transmission DODGE NITRO 2007 1.G Repair Manual

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
408 SCHEDULE “A”
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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
SCHEDULE “A” 409
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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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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
INDEX 425
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Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren (LATCH)................... 68,69
Lubrication, Body....................... 353
Luggage Carrier......................... 157
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 351
Maintenance Procedures................... 343
Maintenance Schedule.................... 386
Schedule “A”......................... 403
Schedule “B”......................... 389
Maintenance Schedules.................... 386
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).......................173,341
Manual, Service......................... 416
Manual Transmission..................243,364
Fluid Level Check...................... 364
Lubricant Selection..................364,384
Shift Speeds.......................... 245
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 362Mini-Trip Computer...................175,182
Mirrors ................................ 81
Automatic Dimming..................... 82
Electric Powered....................... 83
Outside.............................. 82
Rearview............................. 81
Vanity ............................... 84
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 287
Mopar Parts.........................342,415
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 119
Navigation Radio........................ 219
Navigation System....................... 219
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Occupant Restraints....................... 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 296
INDEX 429
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Settings, Personal........................ 188
Shift Lock Manual Override................ 248
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission........... 245
Shifting
Automatic Transmission...............249,254
Manual Transmission................... 243
Shoulder Belts........................... 38
Signals, Turn...................121,167,379,381
Sliding Cargo Floor
LoadNGo ........................... 153
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 285
Spare Tire............................. 327
Spark Plugs............................ 347
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 296
Oil ................................ 345
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 125
Speedometer........................... 166
Starting............................... 239Automatic Transmission................. 239
Cold Weather......................... 240
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 332
Engine Block Heater.................... 243
Engine Fails to Start.................... 240
Manual Transmission................... 239
Remote.............................. 26
Steering
Power...........................268,352
TiltColumn .......................... 124
Wheel Lock........................... 16
Wheel, Tilt........................... 124
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 226
Storage............................... 148
Storage Bin............................ 148
Storage, Vehicle......................... 233
Sun Roof.............................. 141
Sun Visor Extension....................... 84
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 47
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Disabled Vehicle....................... 334
Guide .............................. 310
Recreational.......................... 321
Weight .............................. 310
Traction Control......................129,169
TrailerTowing .......................... 305
Cooling System Tips.................... 321
Hitches............................. 310
Minimum Requirements................. 315
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 314
Wiring .............................. 318
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 310
TrailerWeight .......................... 310
Transaxle............................. 247
Automatic........................... 247
Operation........................... 247
Transfer Case........................... 365
Fluid ............................... 384
Maintenance.......................... 365Transmission........................249,254
Automatic........................249,254
Fluid ............................... 384
Maintenance.......................363,364
Manual............................. 243
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door
Opener (HomeLink) ..................... 134
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 282
Trip Computer.......................... 175
Trip Odometer.......................... 172
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 174
Turn Signals...................121,167,379,381
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 84
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 417
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