Dodge 2007 Sprinter - Manual (Page 117)

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Controls in detail
Driving and parking
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Stopping the engine
̈ Apply handbrake (୴ page 115).
̈ Move selector lever to P.
̈ Turn key to position 0 (୴ page 67) in
the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
̈ Secure the vehicle at the front axle if
unloaded and at the rear axle if loaded,
e.g. using a chock ( ୴ page 303).
Drinking and driving
Steering
! CAUTION
If the coolant temperature is raised,
e.g. following driving in mountainous
terrain, run the engine at idling speed
for a further 1 or 2 minutes before you
switch off the engine. This allows the
coolant temperature to return to nor-
mal again.
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When parking on steep uphill or down-
hill gradients, turn the front wheels to-
wards the curb.
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You can only remove the key from the
ignition lock when the selector lever is
in position P.
General driving tips
Warning
G
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment. 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.
Warning
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There is no power-steering assistance when
the engine is not running.
You will need to use significantly more force
to steer and could therefore lose control of
the vehicle and cause an accident.
Never switch off the engine while driving.
! CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel in its
end positions for longer than neces-
sary (e.g. when turning or maneuver-
ing).
The hydraulic pump can be damaged
by the increased temperature of the
hydraulic fluid.