2007 Dodge Sprinter Owners Manual

If you turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock, the yellow indicator lamp in the ö switch goes out after 30 minutes. The red indicator lamp in the ö switch comes on when the auxiliary heating switches on.

Setting the switch-on time

Operating system without steering wheel buttons 왘 Select a switch-on time as described

under “Selecting a switch-on time” (컄 page 142).

왘 Press the

reset button on the instru- ment cluster to set the selected switch- on time. The hours figure flashes and the ” symbol appears in the display. or

왘 Set the hours using the

am

button on the instrument cluster.

왘 Press the

reset button. The minute display flashes. 왘 Set the minutes using the

button.

or

If you keep the button pressed, the val- ues will change continuously. To return to the standard display: 앫 press and hold the

button on

the instrument cluster for more than 1 second

앫 do not press a button for

10 seconds

Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* Operating system with steering wheel buttons 왘 Select a switch-on time as described

under “Selecting a switch-on time” (컄 page 142).

왘 Press the j button.

The Hours menu appears in the display. 왘 Set the hours using the æ or ç

button.

왘 Press the j button.

The Minutes menu appears in the dis- play.

왘 Set the minutes using the æ

or ç button.

왘 Press the è button.

The switch-on time is set and selected.

To return to the standard display, press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the standard display appears.

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왘 To close: pull and hold switch 1 or 2

until the window has reached the de- sired position.

Resetting the side windows The side windows must be reset if the bat- tery has been disconnected: 왘 Pull the two power window switches

until the side windows are closed.

왘 Hold the switches in this position for

about 1 second. The side windows are reset.

Controls in detail Open air 왔 Open air Side windows

You can open and close the side windows electrically. The switches for all side windows are locat- ed on the door control panel.

Warning

Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close a side window.

Remove the key from the ignition lock even if you are only leaving the vehicle for a short time.

Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- hicle.

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Power window switches (driver’s side)

1 Power window, left 2 Power window, right 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 67). 왘 To open: press and hold switch 1

or 2 until the window has reached the desired position.

The window opens automatically when you press the switch beyond the pres- sure point and then release it. To stop the window, pull or press the switch again.

Sliding sunroof*

Warning

Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close the sliding sunroof.

The glass may shatter in the event of an ac- cident.

If you or other occupants are not wearing your seat belt, there is a risk of being thrown out of the opening in the event of the vehicle overturning. Therefore, always wear a seat belt to reduce the risk of injuries.

In accidents in which the vehicle overturns, there is an increased risk of injury even for occupants who have fastened their seat belts correctly, as their head or limbs could be thrust through the opening.

Remove the key from the ignition lock even if you are only leaving the vehicle for a short time.

Controls in detail Open air

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 67). 왘 Press the sliding sunroof switch in the

desired direction as far as the first pressure point.

왘 Release the sliding sunroof switch when the desired position has been reached.

Sliding sunroof switch

1 To open 2 To close 3 To raise 4 To lower

!CAUTION Do not raise the sliding sunroof if you have mounted a roof rack. It would oth- erwise strike the roof rack. You could thereby damage the sliding sunroof and the roof rack.

The sliding sunroof opens automatical- ly when you press the sliding sunroof switch for opening beyond the pressure point and then release it. To stop the sliding sunroof, press the sliding sunroof switch again in any di- rection.

!CAUTION Do not transport objects protruding through the sliding sunroof. You could otherwise damage the sliding sunroof.

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Controls in detail Open air Resetting the sliding sunroof The sliding sunroof must be reset after: 앫 the sunroof has been closed manually

using the emergency operation key (컄 page 304)

앫 the sunroof has opened with a jerk 앫 a malfunction 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 67). 왘 Press the sliding sunroof switch in the

direction of arrow 2 (컄 page 145).

왘 Wait until the sliding sunroof is closed

and then keep the sliding sunroof switch pressed for approximately 3 seconds. The sliding sunroof is reset.

Roof ventilator in the load compart- ment*

The roof ventilator can be used to ventilate or remove air from the load compartment. The switch is between the light switch and the steering wheel.

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왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 67). 왘 Air out: press upper part 1 of the

switch. The roof ventilator removes used air from the load compartment.

왘 Air in: press lower part 2 of the

switch. The roof ventilator feeds fresh air into the load compartment.

왘 To switch off: set the switch to the

center position.

1 To ventilate the load compartment

(air out)

2 To ventilate the load compartment

(air in)

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왔 Driving systems Driving systems which may form part of your vehicle are described on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control* (컄 page 147), which you can use to control the speed of your vehicle

앫 Parktronic system*, which is an aid for

parking and maneuvering (컄 page 150)

앫 Reverse warning feature*, which helps you ensure the safety of other road us- ers (컄 page 153)

The ABS, BAS, ESP®, ASR and EBV driving safety systems are described in the "Safe- ty and Security" section (컄 page 23).

Cruise control*

Cruise control maintains the speed of the vehicle for you. Use cruise control if road and traffic condi- tions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period. You can store any road speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

The increments for setting speed and the threshold values for switching on or automatically switching off cruise con- trol depend on the digital speedometer setting, mph or km/h (컄 page 99).

Warning

The cruise control function cannot take ac- count of road and traffic conditions.

Always pay attention to road and traffic conditions, even when cruise control is acti- vated.

Controls in detail Driving systems

Cruise control is only an aid designed to as- sist driving. You are responsible for the vehi- cle’s speed and for braking in good time.

If there is a change of drivers, advise the new driver of the cruising speed that is stored.

Warning

Do not use cruise control: 앫 if road and traffic conditions do not per- mit a constant driving speed to be main- tained (e.g. heavy traffic or winding roads). You could otherwise cause an accident.

앫 on slippery roads. The drive wheels may lose their grip when braking or acceler- ating and the vehicle could skid

앫 when visibility is poor, e.g. in fog, heavy

rain or snow

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Controls in detail Driving systems

Cruise control may be unable to main- tain the stored speed on uphill or down- hill gradients. The stored speed is resumed if the gradient evens out and the vehicle’s speed has not fallen below 20 mph (30 km/h).

Cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left of the steering column.

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1 To store the current or a higher speed 2 To resume the last speed stored

3 To store the current speed or a lower

speed

4 To deactivate cruise control

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Storing the current speed 왘 Accelerate/decelerate the vehicle to

the desired speed.

왘 Move the cruise control lever briefly

upward 1 or downward 3.

왘 Release the accelerator pedal.

Cruise control is activated. The current speed is stored.

You cannot activate cruise control if: 앫 you are driving under 20 mph

(30 km/h)

앫 you are braking 앫 you apply the handbrake and the 7 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is lit

앫 ESP® or ASR is intervening and the yel- low ASR/ESP® warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster

Resuming the stored speed

Warning

Only resume the stored speed if you know what this speed is and the current situation is appropriate to do so. Otherwise, sudden acceleration or braking could endanger you or others.

왘 Pull the cruise control lever briefly in

the direction of arrow 2.

왘 Release the accelerator pedal.

Cruise control is activated and adjusts the vehicle’s speed to the last speed stored.

When you pull the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 2 for the first time after starting the engine, cruise control is switched on and the speed at which you are currently driving is stored.

Setting the speed

Warning

The rate at which you increase the speed in 1 mph increments (1 km/h increments) may be faster than your vehicle is able to accel- erate. Your vehicle may then continue to ac- celerate up to the newly set speed even after you have released the cruise control le- ver.

Only increase the speed if the current situa- tion is appropriate to do so. Sudden acceler- ation could otherwise endanger you and others.

왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever upward 1 to increase the speed or downward 3 to reduce the speed. The last speed stored is increased or decreased in 1 mph increments (1 km/h increments).

or 왘 Press and hold the cruise control lever

up 1 or down 3 until the desired speed has been reached.

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The current speed is stored.

Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. If you ac- celerate briefly to overtake, for exam- ple, cruise control adjusts the vehicle’s speed to the last speed stored after you have finished overtaking.

Deactivating cruise control There are various ways of deactivating cruise control: 왘 Briefly press cruise control lever

forward 4.

or 왘 Apply the brakes. The last speed set remains stored.

The last speed stored is cleared when you switch off the engine.

Controls in detail Driving systems

Cruise control is automatically deacti- vated if: 앫 you are braking 앫 you apply the handbrake and

the 7 indicator lamp in the in- strument cluster is lit

앫 you are driving under 20 mph

(30 km/h)

앫 ESP® or ASR is intervening and the

yellow ASR/ESP® warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster

앫 you move the selector lever to posi-

tion N while driving

앫 ESP®, ASR or ABS has malfunc-

tioned

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Range of the sensors The sensors must be free from dirt, ice and slush, otherwise they may not function cor- rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them (컄 page 244).

Parktronic is an electronic parking aid and informs you visually and audibly of the dis- tance between the vehicle and an obsta- cle. Parktronic is automatically switched on when you switch on the ignition and re- lease the handbrake. You must also move the selector lever to position D, N or R. Parktronic switches off at speeds of over 11 mph (18 km/h). Parktronic switches on again as soon as the vehicle’s speed falls below this limit speed. Parktronic is equipped with sensors in the front and rear bumper to monitor the area around your vehicle.

Controls in detail Driving systems

Parktronic system (PTS)*

Warning

Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles. This system does not relieve you of the need to pay attention.

You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your im- mediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. Otherwise, you could endan- ger yourself and others.

Warning

Make sure that no persons or animals are in the maneuvering range of the vehicle. They could otherwise be injured.

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Front sensors

Center Corners

about 39 in (100 cm) about 26 in (65 cm)

Rear sensors

Center Corners

about 71 in (180 cm) about 39 in (100 cm)

Minimum distance

Center Corners, front Corners, rear

about 12 in (30 cm) about 10 in (25 cm) about 12 in (30 cm)

If an obstacle is within this range, all seg- ments of the warning displays light up and you will hear an audible warning tone. The distance may no longer be displayed if you drive the vehicle closer to the obstacle than the minimum distance.

!CAUTION Pay particular attention to obstacles above or below the sensors when park- ing, such as flower pots or trailer tow- bars. Parktronic does not detect such ob- jects in the immediate vicinity. You could damage the vehicle or objects. Parktronic can malfunction as a conse- quence of: 앫 ultrasonic sources such as a truck’s

compressed-air brakes, an auto- matic car wash or a pneumatic drill

앫 attachments to the vehicle, e.g.

load-bearing implements or trailer couplings

앫 number plates (vehicle license plates) that are not affixed flat against the bumper 앫 dirty or icy sensors

Controls in detail Driving systems

Warning displays The warning displays indicate the distance between the sensor and the obstacle. The warning display for the front area is located on the middle of the dashboard above the center console.

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Front area warning display

1 Left-hand side of vehicle 2 Right-hand side of vehicle 3 Indicator segments

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!CAUTION There is a malfunction if only the red segments of the warning display light up (컄 page 262).

The selector lever position determines whether the front and/or rear area is mon- itored.

Transmission position R or N

Monitoring

Front area Front and rear area No areas activated

One or more segments light up as the vehi- cle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle’s distance from the obstacle.

Controls in detail Driving systems The warning displays for the rear left and right-hand sides are in the exterior mirror concerned.

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Warning display in the left-hand exterior mirror for the area to the rear left-hand side

4 Left-hand side of vehicle 5 Indicator segments The warning display is divided into 5 yellow and 2 red segments for each side of the ve- hicle. Parktronic is operational if yellow in- dicator segments 3 and 5 light up.

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From the: 앫 sixth segment, an intermittent warning

tone sounds for approximately 2 seconds

앫 seventh segment, a continuous warn- ing tone sounds. You have reached the minimum distance.

Roll-back warning Parktronic automatically begins to monitor the area behind the vehicle if the vehicle begins to roll backwards without reverse gear engaged, e.g. after stopping on an up- hill gradient. If Parktronic detects an obstacle no more than 31 in (80 cm) away, 앫 all the segments of the warning dis-

plays light up

앫 a continuous warning tone sounds as the vehicle approaches the obstacle and for a further 2 seconds after the ve- hicle has come to a halt

Switching Parktronic on/off You can switch Parktronic on and off man- ually. The switch is located on the center con- sole.

Trailer towing If you attach a trailer, Parktronic is deacti- vated for the rear area as soon as you make the electrical connection between your vehicle and the trailer.

Reverse warning feature*

On vehicles with a reverse warning feature, a warning signal sounds when reverse gear is engaged to alert other road users. The volume of the warning signal can be reduced for night-time operation.

Warning

The reverse warning feature signal could be ignored by other road users. For this reason, the reverse warning feature cannot guaran- tee that there are no people or objects be- hind your vehicle.

The reverse warning feature is a system which helps you ensure the safety of other road users. However, it does not relieve you

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1 To switch Parktronic on/off 왘 To switch off: press upper part 1 of

the switch. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on.

왘 To switch on: press upper part 1 of

the switch again. The indicator lamp in the switch goes out.

Controls in detail Driving systems

in any way from the responsibility of person- ally ensuring that there are no people or ob- jects behind your vehicle when reversing.

For this reason, always observe the road and traffic conditions with due caution. Make sure that there are no people or objects be- hind your vehicle when reversing, in order to avoid injuring people or damaging property. If necessary, ask someone to direct you when maneuvering.

Reducing the volume of the warning signal 왘 Select reverse gear twice in quick

succession. The warning signal sounds more quietly.

The warning signal always sounds at normal volume and must be turned down again every time reverse gear is engaged.

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Controls in detail Operating the vehicle 왔 Operating the vehicle Operating speed governor (ADR)*

When activated, the operating speed gov- ernor (ADR) automatically increases the engine speed to a preset or adjustable operating speed (컄 page 155).

The idle speed of the engine automati- cally increases after a cold start. If the set operating speed is lower than the increased idle speed, the set operating speed is attained only after the engine has reached its operating temperature. It is only possible to activate ADR with the vehicle stationary and the hand- brake applied. The selector lever must be in position P.

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Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: The Operating speed governor active message appears in the display.

왘 To switch off: press lower part 2 of

the switch with the engine running. The indicator lamp in the switch and the ™ indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster go out.

ADR is automatically deactivated when: 앫 you release the handbrake 앫 the vehicle moves 앫 the control unit detects a malfunc-

tion

Activating/deactivating ADR The switch is between the light switch and the steering wheel.

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1 To switch on 2 To switch off 왘 To switch on: press upper part 1 of

the switch with the engine running. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. Vehicles without steering wheel but- tons: The ™ indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster comes on.

Adjustable operating speed*

Adjusting the operating speed

왘 Switch on ADR (컄 page 154). 왘 To increase: press upper part 1 of

the switch.

or 왘 On vehicles with cruise control*, press

the cruise control lever* up (컄 page 148).

왘 To reduce: press lower part 2 of the

switch.

or 왘 On vehicles with cruise control*, press

the cruise control lever* down (컄 page 148).

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1 To increase speed 2 To reduce speed

Controls in detail Operating the vehicle

The idle speed of the engine automati- cally increases after a cold start. You can only reduce the operating speed to the current idle speed.

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Controls in detail Transporting 왔 Transporting Loading guidelines

Warning

Secure and position a load as described in the loading guidelines. Otherwise, the load could slide or be thrown around in the event of strong braking maneuvers, sudden chang- es of direction or poor road conditions, thereby injuring you or others. The same ap- plies to dismantled seats if left inside the ve- hicle.

Please note that loads increase the risk of injury during an accident even if you comply with all loading guidelines.

Observe the notes in the "Securing a load" section (컄 page 158).

Warning

Do not exceed the vehicle's permissible gross weight or the permissible axle loads when loading the vehicle or carrying addi- tional passengers.

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If you exceed the vehicle's permissible axle loads or the maximum permissible gross weight when transporting items or carrying passengers, tire stability and driving safety are reduced. The vehicle's driving and steer- ing characteristics would be greatly altered. Braking and stopping distances would be significantly longer.

Your vehicle's driving, steering and braking characteristics change as the vehicle's gross weight increases or its center of grav- ity is raised.

Always ensure that loads are distributed correctly and adapt your driving style in ac- cordance with the load.

Warning

After an accident, have a damaged load compartment floor or damaged load sur- face, the lashing eyes and lashing materials inspected by a specialist workshop having the necessary technical expertise and tools to carry out the required work.

The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be car- ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

!CAUTION If you are using a roof carrier system, observe the maximum roof load and maximum load-bearing capacity of the roof carrier system.

For more information about the maximum roof load and roof carrier systems, please refer to the "Technical data" section (컄 page 351).

Before loading 왘 Check the tire pressures and correct

them if necessary (컄 page 213).

왘 Clean the load compartment floor.

The load compartment floor must be dry, cleanly swept and free of oil and dust to reduce the risk of the load slip- ping.

왘 If necessary, place anti-slip mats on the

load compartment floor.

!CAUTION As soon as the anti-slip mats start to show signs of permanent deformation, squashed areas or tears/holes, they are unsuitable for securing loads and must be replaced.

During loading 왘 Observe the maximum permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight for the vehicle.

!CAUTION In passenger vans with the maximum number of seats, the maximum payload would cause the permissible rear axle load to be exceeded.

Bear in mind that your vehicle's unlad- en weight is increased by the installa- tion of optional equipment and accessories.

왘 Observe the notes on load distribution

(컄 page 158).

왘 Secure the load (컄 page 158). All country-specific legal requirements must be observed.

Controls in detail Transporting

Checks after loading 왘 Securing a load: before each journey and at regular intervals during longer journeys, check whether the load is properly secured and take additional securing measures, if necessary.

왘 Doors: close the sliding doors and rear

doors.

Warning

Make sure that the sliding doors and rear doors are always closed when the engine is running.

Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior and poison you.

왘 Tire pressure: adjust the tire pressure in accordance with the vehicle's load (컄 page 213).

왘 Driving characteristics: adapt your

driving style to the load.

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Controls in detail Transporting

Load distribution

The load's overall center of gravity should be as low and central as possible, between the axles near the rear axle.

!CAUTION Excessive loads on individual points of the load compartment floor or load sur- face have a negative effect on handling characteristics and could damage the floor covering.

For crewbus models: 왘 Always transport loads in the load com-

partment.

왘 Always place loads flush against the seat backrests of the rear bench seat. 왘 Slide larger and heavier loads as far for- ward as possible when looking in the direction of travel. Stack items against each other behind the rear bench seat.

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왘 Always secure loads with suitable transport aids or lashing materials.

Observe the following notes: 앫 Do not stack loads higher than the

upper edge of the backrests.

앫 Transport loads behind seats that

are not occupied.

앫 If the rear bench seat is not occu- pied, insert the seat belts in a cross- wise pattern into the opposite belt buckles.

Securing a load

As the driver of the vehicle, you are respon- sible for ensuring that the load is secured against slipping, tipping over, rolling or fall- ing down, whether driving in normal traffic situations or on poor road surfaces or as a result of having to swerve to avoid an ob- stacle or applying the brakes fully.

Failing to secure the load in accordance with relevant requirements and sound practice may be a punishable offense, de- pending on national legislation and the consequences that arise. For this reason, observe the legal require- ments in all countries concerned. Before each journey and at regular inter- vals during longer journeys, check whether the load is secure and take additional ac- tion to improve any incorrect or inade- quate safety measures.

Information about how to secure a load correctly can be obtained from the manufacturers of transport aids or lashing materials for securing loads.

왘 Fill up any empty spaces between the load and the load compartment walls or wheel arches in a form-fitting man- ner. For this purpose, use solid trans- port aids, such as chocks, wooden blocks or storage cushions.

Controls in detail Transporting

왘 Secure tilt and tip-resistant loads in all directions by using the lashing points or lashing eyes and load rails in the load compartment or on the load sur- face, according to your vehicle's equip- ment. Only use lashing materials that have been tested according to valid stan- dards, such as lashing nets and straps. Always use the lashing points closest to the load for securing it in place and place padding around sharp edges.

Lashing materials that comply with val- id standards can be obtained in any specialist shop or from an authorized Sprinter Dealer. If possible, use the lashing eyes when securing a load, especially if it is heavy.

Example illustration of crewbus

Example illustration of panel van

1 Lashing eyes

1 Lashing eyes 2 Load rails*

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Controls in detail Transporting

Warning

Do not carry out any modifications or repairs to the lashing points, the lashing eyes or the lashing materials. The load or the lashing points could accidentally come loose and cause serious injury to you or others as well as damage to property.

Distribute loads evenly between the lashing points or lashing eyes.

Observe the loading guidelines.

Loose loads should be secured with an approved lashing net or tarp.

왘 Always attach the lashing net or tarps to all available lashing points. While do- ing so, make sure that the mounting hooks cannot open unintentionally.

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!CAUTION Observe the data on the maximum load-bearing capacity of the individual lashing points (컄 page 371). During full-braking applications, for ex- ample, forces can be involved that are much greater than the weight force of the load. Always use several lashing points in or- der to distribute force absorption, and make sure that the lashing points have an equal load.

If your vehicle has load rails in the floor, you should position locking rods imme- diately in front of and behind the load. The locking rods absorb possible shift- ing forces directly.

Warning

If you tension the lashing straps between the side walls or between a side wall and the load compartment floor, the permissible load for the lashing rails, lashing points or lashing eyes could be exceeded in the event of strong braking, sudden changes of direc- tion or an accident.

The load would no longer be secured, which could result in serious injuries caused by the load slipping.

For this reason, do not tension a lashing strap between the side walls or between a side wall and the load compartment floor. Only locking bars or rods may be installed between the load rails near the side walls.

Observe the operating instructions issued by the locking bar or locking rod manufac- turer.

i Securing loads to the load compart- ment floor is only recommended for lightweight loads and should be rein- forced by using anti-slip mats.

Warning

Before releasing lashing straps, make sure that the load is stable and would not tip over even without being lashed down.

Otherwise, you or others could be injured by a moving load.

Mounting lashing points for load rails*

Warning

Controls in detail Transporting

1 Locking mechanism 왘 To install: slide the lashing eye

through a recess in the load rail close to the load until locking mechanism 1 in the recess engages.

When you pull locking mechanism 1 out of the recess, the lashing eye is able to move within the lashing rail or load rail. Make sure that locking mechanism 1 is always engaged in a recess.

If the lashing eye is not firmly anchored in the load rail, the lashing eye may slip or snap out of the load rail in the event of sudden braking or an accident.

The load would no longer be secured, which could result in serious injuries caused by the load slipping. For this reason, always check that the lash- ing eye is firmly in place whenever you in- stall it.

왘 Check whether the lashing eye is firmly

in place.

왘 To remove: pull locking mechanism 1

upward and pull the lashing eye through a recess towards the locking mechanism and out of the load rail.

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Controls in detail Transporting

Carrier systems

It is possible to mount a roof rack if your vehicle is equipped with securing rails on the roof.

1 Securing rails Special mountings (sliding blocks) are available as accessories. These are avail- able from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Warning

Handling and braking characteristics may change when you have mounted carrier sys- tems on the vehicle. You could endanger yourself and others.

Observe the manufacturer’s installation in- structions. An incorrectly secured carrier system or load could: 앫 come loose 앫 fall off and thereby endanger yourself and others.

Observe the maximum roof loads (컄 page 372), the maximum axle load and the maximum load-bearing capacity of the roof rack.

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!CAUTION Make sure that: 앫 the securing bolts for the roof

rack are tightened to a torque of 6.0 – 7.4 lb-ft (8 – 10 Nm) in the sliding blocks provided

앫 the bolts do not make contact with

the rails when tightened

앫 the sliding blocks are not posi-

tioned near the plastic caps

앫 the sliding blocks have the correct

앫 the securing rails are free of dirt on

cross-section

the inside

앫 the securing bolts are retightened

evenly after approximately 300 miles (500 km)

This will help to avoid damage to the ve- hicle. Only install roof racks that have been approved or recommended for Sprinter vehicles. These are available in any au- thorized Sprinter Dealer.

Trailer towing

Observe the instructions in the “Opera- tion” section (컄 page 175).

!CAUTION If you wish to retrofit securing rails, have them installed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop which has the neces- sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. You could otherwise damage the vehicle. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose.

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Controls in detail Features 왔 Features Interior storage compartments

Warning

Only load the storage compartments in such a way that occupants cannot be injured by their contents in the event of an accident, braking or a sudden change in direction.

For this reason, do not transport heavy, bulky, pointed or sharp-edged objects in the storage spaces or compartments.

Storage compartments above the wind- shield

!CAUTION It is permissible to load the right and left-hand storage compartments up to a maximum of 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) each.

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Storage compartments in the doors You can use these storage compartments for the safe storage of small and light items.

Storage compartment under the twin co-driver's seat* On vehicles with a twin co-driver’s seat, the storage compartment is under the seat cushion (컄 page 71). You can use the storage compartment for the safekeeping of tools and other small items.

Storage compartment above the roof trim*

1 Storage compartment

!CAUTION The entire storage compartment is per- mitted to hold a maximum load of 66 lbs (30 kg). Do not store high, bulky loads in the storage compartment. You could other- wise damage the roof trim in the event of sudden braking.

Glove box

왘 To open: pull glove box handle 1 in

the direction of the arrow.

Storage compartments on the dash- board

Controls in detail Features

1 Glove box handle 2 Locked* 3 Unlocked*

You can lock and unlock the glove box using the key*.

4 Cards holder 5 Pen holder 왘 To close: fold the cover upwards and push against it until it engages in place.

Example on the right-hand side

Warning

Do not store any items in the storage com- partment above the co-driver’s airbag if they protrude from the compartment. The co- driver’s airbag must be able to inflate unim- peded.

!CAUTION It is permissible to load the right and left-hand storage compartments up to a maximum of 11 lbs (5 kg) each.

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Controls in detail Features

Covered storage compartment above the center console* 1 Cover 2 Release handle 왘 Pull release handle 2.

Cover 1 swings upwards.

The cover on the storage compartment must remain closed while the vehicle is in motion.

왘 Close cover 1 and engage it.

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Eyeglasses compartment

Folding table in the backrest*

The eyeglasses compartment is located in the overhead control panel.

1 Folding table 왘 Pull folding table 1 forward by the tab. 왘 Fold folding table down in the direction of the arrow and onto the seat cushion.

1 Cover 왘 To open: press cover 1 of the eye-

glasses compartment. The eyeglasses compartment folds out.

왘 To close: press cover 1 of the eye- glasses compartment into the over- head control panel until it engages.

Cup holders

Warning

Keep the closeable cup holders closed while the vehicle is in motion and do not leave drinks in the cup holders. You or others could otherwise be injured by objects in the cup holder being thrown around in the event of: 앫 sharp braking 앫 a sudden change of direction 앫 an accident Only place sealable drinking containers of the correct size in the cup holders. The drinks could otherwise overspill.

Avoid hot drinks. You could otherwise scald yourself.

!CAUTION Do not use the recesses of the cup holders as an ashtray. You could other- wise damage the cup holders.

Cup holders in the front

Controls in detail Features

Example on the right-hand side 1 Cup holder in the storage compartment

in the dashboard

3 Cup holder compartment in the center

console 4 Recess 5 Cup holder 6 Clamping arm 왘 Pull out cup holder compartment 3 by

recess 4. Cup holder 5 opens fully.

Vehicles with the non-smoking pack- age are equipped with an additional cup holder in place of the ashtray.

Example on the right-hand side

2 Bottle holder in the front door

You can change the diameter of the cup holder.

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왘 Pull out ashtray compartment 1 by

recess 2.

왘 To open: fold cover 3 upwards. 왘 To remove the insert: reach into the left and right-hand sides of the recess- es on the ashtray and pull the insert out to empty it.

왘 To replace the insert: hold the insert

and press it down into the retainer.

Controls in detail Features 왘 Place the container in cup holder 5. 왘 Press clamping arm 6 onto the con-

tainer.

Cup holders in the rear The cup holders in the rear are located un- der the seats.

Ashtray

Warning

Switch off the engine and apply the hand- brake before removing the ashtray to empty it. Otherwise, you could accidentally put the vehicle in gear.

The ashtray is located in the ashtray com- partment in the center console.

1 Cup holder 왘 Pull out cup holder 1.

Warning

Slide the cup holders back underneath the seat before leaving the vehicle. You could otherwise be injured by the protruding cup holders.

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1 Ashtray compartment 2 Recess 3 Cover

Ashtray in the passenger compart- ment* The ashtrays are located on the right-hand and left-hand side in the side trims.

Cigarette lighter

The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray in the ashtray compartment in the center console.

1 Cigarette lighter

1 Retaining clip 왘 To open: open the ashtray. 왘 To remove the insert: press clip 1 down and remove the entire ashtray from the trim.

왘 To replace the insert: insert the ash- tray at the bottom into the trim and fold it closed.

Controls in detail Features

Warning

Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob. Otherwise, you may burn yourself.

Remove the cigarette lighter if children are traveling with you. They could injure them- selves on a hot cigarette lighter or start a fire.

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 67). 왘 Press in cigarette lighter 1.

Warning

Do not press the cigarette lighter in with too much force. The ashtray compartment could otherwise close and trap your finger.

The cigarette lighter will pop out automati- cally when the heating element is red-hot.

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Controls in detail Features

Paper holder

The paper holder is on the control panel for the air-conditioning system.

N68.00-2425-31

1 Paper holder 왘 Press top of paper holder 1.

12 V socket

The 12 V sockets for accessories are 앫 on the bottom of the center console

앫 on the inside of the driver's seat base

(12 V, 25 A)

(12 V, 15 A)

앫 in the corner trim next to each rear door in the passenger compartment (12 V, 15 A)

앫 in the load compartment next to the rear door on the left-hand side (12 V, 15 A)*.

Socket at the bottom of the center console

1 12 V, 25 A socket

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You can use the 12 V sockets (15 A) for ac- cessories with a maximum power con- sumption of 180 watts. You can connect accessories with a maximum power con- sumption of 300 watts to the 12 V socket (25 A) at the bottom of the center console.

!CAUTION Only connect the electric air pump* (Premium tire sealant*) to the 12 V socket (25 A) on the bottom of the cen- ter console. You could otherwise dam- age the vehicle electrical system.

For more information about the electric air pump* and the Premium tire sealant*, please refer to the "Practical hints" section (컄 page 303).

The sockets are supplied with power even if the key is removed from the ig- nition lock. Please note that the battery may be discharged if you have connect- ed an accessory, e.g. a coolbox, and the engine is switched off.

Telephone*

Telephones may only be used inside the vehicle if they are connected to a separate exterior antenna of a type tested and ap- proved by the manufacturer.

The installation of the antenna must be ap- proved by a qualified specialist workshop. Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Warning

Warning

You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are driving when operating a cell phone in the vehicle.

If it is permitted to operate a cell phone while the vehicle is in motion, you must only operate it when road and traffic conditions permit. You may otherwise be distracted from the traffic conditions, cause an acci- dent and injure yourself and others.

Cell phones without exterior antennas may interfere with the vehicle electronics and thereby jeopardize the operational safety of the vehicle. You must therefore only use these devices when they are connected to a separate exterior antenna.

Only use the telephone when road, weather and traffic conditions permit you to do so. You will otherwise be too distracted. If you are not using the hands-free system, pull over to make a phone call.

Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approx. 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approx. 14 m) every second.

Telephones without exterior antennas may interfere with the vehicle electronics and thereby jeopardize the operational safety of the vehicle.

Controls in detail Features

Observe all legal requirements.

The cell phone battery will be charged depending on the charge status and the position of the key in the ignition lock. The cell phone display indicates the charging process.

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Operation The first 1000 miles (1,500 km) ......... 174

Driving tips ......... 175

Electronic equipment ......... 183

Refueling ......... 184

Engine ......... 185

Battery ......... 195

Battery isolating switch* ......... 197

Tires and wheels ......... 199

Winter driving ......... 234

Maintenance and servicing ......... 237

Cleaning and care of the vehicle ......... 241

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If you treat the engine with sufficient care from the very start, it will reward you with excellent performance for a very long time afterward. 앫 You should therefore drive at varying road and engine speeds for the first 1000 miles (1500 km).

앫 Avoid heavy loads during this time, for example driving at full throttle. Do not exceed 2/3 of the maximum permissible engine speed for each gear.

앫 Avoid depressing the accelerator pedal in vehicles beyond the pressure point (kickdown).

앫 Do not downshift manually in order to

brake.

앫 Only use shift ranges 4, 3, 2 and 1 for slow driving, for example in mountain- ous terrain.

After 1000 miles (1500 km), you may gradually bring the vehicle up to full road and engine speeds.

Operation The first 1000 miles (1,500 km)

You will find detailed information about op- erating, maintaining and caring for your ve- hicle in the “Operation” section.

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왔 Driving tips Information is available about driving in winter and with snow chains (컄 page 236).

Rail transport

Transporting your vehicle by rail may be subject to certain restrictions or require special measures to be taken in some countries due to varying tunnel heights and loading standards. You can obtain information at any authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Trailer towing

Warning

Failure to use proper equipment and driving technique can result in a loss of vehicle con- trol when towing a trailer.

Improper towing or failure to follow the in- structions contained in this guide can result in serious injury.

Follow the guidelines below carefully to as- sure safe trailer operation.

Ask your authorized Sprinter Dealer if you require an explanation of information con- tained in this guide.

Trailer hitches* Only install a trailer hitch receiver ap- proved for your vehicle. For information on availability and installation, please see your authorized Sprinter Dealer. The bumpers on your vehicle are not de- signed for use with clamp-type hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper- type hitches to them. To reduce the possibility of damage, re- move the hitch ball adaptor from the re- ceiver when not in use.

Operation Driving tips

Electrical connections* The Sprinter is available with a variety of pre-installed conditions (lines and turn sig- nal indicator and brake module installed and/or not installed). Make sure that the correct trailer hitch receiver kit is used. For further information, please see your autho- rized Sprinter Dealer. In order to prevent possible damage to the vehicle’s electrical system by incorrectly installing the trailer wiring plug, we recom- mend having the harness connected at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) The maximum permissible trailer weight to be towed.

TWR (Trailer Tongue Weight Rating) The maximum permissible weight of the trailer tongue (limit for Sprinter approved hitch receiver).

!CAUTION Cargo vans with a long wheelbase of 170.3 in (4325 mm) and an overall vehicle length of 289.1 in (7344 mm) have a reduced GTW and TWR.

For the permissible weights and ratings, refer to the following table.

The GVWR and the front/rear GAWR of your vehicle are indicated on the certification label.

!CAUTION For vehicle model type 3500, the allow- able GCWR is less than the combined maximum weight of the GVWR and the GTW. Exceeding the GCWR can cause damage to the drive train, the transmis- sion, or the trailer hitch*. Thus, the permissible values for GVWR and/or the GTW are reduced when either the trailer or the vehicle is fully laden. you may therefore only partly load the vehicle and/or the trailer.

Operation Driving tips

Trailer towing

Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum permissible vehicle weight: 앫 8550 lbs (3880 kg) for vehicle model

type 2500

앫 9990 lbs (4530 kg), or 11030 lbs

(5003 kg) for vehicle model type 3500

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) The total allowable weight of the vehicle. All occupants, all cargo, and the trailer tongue load must never exceed the GVWR.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) The total allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front (FA) or rear (RA)).

GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) The total allowable weight of vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination inclu- ding a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the presence of a driver.

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Sprinter type GVWR

GAWR (FA)

GAWR (RA)

GCWR

GTW

TWR

Operation Driving tips

8550 lbs (3878 kg) 3970 lbs (1801 kg)

5360 lbs (2431 kg) 13550 lbs (6146 kg) 5000 lbs (2268 kg)

500 lbs (227 kg)

2500

3500

9990 lbs (4531 kg)

3500

11030 lbs (5003 kg)

4080 lbs (1851 kg)

4410 lbs (2000 kg)*

4080 lbs (1851 kg)

4410 lbs (2000 kg)*

7060 lbs (3202 kg) 15250 lbs (6917 kg)

7720 lbs (3502 kg) 15250 lbs (6917 kg)

7500 lbs (3402 kg) or 5000 lbs (2268 kg)1

750 lbs (340 kg) or 500 lbs (227 kg)1

7500 lbs (3402 kg) or 5000 lbs (2268 kg)1

750 lbs (340 kg) or 500 lbs (227 kg)1

1Cargo vans with a long wheelbase of 170.3in (4325 mm) and an overall vehicle length of 289.1 in (7344 mm) only. *optional equipment

Loading the vehicle and/or a trailer

When loading the vehicle and/or a trailer, you should observe that the GCWR of your vehicle is not exceeded. You must distribute total weight between the vehicle and the trailer such that neither the permissible GTW, nor the GVWR and front/rear GAWR , nor the TWR are exceeded.

The tongue weight at the hitch ball must be added to the GVWR to prevent exceeding your Sprinter tow vehicle’s rear GAWR. Maximum permissible values are listed in the table above and on the safety compli- ance certification labels for the vehicle and for the trailer to be towed. The lowest value listed must be selected when determining how the vehicle and trailer are loaded.

To assure that the vehicle and trailer are in compliance with the maximum permissible weight limits, and to know the actual weights, have the loaded vehicle-trailer combination (tow vehicle including driver, passengers and cargo, trailer fully loaded) weighed on a commercial scale.

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Operation Driving tips Attaching a trailer Please observe the maximum permitted trailer dimensions (width and length). Most states and all Canadian provinces re- quire safety chains between your tow vehi- cle and the trailer. The chains should be crisscrossed under the trailer tongue. They must be attached to the hitch receiver, and not to the vehicle’s bumper or axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chains to per- mit turning corners.

Most states and all Canadian provinces require a separate brake system at var- ious trailer weights.

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Warning

Do not connect a trailer brake system (if trailer is so equipped) directly to the vehi- cle’s hydraulic brake system as your vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes. If you do, neither the vehicle’s brakes nor the trailer’s brakes will function properly. This could cause an accident resulting in property dam- age, injury or death to you or others.

The provided vehicle electrical wiring har- ness for trailer towing has a brake signal wire for hook-up to a brake controller.

Most states and all Canadian provinces re- quire a break-away switch on trailers with a separate brake system. The switch activates the trailer brakes in the possible event that the trailer might separate from the tow vehi- cle.

You should consider using a trailer sway control system. For further information, see your authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Towing a trailer There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailer towing. Make sure that your vehicle- trailer combination will be legal, not only for where you reside, but also for where you will be driving. A good source for this information can be the police or local au- thorities. Before you start driving with the trailer, check the trailer hitch, break-away switch, safety chains, electrical connections, light- ing and tires. Also adjust the mirrors to permit an unobstructed view beyond the rear of the trailer. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving slowly, and then apply only the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure that the brakes are work- ing properly. When towing a trailer, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that lighting and trailer brakes (if so equipped) are functioning properly.

Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shifts while driving. Take into consideration that when towing a trailer, the handling characteristics are dif- ferent and less stable from those when op- erating the vehicle without a trailer. It is important to avoid sudden maneuvers. The vehicle and trailer combination is heavier, and therefore is limited in acceler- ation and climbing ability, and requires longer stopping distances. It is more prone to reacting to side wind gusts, and requires more sensitive steering input. In order to gain skill and an understanding of the vehicle’s behavior, you should prac- tice turning, stopping and backing up in an area which is free from traffic. If possible, do not brake abruptly, but rath- er engage the brake slightly at first to per- mit the trailer to activate its brake. Then increase the braking force.

Warning

Take into consideration that when towing a trailer, the handling characteristics are dif- ferent and less stable from those when op- erating the vehicle without a trailer.

It is important to avoid sudden maneuvers. Sudden maneuvers may lead to loss of con- trol over the vehicle-trailer combination. This could cause an accident resulting in property damage or injury to you or others.

!CAUTION If the transmission hunts between gears on inclines, manually shift to a lower gear (select "4", "3", "2" or "1"). A lower gear and reduction of speed re- duces the chance of the engine over- loading and/or overheating. When going down a long hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine’s brak- ing effect. Avoid riding the brakes, thus overheating the vehicle and trailer brakes.

Operation Driving tips

If the engine coolant rises to an ex- tremely high temperature (coolant tem- perature needle approaching the red zone) when the air conditioner is on, turn off the air conditioner. Engine coolant heat can be additionally vented by opening the windows, switching the climate control fan speed to high and setting the temperature control to the maximum hot position. Extreme care must be exercised since your vehicle with a trailer will require additional passing distance ahead than when driving without a trailer. Because your vehicle and trailer is longer than your vehicle alone, you will also need to go much farther ahead of the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.

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Operation Driving tips

Operating the vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

You will find information about gasoline/ diesel in the “Technical data” section (컄 page 358).

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If you are traveling in countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to that in which the vehicle is registered, you must have the head- lamps: 앫 partially masked (halogen head-

lamps)

앫 switched over (bi-xenon head-

lamps)

Relevant information can be obtained at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Programmed maximum speed

You can permanently limit the maximum speed of your vehicle to 75 mph (120 km/h). The manufacturer recommends that you have the maximum speed programmed at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. This has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the required work.

Warning

Exceeding the permissible maximum speed can cause tire damage, which could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

As the driver, you must find out about the maximum speed of the vehicle and the re- sulting permissible maximum speed of the tires (tire and tire pressure).

Never exceed the speed limit for your tires under any circumstances (컄 page 222).

Regular checks

Check regularly, e.g. weekly or when refu- eling: 앫 the vehicle lighting 앫 the condition of the tires (컄 page 201)

and the tire pressures (컄 page 210)

앫 the engine oil level (컄 page 187) 앫 the brake fluid level (컄 page 192) 앫 the fluid level in the windshield washer

system/headlamp cleaning system reservoir (컄 page 193)

앫 the contamination level of the rear air- conditioning air cleaner (컄 page 240)