Owner Manual
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... quickly. passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. immediately. Turn on the interior lights, which deploys the airbags, any blistering, see your doctor Unlock the doors automatically. This does not mean something is However, if you do have any or all of the following functions NOTE: Front and/or side airbags..., depending on as long as They are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off fuel to the engine.
... quickly. passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. immediately. Turn on the interior lights, which deploys the airbags, any blistering, see your doctor Unlock the doors automatically. This does not mean something is However, if you do have any or all of the following functions NOTE: Front and/or side airbags..., depending on as long as They are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off fuel to the engine.
Owner Manual
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Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for positive closing, latching, and locking. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Door Latches Check for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.
Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for positive closing, latching, and locking. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Door Latches Check for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.
Owner Manual
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Fuel Gauge or when towing a trailer. switch is located. Driving with the air conditioner turned off immediately, and ..."H" and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. Fuel Door Reminder This symbol indicates the side of fuel in hot weather, up mountain grades, 1. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 2. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant...range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. It should not be allowed to The fuel gauge shows level of the vehicle where the...
Fuel Gauge or when towing a trailer. switch is located. Driving with the air conditioner turned off immediately, and ..."H" and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. Fuel Door Reminder This symbol indicates the side of fuel in hot weather, up mountain grades, 1. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 2. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant...range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. It should not be allowed to The fuel gauge shows level of the vehicle where the...
Owner Manual
Page 204
...Instrument Cluster, this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions exist. Press the door ...Door Ajar Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) gATE ...Liftgate Ajar button to change the display from odometer to turn the gASCAP message off. If ...used to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) for further information. "gASCAP" will toggle between ECO and ECO-ON ECO-ON ...Fuel Saver Indicator On depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. noFUSE ...Fuse Fault gASCAP Message CHAngE OIL ...Oil Change Required If the...
...Instrument Cluster, this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions exist. Press the door ...Door Ajar Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) gATE ...Liftgate Ajar button to change the display from odometer to turn the gASCAP message off. If ...used to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) for further information. "gASCAP" will toggle between ECO and ECO-ON ECO-ON ...Fuel Saver Indicator On depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. noFUSE ...Fuse Fault gASCAP Message CHAngE OIL ...Oil Change Required If the...
Owner Manual
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...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The system will show the following messages in the odometer display: • Door Ajar (door) • Lift Gate Ajar (gATE) • Loose Fuel Cap (gASCAP) These messages can also affect the displayed temperature, therefore temperature readings are not updated when the... cluster) to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip B, or to reset. Trip Conditions Trip Odometer (ODO) / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) - Display Button Engine temperature can be driven several minutes before the updated temperature is displayed to ECO. Press and hold the...
...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The system will show the following messages in the odometer display: • Door Ajar (door) • Lift Gate Ajar (gATE) • Loose Fuel Cap (gASCAP) These messages can also affect the displayed temperature, therefore temperature readings are not updated when the... cluster) to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip B, or to reset. Trip Conditions Trip Odometer (ODO) / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) - Display Button Engine temperature can be driven several minutes before the updated temperature is displayed to ECO. Press and hold the...
Owner Manual
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Display Units of measure. The Refer to "Compass Display" for more information. Opening a vehicle door will scan for objects behind appears. the vehicle when the transmission is in The EVIC and navigation system (if equipped) can be changed ..." for more information. If Equipped The "ECO" message is located in "Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle" for system function and operating information. 4 Display Fuel Saver - To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until "ON" or "OFF" appears. Park Assist System" in the Compass/ Temperature...
Display Units of measure. The Refer to "Compass Display" for more information. Opening a vehicle door will scan for objects behind appears. the vehicle when the transmission is in The EVIC and navigation system (if equipped) can be changed ..." for more information. If Equipped The "ECO" message is located in "Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle" for system function and operating information. 4 Display Fuel Saver - To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until "ON" or "OFF" appears. Park Assist System" in the Compass/ Temperature...
Owner Manual
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... located behind the fuel filler door, on . • To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not "top off" the fuel tank after filling. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)" to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap...). CAUTION! • Damage to turn on the driver's side of the vehicle. 364 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is lost...
... located behind the fuel filler door, on . • To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not "top off" the fuel tank after filling. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)" to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap...). CAUTION! • Damage to turn on the driver's side of the vehicle. 364 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is lost...
Owner Manual
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... Rear Seat ...142 Four Wheel Drive ...308 Operation ...308 Systems ...308 Four Wheel Drive Operation ...308 Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...386 Front Axle (Differential) ...427 Fuel ...358 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...364 Gasoline ...358 Gauge ...192 Light ...193 Materials Added ...361 Octane Rating ...358,359,446 Requirements ...445 Tank Capacity ...445...
... Rear Seat ...142 Four Wheel Drive ...308 Operation ...308 Systems ...308 Four Wheel Drive Operation ...308 Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...386 Front Axle (Differential) ...427 Fuel ...358 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...364 Gasoline ...358 Gauge ...192 Light ...193 Materials Added ...361 Octane Rating ...358,359,446 Requirements ...445 Tank Capacity ...445...
Owner Manual
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486 INDEX Gasoline, Reformulated ...359 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...360 Gauges Coolant Temperature ...192 Fuel ...192 Odometer ...202 Speedometer ...194 Tachometer ...200 Gear Ranges ...304 General Information ...17,129,358 Glass Cleaning ...431 Gross Axle ... Bulb Replacement ...Dimmer Switch ...Replacing ...Switch ...Heated Seats ...Heater ...Heater, Engine Block ...Hitches Trailer Towing ...Holder, Coin ...Holder, Cup ...HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter Hood Release ... ... ... ... 440 149 440 148 141 275 296 373 179 177 165 145 ...12 12 12 19 100 Ignition ...Key ...386...
486 INDEX Gasoline, Reformulated ...359 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...360 Gauges Coolant Temperature ...192 Fuel ...192 Odometer ...202 Speedometer ...194 Tachometer ...200 Gear Ranges ...304 General Information ...17,129,358 Glass Cleaning ...431 Gross Axle ... Bulb Replacement ...Dimmer Switch ...Replacing ...Switch ...Heated Seats ...Heater ...Heater, Engine Block ...Hitches Trailer Towing ...Holder, Coin ...Holder, Cup ...HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter Hood Release ... ... ... ... 440 149 440 148 141 275 296 373 179 177 165 145 ...12 12 12 19 100 Ignition ...Key ...386...
Owner Manual
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...Function Control Lever ...147 New Vehicle Break-In Period ...86 Occupant Restraints ...38 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...59 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ...358,359 Odometer Trip ...206 Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ...311 Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ...311 Oil, Engine ... Logo ...408 Materials Added to ...409 Recommendation ...408,445 Synthetic ...409 Viscosity ...409,445 Onboard Diagnostic System ...403,404 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...165 Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) ...5 Outside Rearview Mirrors ...98 Overdrive ...200,301,306 Overdrive OFF Switch ...301,306...
...Function Control Lever ...147 New Vehicle Break-In Period ...86 Occupant Restraints ...38 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...59 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ...358,359 Odometer Trip ...206 Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ...311 Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ...311 Oil, Engine ... Logo ...408 Materials Added to ...409 Recommendation ...408,445 Synthetic ...409 Viscosity ...409,445 Onboard Diagnostic System ...403,404 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...165 Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) ...5 Outside Rearview Mirrors ...98 Overdrive ...200,301,306 Overdrive OFF Switch ...301,306...
User Guide
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Vehicle Security Indicator* - Door Ajar gASCAP - Fuse Fault CHAngE OIL* - Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator - Fuel Saver Indicator Off ECO-ON - Fuel Cap Fault * If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On 7 LoWASH - Change Engine Oil Turn Signal Indicators - Front Fog Light Indicator - High Beam Indicator - Cruise Indicator Odometer Messages ECO - CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - TOW/HAUL Indicator - 4WD LOW Indicator - Fuel Saver Indicator On door - Low Washer Fluid noFUSE* -
Vehicle Security Indicator* - Door Ajar gASCAP - Fuse Fault CHAngE OIL* - Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator - Fuel Saver Indicator Off ECO-ON - Fuel Cap Fault * If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On 7 LoWASH - Change Engine Oil Turn Signal Indicators - Front Fog Light Indicator - High Beam Indicator - Cruise Indicator Odometer Messages ECO - CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - TOW/HAUL Indicator - 4WD LOW Indicator - Fuel Saver Indicator On door - Low Washer Fluid noFUSE* -
User Guide
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...or safety authorities. Have the vehicle serviced immediately. 39 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS - The TPMS light should not adjust for your vehicle's fuel efficiency and tire tread life. this is on . Engine Temperature Warning Light • This light warns of an overheated engine condition. ...and stop the vehicle. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light • If this increased pressure. • Driving on the driver's side door opening. The vehicle may be desirable to switch the ESP system off . • Temperature changes can affect tire pressure, causing the TPMS ...
...or safety authorities. Have the vehicle serviced immediately. 39 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS - The TPMS light should not adjust for your vehicle's fuel efficiency and tire tread life. this is on . Engine Temperature Warning Light • This light warns of an overheated engine condition. ...and stop the vehicle. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light • If this increased pressure. • Driving on the driver's side door opening. The vehicle may be desirable to switch the ESP system off . • Temperature changes can affect tire pressure, causing the TPMS ...
User Guide
Page 61
...Pink 20 Amp Blue 25 Amp Natural 15 Amp Blue Mini-Fuse Description Power Folding Seat Transfer Case/Pwr Liftgate Module Rear Door Module (RR DOOR NODE) Driver Door Node Passenger Door Node Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump/ESP Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Valve/ESP Power Memory Seat (If ...Equipped) PZEV Motor/Flex Fuel Hdlp Wash Relay/Manual Tuning Valve Sway Bar/THATCHAM Lock-Unlock/Power Sliding Door Module Ignition Off Draw (IOD) - Main EBL (Rear Window Defogger) Rear Blower Starter Solenoid Powertrain Control Module ...
...Pink 20 Amp Blue 25 Amp Natural 15 Amp Blue Mini-Fuse Description Power Folding Seat Transfer Case/Pwr Liftgate Module Rear Door Module (RR DOOR NODE) Driver Door Node Passenger Door Node Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump/ESP Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Valve/ESP Power Memory Seat (If ...Equipped) PZEV Motor/Flex Fuel Hdlp Wash Relay/Manual Tuning Valve Sway Bar/THATCHAM Lock-Unlock/Power Sliding Door Module Ignition Off Draw (IOD) - Main EBL (Rear Window Defogger) Rear Blower Starter Solenoid Powertrain Control Module ...
User Guide
Page 62
...Horn (RT HORN (HI/LOW) 10 Amp Red Left Horn (LT HORN (HI/LOW) 25 Amp Rear Wiper (REAR WIPER) Natural 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel Lift Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) - 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) 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC, MW SENSR, Underhood Lamp ...
...Horn (RT HORN (HI/LOW) 10 Amp Red Left Horn (LT HORN (HI/LOW) 25 Amp Rear Wiper (REAR WIPER) Natural 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel Lift Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) - 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) 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC, MW SENSR, Underhood Lamp ...
User Guide
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... Mirrors 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #3 (BATT) 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Stop Lamp Switch (STP LP SW), Fuel Pump Rly Hi Control 25 Amp Lock/Unlock Motors (LOCK/UNLOCK MTRS) Natural Mini-Fuse 10 Amp Red M35 M36 M37 M38 TIRE PRESSURES •... each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for more information on the driver's side door opening.
... Mirrors 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #3 (BATT) 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Stop Lamp Switch (STP LP SW), Fuel Pump Rly Hi Control 25 Amp Lock/Unlock Motors (LOCK/UNLOCK MTRS) Natural Mini-Fuse 10 Amp Red M35 M36 M37 M38 TIRE PRESSURES •... each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for more information on the driver's side door opening.
User Guide
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... Radio) • iPod® Adapter CARRIERS: • Hitch-Mount Bike Carrier • Roof Top Cargo Basket • Tubular Side Steps • Fuel Door • Body Side Moldings • Front Fascia Accent • Side Window Air Deflectors • Molded Running Boards • Front End Cover •...• Roof-Mount Bike Carrier • Roof Box Cargo Carrier iPod® is a registered trademark of accessories, stop by your Dodge Nitro. • To see the full line of Apple, Inc. 67 MOPAR ACCESSORIES MOPAR® ACCESSORIES • The following highlights just some of...
... Radio) • iPod® Adapter CARRIERS: • Hitch-Mount Bike Carrier • Roof Top Cargo Basket • Tubular Side Steps • Fuel Door • Body Side Moldings • Front Fascia Accent • Side Window Air Deflectors • Molded Running Boards • Front End Cover •...• Roof-Mount Bike Carrier • Roof Box Cargo Carrier iPod® is a registered trademark of accessories, stop by your Dodge Nitro. • To see the full line of Apple, Inc. 67 MOPAR ACCESSORIES MOPAR® ACCESSORIES • The following highlights just some of...