2008 DODGE SPRINTER ESP

507 Practical hints
Display messages
5
C
Warning
Tire defect
One or more tires are deflating.
The respective tire is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
\1Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
\1If necessary, change the wheel.
Check
tire(s)
The tire pressure in one or more tires is al-
ready below the minimum value.
The respective tire is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
\1Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
\1Check and adjust tire pressure as required.
\1If necessary, change the wheel.
The telltale extinguishes after a few minutes of
driving if the malfunction has been corrected.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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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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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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571 Practical hints
Flat tire
5
\1
Correct the tire pressure accordingly
if it does not correspond to the rec-
ommended tire pressure
(\2
page 361).
Increasing the tire pressure
\1
Switch on the electric air pump.
Reducing the tire pressure
\1
Open the pressure release screw
on pressure gauge
5
.
\1
Drive to the nearest workshop and
have the tire repaired or replaced.
\1
Clean the valve core extractor using
clean water.
\1
Have tire sealant bottle
8
replaced
as soon as possible at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
G
If the minimum tire pressure of 43.5 psi
(3.0 bar) still cannot be achieved, the tire
is too badly damaged.
Do not drive any further. Consult an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required.
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.
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588 Practical hintsTowing
5
With front axle damage
\1
Turn the key to position
1 in the igni-
tion lock(
\2
page 111).
In the event of a malfunction in the
electrical systemIf the battery is malfunctioning, the auto-
matic transmission will be locked in
position
P. To shift the automatic trans-
mission to position
N, you must provide
power to the vehicle’s electrical system
in the same way as jump-starting
(
\2
page 581).
Have the vehicle transported on a trans-
porter or trailer.The towing eye can be used to pull the
vehicle onto a special transporter or
trailer for transportation.
\1
Shift the transmission to neutral or
move the selector lever to
position
N.
!
CAUTION
The vehicle must not be towed with
its front wheels raised and with the
key in position
2 in the ignition lock.
Active brake intervention by ESP
® or
ASR could otherwise lock the wheels
and damage the brake system.
Transporting the vehicle!
CAUTION
Only secure the vehicle at the
wheels / rims. Your vehicle could oth-
erwise be damaged.
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604 *Technical dataService products and capacities
6
\3 Service products and capacitiesService products are:\4
fuels
\4
lubricants (e.g. engine oils, transmis-
sion oils, hydraulic fluids, greases)
\4
antifreeze additives, coolant
\4
brake fluid
Service products are tested for suitabili-
ty in our assemblies. Approved service
products meet the highest quality stan-
dards and are listed in the
Mercedes-
Benz Specifications for Service Pro-
ducts
. For this reason, only use service
products that have been approved for
your vehicle. This is an important condi-
tion for warranty claims to be upheld. In-formation about approved service
products is available from all authorized
Sprinter Dealers.
You will find details about windshield
washer fluid in the “Operation” section
(
\2
page 333).
It is neither necessary nor permissible to
mix special additives with approved ser-
vice products (except for approved fuel
additives). Therefore, special additives
must not be mixed with fuels or lubri-
cants. The properties of the service
products could be adversely affected by
special additives and result in damage to
the assemblies.The vehicle operator is responsible at all
times for any use of special additives.
The use of special additives may result in
a limitation or an invalidation of your
warranty entitlement.
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606 *Technical dataService products and capacities
6
Warning (Continued)
G
Change out of clothing soiled with service
products immediately to avoid the risk of
fire and other injuries.Fire, naked flames and smoking are there-
fore prohibited when handling service
products due to their highly flammable
nature.Keep service products out of the reach of
children.You must observe the notes on danger
concerning the risk of poisoning, acid
burns and fire on the service product con-
tainers.
Environmental note
H
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.Engine oils!
CAUTION
Engine oils are labeled on the contai-
ner with various ACEA (Association
des Constructeurs Européens d’Au-
tomobiles) and/or API (American Pe-
troleum Institute) designations of
quality.
Chrysler Vans LLC recommends the
use of MB approved engine oils listed
in the Mercedes-Benz oil specificati-
on sheets MB 228.51, 229.3,
229.31, 229.5 and 229.51 which
also meet ACEA and/or API classifi-
cations listed on the following chart.
Only engine oils (including synthetic)
with any of the following classificati-
on grades, or combinations thereof,
are approved.
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608 *Technical dataService products and capacities
6
Fuchs Titan Supersyn
Longlife SAE 5W-30
5W-30
229.3
229.5
Havoline Ultra S 5W-
30
5W-30
229.31
Havoline Ultra S 5W-
40
5W-40
229.31
High Star
5W-30
229.3
Lotos Economic SL/
CF
5W-30
229.3
Lotos Syntetic Auto
Diesel CF
5W-40
229.3
The following oils have been
determined to meet the Chrysler Vans
LLC requirements as shown below:MB approved engine
oil
SAE
MB sheet
Lotos Syntetic SL/SJ/
CF/CD
5W-40
229.3
Mobil 1 0W-40
0W-40
229.3
229.5
Mobil 1 5W-50
5W-50
229.3
Mobil 1 ESP Formula
MB
5W-40
229.51
Mopar Part No
68001334AA
5W-30
229.51
Pennzoil Platinum
Synthetic Ultra
Diesel
5W-30
229.51
The following oils have been
determined to meet the Chrysler Vans
LLC requirements as shown below:MB approved engine
oil
SAE
MB sheet
Pennzoil European
Formula Ultra
5W-30
229.5
Pennzoil Platinum Eu-
ropean Formula
5W-40
229.3
Pento High Perfor-
mance 5W-30 LA
5W-30
229.31
Pento High Perfor-
mance 5W-40
5W-40
229.3
Pento High Perfor-
mance 5W-40 LA
5W-40
229.31
Pentosin Diesel 10W-
40 LA
10W-
40
228.51
The following oils have been
determined to meet the Chrysler Vans
LLC requirements as shown below:MB approved engine
oil
SAE
MB sheet
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