bulb DODGE NITRO 2010 1.G User Guide

CAUTION! (Continued)
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – InteriorBulb No.
Dome Lamp ......................... TL212–2
Liftgate Lamp ........................... 567
Overhead Console Lamps ............. PLW214–2A
Reading Lamp ...................... WL212–2LIGHT BULBS – Exterior
Bulb No.
Headlamp ......................... 9008 H13
Front Park/Turn ...................... 3157AK
Front Sidemarker ......................... 168
Back-Up ............................. 3057K
Center High Mounted Stoplamp ............. LED
(serviced at an authorized dealer)
Fog Lamp .......................... H10 9145
License Plate Lamp ....................... 168
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal ................3057K
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlamp unit in the engine com-
partment to access the headlamp bulb lock ring.
3. Firmly grasp the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
unit housing.
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4. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
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.
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 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.
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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 Lamp
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.
Push Pins
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5. Pull the backplate straight back from the lamp hous-
ing.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Remove the bulb from the backplate.
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (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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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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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
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Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 76,77
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 339
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 211
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 97
Instrument Cluster .................... 191,192
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 190
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 432
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 432
Interior Appearance Care .................. 431
Interior Lights .......................... 151
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 154
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 388
Jack Operation ....................... 388,390
Jacking Instructions ...................... 390
Jump Starting .......................... 393 Key, Programming
........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 151
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) .................... 80,81
Latches ................................ 91
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 358
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 91
Life of Tires ............................ 344
Liftgate ................................ 37
Light Bulbs ............................. 90
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Lights.............................. 90,147
Airbag .......................... 74,88,200
Alarm .............................. 194
Anti-Lock ........................... 199
Back-Up ............................ 443
Brake Assist Warning ................... 328
Brake Warning ........................ 196
Bulb Replacement ...................... 440
Cargo .............................. 180
Center Mounted Stop ................... 444
Cruise .............................. 206
Daytime Running ...................... 151
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator ......................... 194,326
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 193
Exterior .............................. 90
Fog .......................... 150,199,442
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 207 Hazard Warning Flasher
................. 386
Headlight Switch ...................... 148
Headlights ........................... 440
High Beam Indicator .................... 194
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster .................. 148,192
Interior ............................. 151
Lights On Reminder .................... 149
Low Fuel ......................... 192,193
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 205
Oil Pressure .......................... 199
Passing ............................. 149
Rear Servicing ........................ 443
Rear Tail ............................ 443
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 193
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 194
Service ............................. 440
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 205
Side Marker .......................... 443
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