2008 DODGE SPRINTER instrument cluster

253 Controls in detail
Driving systems
3 i
Cruise control is automatically deac-
tivated if:\4
you are braking
\4
you apply the handbrake and
the
7
indicator lamp in the in-
strument cluster is lit
\4
you are driving under 20 mph
(30 km/h)
\4
ESP
® or ASR is intervening and
the yellow ASR/ESP
® warning
lamp flashes in the instrument
cluster
\4
you move the selector lever to po-
sition
N while driving
\4
ESP
®, ASR or ABS has malfunc-
tioned
Parktronic system (PTS)
*
Warning
G
Parktronic is only an aid and may not de-
tect all obstacles. This system does not
relieve you of the need to pay attention.
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your im-
mediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. Otherwise, you could en-
danger yourself and others.
Warning
G
Make sure that no persons or animals are
in the maneuvering range of the vehicle.
They could otherwise be injured.
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367 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
In addition to the placard also con-
sult the tire inflation pressure table
(\2
page 628).
\1
If necessary, add air to achieve the
recommended tire inflation pressu-
re.
\1
Reattach the valve cap.
\1
Repeat this procedure for each tire.
Checking tire inflation pressure elec-
tronically with the Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System (TPMS)* (vehicles
without steering wheel buttons)
iIf you have overfilled the tire, release
tire inflation pressure by pushing the
metal stem of the valve with for ex-
ample a tip of a pen. Then recheck
the tire inflation pressure with the
tire gauge.
!
CAUTION
After inspecting or adjusting the tire
inflation pressure, always reattach
the valve cap if equipped.
This will prevent moisture and dirt
from entering the valve stem, which
could damage the valve stem.
iUSA only:
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) is equipped with a combina-
tion low tire pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale in the instrument
cluster (
\2
page 20). Depending on
how the telltale illuminates, it indi-
cates a low tire pressure condition or
a malfunction in the TPMS system it-
self:
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368 OperationTires and wheels
4
The TPMS only functions on wheels that
are equipped with the proper electronic
sensors. It monitors the tire inflation
pressure, as selected by the driver, in all
four tires. A warning is issued to alert
you to a decrease in pressure in one or
more of the tires. If the telltale illuminates continuous-
ly, one or more of your tires is signif-
icantly underinflated. There is no
malfunction in the TPMS.
If the telltale flashes for 60 seconds
and then stays illuminated, the TPMS
system itself is not operating proper-
ly.
iCanada only:
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) is equipped with a low tire
pressure telltale in the instrument
cluster (
\2
page 20). If the telltale il-
luminates, one or more of your tires
is significantly underinflated.
Warning
G
The TPMS does not warn you against in-
correctly selected tire inflation pressure
and does not warn you when the tire pres-
sure is not properly selected for the re-
spective vehicle load. It warns you only
when the pressure of one or more tires
decreases significantly below the refer-
ence inflationpressure which was stored at the time of
calibration of the TPMS after you inflated
the tires.
Continued
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373 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
\1
Press the 5menu button on the in-
strument cluster until you see the +CAL TPMS
message in the display.
\1
Press the ,menu button on the in-
strument cluster.
The following message is displayed:OK TPMSThe tire pressure monitor activation
process has begun.
The tire pressures of the individual
wheels are stored as the new refer-
ence values if they are determined to
be plausible for the tire pressure
monitor.If you wish to cancel the activation pro-
cess:
\1
Press the .button or the 5menu but-
ton on the instrument cluster.
The activation process is canceled
automatically if 30 seconds elapse
with no input.
Checking tire inflation pressure elec-
tronically with the Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System (TPMS)* (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons)Vehicles with steering wheel buttons are
equipped with the Advanced Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System.
iUSA only:
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) is equipped with a combina-
tion low tire pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale in the instrument
cluster (
\2
page 20). Depending on
how the telltale illuminates, it indi-
cates a low tire pressure condition or
a malfunction in the TPMS system it-
self:
If the telltale illuminates continuous-
ly, one or more of your tires is signif-
icantly underinflated. There is no
malfunction in the TPMS.
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374 OperationTires and wheels
4
The TPMS only functions on wheels that
are equipped with the proper electronic
sensors. It monitors the tire inflation
pressure, as selected by the driver, in all
four tires. A warning is issued to alert
you to a decrease in pressure in one or
more of the tires.
Tire pressure inquiries are made using
the multifunction display. The present
inflation pressures are displayed only af-
ter a few minutes’ travel time.
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button until
the current inflation pressures for
each tire appear in the multifunction
display. If the telltale flashes for 60 seconds
and then stays illuminated, the TPMS
system itself is not operating proper-
ly.
iCanada only:
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) is equipped with a low tire
pressure telltale in the instrument
cluster (
\2
page 20). If the telltale il-
luminates, one or more of your tires
is significantly underinflated.
iPossible differences between the
readings of a tire pressure gauge of
an air hose, e.g. gas station equip-
ment, and the vehicle’s control sys-
tem can occur. Usually the readings
issued by the control system are
more precise.
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460 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5
Indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument clusterWarning
G
Always have maintenance work carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer
Continued
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.
Continued
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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484 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
Warnings, malfunctions or additional in-
formation may also be shown in the dis-
play. The following table shows
messages which could appear in the dis-
play.
Certain messages are accompanied by a
warning signal or a permanent tone.
iAll warning / indicator lamps (except
the turn signal indicator lamps) and
the display are activated when the ig-
nition is switched on.
Please check that they are working
properly before commencing a jour-
ney.
Display messages on vehicles
without steering wheel buttons
Warning
G
No messages can be displayed if there is
a failure of the instrument cluster and / or
the display. You will not then be able to
see information about the vehicle status,
such as speed and outside temperature,
warning and indicator lamps, malfunction
and warning messages or the failure of
systems. Handling characteristics may be
affected.
Continued
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489 Practical hints
Display messages
5
The operating system shows warnings,
malfunctions or additional information in
the display.
Certain messages are accompanied by a
warning signal or a permanent tone.
High-priority messages are highlighted
in red in the display.
Please respond in accordance with the
messages and follow the additional
notes in these Operating instructions.
\4
Low-priority messages can be ac-
knowledged using the
è
, ·
,
j
or
k
buttons on the steer-
ing wheel or using the reset button
on the instrument cluster
(
\2
page 142). They are then stored
in the malfunction memory.
\4
Highest-priority messages cannot be
acknowledged and are automatically
stored in the malfunction memory.
If you select the Malfunction memory
menu in the operating system
(
\2
page 160), the acknowledged and
unacknowledged messages will appear.
Display messages on vehicles with
steering wheel buttons
Warning
G
No messages can be displayed if there is
a failure of the instrument cluster and / or
the display. You will not then be able to
see information about the vehicle status,
such as speed and outside temperature,
warning and indicator lamps, malfunction
and warning messages or the failure of
systems. Handling characteristics may be
affected.
Continued
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