Dodge 2007 Sprinter Owner's Manual page 115

Driving and parking
Parking
Warning
Only remove the key from the ignition lock
when the vehicle is stationary, since it is not
possible to steer the vehicle with the key re-
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moved.
Always apply the handbrake after parking
the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the ve-
hicle. They could release the handbrake.
This could lead to a serious or fatal accident.
Warning
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Always switch off the engine and apply the
handbrake before leaving the vehicle.
The vehicle could roll away if it is not
secured.
On uphill or downhill gradients steeper than
15%:
apply the handbrake
secure an unloaded vehicle by chocking
the front axle (
secure a loaded vehicle by, for example,
chocking the rear axle (
CAUTION
!
Whenever you park the vehicle, always
remove the key to prevent the battery
from excessively discharging.
For vehicles which are out of use for ex-
tended periods and have a battery iso-
lating switch*, switch off the electrical
system ( page 197).
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Warning
Make sure that the exhaust system does not
come into contact with highly flammable
materials, e.g. dry grass or gasoline. The
flammable material could otherwise ignite
and set vehicle components on fire.
Warning
Regulations in some countries require the
page 303)
parking lamps to be switched on to illumi-
nate the vehicle for other road users if
page 303)
parked on a public road at night. In built-up
areas, night reflectors can also be used.
Observe legal requirements.
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