Dodge 2008 Sprinter User manual

Sprinter
OWNER’S MANUAL
2008
2008 Sprinter
81-326-0899 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
Copyright © 2007 Chrysler LLC

Thank you for choosing the new
Sprinter Vehicle.
Beforeyourfirstjourney,pleasefamiliar-
ize yourself with yourvehicle and how it
operates, as well as its driving, control
and convenience functions.
Before you drive off, read these Operat-
ing Instructions. This will help you get
the most out of your vehicle and avoid
endangering yourself and others.
Since the scope of delivery is based on
the sales order, your vehicle’s equip-
mentmaydifferfromsomedescriptions
and illustrations. Items of optional
equipment are also described in these
Operating Instructions, should you re-
quire a description of the way they work.
Country-specific vehicle equipment, lim-
ited availability of items of special equip-
ment or different product labeling is
possible in some countries.
Chrysler Vans LLC reserves the right to
introducechangesin design, equipment
and technical features. You cannot,
therefore, base any claims on the data,
illustrationsordescriptionscontainedin
these Operating Instructions.
Your nearest authorized Sprinter Dealer
will be happy to assist you further if you
have any other questions.
The Operating Instructions, briefinstruc-
tions, Sprinter Service Booklet, Owner’s
Warranty Information Book and equip-
ment-related supplementary operating
instructions are considered part of the
vehicle. For this reason, you should al-
ways keep them in the vehicle and pass
them on to the new owner if you sell the
vehicle.
The technical documentation team at
Chrysler Vans LLC wishes you safe and
pleasant driving.
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ESP®is a registered trademark of
Chrysler Vans LLC.
* Optional equipment
GWarning
HEnvironmental note
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Contents
Introduction
At a glance1
Safety2
Controls in detail3
Operation
4
*Technical data6
Practical hints5
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Index............................................. 637
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Introduction
Environmental protection
Intro duction
 Environmental protection
Environmental note H
Chrysler’s declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Theobjectivesareforthenaturalresourc-
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
protectionbyoperatingyourvehicleinan
environmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and engine, transmis-
sion, brake and tire wear depend on the
two following factors:
Operating conditions of your vehicle
Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
Observe the following notes:
Operating conditions
Avoid driving short distances as this
increases fuel consumption.
Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct.
Do not carry any unnecessary weight
in/on the vehicle.
Keep an eye on the vehicle’s fuel con-
sumption.
Remove roof racks once you no long-
er need them.
A regularly serviced vehicle will con-
tribute to environmental protection.
You should therefore adhere to the
specified service intervals.
Always have maintenance work car-
ried out at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. 
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Introduction
Environmental protection
In this manual, whenever you see in-
structions to discard materials, you
should first attempt to reclaim and recy-
cle them. To preserve our environment,
follow appropriate environmental rules
and regulations when disposingof mate-
rials.
Personal driving style
Do not depressthe accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
Do not warm up the engine when the
vehicle is stationary.
Adopt an anticipatory style of driving
and keep a sufficient distance from
other vehicles.
Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
Switch off the engine in stationary
traffic.
Environmental concerns and
recommendations
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Introduction
Operating safety
Operating safety
Warning G
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles, and certain products of compo-
nent wear, contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Warning G
Workcarriedoutincorrectlyon electronic
equipment and its software could cause
the equipment to stop working. The elec-
tronic systems are networked with each
other via interfaces. Tampering with the
electronic systems may also cause mal-
functions in systems that have not been
modified. These malfunctions, however,
can jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle and therefore put your own
safety at considerable risk.
Continued
Warning (Continued) G
Other work carried out incorrectly or
modifications to the vehicle could also
jeopardize operating safety.
Some safety systems only function while
the engine is running. Therefore, you
should not switch off the engine while
driving.
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Introduction
Operating safety
Warning G
Always have maintenance work carried
outatanauthorizedSprinterDealerwhich
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.
Warning G
A heavy impact to the underbody, tires or
wheels, for example whenbottoming out
on rough terrain or driving over an obsta-
cle at high speed, could damage your ve-
hicle. This also applies to vehicles
equipped with underbody protection.
In this case, have yourvehicle checked at
an authorized 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 pur-
pose.
Continued
Warning (Continued) G
In particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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