buttons DODGE NITRO 2007 1.G Owners Manual

The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all the doors.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
NOTE:For the remote starting feature (if equipped),
refer to the “Remote Starting System” section.NOTE:Your vehicle’s keyfob may have three, or four
buttons, depending on the optional features purchased
with your vehicle.
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors,
liftgate, or activate the panic alarm from a minimum
distance of 23 feet (7 meters) using your keyfob. The
keyfob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to
activate the system.
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
Press and release the “Unlock” button on the key fob
once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock
all the doors and liftgate. When the “Unlock” button is
pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the
parking lights will flash on twice.
Remote Unlock Driver’s Door First
The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors or
driver’s door only upon the first “Unlock” button press
by using the following procedure:Three Button Keyfob
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On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles refer to “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door
1st” under “Personal Settings” in the EVIC section (Sec-
tion 4) of this manual.
On non EVIC – equipped vehicles perform the following
steps:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.
2. Press and hold the “Lock” button on your key fob.
3. Continue to hold the “Lock” button at least 4 seconds,
but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the
“Unlock” button while still holding the “Lock” button.
4. Release both buttons at the same time.
5. This will allow you to unlock all doors on the first
press of the “Unlock” button.To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
Press and release the “Lock” button on the key fob to lock
all doors and liftgate. If the ignition is OFF, when the
doors are locked, the parking lights will flash on once
and the horn will chirp once.
Sound Horn Unlock
Press and release the “Lock” button on the transmitter to
lock all doors and tailgate. The turn signal lights will
flash and the horn will chip once to acknowledge the lock
signal. If desired, the “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can
be turned on or off by using the following procedure:
•On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles refer to “Personal Settings” in the
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” sec-
tion (Section 4) of this manual.
•On non EVIC – equipped vehicles perform the follow-
ing steps:
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1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.
2. Press and hold the “Lock” button on a programmed
(i.e. functional) key fob.
3. Continue to hold the “Lock” button, wait at least 4
seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and
hold the PANIC button. Release both buttons at the same
time.
4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
Flash Lights With Lock
The Flash Lights With Lock feature can be turned on or
off.
•On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles refer toPersonal Settingsin the
EVIC section (Section 4) of this manual.
•On non EVIC - equipped vehicles perform the follow-
ing steps:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.
2. Press and hold the “Unlock” button on a programmed
(i.e. functional) key fob.
3. Continue to hold the “Unlock” button, wait at least 4
seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and
hold the “Lock” button. Release both buttons at the same
time.
4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
Using the Panic Alarm
NOTE:The “Panic” and “Security” alarms are quite
different. Please take a moment to activate the “Panic”
and the “Security” modes to hear the differences in the
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1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the
screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart.
Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
3. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves
together.
NOTE:If the key fob is equipped with a screw, reinstall
and tighten the screw until snug.
General Information
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Separating Transmitter Halves
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The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the
system and the radio has the two control buttons that will
enable you to access the system. Actual button location
may vary with radio. The individual buttons are de-
scribed in the “Operations” section.The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands-
Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. See
www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. If
your cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g.,
Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon-
nect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or
the phone manufacturer for details.
The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with the
vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™
system can be adjusted either from the radio volume
control knob, or from the steering wheel radio control
(right switch), if so equipped.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the UConnect™ system such asCELLor caller ID on
certain radios.
UConnect Buttons
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1. Turn off the engine.
2. Erase the factory test codes by pressing the two
outside buttons. Release the buttons when the light in the
Universal Transceiver begins to flash (about 20 seconds).
NOTE:Do not repeat Step 2 to program additional hand
held transmitters.
3. Choose one of the three Universal Transceiver buttons
to program. Place the hand held controller one to three
inches from the Universal Transceiver while keeping its
indicator light in view.
4. Using both hands, press the hand held transmitter
button and the desired Universal Transceiver button. Do
not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed.
NOTE:Some entry gates and garage door openers may
require you to replace step 4 with the procedures listed
under Canadian Programming.
HomeLink Buttons
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5. The indicator light in the Universal Transceiver will
begin to flash, first slowly and then rapidly. The rapid
flashing indicates successful programming. If after 90
seconds the indicator light does not flash rapidly or goes
out, return to step 1 and repeat the procedure. To train the
other buttons, repeat steps 3 and 4. Be sure to keep your
hand held transmitters in case you need to retrain the
Universal Transceiver.
NOTE: If you do not successfully program the Uni-
versal Transceiver to learn the signal of your hand held
transmitter, refer to the Rolling Code Paragraph, or call
toll free for customer assistance at 1–800–355–3515, or
on the internet at www.homelink.com.
“Rolling Code” Programming
NOTE:If your hand held transmitter appears to pro-
gram the Universal Transceiver, but your garage door or
other device does not operate, and your device wasmanufactured after 1996, your garage door opener or
other device may have a “Rolling Code” system.
On garage door openers with the “Rolling Code” feature,
the transmitter code changes after each use to prevent the
copying of your code.
To check if your device is protected by a “Rolling Code”
system:
•Check the owner’s manual for the device for mention
of “Rolling Codes”.
•Press and hold the programmed button on the Univer-
sal Transceiver. If the Universal Transceiver indicator
light flashes rapidly and then stays on after 2 seconds,
the device has the “Rolling Code” feature.
To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code
equipped devices) with the rolling code feature, follow
these instructionsaftercompleting theProgramming
portion of this text:
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NOTE:The assistance of a second person may make the
following programming procedure quicker and easier.
1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor
head unit. The exact location and color of the button may
vary by garage door opener manufacturer. If you have
difficulty in locating the training button, check your
garage door opener manual, or call 1-800-355-3515 or, on
the Internet, at www.homelink.com.
2. Press and hold the training button on the garage door
opener head unit. This will activate the “training” light.
NOTE:After completing step 2, you have 30 seconds to
start step 3.
3. Return to the Universal Transceiver in the vehicle and
firmly press and release the garage door button. Press
and release the button a second time to complete thetraining process. Some garage door openers may require
you to do this procedure a third time to complete the
training.
Your garage door opener should now recognize your
Universal Transceiver. The remaining two buttons may
now be programmed if this has not previously been
done. Refer to the Programming instructions. You may
use either your Universal Transceiver or your original
hand-held transmitter to open you garage door.
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
Canadian frequency laws, and the technology of some
entry gates, require you to press and release the hand
held transmitter button every two seconds during pro-
gramming.
Continue to press and hold the Universal Transceiver
button while you press and release the hand held trans-
mitter button until the frequency signal has been learned.
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The Universal Transceiver light will flash slowly and
then rapidly when the programming is successful.
NOTE:When programming such a garage door opener
or gate, unplug the device to prevent possible damage to
the garage door or gate motor.
Operation
Press and hold the desired button on the Universal
Transceiver until the garage door or other device begins
to operate. The light in the display shows that the signal
is being transmitted. The hand held transmitter may also
be used at any time.
Reprogramming A Single Button
1. Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be
reprogrammed. Do not release until step 4 has been
completed.2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after
20 seconds) position the hand held transmitter one to
three inches away from the button to be trained.
3. Press and hold the hand held transmitter button.
4. The Universal Transceiver indicator light will begin to
flash, first slowly, then rapidly. When the indicator lights
begin to flash rapidly, release both buttons.
Security
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies.
To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold
down both outside buttons until the indicator light
begins to flash.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Controls.............162

Instrument Cluster......................163

Instrument Cluster Description.............164

Compass And Trip Computer — If Equipped . . . 175
▫Control Buttons......................176
▫Trip Conditions.......................177
▫Compass/Temperature Display...........177

Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — If Equipped...................179▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Displays......................181
▫Trip Functions.......................182
▫Compass Display.....................183
▫Telephone — If Equipped...............186
▫Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)........188

Radio General Information................191
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................191
▫Two Types Of Signals..................1914