brake DODGE NITRO 2007 1.G Repair Manual

Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54, 000
(Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
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Miles 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
(Kilometers) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) (130 000)
[Months] [60] [66] [72] [78]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings.X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if
belt was previously replaced.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze. Where both
time and mileage are indicated, follow the interval which oc-
curs first.X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary (3.7L
Only).X
Inspect transfer case fluid, add as necessary. X
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Miles 84,000 90,000 96,000 102, 000
(Kilometers) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000)
[Months] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec-
essary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Replace the spark plugs (4.0L Only).X
Inspect the timing belt, replace if necessary (4.0L Only). X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (3.7L Only).XX
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (4.0L Only).XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not
done at 60 months.X
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) (210 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if pre-
viously replaced (3.7L Only).XX
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if pre-
viously replaced (4.0L Only).X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary (3.7L
Only).X
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not done at
102,000 miles (170 000 km).X
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Miles 132,000 138,000 144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (220 000) (230 000) (240 000) (250 000)
[Months] [132] [138] [144] [150]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec-
essary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (3.7L Only).XX
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (4.0L Only).X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary
(3.7L Only).X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add as necessary. X
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............169,265
Adding Fuel........................... 300
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 156
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 350
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 351
Air Conditioning.....................228,232
Air Conditioning Controls................. 232
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 232
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 352
Air Conditioning System.................. 232
AirFilter .............................. 350
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 279
Airbag............................. 47,170
Airbag Deployment....................... 59
Airbag Light.......................... 61,75
Airbag Maintenance....................... 61
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 19,166
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19Alignment and Balance................... 284
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 222
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 382
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............128,265
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 169
Anti-Theft System..................... 19,166
Appearance Care........................ 366
Auto Down Power Windows................ 32
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 82
Automatic Door Locks..................... 30
Automatic Transaxle...................... 247
Automatic Transmission.............249,254,363
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 363
Fluid Level Check...................363,364
FluidType ........................363,384
Gear Ranges.......................... 249
Special Additives...................... 364
Torque Converter...................254,258
420 INDEX

Autostick............................. 256
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)...... 144
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 144
AxleFluid ............................. 384
Battery............................... 351
Charging............................ 332
Emergency Starting..................... 332
Gas Caution.......................... 332
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Belts,Drive ............................ 347
Belts, Seat.............................. 38
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 353
B-Pillar Location........................ 274
Brake Assist System...................... 129
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 128
Brake Fluid............................ 384
Brake System........................... 361
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................128,265Hoses.............................. 361
Master Cylinder....................... 362
Parking............................. 263
Warning Light.....................167,169
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 249
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 379
Bulbs,Light ............................ 378
Calibration, Compass..................178,184
Capacities, Fluid........................ 382
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 300
Power Steering........................ 352
Car Washes............................ 367
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 74,299
Cargo Area Features...................... 150
Cargo Compartment...................... 150
Light ............................... 150
INDEX 421
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......356,382,383
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Corrosion Protection..................... 366
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 350
CupHolder ............................ 147
Customer Assistance..................... 412
Data Recorder, Event...................... 61
Daytime Running Lights................... 122
Dealer Service.......................... 343
Defroster, Rear Window................... 156
Defroster, Windshield................ 76,230,231
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 122
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 340
Dimmer Switch, Headlight..............120,166
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 343
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 346Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 358
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
DriveBelts ............................ 347
Driving ............................... 262
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 225
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 83
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 144
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 128
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 125
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........131,166
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 179
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 324
Jacking............................. 326
Towing ............................. 334
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Flooded Engine Starting................... 240
Fluid, Brake........................... 384
Fluid Capacities......................... 382
Fluid Leaks............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks...................... 366
Automatic Transmission................. 363
Engine Oil........................... 343
Manual Transmission................... 364
Power Steering........................ 352
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 383
Fog Light Service........................ 380
Fog Lights..........................121,380
Folding Rear Seat........................ 115
Four Wheel Drive....................... 259
Operation........................... 259
Systems............................. 259
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 259
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 324
Front Axle (Differential)................... 366Fuel................................. 296
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 300
Filter ............................... 350
Gasoline............................ 296
Gauge.............................. 164
Materials Added....................... 298
Octane Rating......................296,383
Requirements......................... 382
Tank Capacity........................ 382
Fuel System Caution................298,301,302
Fuses................................ 371
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 134
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............300,302,340
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 164
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 296
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 297
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 297
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Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 279
Information Center, Vehicle................. 179
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 81
Instrument Cluster....................163,164
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 162
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 370
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 371
Interior Appearance Care.................. 369
Interior Lights.......................... 119
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 122
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 146
Jack Location........................... 326
Jack Operation.......................326,329
Jacking Instructions...................... 329
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16Key-In Reminder......................... 16
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 14
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 167
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 38
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 68,69
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 296
Leaks, Fluid............................ 76
LifeofTires ............................ 283
Liftgate................................ 35
Lights .............................. 76,119
Airbag............................ 61,170
Alarm ............................... 75
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 169
Back-Up............................. 381
Brake Assist Warning................... 134
Brake Warning........................ 167
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