2008 DODGE SPRINTER service

404 OperationWinter driving
4
\3 Winter drivingHave your vehicle winterproofed at the
onset of winter at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. This service includes the follow-
ing:\4
Oil change, if the current engine oil
used has not been approved for win-
ter use
\4
The antifreeze / anti-corrosion con-
centration in the coolant is checked
\4
The addition of a concentrated
cleaning agent to the water in the
windshield washer system
\4
Battery check
\4
A tire changeYou will find information about diesel
fuel for use at low outside temperatures
in the “Technical data” section
(
\2
page 614).
Please also observe the information
about winter driving (
\2
page 406).
Winter tires should also be operated as
printed on the tire and loading informa-
tion placard
1 or on the tire inflation pres-
sure placard located on the driver’s door
B-pillar, refer to “Tires and wheels” (
\2
page 362). Not all M+S rated radial-
ply tires provide special winter perfor-
mance. Make sure the tires you use
show M+S and the mountain/snowflake
marking
.
on the tire side wall.
These tires meet specific snow traction
performance requirements of the Rub-
ber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
and the Rubber Association of Canada
(RAC) and have been designed specifi-
cally for use in snow conditions. Use of
winter tires is the only way to achieve
the maximum effectiveness of the ABS,
BAS, ASR and ESP
® in winter operation.
Winter tires1. For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less
than 10 000 lbs (4 536 kg) (USA only).
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410 OperationMaintenance and servicing
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Mechanical elements and the lubricants
used for them must be carefully
matched.
For this reason, only brands tested and
approved by the manufacturer should be
used. Please contact your Sprinter Deal-
er to obtain the necessary information.
No lubricant additives should be used.
The use of such additives could affect
your warranty rights. Information is
available from any authorized Sprinter
Dealer.For specifications of engine oils, coolant
and brake fluid, see "Service products
and capacities" (
\2
page 604) and con-
tact your authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Observe the information on spare parts
in the “Technical data” section
(
\2
page 600).
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
be carried out at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Service products
Warning
G
If handled incorrectly, service products
can constitute a health risk for people and
an environmental hazard.
Always observe relevant guidelines for
handling, storing and disposing of service
products.
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411 Operation
Maintenance and servicing
4
ASSYST, the A
ctive S
ervice Syst
em, in-
forms you when the next service is due.
A service that is due is displayed about a
month or 1900 miles (3000 km) in ad-
vance. A message is then displayed
while the vehicle is in motion or the igni-
tion is switched on.
Active Service System (ASSYST)*
!
CAUTION
Periods when the battery is discon-
nected will not be recorded by AS-
SYST. To make sure that you have
the vehicle serviced at the correct
time, you should therefore subtract
periods when the battery is discon-
nected from the days shown.
The service indicator does not pro-
vide information about the engine oil
level. The service indicator should
not, therefore, be confused with
theP
engine oil level display.
iThe service due date is displayed in
days or miles (kilometers), depend-
ing on the total distance driven.
The time between the individual ser-
vice due dates depends on your style
of driving. You can increase this by:\4
driving with care and at a moder-
ate engine speed
\4
avoiding short journeys where
the engine does not reach the op-
erating temperature
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412 OperationMaintenance and servicing
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Service due date display
Vehicles with steering wheel buttonsThe following messages may be dis-
played:\49
Service A in .. days
\49
Service A in .. miles
(km)
\49
Service A due now
The letters
A or
B indicate the type of ser-
vice that is due.
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttonsThe following messages may be dis-
played:\49
for service A
\4´
for service B
The following are also shown:
Service A: Oil Service Plus
Service B: Maintenance Service
\4
the remaining distance in kilometers,
e.g.
1900 miles
(3000 km
)
\4
the remaining time in days, e.g.30 days
.
Missing the service due date An authorized Sprinter Dealer, can reset
the service indicator when the service
has been carried out.
!
CAUTION
If you fail to have the specified ser-
vice carried out, you could be in
breach of relevant regulations and
warranty and goodwill settlements
could be invalidated.
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413 Operation
Maintenance and servicing
4
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*If you have missed the service due date,
one of the following messages appears
in the display:\49
Service A overdue by .. days

\49
Service A overdue by ..
miles (km)
A signal also sounds.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tonsIf you have missed the service due date,
the following symbol flashes in the dis-
play for 10 seconds after the ignition is
switched on:\49
for service A
\4´
for service B
You will also see a minus sign before the
service due date.
Calling up the service due date
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
The display is activated.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*
\1
Press the
è
or
ÿ
button on
the steering wheel repeatedly until
you see the standard display
(
\2
page 151) .
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button on
the steering wheel repeatedly until
you see the following in the display,
for example:
\49
Service A in .. days
\49
Service A in .. miles
(km)
The letters
A or
B indicate the type of
service that is due.
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414 OperationMaintenance and servicing
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Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons
\1
Press the menu button on the in-
strument cluster repeatedly until you
see the following in the display:\49
for service A
\4´
for service B
The following are also shown:
\4
the remaining distance in miles
(kilometers)
\4
the remaining time in daysAn increased amount of sand or dust
may collect in the air cleaner when you
drive on dusty or sandy roads.
Air cleaner in the roof in the rear com-
partment
1Cover
2Recesses
For this reason, check the air cleaner
regularly for visible damage.
Air cleaner for the air-conditioning
system in the rear compartment*
!
CAUTION
You must clean visible dirt from the
air cleaner or replace it if necessary.
The dirt can otherwise damage the
air conditioning, which is not covered
by warranty.
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470 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5

The battery is malfunctioning.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Contact a breakdown service, an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer.
2

The yellow brake pad wear
indicator lamp lights up after
the engine is started or
while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
WA RNING
G
The brake pads / linings have reached their wear lim-
it.
\1Have the brake pads / linings replaced
as soon as possible at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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477 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
±
The yellow engine diagnostic
indicator lamp lights up or
flashes while the engine is
running.
The fuel tank has run dry.
The engine may be running in emergency mode.
\1Refuel at the nearest refueling station.
\1On vehicles with a diesel engine:
Bleed the fuel system (\2page 544).
\1
Start the engine three to four times after refu-
eling. Emergency mode will be canceled. You
do not need to have your vehicle checked.
There is a malfunction:
\4in the fuel injection system
\4in the ignition system
1
\4in the exhaust system.
The emission limit values may be exceeded and
the engine may be running in emergency mode.
Engine power output may be reduced.
\1Have the vehicle checked immediately at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
‰
The yellow air cleaner indica-
tor lamp
2 lights up while the
ignition is on.
The service limit for the air cleaner has been
reached. The air cleaner is dirty.
\1Have the filter cartridge replaced at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
1 Only vehicles with a gasoline engine.
2 Only vehicles with a diesel engine.
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