child lock DODGE NITRO 2009 1.G User Guide

After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may
cause serious injury or death.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded three-wire extension cord.
•The engine block heater cord is found under the hood
clipped to the heater line on the left side of the engine.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could
cause electrocution.
Use the heater when temperatures below 0 °F (-18 °C) are
expected to last for several days.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
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WARNING!
•Always apply the parking brake fully when leav-
ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in
the PARK position. Failure to do so may allow the
vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
•Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dan-
gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be injured. Do not leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving, failure to do so can lead to brake
problems due to excessive heating of the rear
brakes.When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
The parking brake should always be applied whenever
the driver is not in the vehicle.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the
driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse
braking conditions. The system operates with a separate
computer to modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent
wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery
surfaces.
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
type, and tires must be properly inflated, to produce
accurate signals for the computer.
STARTING AND OPERATING 285
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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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Infant Restraint........................65,66
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 306
Information Center, Vehicle................. 191
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 83
Instrument Cluster....................173,174
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 172
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 396
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 396
Interior Appearance Care.................. 395
Interior Lights.......................... 132
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 133
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 156
Jack Location........................... 356
Jack Operation.......................356,358
Jacking Instructions...................... 358
Key, Programming........................ 16Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys................................. 12
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 38
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren).........................69,71
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 326
Leaks, Fluid............................ 77
Life of Tires............................ 311
Liftgate................................ 36
Lights..............................77,129
Airbag............................63,181
Alarm............................77,176
Anti-Lock........................... 180
Back-Up............................ 406
Brake Assist Warning................... 295
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Load N Go
Sliding Cargo Floor.................... 163
Loading Vehicle......................... 334
Tires ............................... 301
Locks................................. 26
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 28
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 316
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................69,71
Lubrication, Body....................... 379
Luggage Carrier......................... 166
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 377
Maintenance Procedures................... 373
Maintenance Schedule.................... 412
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 153
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 186,370Manual, Service......................... 433
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 410
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 388
Mini-Trip Computer...................187,194
Mirrors................................ 83
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 85
Outside.............................. 84
Rearview............................. 83
Vanity............................... 86
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 316
Mopar Parts.........................372,432
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 129
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 75
Occupant Restraints....................... 37
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Power
Door Locks........................... 28
Inverter............................. 156
Mirrors.............................. 85
Steering..........................282,283
Sunroof............................. 150
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 410
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47
Preparation for Jacking.................... 358
Programmable Electronic Features............ 198
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Radial Ply Tires......................... 308
Radio, Satellite.......................... 240
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 391
Rear Park Sense System................... 137
Rear Window Defroster................... 166Rear Window Features.................... 165
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 165
Rearview Mirrors........................ 83
Reclining Front Seats..................... 121
Recreational Towing...................... 351
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 327
Refrigerant............................ 378
Release, Hood.......................... 127
Reminder, Lights On..................... 130
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 246
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 372
Replacement Tires....................... 312
Reporting Safety Defects................... 432
Restraint, Head......................... 123
Restraints, Child......................... 65
INDEX 449
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