Dodge 2010 Nitro User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

............................................................3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

..............................9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

............................. 85

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

..................................177

STARTING AND OPERATING

................................................269

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

............................................. 365

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

..............................................379

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

.................................................427

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

........................................ 447

INDEX

...................................................................457

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵Introduction ........................... 4

䡵Rollover Warning ....................... 4

䡵How To Use This Manual .................. 5

䡵Warnings And Cautions ................... 7

䡵Vehicle Identification Number .............. 7

䡵Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group

LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision

workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all

essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-

tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint

you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.

It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet,

located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented

documents. Please take the time to read these publica-

tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom-

mendations in this manual will help assure safe and

enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored

in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain

with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will

be aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized

dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-

nicians and genuine Mopar parts, and cares about your

satisfaction.

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate

than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher

ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than

many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in

a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an

unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because

of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of

control it may roll over when some other vehicles may

not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other

unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle

4 INTRODUCTION

control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result

in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal

injury. Drive carefully.

Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided

is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.

government notes that the universal use of existing seat

belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more

each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two

million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing

a seat belt. Always buckle up.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the

items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and

illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual

contains a complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the

symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout

this Owner’s Manual:

Rollover Warning Label

INTRODUCTION 5

6 INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-

erating procedures that could result in an accident or

bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-

dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you

do not read this entire manual, you may miss important

information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the

left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is

visible from outside of the vehicle through the wind-

shield. This number also is stamped into the right front

door sill (under the molding) and appears on the Auto-

mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window

on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title.

NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

Vehicle Identification Number

INTRODUCTION 7

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could

seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and

may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or

death.

8 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵A Word About Your Keys ................. 12

▫Ignition Key Removal .................. 12

▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 13

䡵Sentry Key威.......................... 14

▫Replacement Keys ..................... 15

▫Customer Key Programming ............. 15

▫General Information ................... 17

䡵Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 17

▫To Arm The System ................... 17

▫To Disarm The System ................. 18

䡵Illuminated Entry ...................... 18

䡵Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 19

▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 19

▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 20

▫Express Down Window Feature —

If Equipped ......................... 22

▫Using The Panic Alarm ................. 22

▫Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 23

▫Battery Replacement ................... 23

▫General Information ................... 24

䡵Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 24

▫How To Use Remote Start ............... 25

䡵Door Locks ........................... 27

▫Manual Door Locks ................... 27

▫Power Door Locks .................... 28

▫Automatic Door Locks ................. 28

▫Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit .......... 29

▫Child-Protection Door Lock System

(Rear Doors) ......................... 31

䡵Windows ............................ 32

▫Power Windows ...................... 32

▫Wind Buffeting ....................... 36

䡵Liftgate ............................. 36

䡵Occupant Restraints ..................... 37

▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 38

▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions .... 39

▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 43

▫Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Equipped ....... 43

▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 44

▫Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped .... 45

▫Energy Management Feature ............. 45

▫Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head

Restraints (AHR) ...................... 46

▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert威) ......................... 50

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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