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.

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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Chrysler Vans LLC.

* Optional equipment

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HEnvironmental note

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Contents

Introduction

At a glance1

Safety2

Controls in detail3

Operation

*Technical data6

Practical hints5

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.................599

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

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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