light DODGE NITRO 2009 1.G Owners Manual

REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No.
Dome Light.........................TL212–2
Liftgate Lamp........................... 567
Overhead Console Lights............. PLW214–2A
Reading Light.......................WL212–2
LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No.
Headlight..........................9008 H13
Front Park/Turn......................3157AK
Front Sidemarker......................... 168
Back-Up.............................3057K
Center High Mounted Stoplight.............. 921
Fog Lamp.......................... H109145
License Plate Light....................... 168
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal................3057K
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlight unit in the engine com-
partment to access the headlight bulb lock ring.
3. Firmly grasp the lock ring on the back of the headlight
unit housing.
4. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlight
housing counterclockwise to unlock it.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
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Right Front Turn Signal
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlight unit in the engine com-
partment to access the turn signal bulb.
3. Twist the bulb counterclockwise to remove.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
Front Side Marker
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the grille assembly as follows:
a. Remove eight fasteners.
b. Remove two screws from each headlight.
c. Remove two rivets from the center of the grille.
d. Remove one push pin from the top of each fender.e. Pull the grille assembly toward you to disconnect
the grille clips to the fender and the headlight ballstuds
to the front end module.
3. Disconnect electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove.
Front Fog Light (Front Fascia Mounted)
1. Reach between the front fascia and wheel liner from
under the vehicle.
2. Turn the front fog light bulb one quarter turn counter-
clockwise to remove from housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb.
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CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lights
1. Open the lift gate.
2. Remove the two push pins.
3. Pull lamp straight back and disconnect electrical con-
nection.
4. Remove the two screws attaching the backplate to the
lamp assembly.
5.
Pull the backplate straight back from the lamp housing.
Push Pins
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6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Remove the bulb from the backplate.
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL.2. Disconnect the electrical connector and washer hose (if
equipped) from the CHMSL.
3. Replace the CHMSL.
Screw Locations
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Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If youhave any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service
Contract, and you require service after the manufactur-
er’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer
to the contract documents, and contact the person listed
in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment when
you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also
made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to
assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership
experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to
resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.
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About Your Brakes....................... 284
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 285
Adding Fuel........................... 331
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 376
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 378
Air Conditioning.....................248,251
Air Conditioning Controls................. 251
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 252
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 378
Air Conditioning System.................. 251
Air Filter.............................. 376
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 306
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment....................... 60
Airbag Light.......................63,77,181
Airbag Maintenance....................... 61
Alarm Light........................... 176
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 17Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 241
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 408
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............285,288
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 180
Anti-Theft System........................ 17
Appearance Care........................ 392
Assistance Towing....................... 101
Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 84
Automatic Transaxle...................... 262
Automatic Transmission.............265,270,389
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 389
Fluid Level Check..................... 389
Fluid Type........................390,410
Gear Ranges......................... 265
Special Additives...................... 390
Torque Converter...................270,274
438 INDEX

Autostick............................. 272
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)...... 154
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 154
Axle Fluid............................. 410
Battery............................... 377
Charging............................ 362
Emergency Starting..................... 362
Gas Caution.......................... 362
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Belts, Seat.............................. 38
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 379
B-Pillar Location........................ 301
Brake Assist System...................... 290
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 288
Brake Fluid............................ 410
Brake, Parking.......................... 284
Brake System........................... 388
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................285,288Master Cylinder....................... 388
Parking............................. 284
Warning Light........................ 177
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 263
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 75
Bulb Replacement....................... 403
Bulbs, Light............................ 403
Calibration, Compass..................190,196
Capacities, Fluid........................ 408
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 331
Power Steering........................ 283
Car Washes............................ 393
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............76,330
Cargo Area Features...................... 160
Cargo Compartment...................... 160
Light............................... 160
Cargo Light............................ 160
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Cargo Load Floor........................ 162
Cargo Slide Out System
LoadNGo .......................... 163
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 160
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 334
Cellular Phone.......................... 86
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 407
Certification Label....................... 334
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 356
Charging.............................. 362
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 298
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)......................186,370
Checks, Safety.........................76,77
Child Restraint....................65,66,71,73
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............69,71
Child Safety Locks........................ 31
Climate Control......................... 248
Clock........................202,216,220,229Coin Holder........................... 159
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 247
Compact Spare Tire...................... 308
Compass........................187,190,195
Compass Calibration..................190,196
Compass Variance....................189,197
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 194
Console.............................. 159
Console, Floor.......................... 159
Contract, Service........................ 431
Cooling System......................... 382
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 384
Coolant Capacity...................... 408
Coolant Level......................... 386
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 386
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 383
Inspection........................... 383
Points to Remember.................... 387
Pressure Cap......................... 385
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......383,408,409
Corrosion Protection..................... 392
Cupholders............................ 158
Customer Assistance..................... 429
Daytime Running Lights................... 131
Dealer Service.......................... 372
Defroster, Rear Window................... 166
Defroster, Windshield...................77,250
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 133
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 369
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 130
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 373
Power Steering........................ 283
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 375
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 386
Door Locks............................. 26Door Opener, Garage..................... 144
Driving............................... 277
Off-Pavement......................... 278
Off-Road............................ 278
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 245
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 85
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 154
Electrical Power Outlets................... 154
Electronic Brake Control System............. 288
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 288
Brake Assist System.................... 290
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 291
Electronic Stability Program............... 292
Traction Control System................. 289
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 291
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 135
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........176,292
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 191
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