2008 DODGE SPRINTER brake

5 Introduction
Environmental protection
Introduction
\3 Environmental protectionEnvironmental note
H
Chrysler’s declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.The objectives are for the natural resourc-
es which form the basis of our existence
on this planet to be used sparingly and in
a manner which takes the requirements
of both nature and humanity into ac-
count.You too can contribute to environmental
protection by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and engine, transmis-
sion, brake and tire wear depend on the
two following factors:
\4Operating conditions of your vehicle
\4Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
Observe the following notes:
Operating conditions
\4Avoid driving short distances as this
increases fuel consumption.
\4Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct.
\4Do not carry any unnecessary weight
in / on the vehicle.
\4Keep an eye on the vehicle’s fuel con-
sumption.
\4Remove roof racks once you no long-
er need them.
\4A regularly serviced vehicle will con-
tribute to environmental protection.
You should therefore adhere to the
specified service intervals.
\4Always have maintenance work car-
ried out at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
\2\2
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10 IntroductionOperating safetyDo not allow the electronically stored to-
tal distance covered by your vehicle to
be modified as a result of tampering with
the electronics system.
This type of modification or failing to in-
form the buyer when selling the vehicle
could constitute an offense punishable
by law, depending on the country con-
cerned.Having the engine power output of your
vehicle increased by tampering with the
electronic engine management system
will invalidate the vehicle’s general oper-
ating permit and insurance coverage, as
well as your warranty and warranty enti-
tlement.
Modifications to the output of the engine
must be reported to the insurance pro-
vider and require the vehicle to be recer-
tified. The tires, chassis, brake and
cooling systems must be adapted to the
increased engine power output.Tampering with the electronic engine
management system modifies emission
values and it will not be possible to guar-
antee the operating safety of the engine
in every case. Increases in performance
may lead to malfunctions and conse-
quential damage to other assemblies.
If you sell the vehicle, failing to inform
the buyer of the modified engine power
output could constitute an offense pun-
ishable by law, depending on the country
concerned.Digital speedometer and total
distance recorder
Modifying the engine power out-
put
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19 At a glance
Cockpit
1
Function
Page
1
Door control panel
31
2
Light switch
130
3
Combination switch\4
Turn signals
\4
High-beam head-
lamps
\4
Windshield wipers
\4
Rear window wiper*
135
131
210
212
4
Cruise control lever*
249
5
Horn
6
Steering wheel without/
with* buttons
25
Function
Page
7
Instrument cluster
20,
142
8
Storage compartment
9
Storage compartment
with interior lamp
137
Overhead control panel*
27
a
Rear-view mirror*
208
b
Rear view camera moni-
tor*
261
c
Warning display for Park-
tronic system*
256
d
Opens / closes the right-
hand side window
244
Function
Page
e
Jack and vehicle tool kit
515
f
Glove box
288
g
Center console
26
h
Selector lever (automatic
transmission)
185
j
Ignition lock
111
k
Additional switch unit
29
l
Handbrake
191
m
Steering wheel adjust-
ment
127
n
Hood lock release
318
o
Additional switch unit
29
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23 At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Brake fluid level too
low
463
EBV malfunction
462
Malfunction in trailer's
brake booster
464
N
Engine oil level warning
as47
1
±
Engine diagnostic
indicator lamp
477
q
Pre-glow system, die-
sel engine only
186
476
Turn signal, left
135
Indicator and Warning Lamps
Page
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
X
Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale, USA
only
478
Low tire pressure tell-
tale, Canada only
478
J
Windshield washer/
headlamp cleaning sys-
tem* washer fluid level
too low
482
Door open
483
2
Brake pads / linings
worn
470
Turn signal, right
135
-
ABS malfunction
466
k
ASR malfunction
465
BAS malfunction
465
#
ESP
® malfunction
468
‰
Air cleaner dirty
477
A
Reserve fuel
475
Fuel filler flap open
476
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
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24 At a glanceInstrument cluster
1
Indicator and warning lamps
Page
Water in the fuel
482
#
Battery charge mal-
function
469
.
Defective bulb
483
Handbrake applied
191
B
Low-beam headlamps
on
131
™
Operating speed gov-
ernor on*
273
A
High-beam headlamps
on
131
<
Seat belt reminder
482
iVehicles with steering wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also
be shown in display
9

(
\2
page 157).
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40 SafetyOccupant safety
2
\1
Pull the belt smoothly from the seat
belt reel holder.
\1
Route the belt over your shoulder.
\1
Click belt latch plate
2
into buckle
4
.
\1
Adjust the belt to the correct height
if necessary.
\1
Pull the shoulder section of the belt
upwards to tighten the belt against
your body if necessary.
Adjusting the belt heightYou can adjust the belt height for the fol-
lowing seats:\4
Driver’s seat
\4
Outer passenger’s seatAdjust the belt height in such a way that
the shoulder belt is routed over the mid-
dle of the shoulder.
Belt sash guide with height adjustment
5Release button
Warning
G
Only adjust the belt height when the vehi-
cle is stationary and the handbrake is ap-
plied.
You could otherwise lose control of the
vehicle as a result of the seat adjusting
movement and thereby endanger yourself
and others.
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69 Safety
Driving safety systems
2
\3 Driving safety systemsIn this section, you will find information
about the following driving safety sys-
tems: \4
ABS (A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
\4
BAS (B
rake As
sist)
\4
ESP
® (E
lectronic S
tability P
rogram)
\4
ASR (acceleration skid control)
\4
EBV (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
iThe maximum effect of ABS, BAS,
ESP
®, ASR and EBV can only be
achieved if you:
\4
always drive with the correct tire
pressures adjusted according to
the load (
\2
page 361)
\4
use winter tires (M+S tires) in
wintry conditions, with snow
chains if necessary
Warning
G
There is an increased risk of an accident if
you:\4
drive too fast, in particular when corner-
ing and on a wet or slippery road surface
\4drive too close to the vehicle in front
The driving safety systems described in
this section cannot reduce this risk and
are unable to override the laws of physics.
Always adapt your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions, and
maintain an adequately safe distance
from other road users as well as any ob-
stacles on the road.
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70 SafetyDriving safety systems
2
ABS regulates the brake pressure in
such a way that the wheels do not lock
when you brake. This allows you to con-
tinue steering when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) upwards, regardless of road
surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently.There is a malfunction if the
-
indica-
tor lamp is permanently lit while the en-
gine is running (
\2
page 466).
Despite this, the normal driving and
braking functions remain available.
iOnly use wheels with the recom-
mended tire sizes (
\2
page 623), oth-
erwise the driving safety systems will
not work correctly.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning
G
Do not depress the brake pedal several
times in quick succession (pumping). De-
press the brake firmly and evenly. Pump-
ing the brake pedal may reduce the
braking effect.
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