Sprinter
OWNER’S MANUAL
2008
2008 Sprinter
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 optional 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 previously manufactured.
Copyright © 2007 Chrysler LLC
Thank you for choosing the new
Sprinter Vehicle.
Before your first journey , please famili arize yourself with y our vehi cle an d how it
operates, as well as its driving, control
and convenience functions.
Before you drive off, read these Operating Instructions. This will help you get
the most out of your vehicle and avoid
endangering yourself and others.
Since the scope of delivery is base d on
the sales order, your vehicle’s equip-
Country-specific vehicle equipment, limited availability of items of special equipment or different product labeling i s
possible in some countries.
Chrysler Vans LLC reserves the right to
introduce changes in design, equipment
and technical features. You cannot,
therefore, base any claims on the data,
illustrations or descriptions contained in
these Operating Instructions.
Your nearest authorized Sprinter Dealer
will be happy to assist you further if you
have any other questions.
vehicle. For this r eason, you should always keep them in the vehicle and pass
them on to the new owner if you sell the
vehicle.
The technical documentation team at
ChryslerVans LLC wishes you safe and
pleasant driving.
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Symbols Trademarks
ESP® is a registered trademark of
Chrysler Vans LLC.
* Optional equipment
G
Warning
H
Environmental no te
!
Caution
i
Tip
Action required
Sequence of actions (several )
Continuation symbol
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Contents
Introduction
At a glance1
Safety2
Controls in detail3
Operation
4
Practical hints5
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Introduction
Environmental protection
Introduction
Environmental protection
Environmental note H
Chrysler’s declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives ar e for the natur al resources 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-
Fuel consumption and engine, transmission, brake and tire wear depend on the
two following factors:
Operating conditions of your vehicle
Your personal dr iving style
You can influence both factors.
Observe the following notes:
Operating conditions
Do not carry any unn ecessary weight
in/on the vehicle.
Keep an eye o n th e ve hicle ’s f uel 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.
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Introduction
Environmental protection
In this manual, whenever you see instructions to discard materials, you
should first attempt to reclaim and recycle them. To preserv e our environment,
follow appropriate environmental rules
and regulations when disposing of materials.
Personal driving style
Do not depr ess the a cce lera tor pe dal
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 defects or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles, and certain products of component wear, contain chemica ls known to
Warning G
Work carried out incorrectly on electronic
equipment and its software co uld cause
the equipment to stop working. The electronic systems are networked with each
other via interfaces. Tampering with the
electronic systems may also cause malfunctions in systems that have not been
modified. These malfunctions, however,
Warning (Continued) G
Other work carried out incorrectly or
modifications to th e vehicle could also
jeopardize operating safe ty.
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
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which
has the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work required.
The manufa c t urer recommends tha t yo u
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose.
In particular, work relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried
Warning G
A heavy impa ct to th e un der body , tir es or
wheels, for exa mp l e when bottoming out
on rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at high speed, could damage your vehicle. This also applies to vehicles
equipped with underbody protection.
In this case, have your vehi cle checked at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has
the necessary specialist knowledge and
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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Introduction
Operating safety
The manufacturer warrants to the original and each subsequent owner of a
Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty on highway
diesel engine th at:
(1) the engine was designed, built and
equipped so as to conform at the
time of sale with the applicable regulations adopted by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, and
(2) the emission control system of such
years or 100000 miles (160000 km)
or 3000 hours of engine operation,
whichever occurs first.
The Owner’s Warranty Information Book
contains detailed information about the
warranties covering your Sprinter Vehicle.
The manufacturer may instruct its authorized Sprinter Dealer to carry out
technical inspections on ce rtain vehicles
thorized Sprinter Dealer, there is a
possibility that your vehicle has not been
registered in your na me with the manufacturer. The man ufacturer will only be
able to inform you about vehicle inspections if the manufacturer is in possession of your registration data.
It is advisable to have your vehicle registered at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Inform the manufacturer as soon as possible if your address has changed or
Service and warranty information
Registering your vehicle
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Introduction
Operating safety
Do not allow the electronically stored total distan ce covered by your v ehicle to
be modified as a result of tampering with
the electron ics system.
This type of modification or failing to inform the buyer when selling th e vehicle
could constitute an offense punishable
by law, depending on the country concerned.
Having the engine power output of your
vehicle increa sed by ta mperin g with th e
electronic engine management system
will invalidate the vehicle’s general operating permit and insurance coverage, as
well as your warranty and warranty en titlement.
Modifications to the output of the engine
must be reported to the insurance pro-
Tampering with the electronic engine
management system modifies emission
values and it will not be possible to guarantee the operating safety of the engine
in every case. Increases in performance
may lead to malfunctions and con sequential damage to other assembli es.
If you sell the veh icle, failing to inform
the buyer of the modified engine power
output could constitute an offense punishable by law, depending on the country
concerned.
Digital speedometer and total
distance recorder
Modifying the engine power output
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Introduction
Operating safety
The manufact urer recommends the use
of genuine Sprinter parts and conversion
parts as well as accessories that have
been expressly approved for your vehicle model (
page 600).
These parts have been subjected to special tests in order to determine th eir
safety, reliabil ity and suitability.
Body builder guideline
If you intend on making any alterations
to the vehicle, we strongly recommend
that you select one o f the following options in order to obtain all necessary information:
Contact the authorized Sprinter
Dealer nearest you to obtain a copy
of the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline.
Call Chrysler Vans LLC at telephone
(800) 992-1997 to request a copy of
Chrysler Vans LLC
P.O. Box 21-8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004
United States of America
Vehicle alterations
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Introduction
Operating safety
Body builders and dealers who make any
modifications which may af fect the final
certification of the engine, vehicle or
equipment assume the sole responsibility for the vehicle, including labeling and
documentation, affected by their modifications.
It is their responsibility to certify that the
altered vehicle conforms to all applicable standards and regulations affected
by the vehicle alteration or continues to
comply with the motor vehicle safety
The manufacture r is not responsible for
any final certification or claims regarding product liability, or warranty claims,
which result from any component, assembly, or system being altered, or
which cause non-compliance with any of
the emission control standards or motor
vehicle safety standards, or which would
otherwise cause the vehicle to be or become defective or unsafe.
The manufacturer does not assume the
responsibility as the final stage manu-
Warning G
Any modifications or alterations of the
Sprinter vehicle not in compliance with
the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline and
the Sprinter Operator’s Manual may seriously inhibit its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
Consult the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline and the Sprinter Operator’s Manual
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Introduction
Operating safety
Observe the following information when
using your vehicle:
The safety notes in this manual
Stickers and warning labels
If you should experi ence a p roblem w ith
your vehicle, particularly one that you
believe may affect its safe operation, we
urge you to immedi ately contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected if required.
If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, pl ease discuss the problem
with the Sprinter Dealer management,
Correct use
Warning G
Be sure to read the Operating Instructions.
Otherwise, yo u ma y no t b e awa re o f ce rta in
risks and could inju re y ourse lf or oth ers.
Warning G
Various wa rning la bels a re aff ixed to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intend ed to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of
these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels
may cause you and ot hers to be u nawar e
Problems with your vehicle
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Introduction
Operating safety
In the USA:
Chrysler Vans LLC Customer Center
P.O. Box 21-8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8001
United States of America
Telephone: 800-992-1997
In Canada:
Chrysler Canada, Inc. Customer Center
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Telephone: (800) 465-2001
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Introduction
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause a crash or cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If the NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investiga t ion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can not become inv olved in in divid ual p roble ms be tween
you, your dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (T TY: 1-800-424-9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington DC 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada:
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Introduction
Information regarding electronic recording devices
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 informatio n helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.
Chrysler Vans LLC may acce ss the information and share it with others
for safety research or vehicle dia gnosis 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 r esolution involving Chrysle r Vans LL, its affiliates or sa les/service organization and/or
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At a glance
1
At a glance
Cockpit............. 18
Instrument cluster............. 20
Steering wheel with buttons*............. 25
Center console............. 26
Overhead control panel*............. 27
Switch units............. 28
Door control panel............. 31
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At a glance
Cockpit
1
Cockpit
N68.10-2287-31
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At a glance
Cockpit
1
Function Page
1 Door control panel 31
2 Ligh t switch 130
3 Comb ination switch
Turn signals
High-beam head-
lamps
Windshield wipers
Rear window wiper*
135
131
210
212
4 Cruise control lever* 249
Function Page
7 Instrument cluster 20,
142
8 Storage compartment
9 Storage compartment
with interior lamp
137
Overhead control panel* 27
a Rear-view mirror * 208
b Rear view camera moni-
tor*
261
Function Page
e Jack and vehicle tool kit 515
f Glove box 288
g Center console 26
h Selector lever (automatic
transmission)
185
j Ignition lock 111
k Addition al switch unit 29
l Handbrake 191
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Instrument cluster
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Function Page
1 Instrument cluster on ve-
hicles without steering
wheel buttons
142
2 Instrument cluster on ve-
hicles with steering wheel
buttons*
142
3 On vehicles without
steering wheel buttons:
Changes the
4 On vehicles with
steering wheel buttons*:
Checks the engine
oil level
157
5 Reset button 142
6 Speedometer with: 145
Indicator and warning
lamps
22
Function Page
Function Page
8 Display on vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons
148
9 Display on vehicles with
steering wheel buttons*
157
a Tachometer with: 145
Indicator and warning
lamps
22
b Instrument lighting
144
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Function Page
c Fuel gauge with:
Reserve fuel warning
lamp
Fuel filler flap location
indicator
Ö: Fuel filler flap is
on the lefthand side
145
475
i
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons:
Display
8 contains a digital fuel
gauge.
Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons*:
The tachometer contains an analog
fuel gauge.
Indicator and Warning Lamps
Page
v ESP
®
warning lamp 72
468
ASR warning lamp 73
74
465
/ Coolant level too low 474
D Coolant temperature
too high
475
1 Restraint sy stems
469
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Brake fluid level too
low
463
EBV malfunction 462
Malfunction in trailer's
brake booster
464
N Engine oil level warning as47
1
± Engine diagnostic
indicator lamp
477
Indicator and Warning Lamps
Page
Indicator and warning lamps Page
X Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS m alfunction telltale, USA
only
478
Low tire pressure telltale, Canada only
478
J Windshield washer/
headlamp cleaning system* washer fluid level
too low
482
Turn signal, rig ht 135
- ABS malfunction 466
k ASR malfunction 465
BAS malfunction 465
# ESP
®
malfunction 468
‰ Air cleaner dirty 477
A Reserve fuel 475
Fuel filler flap open 476
Indicator and warning lamps Page
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Indicator and warning lamps Page
Water in the fuel 482
# Battery charge mal-
function
469
. Defective bulb 483
Handbrake applied 191
B Low-beam headlamps
on
131
™ Operating spee d gov-
ernor on*
273
i
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also
be shown in display
9
(
page 157).
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At a glance
Steering wheel with buttons*
1
Steering wheel with buttons*
N46.10-2074-31
Function Page
1 Display 151
Controlling the operating system
2 To select a submenu or
adjust the volume
151
+
-
Up/increases the
volume
Down/decreases
t Ends a call/
rejects an incom-
ing call
4 To jump from one menu
to another
151
è
·
Forward
Backward
5 To jump from one
151
Function Page
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At a glance
Center console
1
Center console
N68.10-2288-31
Function Page
1 Storage compartment 290
2 Radio* or COMAND*,
see the separate operating instructions
3 Air-conditioning control
panel
218
4 Center console switch
unit
28
Function Page
5 Storage compart-
ment or
CD changer*,
see the separate
operating instructions
6 Cup holder with
Ashtray
Cigarette lighter
291
294
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At a glance
Overhead control panel*
1
Overhead control panel*
Function Page
1 Hands-free microphone
for telephone*
2 Switches the right-hand
reading lamp
on/off
137
3 Switches the automatic
interior lighting
on/off
137
Function Page
4 Eyeglass
compartment or
Anti-theft alarm sys-
tem (ATA)*
290
77
5 Switches the interior
lighting
on/off
137
6 Switches the left-hand
reading lamp
137
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At a glance
Switch units
1
Switch units
Center console switch unit
N54.25-2915-31
Function Page
Opens/closes th e lefthand electric sliding
door*
92
&
Switches the left/right
seat heating*
on/off
122
Switches the rear win-
214
Activates/deactivates
ASR
74
Switches the hazard
warning flashers on/off
136
Central locking
Interior/rear
compartment
104
! Switches the Parktronic
system (PTS)*
on/off
253
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