2008 DODGE SPRINTER window

232 Controls in detailAir conditioning
3
\1
Turn air distribution control
4

(
\2
page 228) to
Ô
P
.
\1
Close the center air vents and the air
outlets for the head area and the rear
compartment.
\1
Open the side air vents and direct
them at the side windows.
\1
If the windshield is fogged up on the
outside, switch on the windshield wi-
pers (
\2
page 210).
Defrosting The following settings can be used to
clear the windshield and the side win-
dows, e.g. if covered with frost.\1
Set temperature selector control
1

(
\2
page 228) to
P
.
\1
Turn airflow control
2
(\2
page 228)
to fourth speed.
\1
Turn air distribution control
5

(
\2
page 228) to
Ô
P
.
\1
Close the center air vents and the air
vents for the head area and the rear
compartment.
\1
Open the side air vents fully.
\1
Turn side window defroster vent
thumbwheel
1
all the way up.
The defroster vent is open if the de-
froster vent is visible.
1Side window defroster vent thumb-
wheel
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237 Controls in detail
Auxiliary heating/ventilation*
3
The auxiliary heating heats the coolant
and the vehicle interior and is therefore
more favorable to the engine and con-
sumes less fuel. The fuel tank must be at
least a quarter full to ensure that the
auxiliary heating/ventilation operates
correctly.
The maximum heating period is
60 minutes.
You can use the auxiliary heating / ven-
tilation to:\4
ventilate or preheat the vehicle inte-
rior and to de-ice the windows
\4
start the engine better in cold weath-
er
\4
support the vehicle’s heating system
while the engine is running and out-
side temperatures are low (heater
booster function) (
\2
page 234)
You can use the operating system to de-
fine up to three switch-on times, one of
which can be selected to switch on the
auxiliary heating / ventilation
(
\2
page 240).You can switch the auxiliary heating /
ventilation on and off immediately using:
\4
the auxiliary heating / heater booster
switch (
\2
page 238)
\4
the auxiliary heating remote control*
(\2
page 239)
iThe auxiliary heating automatically
switches to heater booster mode af-
ter the engine is started.
!
CAUTION
Switch on the auxiliary heating at reg-
ular intervals (at least once a month)
for approximately 10 minutes.
Make sure that the hot air flow is not
obstructed. The auxiliary heating
would otherwise overheat and switch
off.
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244 Controls in detailOpen air
3
\3 Open airYou can open and close the side win-
dows electrically.
The switches for all side windows are lo-
cated on the door control panel.
Power window switches (driver’s side)
1Power window, left
2Power window, right
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
\1To open:
press and hold switch
1

or
2
until the window has reached
the desired position.
\1To close:
pull and hold switch
1

or
2
until the window has reached
the desired position.
Side windowsWarning
G
Make sure that nobody can become
trapped as you close a side window.
Remove the key from the ignition lock
even if you are only leaving the vehicle for
a short time.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
iThe window opens automatically
when you press the switch beyond
the pressure point and then release
it.
To stop the window, pull or press the
switch again.
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245 Controls in detail
Open air
3
Resetting the side windowsThe side windows must be reset if the
battery has been disconnected:\1
Pull the two power window switches
until the side windows are closed.
\1
Hold the switches in this position for
about 1 second.
The side windows are reset.
Sliding sunroof*Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become
trapped as you close the sliding sunroof.The glass may shatter in the event of an
accident.If you or other occupants are not wearing
your seat belt, there is a risk of being
thrown out of the opening in the event of
the vehicle overturning. Therefore, always
wear a seat belt to reduce the risk of inju-
ries.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
In accidents in which the vehicle over-
turns, there is an increased risk of injury
even for occupants who have fastened
their seat belts correctly, as their head or
limbs could be thrust through the open-
ing.Remove the key from the ignition lock
even if you are only leaving the vehicle for
a short time.
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310 OperationDriving tips
4
If possible, do not brake abruptly, but
rather engage the brake slightly at first
to permit the trailer to activate its brake.
Then increase the braking force.Warning
G
Take into consideration that when towing
a trailer, the handling characteristics are
different and less stable from those when
operating the vehicle without a trailer.
It is important to avoid sudden maneu-
vers. Sudden maneuvers may lead to loss
of control over the vehicle-trailer combi-
nation. This could cause an accident re-
sulting in property damage or injury to
you or others.
!
CAUTION
If the transmission hunts between
gears on inclines, manually shift to a
lower gear (select
"4", "3", "2"
or
"1"). A lower gear and reduction
of speed reduces the chance of the
engine overloading and / or over-
heating.
When going down a long hill, shift
into a lower gear and use the en-
gine’s braking effect. Avoid riding the
brakes, thus overheating the vehicle
and trailer brakes.
If the engine coolant rises to an ex-
tremely high temperature (coolant tem-
perature needle approaching the red
zone) when the air conditioner is on,
turn off the air conditioner. Engine cool-
ant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the cli-
mate control fan speed to high and set-
ting the temperature control to the
maximum hot position.
Extreme care must be exercised since
your vehicle with a trailer will require ad-
ditional passing distance ahead than
when driving without a trailer. Because
your vehicle and trailer is longer than
your vehicle alone, you will also need to
go much farther ahead of the passed ve-
hicle before you can return to your lane.
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314 OperationDriving tips
4
Certain systems of the engine serve to
keep the toxic components of the ex-
haust gases within permissible limits re-
quired by law.These systems, of course, will function
properly only when maintained strictly
according to factory specifications. Any
adjustments to the engine should there-
fore be carried out only by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Engine adjustments should not be al-
tered in any way. Moreover, the speci-
fied service jobs must be carried out
regularly according to the manufactur-
er’s servicing requirements. For details
refer to the Service Booklet.Warning
G
As with any vehicle, do not idle, park or
operate this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay, or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could
be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.Emission control
Warning
G
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains car-
bon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and lead to
death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while driv-
ing, have the cause determined and cor-
rected immediately. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive with at least
one window fully open at all times.
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393 Operation
Tires and wheels
4
1Plies in side wall
2Plies under tread
This marking tells you about the type of
cord and number of plies in the side wall
and under the tread.
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced)
of automatic transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power windows, pow-
er seats, radio, and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed
or not).
Tire ply material
iFor illustrative purposes only. The
actual data on tires is specific to
each vehicle and may vary from the
data shown in the above illustration.
Tire and loading terminology
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421 Operation
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
4
Outside of windshield and wiper
blades
\1
Turn key to position
1 in ignition lock
(
\2
page 111).
\1
Switch on windshield wipers
(\2
page 210).
\1
When the wiper arms are vertical,
turn key to position
0 in the ignition
lock or remove the key.
\1
Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield until you feel them en-
gage in place.
\1
You can now clean the windshield
and the wiper blades.
\1
Fold the windshield wipers back
again before you switch on the igni-
tion.
Windows
!
CAUTION
Do not fold the windshield wipers
away from the windshield unless the
hood is closed. You will otherwise
damage the hood.
Warning
G
Switch off the ignition before cleaning the
windshield or the wiper blades. The wind-
shield wipers could otherwise move and
injure you.
!
CAUTION
Do not use a dry cloth, abrasive ma-
terial, solvent or solvent-based clean-
ing agent to clean the inside of the
windows. Clean the inside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth or a commer-
cially available glass cleaner. Do not
touch the inside of the rear and side
windows with hard objects, such as
an ice scraper or a ring. You could
otherwise damage the windows or
the rear window heating.
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