towing DODGE NITRO 2010 1.G Service Manual

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
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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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Pets, Transporting........................ 85
Phone, Cellular ......................... 100
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 100
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 334
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 429
Power Door Locks ........................... 29
Mirrors .............................. 99
Steering .......................... 315,316
Sunroof ............................. 171
Windows ............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 447
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 53
Preparation for Jacking .................... 389
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 219
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 341
Radio Operation ........................ 275
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 268 Rear Axle (Differential)
.................... 427
Rear Park Sense System ................... 159
Rear Window Defroster ................... 184
Rear Window Features .................... 183
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 183
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 97
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 136
Recreational Towing ...................... 383
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 359
Refrigerant ............................ 413
Release, Hood .......................... 145
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 149
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 52
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 273
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 406
Replacement Tires ....................... 345
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INDEX 491

Torque Converter Clutch................303,307
Towing ............................... 368
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 115
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 397
Guide .............................. 374
Recreational .......................... 383
Weight .............................. 374
Towing Assistance ....................... 115
Traction Control ...................... 198,323
Trailer Towing .......................... 368
Cooling System Tips .................... 383
Hitches ............................. 373
Minimum Requirements ................. 377
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 376
Wiring .............................. 380
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 374
Trailer Weight .......................... 374
Transaxle ............................. 296
Automatic ........................... 296 Operation
........................... 296
Transfer Case ........................... 426
Fluid ............................ 426,447
Maintenance ......................... 426
Transmission ........................ 299,303
Automatic ........................ 299,303
Fluid ............................... 447
Maintenance ......................... 425
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 165
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 343
Trip Computer .......................... 207
Trip Odometer .......................... 202
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 206
Turn Signals ................ 150,195,441,442,443
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 100
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 477
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INDEX 495

Universal Transmitter..................... 165
Upholstery Care ........................ 431
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 100
Variance, Compass .................... 209,218
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 366
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ...................... 335,366
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 8
Vehicle Storage ......................... 285
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 409
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 129
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 192
Warning, Roll Over ........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 7
Warranty Information ..................... 474 Washers, Windshield
................ 152,154,414
Waxing and Polishing ..................... 429
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 430
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 430
Wheel Mounting ........................ 393
Wind Buffeting ....................... 37,174
Window Fogging ........................ 286
Windows .............................. 33
Power ............................... 33
Windshield Defroster ................89,277,283
Windshield Washers ................ 152,154,414
Fluid ............................... 414
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 414
Windshield Wipers ....................... 152
Wiper, Delay ........................... 154
Wiper, Rear ............................ 183
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 154
Wrecker Towing ......................... 397
496 INDEX