Dodge 2006 Freightliner User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

STARTING AND OPERATING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

 How to Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

 Vehicle Identification Number, Sample

and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

 Vehicle Safety Certification Label, Sample

and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

 Vehicle/Engine Emission Label, Sample

and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

 Environmental Concerns and

Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

 Drinking Alcohol or taking Drugs

while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

 Information Regarding Electronic

Recording Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

 Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4 INTRODUCTION

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.

INTRODUCTION 5

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

Vehicle identification number, visible (location: lower

edge of windshield) (1)

NOTE: Data shown on placards are for illustration

purposes only. Refer to placards on vehicle for actual

data specific to your vehicle.

6 INTRODUCTION

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.

Incomplete vehicle certification label for chassis/cab.

(1)

Certification Label (vehicle identification number,

permissible weights) (2)

INTRODUCTION 7

Sample Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label

(Label 1)

NOTE: Data shown on label are for illustration

purposes only. Data are specific to each vehicle and

may vary from data shown in the illustrations.

Refer to label on vehicle for actual data specific to your

vehicle.

Sample Certification Label (Label 2)

8 INTRODUCTION

VEHICLE/ENGINE EMISSION LABEL, SAMPLE

AND LOCATION

Location: on valve cover of the engine

NOTE: Data shown on label are for illustration

purposes only. Data are specific to each vehicle and

may vary from data shown in the illustrations.

Refer to label on vehicle for actual data specific to your

vehicle.

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.

INTRODUCTION 9

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.

10 INTRODUCTION

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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