2008 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

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\3 Features
Storage compartments above the
windshieldStorage compartment above the roof
trim*
1Storage compartment
Interior storage compartmentsWarning
G
Only load the storage compartments in
such a way that occupants cannot be in-
jured by their contents in the event of an
accident, braking or a sudden change in
direction.
For this reason, do not transport heavy,
bulky, pointed or sharp-edged objects in
the storage spaces or compartments.
!
CAUTION
It is permissible to load the right and
left-hand storage compartments up
to a maximum of 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
each.
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Storage compartments in the doorsYou can use these storage compart-
ments for the safe storage of small and
light items.Storage compartment under the twin
passenger's seat*On vehicles with a twin passenger’s
seat, the storage compartment is under
the seat cushion (
\2
page 119).
You can use the storage compartment
for the safekeeping of tools and other
small items.
Glove box1Glove box handle
2Locked*
3Unlocked*
!
CAUTION
The entire storage compartment is
permitted to hold a maximum load of
66 lbs (30 kg).
Do not store high, bulky loads in the
storage compartment. You could oth-
erwise damage the roof trim in the
event of sudden braking.
iYou can lock and unlock the glove
box using the key*.
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\1To open:
pull glove box handle
1
in
the direction of the arrow.
4Cards holder
5Pen holder\1To close:
fold the cover upwards and
push against it until it engages in
place.
Storage compartments on the dash-
boardExample on the right-hand side
Warning
G
Do not store any items in the storage
compartment above the passenger’s air-
bag if they protrude from the compart-
ment. The passenger’s airbag must be
able to inflate unimpeded.!
CAUTION
It is permissible to load the right and
left-hand storage compartments up
to a maximum of 11 lbs (5 kg) each.
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Covered storage compartment above the
center console*
1Cover
2Release handle\1
Pull release handle
2
.
Cover
1
swings upwards.
\1
Close cover
1
and engage it.The eyeglasses compartment is located
in the overhead control panel.
1Cover
iThe cover on the storage compart-
ment must remain closed while the
vehicle is in motion.
Eyeglasses compartment
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\1To open:
press cover
1
of the eye-
glasses compartment.
The eyeglasses compartment folds
out.
\1To close:
press cover
1
of the eye-
glasses compartment into the over-
head control panel until it engages.
1Folding table\1
Pull folding table
1
forward by the
tab.
\1
Fold folding table down in the direc-
tion of the arrow and onto the seat
cushion.Folding table in the backrest*
Cup holdersWarning
G
Keep the closeable cup holders closed
while the vehicle is in motion and do not
leave drinks in the cup holders. You or
others could otherwise be injured by ob-
jects in the cup holder being thrown
around in the event of:
\4sharp braking
\4a sudden change of direction
\4an accident
Only place sealable drinking containers of
the correct size in the cup holders. The
drinks could otherwise overspill.
Avoid hot drinks. You could otherwise
scald yourself.
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Cup holders in the frontExample on the right-hand side
1Cup holder in the storage compartment
in the dashboardExample on the right-hand side
2Bottle holder in the front door3Cup holder compartment in the center
console
4Recess
5Cup holder
6Clamping arm
\1
Pull out cup holder compartment
3

by recess
4
.
Cup holder5
opens fully.
!
CAUTION
Do not use the recesses of the cup
holders as an ashtray. You could oth-
erwise damage the cup holders.
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\1
Place the container in cup holder
5
.
\1
Press clamping arm
6
onto the con-
tainer.
Cup holders in the rearThe cup holders in the rear are located
under the seats.1Cup holder\1
Pull out cup holder
1
.
iVehicles with the non-smoking pack-
age are equipped with an additional
cup holder in place of the ashtray.iYou can change the diameter of the
cup holder.
Warning
G
Slide the cup holders back underneath
the seat before leaving the vehicle. You
could otherwise be injured by the pro-
truding cup holders.
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The ashtray is located in the ashtray
compartment in the center console.
1Ashtray compartment
2Recess
3Cover
\1
Pull out ashtray compartment
1
by
recess
2
.
\1To open:
fold cover
3
upwards.
\1To remove the insert:
reach into
the left and right-hand sides of the
recesses on the ashtray and pull the
insert out to empty it.
\1To replace the insert:
hold the in-
sert and press it down into the re-
tainer.
AshtrayWarning
G
Switch off the engine and apply the hand-
brake before removing the ashtray to
empty it.
Otherwise, you could accidentally put the
vehicle in gear.
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