bulb DODGE NITRO 2009 1.G User Guide

Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4.
As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you will
see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
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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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5. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
Left Front Turn Signal
1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right (full
right lock).
2. Remove the door in the left wheel liner by twisting
counter clockwise. Access to the bulb can be gained
through the wheel liner hole.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Twist the bulb counter clockwise to remove.
Access Door
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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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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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Gasoline, Reformulated................... 327
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 328
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 174
Fuel............................... 174
Odometer........................... 184
Speedometer......................... 176
Tachometer.......................... 181
Gear Ranges........................265,271
General Information.................17,115,326
Glass Cleaning.......................... 395
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............334,337
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............334,336
GVWR............................... 334
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 86
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 354
Head Restraints......................... 123
Head Rests............................ 123Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 403
Dimmer Switch....................... 130
Replacing........................... 403
Switch.............................. 130
Heated Seats........................... 124
Heater, Engine Block..................... 262
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 341
Holder, Coin........................... 159
Holder, Cup........................... 158
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 144
Hood Release.......................... 127
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 14
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Brake Warning........................ 177
Bulb Replacement...................... 403
Cargo .............................. 160
Center Mounted Stop................... 407
Cruise.............................. 186
Daytime Running...................... 131
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 130
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator.........................176,292
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 175
Fog ..........................131,180,405
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 354
Headlight Switch...................... 130
Headlights........................... 403
High Beam Indicator.................... 176
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster..................130,174
Interior............................. 132
Lights On Reminder.................... 130Low Fuel.........................174,175
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 186
Oil Pressure.......................... 181
Passing............................. 131
Rear Servicing........................ 406
Rear Tail............................ 406
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 175
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 176
Service............................. 403
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 186
Side Marker.......................... 406
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 176
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........182,316
Traction Control....................... 292
Turn Signal..................131,404,405,406
Voltage............................. 180
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 174
Load Floor, Cargo....................... 162
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