2007 DODGE NITRO wiper fluid

If the swing gate flip-up window is open or the swing
gate is open, connection to the rear window wiper is
interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade.
When the swing gate flip-up window or the swing gate is
closed, the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs
to be turned OFF, and then to ON to restart the rear
wiper.
NOTE: The rear swing gate will lock while the rear
wiper is operating. The gate will stay locked until the
wiper is turned off and the gate is unlocked (by key,
lock switch, or key fob).
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment, and should be checked for fluidlevel at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and oper-
ate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual
water.
Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped
The push-button is located on
the bottom of the blower con-
trol knob. Press this button to
turn on the rear window de-
froster, and the optional elec-
tric remote control heated
mirrors. An amber light
shows that the defroster is on.
The defroster will automatically turn off after about ten
minutes. For five more minutes of operation, press the
switch again. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the
defroster only when the engine is operating.
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............351
▫Power Steering Fluid Check..............352
▫Driveline And Steering Component
Lubrication..........................353
▫Body Lubrication.....................353
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................354
▫Windshield Washers...................354
▫Exhaust System......................355
▫Cooling System.......................355
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......360
▫Brake System........................361
▫Automatic Transmission................363
▫Hydraulic Clutch Fluid — Manual
Transmission........................364▫Manual Transmission..................364
▫Transfer Case........................365
▫Front/Rear Axle Fluid..................366
▫Appearance Care And Protection
From
Corrosion...........................366

Fuses (Integrated Power Module)...........371

Replacement Light Bulbs.................378

Bulb Replacement......................379
▫Head Light..........................379
▫Left Front Turn Signal..................379
▫Right Front Turn Signal.................379
▫Front Side Marker.....................380
▫Front Fog Light (Front Fascia Mounted).....380
336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non-abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade
rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as
engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers
The fluid reservoir in the engine compartment should be
checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield antifreeze (not radiator anti-
freeze) rated not to freeze at -25°F (-31°C). Operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
WARNING!
Commercial windshield washer solvents are flam-
mable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must
be exercised when filling or working around the
washer solution.
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 279
Information Center, Vehicle................. 179
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 81
Instrument Cluster....................163,164
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 162
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 370
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 371
Interior Appearance Care.................. 369
Interior Lights.......................... 119
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 122
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 146
Jack Location........................... 326
Jack Operation.......................326,329
Jacking Instructions...................... 329
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16Key-In Reminder......................... 16
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 14
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 167
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 38
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 68,69
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 296
Leaks, Fluid............................ 76
LifeofTires ............................ 283
Liftgate................................ 35
Lights .............................. 76,119
Airbag............................ 61,170
Alarm ............................... 75
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 169
Back-Up............................. 381
Brake Assist Warning................... 134
Brake Warning........................ 167
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Sunroof............................. 141
Windows............................. 31
Power Steering Fluid..................... 384
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 45
Preparation for Jacking.................... 328
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 44
Programmable Electronic Features......136,140,188
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)............... 24,136,140
Radial Ply Tires......................... 281
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 191
Radio, Navigation....................... 219
Radio, Satellite.......................219,221
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 366
Rear Window Defroster................... 156
Rear Window Features.................... 155
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 155Rearview Mirrors........................ 81
Reclining Front Seats..................... 111
Recorder, Event Data...................... 61
Recreational Towing...................... 321
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 297
Refrigerant............................ 352
Release, Hood.......................... 117
Reminder, Lights On..................... 120
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 44
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 226
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Parts....................... 342
Replacement Tires....................... 283
Reporting Safety Defects................... 415
Restraint, Head......................... 113
Restraints, Child......................... 64
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36
Roof Type Carrier....................... 157
INDEX 431
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Universal Transmitter..................... 134
Upholstery Care........................ 369
Utility Table........................... 152
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 360
VanityMirrors ........................... 84
Variance, Compass....................177,184
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 8
Vehicle Loading......................275,303
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 9
Vehicle Storage......................... 233
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 225
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 346
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 324
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 164
Warnings and Cautions..................... 8
Warranty Information..................... 415Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 156
Washers, Windshield..................... 354
WaxingandPolishing ..................... 367
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 284
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 368
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 368
Wheel Mounting........................ 331
WindBuffeting ....................... 35,143
Window Fogging........................ 232
Windows.............................. 31
Power............................... 31
Windshield Defroster...................... 76
Windshield Washers...................122,354
Fluid ............................... 354
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 354
Windshield Wipers....................... 122
Wiper, Rear............................ 155
Wrecker Towing......................... 334
YES EssentialsFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 369
436 INDEX