DODGE NITRO 2011 1.G Owners Manual

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 200
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 216
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 381
Jump Starting ....................... 388
Overheating ........................ 380
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 404
Engine ............................... 401
Air Cleaner ......................... 410
Block Heater ........................ 293
Break-In Recommendations .............. 86
Compartment .................... 401,402
Compartment Identification ............. 402
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 444
Exhaust Gas Caution ................88,355
Fails to Start ........................ 292
Flooded, Starting ..................... 292
Fuel Requirements ................. 351,443
Jump Starting ....................... 388 Oil .........................
407,443,444
Oil Disposal ........................ 409
Oil Filter ........................... 410
Oil Selection ........................ 443
Oil Synthetic ........................ 409
Overheating ........................ 380
Starting ........................... 291
Temperature Gauge ................... 198
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 409
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 409
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 72
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 352
Event Data Recorder ...................... 75
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 88,355
Exhaust System ....................... 88,415
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 428
Exterior Lights .......................... 91
478 INDEX

Fabric Care............................ 430
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 410
Air Conditioning ..................... 284
Engine Oil ....................... 410,444
Finish Care ............................ 428
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 380
Turn Signal .............. 91,201,439,440,441
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 292
Floor Console .......................... 184
Fluid Capacities ......................... 443
Fluid Leaks ............................. 91
Fluid Level Checks .................... 426,427
Automatic Transmission ................ 424
Engine Oil ......................... 407
Power Steering ...................... 308
Fluid, Brake ........................... 445
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 444Fog Light Service
........................ 440
Fog Lights .......................... 152,440
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 146
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 304
Operation .......................... 304
Systems ........................... 304
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 304
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 380
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 392
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 427
Fuel ................................. 351
Ethanol ........................... 352
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 356
Gasoline ........................... 351
Gauge ............................ 198
Light ............................. 199
Materials Added ..................... 354
Methanol .......................... 352
Octane Rating ................. 351,352,444
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Requirements....................... 443
Tank Capacity ....................... 443
Fuel System Caution ..................... 354
Fuses ................................ 432
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 169
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............356,358,403
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) ................... 198
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 351
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 352
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 198
Fuel .............................. 198
Odometer .......................... 208
Speedometer ........................ 200
Tachometer ......................... 206
Gear Ranges ........................... 300
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 393
General Information ................. 17,130,351Glass Cleaning
.......................... 431
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............359,362
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............359,361
GVWR ............................... 359
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnectâ„¢) ............. 100
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 380
Headlights Bulb Replacement .................... 438
Dimmer Switch ...................... 152
Replacing .......................... 438
Switch ............................ 151
Heated Seats ........................... 137
Heater ............................... 274
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 293
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 366
Holder, Coin ........................... 184
Holder, Cup ........................... 182
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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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Life of Tires............................ 336
Liftgate ................................ 38
Light Bulbs ............................. 91
Lights .............................. 91,151
Airbag ...................... 66,75,89,205
Alarm ............................ 200
Anti-Lock .......................... 205
Back-Up ........................... 441
Brake Assist Warning .................. 319
Brake Warning ...................... 202
Bulb Replacement .................... 438
Cargo ............................. 185
Center Mounted Stop .................. 442
Cruise ............................ 211
Daytime Running .................... 152
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 152
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator ................... 200,319
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 199Exterior
............................ 91
Fog ......................... 152,205,440
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............. 212
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 380
Headlight Switch ..................... 151
Headlights ......................... 438
High Beam Indicator .................. 200
Illuminated Entry ..................... 19
Instrument Cluster ................. 151,198
Interior ............................ 155
Lights On Reminder .................. 152
Low Fuel ....................... 198,199
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 210
Oil Pressure ........................ 205
Passing ............................ 152
Rear Servicing ....................... 441
Rear Tail ........................... 441
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 199
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 200
482 INDEX

Service............................ 438
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 210
Side Marker ........................ 441
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 200
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......206,341
Traction Control ..................... 319
Turn Signal .............. 91,153,439,440,441
Voltage ............................ 204
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 198
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 187
Loading Vehicle ......................... 358
Tires .............................. 325
Locks ................................. 28
Automatic Door ...................... 30
Child Protection ...................... 33
Door .............................. 28
Power Door ......................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 341 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)
............................ 81,82
Lubrication, Body ....................... 413
Luggage Carrier ......................... 190
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 411
Maintenance Procedures ................... 406
Maintenance Schedule .................... 448
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 178
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 210,404
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ................... 445
Manual, Service ......................... 469
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 423
Methanol ............................. 352
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 212,219
Mirrors ................................ 97
Automatic Dimming ................... 98
Electric Powered ...................... 99
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INDEX 483

Outside............................ 99
Rearview ........................... 97
Vanity ............................ 100
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 341
Mopar Parts ......................... 405,468
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 352
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 151
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 86
Occupant Restraints ....................... 39
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 62
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............351,352
Odometer Trip .............................. 211
Oil, Engine ......................... 407,444
Capacity ........................... 443
Dipstick ........................... 407 Filter
.......................... 410,444
Identification Logo ................... 408
Materials Added to ................... 409
Recommendation .................. 408,443
Synthetic .......................... 409
Viscosity ........................ 409,443
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............403,404
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 169
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 99
Overdrive ....................... 206,298,302
Overdrive OFF Switch .................298,302
Overheating, Engine ................... 198,380
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,469
Paint Care ............................. 427
Paint Damage .......................... 427
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 163
484 INDEX

Parking Brake.......................... 309
Parking On Hill ......................... 309
Passing Light ........................... 152
Personal Settings ........................ 224
Pets .................................. 86
Pets, Transporting ........................ 86
Phone, Cellular ......................... 100
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnectâ„¢) ............. 100
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 325
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 428
Power Door Locks ......................... 30
Mirrors ............................ 99
Steering ........................ 307,308
Sunroof ........................... 175
Windows ........................... 34
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 445
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 57
Preparation for Jacking .................... 383 Programmable Electronic Features
............ 224
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 332
Radio Operation ........................ 273
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 427
Rear Park Sense System ................... 163
Rear Window Defroster ................... 189
Rear Window Features .................... 188
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 188
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 97
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 140
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 75
Recreational Towing ...................... 377
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 352
Refrigerant ............................ 413
Release, Hood .......................... 149
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 152
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 55
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
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Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 271
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 405
Replacement Tires ....................... 337
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 468
Restraints, Child ......................... 76
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 39
Roll Over Warning ........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 190
Rotation, Tires .......................... 340
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 89
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 91
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 468
Safety Information, Tire ................... 320
Safety Tips ............................. 87
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 88
Satellite Radio Antenna .................243,268Schedule, Maintenance
.................... 448
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 55
Seat Belts ............................ 43,89
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 48
And Pregnant Women .................. 57
Child Restraint ..................... 76,84
Extender ........................... 57
Front Seat .......................... 43
Inspection .......................... 89
Maintenance ........................ 432
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................ 48
Seats ................................. 135
Adjustment ......................... 139
Heated ............................ 137
Rear Folding ........................ 146
Reclining .......................... 140
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 444
Selection of Oil ......................... 408
486 INDEX

Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 465
Service Contract ......................... 467
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 210
Service Manuals ........................ 469
Setting the Clock .................. 229,248,257
Settings, Personal ........................ 224
Shift Lever Override ...................... 393
Shifting Automatic Transmission .............295,300
Shoulder Belts ........................... 43
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 284
Signals, Turn .............. 91,153,201,439,440,441
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 338
Spare Tire ....................... 333,334,382Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 351
Oil ............................... 408
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 160
Speedometer ........................... 200
Starting ............................... 291
Cold Weather ....................... 291
Engine Block Heater .................. 293
Engine Fails to Start .................. 292
Remote ............................ 26
Steering Power .......................... 307,308
Tilt Column ........................ 159
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 159
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 271
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 271
Storage ............................... 183
Storage Bin ............................ 183
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