2009 DODGE NITRO maintenance

About Your Brakes....................... 284
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 285
Adding Fuel........................... 331
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 376
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 378
Air Conditioning.....................248,251
Air Conditioning Controls................. 251
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 252
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 378
Air Conditioning System.................. 251
Air Filter.............................. 376
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 306
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment....................... 60
Airbag Light.......................63,77,181
Airbag Maintenance....................... 61
Alarm Light........................... 176
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 17Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 241
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 408
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............285,288
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 180
Anti-Theft System........................ 17
Appearance Care........................ 392
Assistance Towing....................... 101
Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 84
Automatic Transaxle...................... 262
Automatic Transmission.............265,270,389
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 389
Fluid Level Check..................... 389
Fluid Type........................390,410
Gear Ranges......................... 265
Special Additives...................... 390
Torque Converter...................270,274
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Cargo Load Floor........................ 162
Cargo Slide Out System
LoadNGo .......................... 163
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 160
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 334
Cellular Phone.......................... 86
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 407
Certification Label....................... 334
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 356
Charging.............................. 362
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 298
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)......................186,370
Checks, Safety.........................76,77
Child Restraint....................65,66,71,73
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............69,71
Child Safety Locks........................ 31
Climate Control......................... 248
Clock........................202,216,220,229Coin Holder........................... 159
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 247
Compact Spare Tire...................... 308
Compass........................187,190,195
Compass Calibration..................190,196
Compass Variance....................189,197
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 194
Console.............................. 159
Console, Floor.......................... 159
Contract, Service........................ 431
Cooling System......................... 382
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 384
Coolant Capacity...................... 408
Coolant Level......................... 386
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 386
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 383
Inspection........................... 383
Points to Remember.................... 387
Pressure Cap......................... 385
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Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 356
Overheating.......................... 355
Towing............................. 364
Emission Control System Maintenance......370,412
Engine............................... 367
Air Cleaner.......................... 376
Block Heater......................... 262
Break-In Recommendations................ 75
Compartment......................367,368
Compartment Identification............... 368
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 409
Exhaust Gas Caution..................76,330
Fails to Start.......................... 260
Flooded, Starting...................... 260
Fuel Requirements..................326,408
Jump Starting......................... 362
Oil ...........................373,408,409
Oil Disposal.......................... 375Oil Filter............................ 375
Oil Selection.......................... 408
Oil Synthetic......................... 375
Overheating.......................... 355
Starting............................. 259
Temperature Gauge.................... 174
Engine Oil Viscosity...................374,375
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart..............374,375
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 19
Exhaust Gas Caution...................76,330
Exhaust System......................... 380
Exterior Finish Care...................... 393
Fabric Care.........................394,395
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 376
Engine Oil........................375,409
Finish Care............................ 393
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Load N Go
Sliding Cargo Floor.................... 163
Loading Vehicle......................... 334
Tires ............................... 301
Locks................................. 26
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 28
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 316
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................69,71
Lubrication, Body....................... 379
Luggage Carrier......................... 166
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 377
Maintenance Procedures................... 373
Maintenance Schedule.................... 412
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 153
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 186,370Manual, Service......................... 433
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 410
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 388
Mini-Trip Computer...................187,194
Mirrors................................ 83
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 85
Outside.............................. 84
Rearview............................. 83
Vanity............................... 86
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 316
Mopar Parts.........................372,432
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 129
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 75
Occupant Restraints....................... 37
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Restraints, Occupant...................... 37
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier....................... 166
Rotation, Tires.......................... 315
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 432
Safety Information, Tire................... 296
Safety Tips............................. 76
Satellite Radio.......................... 240
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 241
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 412
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 76
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 45
Seat Belts.............................. 38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 43
And Pregnant Women................... 47
Child Restraint.......................65,73Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 38
Inspection............................ 76
Maintenance.......................76,396
Shoulder Belt Anchorage................. 43
Seats................................. 120
Adjustment.......................... 120
Cleaning............................ 394
Head Restraints....................... 123
Heated............................. 124
Rear Folding......................... 125
Reclining............................ 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 409
Selection of Oil......................... 374
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 14
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement................... 15
Service Assistance....................... 429
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Service Contract......................... 431
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 186
Service Manuals........................ 433
Setting the Clock................202,216,220,229
Settings, Personal........................ 198
Shift Lock Manual Override................ 264
Shifting
Automatic Transmission..............265,270
Shoulder Belts........................... 38
Signals, Turn................131,176,404,405,406
Sliding Cargo Floor
LoadNGo .......................... 163
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 314
Spare Tire.......................308,309,356
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 326
Oil ................................ 374
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 135Speedometer........................... 176
Starting............................... 259
Cold Weather......................... 259
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 362
Engine Block Heater.................... 262
Engine Fails to Start.................... 260
Remote.............................. 25
Steering
Power...........................282,283
Tilt Column.......................... 134
Wheel, Tilt........................... 134
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 246
Storage............................... 159
Storage Bin............................ 159
Storage, Vehicle......................... 253
Sun Roof.............................. 150
Sun Visor Extension....................... 86
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 153
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Towing............................... 336
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 101
Disabled Vehicle....................... 364
Guide.............................. 342
Recreational.......................... 351
Weight.............................. 342
Towing Assistance....................... 101
Traction Control......................179,289
Trailer Towing.......................... 336
Cooling System Tips.................... 351
Hitches............................. 341
Minimum Requirements................. 345
Trailer and Tongue Weight............... 344
Wiring.............................. 348
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 342
Trailer Weight.......................... 342
Transaxle............................. 262
Automatic........................... 262
Operation........................... 262Transfer Case........................... 390
Fluid............................... 410
Maintenance......................... 390
Transmission........................265,270
Automatic........................265,270
Fluid............................... 410
Maintenance......................... 389
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 144
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Tread Wear Indicators..................... 311
Trip Computer.......................... 187
Trip Odometer.......................... 184
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 186
Turn Signals................131,176,404,405,406
UConnect(Hands-Free Phone).............. 86
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