2008 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

535 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
5
Clearance lamp*
W5W
(cargo and passenger vans only)
1Securing screw
2Lamp housing
\1
Undo screw
1
and remove lamp
housing
2
in the direction of the
arrow.
\1
Turn the bulb holder and remove it
together with the bulb.
\1
Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
\1
Press the new bulb into the bulb
holder.
\1
Screw the bulb holder containing the
bulb into the lens.
\1
Replace lamp housing
2
in the op-
posite direction to the arrow and re-
tighten screw
1
.
Side marker lamps*
W5W
The lamps are mounted on the side of
the vehicle.
1Lens
2Bulb holder
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536 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
5
\1
Insert a screwdriver or similar imple-
ment at the side and carefully pry off
lens
1
in the direction of the arrow.
\1
Turn bulb holder
2
in the direction
of the arrow and remove it together
with the bulb.
\1
Remove bulb
2
from the bulb hold-
er.
\1
Press the new bulb into bulb
holder
2
.
\1
Screw bulb holder
2
together with
the bulb into the lens.
\1
On vans and crewbuses, reattach the
lens together with bulb holder
2
.
Identification lamps
12V 4CP
(cargo vans only)
1Securing screw\1
Remove screw
1
and remove the
lamp housing.
\1
Press the bulb into the socket, turn it
counterclockwise and remove it
from the holder.
\1
Press the new bulb into the bulb
holder and screw it in clockwise.
\1
Carefully reattach the lamp housing
and retighten screw
1
.
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537 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
5
Entry lamp*
W5W
1Lamp housing
2Bulb holder
3Cable connector\1
Press in the latching springs of lamp
housing
1
using a suitable tool, for
example a screwdriver.
\1
Pry off lamp housing
1
.
\1
Remove cable connector
3
.
\1
Turn bulb holder
2
in the direction
of the arrow and remove it together
with the bulb.
\1
Remove bulb
2
from the bulb holder.
\1
Press the new bulb into bulb
holder
2
.
\1
Screw bulb holder
2
together with
the bulb into lamp housing
1
.
\1
Connect cable connector
3
. The
connector’s locking spring must en-
gage.
\1
Align lamp housing
1
and engage it.
Interior lamp
K18W
Interior lamp
1Lamp housing
2Festoon lamp
N82.20-2081-31
N82.20-2079-31
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538 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
5
\1
Switch off the lighting.
\1
Press in the latching springs of lamp
housing
1
using a suitable tool, for
example a screwdriver.
\1
Pry off lamp housing
1
.
\1
Remove bulb
2
from the bulb hold-
er.
\1
Insert new bulb
2
.
\1
Align lamp housing
1
on the right
and engage it.
!
CAUTION
Have the interior lamps in the over-
head control panel changed at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer which has
the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work re-
quired.
The manufacturer recommends that
you use an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er for this purpose.
You could damage the overhead con-
trol panel.
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539 Practical hints
Changing the batteries
5
\3 Changing the batteriesIf the remote control batteries (remote
keyless entry) are discharged, you will
only be able to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle manually using the key.
If the batteries in the auxiliary heating
remote control are discharged, you will
only be able to switch the auxiliary heat-
ing on or off using the auxiliary heating /
heater booster switch inside the vehicle
(\2
page 238).
It is advisable to have the batteries
changed at an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.
Warning
G
Keep batteries away from children.
Consult a doctor immediately if a battery
is swallowed.
Dispose of used batteries in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Danger of explosion if the battery is not
correctly replaced.
Replacements should always be either of
the same type or one which has been rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
Environmental note
H
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improper-
ly. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
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540 Practical hintsChanging the batteries
5
You need two CR 2025 3 V cell batteries
or equivalent.
Do not touch the battery contact surfac-
es.
1Battery cover
2Release button for mechaniocal key\1
Release the mechanical key by
pressing the release button
2
.
\1
Remove the battery cover
1
.
iAlways replace all the batteries at
the same time. Suitable batteries are
available from an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. You can also have the batter-
ies changed there and return used
batteries.
Remote control
(remote keyless entry)iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure that they are clean and lint-free.!
CAUTION
Do not operate the remote control
while the battery is being replaced.
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541 Practical hints
Changing the batteries
5
\1
Remove the battery and install a new
one (note correct polarity; positive
terminal up).
\1
Press battery cover
1
until it snaps
into place.
\1
Check the function of all remote con-
trol buttons on vehicle.You need three Micro / AAA / LR03 bat-
teries or equivalent.
1Battery cover
2Batteries
\1
Remove battery cover
1
using a
suitable implement, for example a
key, and put it to one side.
\1
Remove old batteries
2
.
\1
Insert three new batteries
2
. Ob-
serve the plus and minus signs in the
remote control.
\1
Slide battery cover
1
onto the re-
mote control as illustrated.
\1
Check the auxiliary heating functions
on the vehicle using the remote control.
Auxiliary heating remote control*
N83.00-2062-31
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542 Practical hintsFuel system
5
\3 Fuel systemOn vehicles with a diesel engine, it is
necessary to drain the fuel filter if
the
/
indicator lamp lights up.
To this end, have the fuel filter with wa-
ter separator drained at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required.The fuel filter with water separator is in
the engine compartment.
1Drain hose
2Drain plug\1
Apply the handbrake and move the
selector lever to position
P.
Draining the fuel filter!
CAUTION
Drain the fuel filter with water sepa-
rator immediately if the
/
indica-
tor lamp lights up. The engine could
be damaged.
Environmental note
H
When handling, storing and disposing of
diesel and diesel mixtures, please ob-
serve the relevant regulations.
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