you when maneuvering.
iThe warning signal always sounds at
normal volume and must be turned
down again every time reverse gear
is engaged.
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273 Controls in detail
Operating the vehicle
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\3 Operating the vehicleWhen activated, the operating speed
governor (ADR) automatically increases
the engine speed to a preset or adjust-
able operating speed (
\2
page 275).
Activating / deactivating ADRThe switch is between the light switch
and the steering wheel.1To switch on
2To switch off
Operating speed governor (ADR)*
iThe idle speed of the engine auto-
matically increases after a cold start.
If the set operating speed is lower
than the increased idle speed, the
set operating speed is attained only
after the engine has reached its op-
erating temperature.
It is only possible to activate ADR
with the vehicle stationary and the
handbrake applied. The selector le-
ver must be in position
P.
N54.25-2932-31
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274 Controls in detailOperating the vehicle
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\1To switch on:
press upper part
1
of
the switch with the engine running.
The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons:
The
™
indicator lamp in the in-
strument cluster comes on.Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons:
The
Operating speed governor ac-
tive message appears in the dis-
play.
\1To switch off:
press lower part
2
of
the switch with the engine running.
The indicator lamp in the switch and
the
™
indicator lamp in the in-
strument cluster go out.
iADR is automatically deactivated
when:\4
you release the handbrake
\4
the vehicle moves
\4
the control unit detects a mal-
function
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Operating the vehicle
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Adjusting the operating speed1To increase speed
2To reduce speed
\1
Switch on ADR (
\2
page 273).
\1To increase:
press upper part
1
of
the switch.
or
\1
On vehicles with cruise control*,
press the cruise control lever* up
(\2
page 249).
\1To reduce:
press lower part
2
of
the switch.
or
\1
On vehicles with cruise control*,
press the cruise control lever* down
(\2
page 249).
Adjustable operating speed*
N54.25-2933-31
iThe idle speed of the engine auto-
matically increases after a cold start.
You can only reduce the operating
speed to the current idle speed.
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276 Controls in detailTransporting
3
\3 TransportingLoading guidelinesWarning
G
Secure and position a load as described in
the loading guidelines. Otherwise, the
load could slide or be thrown around in
the event of strong braking maneuvers,
sudden changes of direction or poor road
conditions, thereby injuring you or others.
The same applies to dismantled seats if
left inside the vehicle.Please note that loads increase the risk of
injury during an accident even if you com-
ply with all loading guidelines.Observe the notes in the "Securing a load"
section (\2page 280).
Warning
G
Do not exceed the vehicle's permissible
gross weight or the permissible axle loads
when loading the vehicle or carrying addi-
tional passengers. If you exceed the vehicle's permissible
axle loads or the maximum permissible
gross weight when transporting items or
carrying passengers, tire stability and
driving safety are reduced. The vehicle's
driving and steering characteristics would
be greatly altered. Braking and stopping
distances would be significantly longer.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Your vehicle's driving, steering and brak-
ing characteristics change as the vehi-
cle's gross weight increases or its center
of gravity is raised.Always ensure that loads are distributed
correctly and adapt your driving style in
accordance with the load.
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277 Controls in detail
Transporting
3
For more information about the maxi-
mum roof load and roof carrier systems,
please refer to the "Technical data" sec-
tion (
\2
page 599).
Before loading
\1
Check the tire pressures and correct
them if necessary (
\2
page 365).
\1
Clean the load compartment floor.
The load compartment floor must be
dry, cleanly swept and free of oil and
dust to reduce the risk of the load
slipping.
\1
If necessary, place anti-slip mats on
the load compartment floor.
Warning
G
After an accident, have a damaged load
compartment floor or damaged load sur-
face, the lashing eyes and lashing materi-
als inspected by a specialist workshop
having the necessary technical expertise
and tools to carry out the required work. 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
be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
!
CAUTION
If you are using a roof carrier system,
observe the maximum roof load and
maximum load-bearing capacity of
the roof carrier system.
!
CAUTION
As soon as the anti-slip mats start to
show signs of permanent deforma-
tion, squashed areas or tears/holes,
they are unsuitable for securing loads
and must be replaced.
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278 Controls in detailTransporting
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During loading
\1
Observe the maximum permissible
axle loads and permissible gross
weight for the vehicle.
\1
Observe the notes on load distribu-
tion (
\2
page 279).
\1
Secure the load (
\2
page 280). All
country-specific legal requirements
must be observed.
Checks after loading
\1Securing a load:
before each jour-
ney and at regular intervals during
longer journeys, check whether the
load is properly secured and take ad-
ditional securing measures, if neces-
sary.
\1Doors:
close the sliding doors and
rear doors.
\1Tire pressure:
adjust the tire pres-
sure in accordance with the vehicle's
load (
\2
page 365).
\1Driving characteristics:
adapt your
driving style to the load.
!
CAUTION
In passenger vans with the maximum
number of seats, the maximum pay-
load would cause the permissible
rear axle load to be exceeded.
iBear in mind that your vehicle's un-
laden weight is increased by the in-
stallation of optional equipment and
accessories.
Warning
G
Make sure that the sliding doors and rear
doors are always closed when the engine
is running.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the
vehicle interior and poison you.
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