2008 DODGE SPRINTER light

175 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Setting the windshield wiper
sensitivityYou can use the
Wipe sensor
function to
set the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
\1
Press the
è
or
ÿ
button re-
peatedly until you see the
Vehicle

message in the display.
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button re-
peatedly until you see the
Wipe sen-
sor
message in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1
Press the
æ
or
ç
button to
select the level of sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
\4
Level 1
: High sensitivity
Wiping beings in light rain
\4
Level 2
: Moderate sensitivity
\4
Level 3
: Low sensitivity
Wiping only begins in heavy rain
Convenience submenu
*
You can reach the
Convenience
submenu
via the
Settings
menu (
\2
page 161).
Key-dependent settingsYou can use the
Key
function to deter-
mine whether the settings in the:
\4
Instrument cluster
\4
Lighting
\4
Vehicle
submenus are stored as key-dependent
settings.
\1
Press the
è
or
ÿ
button re-
peatedly until you see the
Conve-
nience
message in the display. N54.32-2272-31
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176 Controls in detailOperating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button re-
peatedly until you see the
Key
mes-
sage in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1
Press the
æ
or
ç
button to
switch key dependence On or
Off
.The Trip computer menu displays statis-
tical data for your vehicle. N54.32-2273-31
iFor safety reasons, it is not possible
to set the
Key
function while the vehi-
cle is in motion. You will see the fol-
lowing message in the display:
Setting only possible at stand-
still
.
Trip computer menuFunction
Page
Consumption statistics after
start
177
Consumption statistics after
reset
177
Reset consumption statistics
178
iWhen you call up the trip computer
again, it always displays the con-
sumption statistics after start first.
The units of the trip computer are
country-specific and depend on the
setting in the
Instrument
submenu of
the
Settings
menu.
Function
Page
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183 Controls in detail
Driving and parking
3
\3 Driving and parking
\1
Before each journey, check the vehi-
cle lighting and the general condition
of the vehicle.
\1
Observe the general driving tips at
the end of this section (
\2
page 194).
Warning
G
The movement of the pedals must not be
obstructed. The vehicle’s operating and
road safety are otherwise jeopardized.Objects could fall and get caught between
the pedals if you accelerate or brake sud-
denly. You will no longer be able to brake
or accelerate. You could cause an acci-
dent, which could result in injury to your-
self and others.
Continued
Warning (Continued)
G
If floor mats and carpets are used, make
sure that these are secured correctly and
cannot slip and that there is sufficient
pedal clearance.Do not place any objects in the driver’s
footwell.Store and secure all loose objects so they
cannot get into the driver’s footwell while
the vehicle is in motion.
Warning
G
The doors could open of their own accord
while the vehicle is in motion if they are
not fully closed. For this reason, please
make sure that all the doors are properly
closed and locked before driving off
(\2page 83).
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192 Controls in detailDriving and parking
3
Applying the handbrake
\1
Pull lever
1
up as far as the last de-
tent.
The
7
indicator lamp in the in-
strument cluster lights up while the
engine is running.
Releasing the handbrake
\1
Raise lever
1
slightly and press re-
lease knob
2
.
\1
Guide lever
1
down to the stop.
The
7
indicator lamp in the in-
strument cluster goes out.
Emergency brakingNormally, you are only permitted to ap-
ply the handbrake when the vehicle is
stationary.
In exceptional cases, the handbrake can
be used for emergency braking if the
service brake fails.\1
Keep release knob
2
pressed and
carefully apply lever1
.
iOn vehicles with a folding handbrake
lever, you can then press lever
1

down to the stop.
iOn vehicles with a folding handbrake
lever, you must first pull lever
1
up
to the stop.
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206 Controls in detailAutomatic transmission
3
Kickdown

Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.\1
Depress the accelerator pedal be-
yond the pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to
the next gear down, depending on
the engine speed.
\1
Release the accelerator pedal as
soon as the desired speed has been
reached.
The automatic transmission shifts up
again.
StoppingIf you are only stopping briefly:\1
leave the selector lever in the drive
position
\1
secure the vehicle against rolling
away using the brake pedal
ManeuveringManeuvering in a tight space:\1
Control the speed by braking carefully.
\1
Accelerate only slightly and avoid
jolting.iFor rapid maneuvering (e.g. to rock
the vehicle out of snow or slush), you
can shift back and forth between
drive position
D and reverse gear
R
at low speeds without applying the
brakes.
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220 Controls in detailAir conditioning
3
\1
Open as required:
\4
the center air vents
\4
the side air vents
\4
the ventilation vents
\1
Switch air-conditioning system on
(\2
page 218) if necessary.
The temperature is set using temperatu-
re selector control
1
in the control pa-
nel (
\2
page 218).
The recommended setting for the target
temperature is 72°F (22°C) under nor-
mal conditions, to which the air-condi-
tioning system adjusts as rapidly and as
comfortably as possible.Only change the temperature in small in-
crements.
\1To increase:
turn the temperature
selector control clockwise.
\1To reduce:
turn the temperature se-
lector control slightly counterclock-
wise.
1Airflow control\1To increase:
press the
Q
airflow
control.
\1To reduce:
press the airflow
control.
Setting the temperature
iIf you use the basic settings for heat-
ing or ventilating the vehicle, you will
only rarely need to adjust the tem-
perature, airflow and air distribution
(\2
page 219).
Setting the airflow
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230 Controls in detailAir conditioning
3
Setting the temperature The temperature is set using temperatu-
re selector control
1
in the control pa-
nel (
\2
page 228).
Only change the temperature in small in-
crements.
\1To increase:
turn the temperature
selector control clockwise.
\1To reduce:
turn the temperature se-
lector control slightly counterclock-
wise.
Setting the airflow The airflow is set using the airflow cont-
rol
2
in the control panel (
\2
page 228).
\1To increase/reduce:
set the airflow
control to the desired level.
Setting the air distribution The air distribution is set using the air
distribution control
2
in the control pa-
nel (
\2
page 228).
iIf you use the basic settings for heat-
ing or ventilating the vehicle, you will
rarely need to adjust the tempera-
ture, airflow and air distribution
(\2
page 229).
The symbols on the air distribution
control have the following meanings: Sym-
bols
Meaning
h
\4
Air from the side air
vents, center air vents
and ventilation vents
Ô

P

\4
Air to the windshield
\4
Air from the air vents
Ò
\4
Air to the windshield
\4
Air from the air vents
\4
Air to the footwell
Ó
\4
Air from the air vents
\4
Air to the footwell
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234 Controls in detailAir conditioning
3
\1To increase:
turn the temperature
selector control clockwise.
\1To reduce:
turn the temperature se-
lector control counterclockwise.
The fuel-fired heater booster system
heats the vehicle interior as quickly as
possible while the engine is running.The switch for the heater booster func-
tion is between the light switch and the
steering wheel.
Vehicles with auxiliary heatingVehicles without auxiliary heating*
1To switch the auxiliary heating on / off
(\2page 238)
2To switch the heater booster function
on / off
Heater booster function* iThe auxiliary heating automatically
switches to heater booster mode af-
ter the engine is started.
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