fold seats DODGE NITRO 2007 1.G Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors ...............................81
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................81
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped....82
▫Outside Mirrors.......................82
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........83
▫Power Remote Control Mirrors.............83
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped....84

Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If
Equipped.............................84▫Operations...........................87
▫Phone Call Features....................93
▫UConnect™ System Features..............96
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity............100
▫Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™
System.............................102

Seats................................110
▫Front Manual Seat Adjustment............110
▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline..........111
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▫6–Way Driver’s Power Seat With Manual
Recliner ............................112
▫Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat............113
▫Head Restraints......................113
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............113
▫60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold Flat
Feature............................115

To Open And Close The Hood.............117

Lights...............................119
▫Interior Lights.......................119
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............119
▫Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And
Headlights..........................120
▫Lights-On Reminder...................120▫Headlight Dimmer Switch...............120
▫Passing Light........................121
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped...........121
▫Turn Signals.........................121
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....122

Windshield Wipers And Washers............122
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............122
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............123
▫Windshield Washers...................123
▫Mist Feature.........................123

Tilt Steering Column....................124

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......125
▫ToActivate ..........................125
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Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat
The front passenger seat can be folded flat to allow for
extended cargo space. Pull up on the lever to fold down
the seat back.
Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Adjustable head
restraints should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as
high as practical. The head restraints have a locking
button that must be pushed inward to lower the head
restraint. The head restraints may be raised without
pushing in the button.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days
and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters
provide the same heat level for both cushion and back.
The front driver and passenger seats are heated. The
controls for each heater are located near the bottom
center of the instrument panel. After turning on the
ignition, you can choose from High, Low, or Off heat
settings. Amber LEDs in the top portion of each switch
Fold Flat Passenger Seat
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Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold
down easily.
WARNING!
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
To Lower Rear Seat
1. Locate the release strap on the lower outboard side of
each rear seatback.
2. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle).
3. Fold the rear seat completely forward.
Rear Seat Release Strap
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4. If desired, push down on the seatback to lock it in the
folded position.
To Raise Rear Seat
If locked in the folded position, pull the release strap
(toward the front of the vehicle).
Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference
from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully
locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its
proper position.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback in not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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Rotation, Tires.......................... 286
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 415
Safety Information, Tire................... 269
Safety Tips............................. 74
Satellite Radio.......................219,221
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 222
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 386
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 75
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 44
Seat Belts.............................. 38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 42
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint....................... 64,72
Extender............................. 46
Front Seat............................ 38
Inspection............................ 75Maintenance........................ 75,370
Pretensioners.......................... 44
Reminder............................ 165
Shoulder Belt Anchorage.................. 42
Seats................................. 110
Adjustment.......................... 110
Cleaning............................ 369
Head Restraints....................... 113
Heated.............................. 113
Rear Folding......................... 115
Reclining ............................ 111
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 19,166
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 383
Selection of Oil......................... 345
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 412
Service Contract......................... 414
Service Manuals........................ 416
Setting the Clock..................193,208,219
432 INDEX