Dodge 2010 Nitro User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 85
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................177
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STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................269
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ............................................. 365
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................................379
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................427
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................ 447
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INDEX ...................................................................457
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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▫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
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