towing DODGE NITRO 2009 1.G Service Manual

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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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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Towing............................... 336
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 101
Disabled Vehicle....................... 364
Guide.............................. 342
Recreational.......................... 351
Weight.............................. 342
Towing Assistance....................... 101
Traction Control......................179,289
Trailer Towing.......................... 336
Cooling System Tips.................... 351
Hitches............................. 341
Minimum Requirements................. 345
Trailer and Tongue Weight............... 344
Wiring.............................. 348
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 342
Trailer Weight.......................... 342
Transaxle............................. 262
Automatic........................... 262
Operation........................... 262Transfer Case........................... 390
Fluid............................... 410
Maintenance......................... 390
Transmission........................265,270
Automatic........................265,270
Fluid............................... 410
Maintenance......................... 389
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 144
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Tread Wear Indicators..................... 311
Trip Computer.......................... 187
Trip Odometer.......................... 184
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 186
Turn Signals................131,176,404,405,406
UConnect(Hands-Free Phone).............. 86
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Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 435
Universal Transmitter..................... 144
Upholstery Care........................ 395
Vanity Mirrors........................... 86
Variance, Compass....................189,197
Vehicle Certification Label................. 334
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................301,334
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 253
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 245
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................374,375
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 115
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 174
Warning, Roll Over........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7Warranty Information..................... 432
Washers, Windshield..................... 379
Waxing and Polishing..................... 393
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 394
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 394
Wheel Mounting........................ 361
Wind Buffeting.......................36,153
Window Fogging........................ 252
Windows.............................. 32
Power............................... 32
Windshield Defroster...................... 77
Windshield Washers...................132,379
Fluid............................... 379
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 379
Windshield Wipers....................... 132
Wiper, Rear............................ 165
Wrecker Towing......................... 364
YES EssentialsFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 394
454 INDEX