Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual (Page 189)

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Controls in detail
Driving and parking
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̈ Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
The selector lever lock is released.
̈ Release the handbrake
( ୴ page 191).
The 7 indicator lamp in the in-
strument cluster goes out.
̈ Move the selector lever to position D
or R.
̈ Release the brake pedal.
̈ Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
You will find more information about se-
lector lever positions, shift ranges and
driving tips in the “Automatic transmis-
sion” section ( ୴ page 201).
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On vehicles with a reverse warning
feature*, an audible warning sounds
for other road users when reverse
gear is engaged ( ୴ page 271).
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Depending on the vehicle's settings,
the vehicle automatically locks itself
centrally after it has driven off, at the
latest ( ୴ page 106). The locking
knobs on the front doors and the
sliding door drop down.
You can open the doors from the in-
side at any time.
You can also switch off the automat-
ic door lock ( ୴ page 106).
! CAUTION
Only select reverse gear when the ve-
hicle is stationary, otherwise you
could damage the automatic trans-
mission.
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Wait until the gear selection has
completed before pulling away.
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Automatic transmission upshifts are
made at higher engine speeds after a
cold start. This helps the catalytic
converter to reach its operating tem-
perature more quickly.
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