key DODGE NITRO 2010 1.G Workshop Manual

8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom-
mended. Attach towing device to main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brack-
ets. State and local laws applying to vehicles under tow
must be observed.
NOTE: The transmission must be in NEUTRAL under
any towing configuration.
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Front Wheels Raised
The speed must notexceed 30 mph (50 km/h) and the
distance must notexceed 15 miles (25 km).
This vehicle may be towed with the transmission in
NEUTRAL, the ignition key in the LOCK position, the
front wheels raised, and the rear wheels on the ground.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397

CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the
ground at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more
than 15 miles (25 km) can cause severe transmission
damage. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km)
or faster than 30 mph, it must be towed on a flatbed.
Rear Wheels Raised
The vehicle may be towed with the transmission in
NEUTRAL, the ignition key in the LOCK position, the
rear wheels raised, and the front wheels on the ground.
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Four-wheel drive vehicles must be towed with all four
wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle using any other method could
result in extensive damage to the transfer case and/or
transmission. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion. Tighten the gas cap until aclickingsound is heard.
This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight-
ened.
Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
If the problem persists, the message will appear the next
time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged
cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system
will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the
MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
486 INDEX

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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INDEX 487

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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Reporting Safety Defects................... 474
Restraint, Head ......................... 138
Restraints, Child ......................... 76
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 38
Roll Over Warning ........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 185
Rotation, Tires .......................... 347
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 88
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 90
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 474
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 87
Safety Information, Tire ................... 329
Safety Tips ............................. 86
Satellite Radio Antenna .................265,270
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 268
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 450
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 52
Seat Belts ............................ 39,88Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage
........ 45
And Pregnant Women ................... 53
Child Restraint ....................... 76,83
Extender ............................. 54
Front Seat ............................ 39
Inspection ............................ 88
Maintenance ......................... 432
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................. 45
Seats ................................. 134
Adjustment .......................... 135
Head Restraints ....................... 138
Heated ............................. 141
Rear Folding ......................... 142
Reclining ............................ 136
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 446
Selection of Oil ......................... 408
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
492 INDEX

Sentry Key Replacement................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 471
Service Contract ......................... 473
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 205
Service Manuals ........................ 475
Setting the Clock .............223,238,240,243,253
Settings, Personal ........................ 219
Shift Lock Manual Override ................ 298
Shifting Automatic Transmission ..............299,303
Shoulder Belts ........................... 39
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 286
Signals, Turn .............. 90,150,195,441,442,443
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 346
Spare Tire .......................... 341,388
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 358
Oil ................................ 408 Speed Control (Cruise Control)
.............. 156
Speedometer ........................... 194
Starting ............................... 293
Cold Weather ......................... 294
Engine Block Heater .................... 296
Engine Fails to Start .................... 294
Remote .............................. 25
Steering Power ........................... 315,316
Tilt Column .......................... 155
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 155
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 273
Storage ............................... 178
Storage Bin ............................ 178
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 285
Sun Roof .............................. 171
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 100
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 174
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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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