2007 DODGE NITRO Owners Manual

The rear power outlet (if equipped) is located in the left
rear cargo area.Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
WARNING!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug.
Rear Power Outlet
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POWER INVERTER
There is a 110–volt, 150–watt inverter outlet located on
the back of the center console to convert DC current to
AC current. This outlet can be used to power small
appliances and electronics.Press the switch located in the center stack lower switch
bank to turn the power on to the outlet. Press the switch
again to turn the power off.
NOTE:Due to build in overload protection the inverter
will shut down if the power rating is exceeded.
Power Inverter
Power Inverter Switch
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WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death:
•Do not use a 3—Prong Adaptor.
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use.
•If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CUP HOLDERS
In the center console there are two cup holders for the
front seat passengers.
NOTE:The cup holder insert is removable from the
console, for cleaning.
Front Cup Holders
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The rear passengers have cup holders at the rear of the
center console.STORAGE
Front Storage Compartment
The front storage compartment (located on the left side of
the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, PDA’s, and
other small items.
Rear Cup Holders
Front Storage Compartment
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Console Storage Compartment
To open, press the latch and lift cover.The center console has a removable storage tray which
can hold cell phones, PDA’s, and other small items.
Center ConsoleRemovable Storage Tray
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Light
The cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate,
opening any door, or by rotating the dimmer control on
the multi-function control lever to the extreme top posi-
tion.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The tie-downs located on cargo area floor should be used
to safely secure loads when vehicle is moving.
WARNING!
Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision
a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to
come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only
the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading
your vehicle:
•Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door or left
door center pillar.
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the vehicle to
sway.
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•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped
The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility.
One side features a plastic lined tray which can hold a
variety of items. The maximum load capacity of the load
floor is 400 lbs (181 kg).The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In
order to use the cargo load floor, use the following
procedure:
1. Push side mounted release handles (toward center of
vehicle) to release cover.
Floor Panel
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2. Lift cover.
3. Flip cover over, and lock panel back into position.Utility Table — If Equipped
The cargo load floor can be converted into a utility table.
The maximum load capacity of the utility table is 100 lbs
(45 kg).
In order to use the utility table, use the following
procedure:
Load Floor
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