2010 DODGE NITRO instrument cluster

EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed inbold type
must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure
the continued proper functioning of the emissions control
system. These and all other maintenance services in-
cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service should also be done anytime a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emis-
sions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part that has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions the oil change
indicator message will illuminate, this means that service
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced
as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 451

Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 76,77
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 339
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 211
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 97
Instrument Cluster .................... 191,192
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 190
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 432
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 432
Interior Appearance Care .................. 431
Interior Lights .......................... 151
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 154
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 388
Jack Operation ....................... 388,390
Jacking Instructions ...................... 390
Jump Starting .......................... 393 Key, Programming
........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 151
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) .................... 80,81
Latches ................................ 91
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 358
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 91
Life of Tires ............................ 344
Liftgate ................................ 37
Light Bulbs ............................. 90
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Lights.............................. 90,147
Airbag .......................... 74,88,200
Alarm .............................. 194
Anti-Lock ........................... 199
Back-Up ............................ 443
Brake Assist Warning ................... 328
Brake Warning ........................ 196
Bulb Replacement ...................... 440
Cargo .............................. 180
Center Mounted Stop ................... 444
Cruise .............................. 206
Daytime Running ...................... 151
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator ......................... 194,326
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 193
Exterior .............................. 90
Fog .......................... 150,199,442
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 207 Hazard Warning Flasher
................. 386
Headlight Switch ...................... 148
Headlights ........................... 440
High Beam Indicator .................... 194
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster .................. 148,192
Interior ............................. 151
Lights On Reminder .................... 149
Low Fuel ......................... 192,193
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 205
Oil Pressure .......................... 199
Passing ............................. 149
Rear Servicing ........................ 443
Rear Tail ............................ 443
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 193
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 194
Service ............................. 440
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 205
Side Marker .......................... 443
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Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 194
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........200,348
Traction Control ....................... 326
Turn Signal ................ 90,150,441,442,443
Voltage ............................. 198
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 192
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 182
Loading Vehicle ......................... 366
Tires ............................... 334
Locks ................................. 28
Child Protection ........................ 31
Door ................................ 28
Power Door ........................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 348
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 80,81
Lubrication, Body ....................... 413
Luggage Carrier ......................... 185 Maintenance Free Battery
.................. 411
Maintenance Procedures ................... 406
Maintenance Schedule .................... 450
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 174
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 205,404
Manual, Service ......................... 475
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ..................... 447
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 423
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 207,215
Mirrors ................................ 97
Automatic Dimming ..................... 98
Electric Powered ....................... 99
Outside .............................. 98
Rearview ............................. 97
Vanity .............................. 100
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 348
Mopar Parts ......................... 406,474
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Universal Transmitter..................... 165
Upholstery Care ........................ 431
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 100
Variance, Compass .................... 209,218
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 366
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ...................... 335,366
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 8
Vehicle Storage ......................... 285
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 409
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 129
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 192
Warning, Roll Over ........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 7
Warranty Information ..................... 474 Washers, Windshield
................ 152,154,414
Waxing and Polishing ..................... 429
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 430
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 430
Wheel Mounting ........................ 393
Wind Buffeting ....................... 37,174
Window Fogging ........................ 286
Windows .............................. 33
Power ............................... 33
Windshield Defroster ................89,277,283
Windshield Washers ................ 152,154,414
Fluid ............................... 414
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 414
Windshield Wipers ....................... 152
Wiper, Delay ........................... 154
Wiper, Rear ............................ 183
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 154
Wrecker Towing ......................... 397
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