brake fluid DODGE NITRO 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or
126 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid;
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.
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132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or
138 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
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144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.
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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
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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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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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