2008 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

543 Practical hints
Fuel system
5
\1
Switch off the engine and open the
hood (
\2
page 318).
\1
Place a suitable container under
drain hose
1
.
\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
\1
Unscrew drain plug
2
immediately
one turn or until liquid flows out of
drain hose
1
.
\1
Make sure that the liquid flows into
the container under drain hose
1
.
\1
Close drain plug
2
as soon as ap-
proximately 0.2 US qt (0.2 l) of liquid
has been collected.
\1
When you have drained the fuel filter
with water separator, turn the key
back to position
0 in the ignition lock
(
\2
page 111).
\1
Dispose of the collected liquid in an
environmentally responsible man-
ner.
iThe electric fuel delivery pump stops
the flow of liquid automatically after
30 seconds.
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544 Practical hintsFuel system
5
\1
Drain the fuel filter again if the
/
indicator lamp remains lit.If the fuel tank on a vehicle with diesel
engine has been run dry, there is a pos-
sibility that the engine may not start im-
mediately after refueling because air
may remain in the fuel system.
After refueling:
\1
Switch on the ignition for approxi-
mately 10 seconds.
\1
Start the engine repeatedly for no
more than 60 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
\1
Wait approximately 2 minutes.
\1
Then start the engine repeatedly
again for no more than 60 seconds
until it runs smoothly.
If this attempt also fails, do not continue
to start the engine. Consult an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer.
Environmental note
H
Have the drained liquid disposed of at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.!
CAUTION
If the
/
indicator lamp remains
lit even after draining for the second
time, have the cause checked imme-
diately at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Bleeding the fuel systemiToo many attempts to start the en-
gine could drain the battery.
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545 Practical hints
Replacing the wiper blades
5
\3 Replacing the wiper blades
\1
Apply the handbrake (
\2
page 191).
1Wiper blade
2Retaining clips
3Wiper arm\1
Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield.
!
CAUTION
Do not open the hood while the wiper
arms are folded away from the wind-
shield. You would damage the hood
and the wiper arms.
Do not fold the wiper arms onto the
windshield without wiper blades be-
ing attached. You could scratch the
windshield.
For your own convenience, have this
work carried out at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Removing the wiper bladesWarning
G
When the windshield wipers are set to in-
termittent wipe or the rain sensor is ac-
tive, the windshield wipers could move at
any time and injure yourself or others
upon contact with them.
Always remove the key from the ignition
lock before replacing the wiper blades.
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546 Practical hintsReplacing the wiper blades
5
\1
Press two retaining clips
2
together
in the direction of the arrow and fold
wiper blade
1
away from wiper
arm
3
.
\1
Pull wiper blade
1
up and out of the
retainer.
\1
Slide wiper blade
1
into the retainer
on the wiper arm.
\1
Press wiper blade
1
onto wiper
arm
3
until you hear retaining
clips2
engage.
\1
Fold wiper arm
3
onto the wind-
shield again.
Installing the wiper blades
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547 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
\3 Flat tireThe vehicle is either equipped with a
spare wheel or the Premium tire seal-
ant*.
The spare wheel is located under the
rear end of the vehicle if the vehicle is
not equipped with Premium tire sealant*
(\2
page 517).When you replace a tire, the manufactur-
er also recommends that you replace
the tire valve.
Warning
G
Defective or worn tires, and tire pressures
that are either too high or too low, can
cause significant changes in the vehicle’s
handling and braking characteristics.
There is an increased risk of an accident.
Replace the tires, including the spare tire,
at least every 6 years, regardless of the
degree of treadwear. Check the tire pres-
sure on the spare wheel at regular inter-
vals.
!
CAUTION
For safety reasons, the following tire
valves from the company Schrader
must be used on the vehicles:
\4
TR 600 for vehicle model type
2500
\4
TR 418 for vehicle model type
3500
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548 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
\1
Park the vehicle as far away as pos-
sible from traffic and on a level, firm,
and non-slip surface.
\1
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
\1
Apply the handbrake.
\1
Engage first gear or reverse gear or
move the selector lever to
position
P.
\1
Any passengers should leave the ve-
hicle, ensuring that they are not en-
dangered as they do so.
\1
Place the warning triangle or hazard
warning lamps at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements.Preparing the vehicle
Changing a wheelWarning
G
To avoid the risk of causing serious or fa-
tal injury, or damage to the vehicle, please
bear the following points in mind:The jack is only designed to raise the ve-
hicle for a short time when changing a
wheel.Position the jack under the appropriate
jacking point only (\2page 551). Check
that the jack is correctly seated under the
jacking point before raising the vehicle.The jack must be placed on a firm, flat sur-
face only.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
Before raising the vehicle, also secure it
against rolling away, for example using
chocks or similar. Never release the hand-
brake while the vehicle is raised. Make
sure that the distance between the under-
side of the tires and the ground does not
exceed 1.2 in (3 cm). The vehicle could
slip or topple off the jack.Do not reach under the raised vehicle with
your hands or feet.Do not start the engine and avoid creating
other vibrations while the vehicle is
jacked up. The vehicle could slip off the
jack.
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549 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
Preparing the vehiclePrepare the vehicle as described
(\2
page 548).
\1
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
using chocks or similar.On a level road:
\1
Place the chocks in front of and be-
hind the wheel diagonally opposite
to the wheel that is to be changed.
\1
Take the vehicle tool kit and the jack
from the footwell on the passenger’s
side (
\2
page 515).
\1
Remove the spare wheel from the
spare wheel bracket (
\2
page 517).
\1
For wheels with wheel bolts remove
the wheel cover.
Wheel with wheel bolts\1
Loosen the wheel bolts and nuts on
the wheel you wish to change about
one turn. Do not remove them.
As an extension for the wheel
wrench, use the shaft from the jack’s
3-part pump lever that has the larg-
est diameter.
Warning
G
The vehicle could slip off the jack on uphill
and downhill gradients.
To avoid the risk of causing serious or fa-
tal injury, or damage to the vehicle, do not
change wheels on uphill and downhill gra-
dients.
N40.10-2162-31
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550 Practical hintsFlat tire
5
Hydraulic jack
\1
Assemble the three-part pump lever
for the jack.
1Pressure release screw\1
Close pressure release screw
1
.
\1
To do this, turn the flattened section
on the pump lever clockwise to the
stop.
\1
Insert the pump lever into the recess
on the jack and secure it by turning it
clockwise.
\1
Make sure that the jack is positioned
vertically under the jacking points
described below.
\1
Raise the vehicle by pumping the le-
ver until the wheel is raised clear of
the ground.
Make sure that the distance between
the underside of the tires and the
ground does not exceed 1.2 in
(3 cm).
P58.10-2053-31
iNever turn pressure release
screw
1
mor e than 1 or 2 fu ll turns .
Hydraulic fluid could otherwise es-
cape.
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