fuses DODGE NITRO 2011 1.G Owners Manual

Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
•The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN position.
•The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
•The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
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ECO / ECO-ON (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped
The ECO-ON indicator will illuminate when you are
driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to
modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
The ECO display will toggle between ECO and ECO-ON
depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. Press the
Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator)
button to change the display from odometer to either of
the two trip odometer settings or the “ECO” display.
gASCAP Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged,
“gASCAP” will be displayed in the odometer display
area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
odometer reset button to turn the gASCAP message off. If
the problem continues, the message will appear the next
time the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).noFUSE
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the
Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or
damaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom-
eter display area. For further information on fuses and
fuse locations refer to “Fuses” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”.
CHAngE OIL Message
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “CHAngE OIL” message will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately
12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless
reset, this message will continue to display each time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn
off the message temporarily, press and release the TRIP
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▫Exhaust System ..................... 415
▫ Cooling System ..................... 417
▫ Brake System ....................... 422
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 424
▫ Transfer Case ....................... 426
▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................. 427
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 427
 Fuses .............................. 432
▫ Totally Integrated Power Module ......... 432
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 438
 Bulb Replacement ..................... 438
▫ Headlamp ......................... 438 ▫
Left Front Turn Signal ................. 439
▫ Right Front Turn Signal ................ 440
▫ Front Side Marker .................... 440
▫ Front Fog Lamp (Front Fascia Mounted) .... 440
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup
Lamp ............................. 441
▫ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) .......................... 442
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 443
 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ....... 444
▫ Engine ............................ 444
▫ Chassis ........................... 445
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Battery
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter6 — Engine Oil Fill
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Battery
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Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage will also weaken the fabric.
If the seat belts need cleaning, use MOPARTotal Clean
or equivalent, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water.
Do not remove the seat belts from the vehicle to wash
them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if
the buckles do not work properly.
FUSES
Totally Integrated Power Module
The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the
engine compartment near the battery. This center con-
tains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label that
identifies each component is printed on the inside of the
cover.
Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-
Fuse Description
J1 — —
J2 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case, Pwr
Liftgate Module
J3 — —
Totally Integrated Power Module
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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 (Uconnect™) ............. 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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