2008 DODGE SPRINTER ECO mode

11 Introduction
Operating safety
The manufacturer recommends the use
of genuine Sprinter parts and conversion
parts as well as accessories that have
been expressly approved for your vehi-
cle model (
\2
page 600).
These parts have been subjected to spe-
cial tests in order to determine their
safety, reliability and suitability.
Body builder guidelineIf you intend on making any alterations
to the vehicle, we strongly recommend
that you select one of the following op-
tions in order to obtain all necessary in-
formation:\4
Contact the authorized Sprinter
Dealer nearest you to obtain a copy
of the Sprinter Body Builder Guide-
line.
\4
Call Chrysler Vans LLC at telephone
(800) 992-1997 to request a copy of
the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline
(there may be a charge).
\4
Write to the following address and
order the Sprinter Body Builder
Guideline (there may be a charge).Chrysler Vans LLC
P.O. Box 21-8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004
United States of America
Vehicle alterations
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162 Controls in detailOperating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Resetting settingsYou can reset the functions in all sub-
menus to the factory defaults.\1
Press the reset button for ap-
proximately 3 seconds.
You will see the message in the dis-
play prompting you to press the
reset button once more to confirm.
\1
Press reset button again.
The functions in most submenus are
reset to the factory defaults.
Resetting the functions of a submenuYou can reset the functions of an individ-
ual submenu to the factory defaults.\1
Select a function in a submenu.
\1
Press reset button for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
You will see the message in the dis-
play prompting you to press the
reset button once more to confirm.
\1
Press reset button again.
Most functions in the submenu are
reset to the factory defaults.
iIf you do not press the reset but-
ton a second time to confirm, the
changed settings remain set. The Settings
menu is displayed again af-
ter approximately 5 seconds.
For safety reasons, it is not possible
to reset all of the functions while the
vehicle is in motion. For example, the
Hdlmp. mode
function in the
Lighting

submenu remains unchanged.
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163 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Submenus in the Settings menu
\1
Press the
j
button.
You will see the collection of sub-
menus. There are more submenus
than can be displayed at the same
time.
\1
Press
ç
button.
The selection marker moves to the
next submenu.The submenus are arranged in a hierar-
chy; press the
ç
button to scroll
down, press the
æ
button to scroll
up.
You can select a function within the sub-
menus by pressing thej
button.
The settings themselves are changed by
pressing the
æ
or
ç
button again.
This table shows the settings you can
make in the individual submenus.
You will find additional information on
the following pages.
iIf you do not press the reset but-
ton a second time to confirm, the
changed settings remain set. The Settings
menu is displayed again af-
ter approximately 5 seconds.
For safety reasons, it is not possible
to reset all of the functions while the
vehicle is in motion. For example, the
Hdlmp. mode
function in the
Lighting

submenu remains unchanged.
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172 Controls in detailOperating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Switching the locator lighting on or
off*If you switch the locator lighting to
On,
the following lamps light up in the dark
after you have unlocked the vehicle us-
ing the key:
\4
The parking lamps
\4
The tail lamps
\4
The license plate lamp
\4
The front foglampsThe locator lighting automatically
switches off after 40 seconds or when
you:
\4
open the driver’s door
\4
insert the key into the ignition lock
\4
lock the vehicle with the key
\1
Press the
æ
or
ç
to select the
Lighting
submenu.
\1
Press the
j
or
k
button re-
peatedly until you see the
Loc.
lighting
message in the display.
The current setting is highlighted. USA only:
If you turn the light switch to
C

or
B
, the corresponding light
switches on. Constant headlamp
mode remains activated if the light
switch is turned to
U
.
Canada only:
If you turn the light switch to
B
,
the low-beam headlamps are
switched on. Constant headlamp
mode remains activated if the light
switch is turned to
C
or
U
.
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189 Controls in detail
Driving and parking
3
Apply the brakes so that you can feel
their response after a journey on wet
roads, especially if the road has been
salted. The brake discs will be warmed,
dry more quickly and be protected
against corrosion.
If you make only moderate use of the
service brake, check from time to time
that it is fully functional. To do this,
brake more sharply at a higher vehicle
speed. The brake will grip better as a re-
sult.For safety reasons, the manufacturer
recommends that you only have brake
pads / linings installed on your vehicle
that have been approved for the Sprinter
Vehicle.
Brake pads /linings that have not been
approved for the Sprinter Vehicle could
affect your vehicle’s operating safety.
iIn exceptional cases, the handbrake
can be used for emergency braking if
the service brake fails (
\2
page 192).
ParkingWarning
G
Only remove the key from the ignition
lock when the vehicle is stationary, since
it is not possible to steer the vehicle with
the key removed.
Always apply the handbrake after parking
the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. They could release the hand-
brake. This could lead to a serious or fatal
accident.
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218 Controls in detailAir conditioning
3
Control panel
for the air-conditioning
system
The air in the vehicle is neither cooled
nor dehumidified when the air condition-
ing system is switched off.\1To switch on:
press the
°
switch
for economy mode.
The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on. N83.25-2048-31
Function
Page
1
Temperature selector
control
220
2
Airflow control with
indicator
220
3
Switch for air-recircula-
tion mode
221
4
Switch for reheat function
(dehumidification)
223
5
Air distribution control
221
6
Switch for \4
Economy mode
\4
Residual heat mode
218
222
Switching the air conditioning sys-
tem on or offiOnly use this setting for a brief peri-
od. The windows could otherwise fog
up.
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219 Controls in detail
Air conditioning
3
\1To switch off:
press the
°

switch for normal mode.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Air distribution control
Heating
\1
Set temperature selector control
1

(
\2
page 218) as required, but do not
turn the control below the middle po-
sition.
\1
Set airflow control
2
(\2
page 218)
as required, but do not turn the con-
trol below the second speed.
\1
Set the air distribution control as
shown.
\1
Close the center air vents.
\1
Close the air vents.
\1
Open the side air vents half-way and
direct them at the side windows.
Ventilation/cooling This setting rapidly ventilates/cools the
vehicle interior.\1
Turn temperature selector control 1
(\2
page 218) to the lowest set-
ting (maximum cooling).
\1
Set airflow control
2
(\2
page 218)
as required, but do not turn the con-
trol below the second speed.
\1
Set air distribution control
5

(
\2
page 218) to
h
.
Basic setting
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223 Controls in detail
Air conditioning
3
The reheat function quickly ensures de-
frosted windows and dehumidification in
the vehicle interior.\1To switch on:
press the
Å
switch
(
\2
page 218).The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on.
\1To switch on:
press the
Å
switch
(
\2
page 218).
\1
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Fogged-up windows
\1
If necessary, switch off air-recircula-
tion mode by pressing the
Ä

switch (
\2
page 218).The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out. Fresh air is supplied to the inte-
rior.
\1
Switch on the reheat function using
the
Å
switch (
\2
page 218).
The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on.
\1
Turn airflow control
2

(
\2
page 218) to a higher blower
speed, but do not turn the control
below second speed.
\1
Turn temperature selector
control
1
(\2
page 218) to a higher
temperature.
iResidual heat switches off automati-
cally:\4
after about 30 minutes
\4
when you switch on the ignition
\4
if the battery’s voltage drops
Reheat function
(dehumidification)
Special settingsiOnly use special settings briefly.
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