ignition DODGE NITRO 2011 1.G Owners Manual

Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
M12 30 Amp
Green Radio, Amplifier
M13 20 Amp
Yellow Ignition Off Draw –
Instrument Cluster,
Wireless Control
Module, SIREN, Mul-
tifunction Control
Switch, Siren – If
Equipped
M14 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Tow (Export
Only) – If Equipped
M15 20 Amp
Yellow Rearview Mirror, In-
strument Cluster,
Transfer Case Switch,
Multifunction Control
Switch, Tire Pressure
Monitor, Glow Plug
Module – If EquippedCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
M16 10 Amp
Red Airbag Module/
Occupant Classifica-
tion Module
M17 15 Amp
Blue Left Front Park &
Side Marker/Left
Tail/License/Park
Lamp
M18 15 Amp
Blue Right Front Park &
Side Marker/Right
Tail/Park/Run Lamp
M19 25 Amp
Natural Automatic Shutdown
#1 and #2
M20 15 Amp
Blue Instrument Cluster
Interior Light, Switch
Bank, Steering Col-
umn Module
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
M21 20 Amp
Yellow Automatic Shutdown
#3
M22 10 Amp
Red Right Horn
M23 10 Amp
Red Left Horn
M24 25 Amp
Natural Rear Wiper – If
Equipped
M25 20 Amp
Yellow Fuel Pump, Diesel
Lift Pump – If
Equipped
M26 10 Amp
Red Power Mirror Switch,
Driver Window
SwitchCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
M27 10 Amp
Red Ignition Switch, Wire-
less Control Module,
Steering Column Lock
– If Equipped
M28 10 Amp
Red Powertrain Control
Module
M29 10 Amp
Red Occupant Classifica-
tion Module
M30 15 Amp
Blue Rear Wiper Module,
Power Folding Mirror
– If Equipped, Diag-
nostic Link
M31 20 Amp
Yellow Back-Up Lamps
M32 10 Amp
Red Airbag Module
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or
42 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
56,000 miles (91 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
64,000 miles (104 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ 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.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ 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.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 169
Hood Release.......................... 149
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 76,77
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 216
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 97
Instrument Cluster .................... 197,198
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 196
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 431
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 432
Interior Appearance Care .................. 430
Interior Lights .......................... 155
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 158
Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Location
........................... 382
Jack Operation ....................... 381,384
Jacking Instructions ...................... 384
Jump Starting .......................... 388
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 154
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 43
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....81,82
Latches ................................ 91
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 351
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 91
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