DODGE NITRO 2010 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-
ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver foot well while the vehicle is moving.
Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
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Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors .............................. 97
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 97
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 98
▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 98
▫ Power Mirrors ....................... 99
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . 100
▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature ........ 100
 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped .......... 100
▫ Operation ......................... 102 ▫
Phone Call Features ...................111
▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features ............. 113
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 118
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone .................... 120
▫ General Information .................. 129
 Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 129
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 129
▫ Commands ........................ 131
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▫Voice Training ...................... 134
 Seats .............................. 134
▫ Front Manual Seat Adjustment ........... 135
▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline ......... 136
▫ Six-Way Driver’s Power Seat With Manual
Recliner ........................... 137
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ........... 138
▫ Adjusting Active Head Restraints ......... 138
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 141
▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat
Feature ........................... 142
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 145
 Lights ............................. 147
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 147 ▫
Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 148
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 148
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 149
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 149
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 149
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......... 150
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 150
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 151
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 151
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 151
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 152
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 152
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 154
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▫Windshield Washers .................. 154
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 155
 Tilt Steering Column ................... 155
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 156
▫ To Activate ......................... 157
▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 158
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 158
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 158
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 158
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 159
 Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 159
▫ System Usage Precautions .............. 160
▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense ....... 162▫
Parksense Operation................. 163
▫ Service Parksense Rear Park Assist....... 164
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 165
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 166
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 169
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 169
▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button ............................ 170
▫ Security ........................... 170
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 170
▫ General Information .................. 171
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 171
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 172
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▫Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 172
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 172
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 173
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 173
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 173
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 173
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 173
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 174
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 174
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 174
 Electrical Power Outlet ................. 175
 Cupholders .......................... 177 
Storage ............................. 178
▫ Glove Box Storage Compartment ......... 178
▫ Front Storage Compartment ............. 178
▫ Console Storage Compartment ........... 179
 Cargo Area Features ................... 180
▫ Cargo Light ........................ 180
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks ................ 180
▫ Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped ......... 182
 Rear Window Features .................. 183
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 183
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 184
 Roof Trim Applique — Non Functional ...... 185
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be
adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the
dimming feature is activated.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in the passenger side mirror.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel.Press the switch to the L (left) or R (right) to select a
mirror. Using one of the four arrows, move the mirror to
the desired position.
Power Mirror Switch
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