four wheel drive DODGE NITRO 2011 1.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Driver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTED
KeyFOB ..................8
Remote Start................8
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags ..................10
Child Restraints .............11
Front Seats ................13
Rear Seats ................14
Heated Seats ...............15
Tilt Steering Column ...........16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Lights Lever .........17
Wiper/Washer Lever ...........18
Speed Control Lever ...........19
Manual Climate Controls .........20
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) ...................20
Parksense
®Rear Park Assist .......21
Power Sunroof ..............21
Wind Buffeting ..............23
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ........26
Touch-Screen Radios ...........29
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......36
Uconnect™ Phone ............36
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......38
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...................39
Programmable Features .........40
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............42
Power Outlet ...............44
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESFour-Wheel Drive Operation .......45
UTILITYCargo Area Features...........46
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..............47
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) .............48
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance .......49
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 49
If Your Engine Overheats .........52
Jacking And Tire Changing ........53
Jump-Starting ..............56
Shift Lever Override ...........58
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........59
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........60
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......61
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............62
Engine Compartment ...........63
Fluids And Capacities ..........65
Maintenance Chart ............66
Fuses ...................69
Tire Pressures ...............73
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......73
Exterior Bulbs ..............74
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 75
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center...................75
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 75
Publications Ordering ..........75
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And
Washington, D.C. .............76
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®...77
INDEX..................78
TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
OPERATION
Operating Information/Precautions• This is an electric shift transfer case and is operated by the transfer case
control knob (located on the center
console).
• The electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the
two-wheel drive position (2WD) for
normal street and highway conditions
(dry, hard-surfaced roads).
• When additional traction is required, rotate the transfer case switch to the
4WD LOCK position to lock the front
and rear driveshafts together and
force the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. 2WD To 4WD LOCK
• Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle stopped
or in motion. With the vehicle in
motion, the transfer case will
engage/disengage faster if you
momentarily release the accelerator
pedal after turning the control knob.
• If the vehicle is stopped, the key must be in the ON/RUN position.
• Shifts can not be completed if the key is in the ACC position.
NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift
while only the front or rear wheels are
spinning. Shifting while only the front or
rear wheels are spinning can cause
damage to the transfer case.
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
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RECREATIONAL
TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive
Models
• Recreational towing is allowed if therear wheels are OFFthe ground. This
may be accomplished using a tow
dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow
dolly, follow this procedure:
• Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
• Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly, firmly set the parking brake
and place the transmission in PARK.
• Turn the ignition switch to the unlocked OFF position.
• Install a suitable clamping device, designed for towing, to secure the
front wheels in the straight position.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable and secure it away from the
battery post.
• Flat towing (with all four wheels on the
ground) is allowed ONLY if the
driveshaft is removed. Towing with the
rear wheels on the ground while the
driveshaft is connected will result in
severe transmission damage.
• The parking brake mustbe firmly
engaged and the wheels chocked
during driveshaft removal and
installation. The parking brake must
remain engaged unless the vehicle is
securely and properly connected to
the tow vehicle, or the driveshaft is
completely reinstalled. See your
authorized dealer for proper
driveshaft removal and reinstallation
procedures, including flange
orientation/alignment, use of
thread-locking compound, proper
bolt torque specifications, etc.
Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Or All-Wheel
Drive Models
Recreational Towing (All Four Wheels On
The Ground)
• Recreational towing is NOT allowed. These models do not have a
NEUTRAL position in the transfer
case.
NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a
flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four
wheels are OFF the ground.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on theDVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Front or rear wheel lifts should not
be used. Internal damage to the
transmission or transfer case will
occur if a front or rear wheel lift is
used when recreational towing.
WARNING!
If the driveshaft is removed, the
vehicle can roll even if the
transmission is in PARK, which
could cause serious injury or death.
UTILITY
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF the
ground)Front Wheels Raised, Rear
Wheels on the Ground
Rear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
Two-Wheel Drive NOT Permitted
Recommended Method Shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL, the speed
less then 30 mph
(48 km/h) and the
distance traveled less
than 15 mi (24 km).Shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL, the speed
less then 30 mph
(48 km/h) and the
distance traveled less
than 15 mi (24 km).
Four-Wheel Drive NOT Permitted
Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
59

Air Conditioning.......... 20,21
Airbag .................. 10
AirbagLight ............... 52
Alarm, Panic ............... 8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .... 51
Arming Theft System (Security
Alarm) ................... 9
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 20
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 65
AxleFluid ................ 65
Battery Charging System Light ....... 51
Belts, Seat ................ 9
BrakeFluid ............... 65
Brake System WarningLight ............ 50
Bulb Replacement ........... 74
Calibration, Compass ......... 40
Cargo Area Features .......... 46
CargoLoadFloor ............ 46
Cargo Tie-Downs ............ 46
Change Oil Indicator .......... 52
Charging System Light ......... 51
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light) ............. 51
Child Restraint ............. 11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 11
ClimateControl ............. 20
Clock Setting ............ 28,31
Compass Calibration .......... 40
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 65
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 19
CruiseLight ............... 19
Customer Assistance .......... 75
Defects, Reporting ........... 76
Defroster, Rear Window ........ 20
Defroster, Windshield ......... 20
Dimmer Control ............. 17
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 17
Disarming, Theft System ........ 9
Driver Cockpit .............. 4 ECO ................... 40
Electronic Speed Control
(CruiseControl) ............. 19
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . 49
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light ................... 51
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 39,40
Engine
Compartment ............. 63
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ............ 51
Oil Selection ............. 65
Overheating ............. 52
EventDataRecorder .......... 61
Express Down Windows ......... 8
Exterior Lights ............. 74
Flash-To-Pass .............. 17
Fluid Capacities ............ 65
Fluids .................. 65
FogLights ................ 17
Folding Front Passenger Seat ..... 13
FoldingRearSeat ........... 14
Four Wheel Drive Operation ...... 45
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 60
Front Heated Seats ........... 15
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ......... 52
Specifications ............ 65
Fuses .................. 69
Garage

Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..42
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....... 52
Hard Disk Drive ............. 31
Headlights ............... 17 Dimmer Switch ........... 17
HighBeam .............. 17
Heated Seats .............. 15
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 17
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 42
Hood Release .............. 62
InstrumentCluster ............ 6
INDEX
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Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,49
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . 70
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 18
Introduction............... 2
Jack Location .............. 53
Jump Starting .............. 56
KeyFob .................. 8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 40
Lane Change Assist .......... 18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 11
Lights Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ..... 52
Headlights .............. 17
Park .................. 17
Transmission Warning ........ 52
TurnSignal .............. 18
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 68
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 66
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine) ................. 51
MOPAR
®Accessories ......... 77
Navigation .............. 32,34
OilChangeIndicator .......... 52
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...... 52
Oil Pressure Light ........... 51
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 65
Overheating, Engine .......... 52
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Park Sense System, Rear ....... 21
Phone (Pairing) ............. 36
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 36
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 21
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................ 44 Seats
................. 13
Steering ................ 65
Preparation for Jacking ........ 54
Programmable Electronic Features . . 40
Radio Operation .......... 26,29
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 18
Rear Park Sense System ........ 21
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 14
Recreational Towing .......... 48
Remote Starting System ........ 8
ReplacementBulbs .......... 74
Restraints, Child ............ 11
RollOverWarning ............ 3
Seat Belts ................. 9
Seats ................... 13
Adjustment .............. 13
Folding Front Passenger ...... 13
Heated ................ 15
Power ................. 13
RearFolding ............. 14
Setting the Clock .......... 28,31
Shift Lever Override .......... 58
Signals, Turn .............. 18
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 35
SpareTire ................ 53
SparkPlugs ............... 65
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 19
Starting Remote ................. 8
Steering TiltColumn .............. 16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .... 36
Store Radio Presets ........ 28,31
Stuck, Freeing ............. 60
SunRoof ................ 21
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................. 10
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ................... 20
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...... 9
Theft System Arming .......... 9
Theft System Disarming ......... 9
Tilt Steering Column .......... 16
Tires Air Pressure ............. 73
INDEX
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