Dodge 2005 Sprinter User manual
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SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
STARTING AND OPERATING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
3 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 How to Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Vehicle Identification Number, Sample
and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Vehicle Safety Certification Label, Sample
and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Vehicle/Engine Emission Label, Sample
and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Environmental Concerns and
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Drinking Alcohol or taking Drugs
while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Information Regarding Electronic
Recording Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information needed to operate
and understand the vehicle and its components.
Additional detailed information is contained in the
Owner’s Warranty Information Book and the Sprinter
Service Booklet.
Sprinter vehicles are equipped with a variety of
components. Not all of the information contained in
this manual applies to every vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Descriptions and specifications in this
manual were in effect at the time of printing.
For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle at
all times.
DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC reserves the right to
discontinue models and to change specifications or
design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation. Descriptions and
specifications contained in this publication provide no
warranty, expressed or implied, and are subject to
revisions and publication of new editions without
notice.
WARNING!
Be sure to read the Operating Instructions. Other-
wise you may not be aware of certain risks and
could injur yourself or others.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-
tain vehicle components contain or emit chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproduction
harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles, and certain products of component wear,
contain chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other re-
productive harm.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the table of contents to determine which
section contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains
a complete listing of all subjects.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, SAMPLE
AND LOCATION
1. Vehicle identification number, visible (location:
lower edge of windshield)
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Vehicle identification number (location: on the chassis,
right hand).
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL,
SAMPLE AND LOCATION
Location: below the driver’s seat on an outward facing
position of the mounting pillar.
1. Incomplete vehicle certification label for chassis/cab.
2. Type plate (vehicle identification number,
permissible weights)
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Sample Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label
(Label 1)
Sample Type Plate (Label 2)
VEHICLE/ENGINE EMISSION LABEL, SAMPLE
AND LOCATION
Location: on valve cover of the engine
Sample:
Important Engine Information
This is a LOW EMISSION VEHICLE engine and meets all applicable
requirements of US EPA CFFV as “ILEV” per 40 CFR 88 and CARB
as “ULEV” per CCR 1956.8
DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart, Germany
Mercedes-Benz Engine, Model
Engine Family / Engine Code
Exhaust Emission Control
System
OM 647 LA CID 164
4 MBXH2.69DJB / Code I
TC, EMC, CAC, OC, EGR
Date of engine manufacture
Advertised output (SAE gr.)
Fuel rate at adv. Output
Valve lash cold (ins.)
Basic injection timing
Idle speed
2004
115 kW (154 HP) /3800 rpm
55 - 63 mm3/ stroke
n.a. int. / n.a. exh..
14.5 ± 1 degrees BTDC
680 ± 50 rpm
This engine conforms to US, EPA, CARB and Canada regulations
applicable to 2004 Model Year.
This engine has a primary intended service application as a light HD
diesel engine.
This engine is not certified for use in an urban bus as defined at 40
CFR 86.093.-2. Sales of this engine for use in an urban bus is a
violation of Federal Law under the Clean Air Act.
This engine is certified to be operated on diesel fuel.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
In this manual, whenever you see instructions to
discard materials, you should first attempt to reclaim
and recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow
appropriate environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials.
DRINKING ALCOHOL OR TAKING DRUGS WHILE
DRIVING
WARNING!
Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be a
very dangerous combination. Even a small
amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflex-
es, perceptions and judgement.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident
is sharply increased when you drink or take drugs
and drive.
Never drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive after drinking or taking drugs.
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INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTRONIC
RECORDING DEVICES
(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices
that can record vehicle systems data.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose
vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously
improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access
the information and share it with others
• for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
• with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
• in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
• for use in dispute resolution involving
DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service
organization and/or
• as otherwise required or permitted by law.
STICKERS
There are various warning stickers affixed to the motor
home. Their purpose is to make you and others aware
of various dangers.
WARNING!
Do not remove any warning stickers.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or others
may not be aware of certain dangers and could be
injured.
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