2008 DODGE NITRO Owners Manual

WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel And Controls.............166
mInstrument Cluster......................167
mInstrument Cluster Description.............168
mCompass And Trip Computer Ð If Equipped . . . 180
NControl Buttons......................181
NTrip Conditions.......................182
NCompass/Temperature Display...........182
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Ð
If Equipped...........................184NElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................186
NOil Change Required...................187
NTrip Functions.......................188
NCompass Display.....................189
NTelephone Ð If Equipped...............191
NPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................193
mRadio General Information................196
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................1964

NTwo Types Of Signals..................196
NElectrical Disturbances..................196
NAM Reception.......................197
NFM Reception........................197
mSales Code REQ Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6±Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)................................197
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......198
NOperation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....206
NNotes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........208
NList Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)..............................210
NInfo Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)..............................210mSales Code RES Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................213
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......213
NOperation Instructions - CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play..................219
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............221
NList Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......224
NInfo Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......224
mSales Code RER Ð AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio
With Navigation System Ð If Equipped.......225
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio.....226
NClock Setting Procedure.................226
mSatellite Radio (RSC) Ð If Equipped
(RER/REQ/REN Radios Only).............227
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NSystem Activation.....................227
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................228
NSelecting Satellite Mode.................228
NSatellite Antenna......................228
NReception Quality.....................228
NOperating Instructions - Satellite Mode......229
NOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................231
NOperating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VESŸ) (If Equipped).............231mVideo Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) Ð
If Equipped...........................231
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 233
NRadio Operation......................233
NCD Player..........................234
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............234
mClimate Controls.......................235
NManual Air Conditioning And Heating
System.............................235
NOperating Tips.......................239
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1 Ð Air Outlet 6 Ð Glove Box 11 Ð Hazard Warning Flasher
2 Ð Instrument Cluster 7 Ð Climate Control 12 Ð * Electronic Stability Control /
Traction Control Switch
3 Ð Storage Tray8 Ð * Heated Seat Switch 13 Ð Cigar Lighter / Power Outlet
4 Ð Center Air Outlet9 Ð * Rear Park Assist Switch 14 Ð Storage Bin
5 Ð Radio 10 Ð Passenger Airbag Disable Light * Ð If Equipped 166 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
1. Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when
ignition switch is in the ON position.
2. Fuel Cap Indicator
This symbol indicates the side of the vehicle
where the fuel cap is located.
3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature. Any reading within the normal
range indicates that the cooling system is operat-
ing satisfactorily. The gauge needle will likely indicate a
high temperature when driving in hot weather, up moun-
tain grades, in heavy traffic, or when towing a trailer. If
the needle rises to the ªHº mark, stop the vehicle, shiftinto N (Neutral) increase engine speed for 2-3 minutes. If
the temperature reading does not return to normal, seek
authorized service immediately.
CAUTION!
Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the en-
gine running as you would not be able to react to the
temperature indicator if the engine overheats.
The gauge pointer will remain near its last reading when
the engine is turned off. It will return to a true reading
when the engine is restarted.
4. Low Fuel Warning Light
This indicator lights when the fuel gauge reads 1/8
of a tank or less.
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