2011 DODGE NITRO power steering

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
top of the safe zone on these engines.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407

Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
M21 20 Amp
Yellow Automatic Shutdown
#3
M22 10 Amp
Red Right Horn
M23 10 Amp
Red Left Horn
M24 25 Amp
Natural Rear Wiper – If
Equipped
M25 20 Amp
Yellow Fuel Pump, Diesel
Lift Pump – If
Equipped
M26 10 Amp
Red Power Mirror Switch,
Driver Window
SwitchCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
M27 10 Amp
Red Ignition Switch, Wire-
less Control Module,
Steering Column Lock
– If Equipped
M28 10 Amp
Red Powertrain Control
Module
M29 10 Amp
Red Occupant Classifica-
tion Module
M30 15 Amp
Blue Rear Wiper Module,
Power Folding Mirror
– If Equipped, Diag-
nostic Link
M31 20 Amp
Yellow Back-Up Lamps
M32 10 Amp
Red Airbag Module
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MOPARATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Transfer Case MOPARATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Front Axle SAE 80W-90 Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE
J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only rec-
ommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARPower Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445

Fluid Level Check.................... 425
Fluid Type ...................... 424,445
Special Additives ..................... 425
Torque Converter .................. 299,304
Autostick ............................. 301
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 179
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 179
Axle Fluid ............................. 445
B-Pillar Location ........................ 325
Battery ............................... 411
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 24
Belts, Seat ............................ 43,89
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 413
Brake Assist System ...................... 315
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 313
Brake Fluid ............................ 445
Brake System ........................... 422
Anti-Lock (ABS) ................... 31 1,314Master Cylinder
..................... 423
Parking ........................... 309
Warning Light ....................... 202
Brake, Parking .......................... 309
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 295
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 86
Bulb Replacement ....................... 438
Bulbs, Light .......................... 91,438
Calibration, Compass .................. 215,222
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 443
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 356
Power Steering ...................... 308
Car Washes ............................ 428
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............88,355
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 358
Cargo Area Features ...................... 185
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INDEX 475

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....418,443,444
Corrosion Protection ..................... 427
Cupholders ............................ 182
Customer Assistance ..................... 465
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 75
Daytime Running Lights ................... 152
Dealer Service .......................... 405
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 189
Defroster, Windshield ................89,276,281
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 158
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 403
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 152
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 407
Power Steering ...................... 308
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 394 Disposal
Engine Oil ......................... 409
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 420
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 169
Driving ............................... 307
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 99
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 179
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 179
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 313
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 314
Brake Assist System ................... 315
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 316
Traction Control System ................ 314
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 316
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 160
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 316
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INDEX 477

Fabric Care............................ 430
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 410
Air Conditioning ..................... 284
Engine Oil ....................... 410,444
Finish Care ............................ 428
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 380
Turn Signal .............. 91,201,439,440,441
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 292
Floor Console .......................... 184
Fluid Capacities ......................... 443
Fluid Leaks ............................. 91
Fluid Level Checks .................... 426,427
Automatic Transmission ................ 424
Engine Oil ......................... 407
Power Steering ...................... 308
Fluid, Brake ........................... 445
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 444Fog Light Service
........................ 440
Fog Lights .......................... 152,440
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 146
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 304
Operation .......................... 304
Systems ........................... 304
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 304
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 380
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 392
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 427
Fuel ................................. 351
Ethanol ........................... 352
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 356
Gasoline ........................... 351
Gauge ............................ 198
Light ............................. 199
Materials Added ..................... 354
Methanol .......................... 352
Octane Rating ................. 351,352,444
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INDEX 479

Parking Brake.......................... 309
Parking On Hill ......................... 309
Passing Light ........................... 152
Personal Settings ........................ 224
Pets .................................. 86
Pets, Transporting ........................ 86
Phone, Cellular ......................... 100
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 100
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 325
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 428
Power Door Locks ......................... 30
Mirrors ............................ 99
Steering ........................ 307,308
Sunroof ........................... 175
Windows ........................... 34
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 445
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 57
Preparation for Jacking .................... 383 Programmable Electronic Features
............ 224
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 332
Radio Operation ........................ 273
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 427
Rear Park Sense System ................... 163
Rear Window Defroster ................... 189
Rear Window Features .................... 188
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 188
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 97
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 140
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 75
Recreational Towing ...................... 377
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 352
Refrigerant ............................ 413
Release, Hood .......................... 149
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 152
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 55
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
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INDEX 485

Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 465
Service Contract ......................... 467
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 210
Service Manuals ........................ 469
Setting the Clock .................. 229,248,257
Settings, Personal ........................ 224
Shift Lever Override ...................... 393
Shifting Automatic Transmission .............295,300
Shoulder Belts ........................... 43
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 284
Signals, Turn .............. 91,153,201,439,440,441
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 338
Spare Tire ....................... 333,334,382Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 351
Oil ............................... 408
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 160
Speedometer ........................... 200
Starting ............................... 291
Cold Weather ....................... 291
Engine Block Heater .................. 293
Engine Fails to Start .................. 292
Remote ............................ 26
Steering Power .......................... 307,308
Tilt Column ........................ 159
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 159
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 271
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 271
Storage ............................... 183
Storage Bin ............................ 183
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INDEX 487