ignition DODGE NITRO 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

• Lower the spare tire by turning the winch drive nut, located in the rear cargo areainside the vehicle, counterclockwise with the jack-handle assembly until the spare
tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull the spare tire out
from underneath the vehicle.
• When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel.
Preparations For Jacking
• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite of the
jacking position. For example, if
changing the right front tire, block the
left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions
• Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location.
• Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
• Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench.
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• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endangerthe occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to
gain access to the positive battery post.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn theignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
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• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within thejumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of thedischarged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
• 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 inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with asystem voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• 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.
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WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a dischargedbattery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could
result in personal injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shiftlever cannot be moved out of the PARK
position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the shift
lever:
• To access the shift lever override,
remove the override cover located on
the PRNDL bezel, next to the shift
lever.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the
engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes
first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first. X
Replace the timing belt (4.0L engine). X
Replace the spark plugs (4.0L engine). X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L engine). X X X
Replace the ignition cables (3.7L engine). X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near thebattery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
J1 – –
J2 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case/Pwr Liftgate Module
J3 – –
J4 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Pump/ESP
J7 30 Amp Pink Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Valve/ESP
J8 40 Amp Green Power Memory Seat (If Equipped)
J9 – –
J10 – –
J11 30 Amp Pink Anti-Theft Module Lock-Unlock
J13 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Main
J14 40 Amp Green EBL (Rear Window Defogger)
J15 40 Amp Green Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Trans Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module
M1 15 Amp Blue Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Brake Switch
M2 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Lighting
M3 20 Amp Yellow Frt/Rear Axle Lockers
M4 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow
M5 25 Amp Natural Inverter
M6 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1/Rain Sensor
M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC
SELECT)
M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat
M9 ––
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
M10 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle
Entertainment System (IOD-VES),
Satellite Digital Audio Receiver
(SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module
(HFM), RADIO, Antenna (ANT),
Universal Garage Door Opener
(UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY LP)
M11 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC,
MW SENSR, Underhood Lamp (UH
LMP)
M12 30 Amp Green Amplifier (AMP)
M13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw— Cabin
Compartment Node (IOD-CCN),
Wireless Control Module (WCM),
SIREN, Clock Module (CLK MOD),
Multifunction Control Switch
(MULTIFCTN SW)
M14 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow (Export Only)
M15 20 Amp Yellow COL MOD, IR SNS, Heater
Ventilation, Air Conditioning/
Automatic Temperature Control
(HVAC/ATC), Rearview Mirror (RR
VW MIR), Cabin Compartment
Node (CCN), Transfer Case Switch
(T-CASE SW), RUN/ST,
Multifunction Control Switch
(MULTIFTCN SW), Tire Pressure
Monitor (TPM), Glow Plug Module
(GLW PLG MOD) — Export Diesel
Only
M16 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller/
Occupant Classification Module
(ORC/OCM)
M17 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp
(LT-TAIL/LIC/PRK LMP)
M18 15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp
(RT-TAIL/PRK/RUN LMP)
M19 25 Amp Natural Auto Shut Down (ASD #1 and #2)
M20 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior
Light (CCN INT LIGHT), Switch
Bank (SW BANK), Steering Control
Module (SCM)
M21 20 Amp Yellow Auto Shut Down (ASD #3)
M22 10 Amp Red Right Horn (RT HORN (HI/LOW)
M23 10 Amp Red Left Horn (LT HORN (HI/LOW)
M24 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper (REAR WIPER)
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel
Lift Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) —
Export Only
M26 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch (PWR MIRR
SW), Driver Window Switch (DRVR
WIND SW)
M27 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch (IGN SW), Window
Module (WIN MOD)
M28 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC),
Transmission Feed (TRANS FEED),
J1962
M29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module
(OCM)
M30 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module (RR WIPER
MOD), Power Folding Mirror (PWR
FOLD MIR)
M31 20 Amp Yellow Back-Up Lamps (B/U LAMPS)
M32 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC), TT EUROPE
M33 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC),
Global Powertrain Engine Controller
(GPEC)
M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist (PRK ASST), Heater
Ventilation, Air Conditioning
Module (HVAC MOD), Headlamp
Wash (HDLP WASH), Compass
(COMPAS)
M35 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
M36 ––
M37 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
Electronic Stability Program (ESP),
Stop Lamp Switch (STP LP SW),
Fuel Pump Rly Hi Control
M38 25 Amp Natural Lock/Unlock Motors (LOCK/
UNLOCK MTRS)
CAUTION!
• When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure
the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the integrated power module and possibly result in a
electrical system failure.
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