2010 DODGE NITRO maintenance

Overheating.......................... 386
Towing ............................. 397
Emission Control System Maintenance ......404,450
Engine ............................... 401
Air Cleaner .......................... 410
Block Heater ......................... 296
Break-In Recommendations ................ 86
Compartment ...................... 401,402
Compartment Identification ............... 402
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 446
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 87,363
Fails to Start .......................... 294
Flooded, Starting ...................... 294
Fuel Requirements .................. 358,445
Jump Starting ......................... 393
Oil ........................... 407,445,446
Oil Disposal .......................... 409
Oil Filter ............................ 410
Oil Selection .......................... 445 Oil Synthetic
......................... 409
Overheating .......................... 386
Starting ............................. 293
Temperature Gauge .................... 192
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 409
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 409
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 71
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 87,363
Exhaust System ....................... 87,415
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 429
Exterior Lights .......................... 90
Fabric Care ............................ 431
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 410
Air Conditioning ...................... 286
Engine Oil ........................ 410,446
Finish Care ............................ 429
484 INDEX

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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Reporting Safety Defects................... 474
Restraint, Head ......................... 138
Restraints, Child ......................... 76
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 38
Roll Over Warning ........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 185
Rotation, Tires .......................... 347
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 88
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 90
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 474
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 87
Safety Information, Tire ................... 329
Safety Tips ............................. 86
Satellite Radio Antenna .................265,270
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 268
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 450
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 52
Seat Belts ............................ 39,88Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage
........ 45
And Pregnant Women ................... 53
Child Restraint ....................... 76,83
Extender ............................. 54
Front Seat ............................ 39
Inspection ............................ 88
Maintenance ......................... 432
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................. 45
Seats ................................. 134
Adjustment .......................... 135
Head Restraints ....................... 138
Heated ............................. 141
Rear Folding ......................... 142
Reclining ............................ 136
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 446
Selection of Oil ......................... 408
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
492 INDEX

Sentry Key Replacement................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 471
Service Contract ......................... 473
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 205
Service Manuals ........................ 475
Setting the Clock .............223,238,240,243,253
Settings, Personal ........................ 219
Shift Lock Manual Override ................ 298
Shifting Automatic Transmission ..............299,303
Shoulder Belts ........................... 39
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 286
Signals, Turn .............. 90,150,195,441,442,443
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 346
Spare Tire .......................... 341,388
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 358
Oil ................................ 408 Speed Control (Cruise Control)
.............. 156
Speedometer ........................... 194
Starting ............................... 293
Cold Weather ......................... 294
Engine Block Heater .................... 296
Engine Fails to Start .................... 294
Remote .............................. 25
Steering Power ........................... 315,316
Tilt Column .......................... 155
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 155
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 273
Storage ............................... 178
Storage Bin ............................ 178
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 285
Sun Roof .............................. 171
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 100
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 174
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Torque Converter Clutch................303,307
Towing ............................... 368
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 115
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 397
Guide .............................. 374
Recreational .......................... 383
Weight .............................. 374
Towing Assistance ....................... 115
Traction Control ...................... 198,323
Trailer Towing .......................... 368
Cooling System Tips .................... 383
Hitches ............................. 373
Minimum Requirements ................. 377
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 376
Wiring .............................. 380
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 374
Trailer Weight .......................... 374
Transaxle ............................. 296
Automatic ........................... 296 Operation
........................... 296
Transfer Case ........................... 426
Fluid ............................ 426,447
Maintenance ......................... 426
Transmission ........................ 299,303
Automatic ........................ 299,303
Fluid ............................... 447
Maintenance ......................... 425
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 165
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 343
Trip Computer .......................... 207
Trip Odometer .......................... 202
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 206
Turn Signals ................ 150,195,441,442,443
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 100
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 477
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