light DODGE NITRO 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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 headlamp.
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 headlamp ball-
studs to the front end module.
3. Disconnect electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove.
Front Fog Lamp (Front Fascia Mounted)
1. Reach between the front fascia and wheel liner from
under the vehicle.
2. Turn the front fog lamp bulb one quarter turn coun-
terclockwise to remove from housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb.
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and the
brake master cylinder, 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.
•Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de-
pends on tires of equal size, type and circumfer-
ence on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can
cause damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation
schedule should be followed to balance tire wear.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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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.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
474 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... 317
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 319
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 419
Adding Fuel ........................... 364
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 410
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 412
Air Conditioning ........................ 275
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 275
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 286
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 287
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 413
Air Conditioning System ................275,279
Air Filter .............................. 410
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 339
Airbag ................................ 54
Airbag Deployment ....................... 71
Airbag Light ....................... 74,88,200
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 73
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 59Alarm Light
........................... 194
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................265,270
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 445
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............319,322
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 199
Anti-Theft System ........................ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 428
Assistance Towing ....................... 115
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 34
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 98
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 279
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 296
Automatic Transmission .............299,303,425
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 425
Fluid Level Check ..................... 425
480 INDEX

Fluid Type........................ 425,447
Special Additives ...................... 426
Torque Converter ................... 303,307
Autostick ............................. 305
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 175
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 175
Axle Fluid ............................. 447
Battery ............................... 411
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Belts, Seat ............................ 39,88
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 413
B-Pillar Location ........................ 334
Brake Assist System ...................... 323
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 321
Brake Fluid ............................ 447
Brake, Parking .......................... 317
Brake System ........................... 423
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 319,322Master Cylinder
....................... 423
Parking ............................. 317
Warning Light ........................ 196
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 297
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 86
Bulb Replacement ....................... 440
Bulbs, Light .......................... 90,440
Calibration, Compass .................. 210,217
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 445
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 364
Power Steering ........................ 316
Car Washes ............................ 429
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............87,363
Cargo Area Features ...................... 180
Cargo Compartment ...................... 180
Light ............................... 180
Cargo Light ............................ 180
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Cargo Load Floor........................ 182
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 180
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 366
Cellular Phone ....................... 100,275
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 444
Certification Label ....................... 366
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 388
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 330
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............205,404
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 86
Checks, Safety ........................... 86
Child Restraint .................... 76,77,81,83
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............80,81
Child Safety Locks ........................ 31
Climate Control ......................... 275
Clock ..................... 223,238,240,243,253
Coin Holder ........................... 179
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 274Compact Spare Tire
...................... 341
Compass ........................ 207,210,216
Compass Calibration .................. 210,217
Compass Variance .................... 209,218
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 215
Console .............................. 179
Console, Floor .......................... 179
Contract, Service ........................ 473
Cooling System ......................... 417
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 419
Coolant Capacity ...................... 445
Coolant Level ......................... 421
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 421
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 418
Inspection ........................... 417
Points to Remember .................... 422
Pressure Cap ......................... 420
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......418,445,446
Corrosion Protection ..................... 428
482 INDEX

Cupholders............................ 177
Customer Assistance ..................... 471
Daytime Running Lights ................... 151
Dealer Service .......................... 406
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 184
Defroster, Windshield ................89,277,283
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 154
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 403
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 149
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 407
Power Steering ........................ 316
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 409
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 421
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 165
Driving ............................... 310 Off-Pavement
......................... 311
Off-Road ............................ 311
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 99
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 175
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 175
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 321
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 322
Brake Assist System .................... 323
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 324
Electronic Stability Program ............... 325
Traction Control System ................. 323
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 324
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 156
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .........194,325
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 211
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 388
Jump Starting ......................... 393
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Overheating.......................... 386
Towing ............................. 397
Emission Control System Maintenance ......404,450
Engine ............................... 401
Air Cleaner .......................... 410
Block Heater ......................... 296
Break-In Recommendations ................ 86
Compartment ...................... 401,402
Compartment Identification ............... 402
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 446
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 87,363
Fails to Start .......................... 294
Flooded, Starting ...................... 294
Fuel Requirements .................. 358,445
Jump Starting ......................... 393
Oil ........................... 407,445,446
Oil Disposal .......................... 409
Oil Filter ............................ 410
Oil Selection .......................... 445 Oil Synthetic
......................... 409
Overheating .......................... 386
Starting ............................. 293
Temperature Gauge .................... 192
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 409
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 409
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 71
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 87,363
Exhaust System ....................... 87,415
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 429
Exterior Lights .......................... 90
Fabric Care ............................ 431
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 410
Air Conditioning ...................... 286
Engine Oil ........................ 410,446
Finish Care ............................ 429
484 INDEX

FlashersHazard Warning ....................... 386
Turn Signal ................ 90,195,441,442,443
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 294
Floor Console .......................... 179
Fluid, Brake ........................... 447
Fluid Capacities ......................... 445
Fluid Leaks ............................. 91
Fluid Level Checks .................... 426,427
Automatic Transmission ................. 425
Engine Oil ........................... 407
Power Steering ........................ 316
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 446
Fog Light Service ........................ 442
Fog Lights .......................... 150,442
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 142
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 308
Operation ........................... 308
Systems ............................. 308 Four Wheel Drive Operation
................ 308
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 386
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 427
Fuel ................................. 358
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 364
Gasoline ............................ 358
Gauge .............................. 192
Light ............................... 193
Materials Added ....................... 361
Octane Rating ................... 358,359,446
Requirements ......................... 445
Tank Capacity ........................ 445
Fuel System Caution ..................... 362
Fuses ................................ 432
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 165
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............364,365,403
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) ................... 192
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 358
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Gasoline, Reformulated................... 359
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................ 360
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 192
Fuel ............................... 192
Odometer ........................... 202
Speedometer ......................... 194
Tachometer .......................... 200
Gear Ranges ........................... 304
General Information ................. 17,129,358
Glass Cleaning .......................... 431
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............366,369
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............366,368
GVWR ............................... 366
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 100
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 386
Head Restraints ......................... 138
Head Rests ............................ 138 Headlights
Bulb Replacement ...................... 440
Dimmer Switch ....................... 149
Replacing ........................... 440
Switch .............................. 148
Heated Seats ........................... 141
Heater ............................... 275
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 296
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 373
Holder, Coin ........................... 179
Holder, Cup ........................... 177
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 165
Hood Release .......................... 145
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
486 INDEX