2008 DODGE NITRO lock

Light............................... 153
Cargo Light............................ 153
Cargo Load Floor........................ 154
Cargo Slide Out System
LoadNGo ........................... 156
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 153
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 313
Catalytic Converter...................... 359
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 234
Cellular Phone.......................... 87
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 393
Certification Label....................... 313
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 336
Charging.............................. 341
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 280
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 351
Checks, Safety.........................77,78
Child Restraint....................66,67,71,73Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............70,71
Child Safety Locks........................ 32
Climate Control......................... 235
Clock...........................199,215,226
Coin Holder........................... 152
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 234
Compass........................180,183,189
Compass Calibration..................183,190
Compass Variance....................182,190
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 188
Console.............................. 152
Console, Floor.......................... 152
Contract, Service........................ 408
Converter, Catalytic...................... 359
Cooling System......................... 366
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 368
Coolant Capacity...................... 394
Coolant Level......................... 370
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 369
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Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 367
Inspection........................... 366
Points to Remember.................... 370
Pressure Cap......................... 369
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......367,394,395
Temperature Gauge..................... 168
Corrosion Protection..................... 377
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 361
Cup Holder............................ 151
Customer Assistance..................... 406
Data Recorder, Event...................... 64
Daytime Running Lights................... 125
Dealer Service.......................... 353
Defroster, Rear Window................... 159
Defroster, Windshield...................78,237
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 126
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 350
Dimmer Switch, Headlight..............124,170Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 354
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 357
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 369
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 137
Drive Belts............................ 358
Driving............................... 268
Off-Pavement......................... 268
Off-Road............................ 268
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 231
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 85
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 147
Electrical Power Outlets................... 147
Electronic Brake Control System............. 131
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 131
Brake Assist System.................... 132
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Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 133
Electronic Stability Program............... 134
Traction Control System................. 132
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 133
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 128
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........134,170
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 184
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 334
Jacking............................. 336
Overheating.......................... 335
Towing............................. 343
Emission Control System Maintenance......351,398
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 361
Block Heater......................... 248
Break-In Recommendations................ 76
Compartment......................348,349
Compartment Identification............348,349Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 395
Exhaust Gas Caution..................76,309
Fails to Start.......................... 246
Flooded, Starting...................... 246
Fuel Requirements..................306,394
Jump Starting......................... 341
Oil ...........................354,394,395
Oil Disposal.......................... 357
Oil Filter............................ 357
Oil Selection.......................... 394
Overheating.......................... 335
Starting............................. 245
Temperature Gauge..................... 168
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 356
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 356
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 19
Event Data Recorder...................... 64
Exhaust Gas Caution...................76,309
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Octane Rating......................306,395
Requirements......................... 394
Tank Capacity........................ 394
Fuel System Caution................308,311,312
Fuses................................ 381
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 137
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............310,312,351
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 168
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 306
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 307
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 307
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 168
Fuel................................ 168
Odometer........................... 177
Speedometer......................... 170
Tachometer.......................... 174
Gear Ranges......................251,255,260General Information.................17,113,305
Glass Cleaning.......................... 380
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............313,316
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............313,315
GVWR............................... 313
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 87
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 334
Head Restraints......................... 116
Head Rests............................ 116
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 389
Dimmer Switch....................... 124
Replacing............................ 389
Switch.............................. 123
Heated Seats........................... 116
Heater, Engine Block..................... 248
High Beam Indicator..................... 170
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Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 171
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................70,71
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 306
Leaks, Fluid............................ 78
Life of Tires............................ 292
Liftgate................................ 38
Lights..............................78,122
Airbag............................63,174
Alarm............................... 77
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 173
Back-Up............................. 392
Brake Assist Warning................... 137
Brake Warning........................ 171
Bulb Replacement...................... 389
Cargo .............................. 153
Center Mounted Stop................... 393
Cruise.............................. 179Daytime Running...................... 125
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 124
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator.........................135,170
Fog ..........................124,174,391
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 334
Headlight Switch...................... 123
Headlights........................... 389
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster..................123,168
Interior............................. 122
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Low Fuel............................ 168
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 178
Passing............................. 124
Rear Servicing........................ 392
Rear Tail............................ 392
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 169
Service.............................. 389
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Side Marker.......................... 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 296
Traction Control....................... 135
Turn Signal..................125,390,391,392
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 168
Load Floor, Cargo....................... 154
Load N Go
Sliding Cargo Floor..................... 156
Loading Vehicle......................... 313
Tires ............................... 283
Locks................................. 27
Child Protection........................ 32
Door................................ 27
Power Door........................... 29
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 296
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................70,71
Lubrication, Body....................... 364Luggage Carrier......................... 160
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 362
Maintenance Procedures................... 354
Maintenance Schedule.................... 398
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 147
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 178,351
Manual, Service......................... 410
Manual Transmission..................249,375
Fluid Level Check...................... 375
Lubricant Selection..................375,396
Shift Speeds.......................... 251
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 373
Mini-Trip Computer...................180,188
Mirrors................................ 83
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 85
Outside.............................. 84
Rearview............................. 83
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PCV Valve............................ 361
Personal Settings........................ 193
Pets.................................. 75
Pets, Transporting........................ 75
Phone, Cellular.......................... 87
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 87
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 283
Polishing and Waxing..................... 378
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 381
Door Locks........................... 29
Inverter............................. 149
Mirrors.............................. 85
Steering..........................277,363
Sunroof............................. 144
Windows............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid..................... 396
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Preparation for Jacking.................... 338Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features............ 193
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 24
Radial Ply Tires......................... 290
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 196
Radio, Navigation....................... 225
Radio, Satellite.......................226,227
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 377
Rear Window Defroster................... 159
Rear Window Features.................... 157
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 157
Rearview Mirrors........................ 83
Reclining Front Seats..................... 114
Recorder, Event Data...................... 64
Recreational Towing...................... 330
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 307
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Shoulder Belt Anchorage.................. 44
Seats................................. 113
Adjustment.......................... 113
Cleaning............................ 379
Head Restraints....................... 116
Heated.............................. 116
Rear Folding......................... 118
Reclining............................ 114
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,170
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 395
Selection of Oil......................... 356
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 14
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement................... 15
Service Assistance....................... 406
Service Contract......................... 408
Service Manuals........................ 410
Setting the Clock..................199,215,226
Settings, Personal........................ 193Shift Lock Manual Override................ 253
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission........... 251
Shifting
Automatic Transmission...............255,260
Manual Transmission................... 249
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Signals, Turn................125,171,390,391,392
Sliding Cargo Floor
LoadNGo ........................... 156
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 294
Spare Tire............................. 337
Spark Plugs............................ 358
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 306
Oil ................................ 356
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 128
Speedometer........................... 170
Starting............................... 245
Automatic Transmission................. 245
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