2009 DODGE NITRO ignition

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom-
mended.Attach towing device to main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle not to bumpers or associated brack-
ets. State and local laws applying to vehicles under tow
must be observed.
NOTE:The transmission must be in NEUTRAL under
any towing configuration.
2-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Front Wheels Raised
The speed mustnotexceed 30 mph (50 km/h) and the
distance mustnotexceed 15 miles (25 km).
This vehicle may be towed with the transmission in
NEUTRAL, the ignition key in the LOCK position, the
front wheels raised, and the rear wheels on the ground.NOTE:Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the
ground at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than
15 miles (25 km) can cause severe transmission damage.
If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km)
or faster than 30 mph, it must be towed on a flatbed.
Rear Wheels Raised
The speed mustnotexceed 30 mph (50 km/h) and the
distance mustnotexceed 15 miles (25 km).
This vehicle may be towed with the transmission in
NEUTRAL, the ignition key in the LOCK position, the
rear wheels raised, and the front wheels on the ground.
If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km)
or faster than 30 mph, it must be towed on a flatbed.
4-Wheel Drive Vehicles
The manufacturer recommends flatbed towing with all
wheelsOFFthe ground.
364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4.
As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you will
see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
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To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing.
•Do not idle the engine for prolonged periods during
very rough idle or malfunctioning operating condi-
tions.
•Do not allow vehicle to run out of fuel.NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
J11 30 Amp
PinkSway Bar/
THATCHAM Lock-
Unlock/Power Sliding
Door Module
J13 60 Amp
YellowIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) — Main
J14 40 Amp
GreenEBL (Rear Window
Defogger)
J15 30 Amp
PinkRear Blower
J17 40 Amp
GreenStarter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp
YellowPowertrain Control
Module (PCM) Trans
Range
J19 60 Amp
YellowRadiator Fan
J20 30 Amp
PinkFront Wiper LO/HI
Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
J21 20 Amp
YellowFront/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp
NaturalSunroof Module
M1 15 Amp
BlueCenter High Mounted
Stop Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
M2 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Lighting
M3 20 Amp
YellowFrt/Rear Axle Lockers
M4 10 Amp
RedTrailer Tow
M5 25 Amp
NaturalInverter
M6 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet #1/Rain
Sensor
M7 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet #2
(BATT/ACC SELECT)
398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
M8 20 Amp
YellowFront Heated Seat
M9 20 Amp
YellowRear Heated Seat (If
Equipped)
M10 20 Amp
YellowIgnition Off Draw —
Vehicle Entertainment
System (IOD-VES), Sat-
ellite Digital Audio Re-
ceiver (SDARS), DVD,
Hands-Free Module
(HFM), RADIO, An-
tenna (ANT), Universal
Garage Door Opener
(UGDO), Vanity Lamp
(VANITY LP)
M11 10 Amp
Red(Ignition Off Draw)
IOD-HVAC/ATC, MW
SENSR, Underhood
Lamp (UH LMP)
M12 30 Amp
GreenAmplifier (AMP)
Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
M13 20 Amp
YellowIgnition Off Draw—
Cabin Compartment
Node (IOD-CCN),
Wireless Control Mod-
ule (WCM), SIREN,
Clock Module (CLK
MOD), Multifunction
Control Switch (MUL-
TIFCTN SW)
M14 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow (Export
Only)
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Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
M24 25 Amp
NaturalRear Wiper (REAR
WIPER)
M25 20 Amp
YellowFuel Pump (FUEL
PUMP), Diesel Lift
Pump (DSL LIFT
PUMP) — Export Only
M26 10 Amp
RedPower Mirror Switch
(PWR MIRR SW),
Driver Window Switch
(DRVR WIND SW)
M27 10 Amp
RedIgnition Switch (IGN
SW), Window Module
(WIN MOD)
M28 10 Amp
RedNext Generation Con-
troller (NGC), Trans-
mission Feed (TRANS
FEED), J1962
M29 10 Amp
RedOccupant Classification
Module (OCM)
Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
M30 15 Amp
BlueRear Wiper Module
(RR WIPER MOD),
Power Folding Mirror
(PWR FOLD MIR)
M31 20 Amp
YellowBack-Up Lamps (B/U
LAMPS)
M32 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraint
Controller (ORC), TT
EUROPE
M33 10 Amp
RedNext Generation Con-
troller (NGC), Global
Powertrain Engine
Controller (GPEC)
M34 10 Amp
RedPark Assist (PRK
ASST), Heater Ventila-
tion, Air Conditioning
Module (HVAC MOD),
Headlamp Wash
(HDLP WASH), Com-
pass (COMPAS)
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54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Inspect the front and rear axle fluid;
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.
❏Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
❏Replace accessory drive belt(s).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or
126 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Inspect the front and rear axle fluid;
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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