2010 Dodge Nitro Owners Manual

Nitro OWNER’S MANUAL 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 93 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .................................. 187 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................ 289 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ............................................. 385 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE .............................................. 399 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ................................................. 449 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................ 469 10 INDEX ................................................................... 479 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

INTRODUCTION CONTENTS  Introduction ........................... 4  Rollover Warning ....................... 4  How To Use This Manual .................. 5  Warnings And Cautions ................... 7  Vehicle Identification Number .............. 7  Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8 1

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 assistance 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 1 INTRODUCTION 5

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures 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 1 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  A Word About Your Keys ................. 12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 14  Sentry Key .......................... 14 ▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 15 ▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 16 ▫ General Information ................... 17  Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 17 ▫ To Arm The System ................... 18 ▫ To Disarm The System ................. 18  Illuminated Entry ...................... 19  Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 19 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 20 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 21 ▫ Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped ........................... 23 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 23 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 23 2

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