2008 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

295 Controls in detail
Features
3
Ashtray in the passenger compart-
ment*The ashtrays are located on the right-
hand and left-hand side in the side trims.1Retaining clip
\1To open:
open the ashtray.
\1To remove the insert:
press clip
1

down and remove the entire ashtray
from the trim.
\1To replace the insert:
insert the
ashtray at the bottom into the trim
and fold it closed.The cigarette lighter is located next to
the ashtray in the ashtray compartment
in the center console.
1Cigarette lighterCigarette lighter
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296 Controls in detailFeatures
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\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
\1
Press in cigarette lighter
1
.The cigarette lighter will pop out auto-
matically when the heating element is
red-hot.The paper holder is on the control panel
for the air-conditioning system.
1Paper holder\1
Press top of paper holder
1
.
Warning
G
Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its
knob. Otherwise, you may burn yourself.
Remove the cigarette lighter if children
are traveling with you. They could injure
themselves on a hot cigarette lighter or
start a fire.
Warning
G
Do not press the cigarette lighter in with
too much force. The ashtray compart-
ment could otherwise close and trap your
finger.
Paper holder
N68.00-2425-31
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297 Controls in detail
Features
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The 12 V sockets for accessories are \4
on the bottom of the center console
(12 V, 25 A)
\4
on the inside of the driver's seat
base (12 V, 15 A)
\4
in the corner trim next to each rear
door in the passenger compartment
(12 V, 15 A)
\4
in the load compartment next to the
rear door on the left-hand side (12 V,
15 A)*.
Socket at the bottom of the center con-
sole
112 V, 25 A socketYou can use the 12 V sockets (15 A) for
accessories with a maximum power con-
sumption of 180 watts. You can connect
accessories with a maximum power con-sumption of 300 watts to the 12 V so-
cket (25 A) at the bottom of the center
console.
For more information about the electric
air pump* and the Premium tire seal-
ant*, please refer to the "Practical hints"
section (
\2
page 521).
12 V socket
!
CAUTION
Only connect the electric air pump*
(Premium tire sealant*) to the 12 V
socket (25 A) on the bottom of the
center console. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle electrical sy-
stem.
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Telephones may only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to a sepa-
rate exterior antenna of a type tested
and approved by the manufacturer.
iThe sockets are supplied with power
even if the key is removed from the
ignition lock. Please note that the
battery may be discharged if you
have connected an accessory, e.g. a
coolbox, and the engine is switched
off.Telephone*
Warning
G
You must observe the legal requirements
for the country in which you are driving
when operating a cell phone in the vehi-
cle.If it is permitted to operate a cell phone
while the vehicle is in motion, you must
only operate it when road and traffic con-
ditions permit. You may otherwise be dis-
tracted from the traffic conditions, cause
an accident and injure yourself and oth-
ers.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Cell phones without exterior antennas
may interfere with the vehicle electronics
and thereby jeopardize the operational
safety of the vehicle. You must therefore
only use these devices when they are con-
nected to a separate exterior antenna.
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The installation of the antenna must be
approved by a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
G
Only use the telephone when road, weath-
er and traffic conditions permit you to do
so. You will otherwise be too distracted. If
you are not using the hands-free system,
pull over to make a phone call.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just
30 mph (approx. 50 km/h), your vehicle
is covering a distance of 44 feet (approx.
14 m) every second.
Telephones without exterior antennas
may interfere with the vehicle electronics
and thereby jeopardize the operational
safety of the vehicle.
iObserve all legal requirements.iThe cell phone battery will be
charged depending on the charge
status and the position of the key in
the ignition lock. The cell phone dis-
play indicates the charging process.
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301 Operation
4 Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)........... 302
Driving tips........... 303
Electronic equipment........... 315
Refueling........... 316
Engine compartment........... 318
Battery........... 335
Battery isolating switch*........... 338
Tires and wheels........... 341
Winter driving........... 404
Maintenance and servicing........... 409
Cleaning and care of the vehicle........... 416
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302 OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)
4
\3 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) You will find detailed information about
operating, maintaining and caring for
your vehicle in the “Operation” section.
If you treat the engine with sufficient
care from the very start, it will reward
you with excellent performance for a
very long time afterward.
\4
You should therefore drive at varying
road and engine speeds for the first
1 000 miles (1 500 km).
\4
Avoid heavy loads during this time,
e.g. driving at full throttle. Do not ex-
ceed 2/3 of the maximum permissible
engine speed for each gear.
\4
Avoid depressing the accelerator
pedal in vehicles beyond the pres-
sure point (kickdown).
\4
Do not downshift manually in order
to brake.
\4
Only use shift ranges
4, 3, 2 and
1
for slow driving, e.g. in mountainous
terrain.
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km), you may
gradually bring the vehicle up to full road
and engine speeds.
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