2011 DODGE NITRO engine coolant

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and the
brake master cylinder, add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
•Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
•Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de-
pends on tires of equal size, type and circumfer-
ence on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can
cause damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation
schedule should be followed to balance tire wear.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
72,000 miles (117 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ 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 Service Center
80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
80,000 miles (130 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104,000 miles (169 000 km)
whichever comes first.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (4.0L Engine).
❏ Replace the timing belt (4.0L Engine).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169 000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
112,000 miles (182 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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About Your Brakes....................... 309
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 311
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 419
Adding Fuel ........................... 356
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 410
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 412
Air Conditioning ........................ 274
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 274
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 284
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 413
Air Conditioning System ................274,278
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 285
Air Filter .............................. 410
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 330
Airbag ................................ 58
Airbag Deployment ....................... 72
Airbag Light ..................... 66,75,89,205
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 74
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 62Alarm (Security Alarm)
.................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 200
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................243,268
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............ 311,314
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 205
Anti-Theft System ........................ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 443
Appearance Care ........................ 427
Assistance Towing ....................... 114
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 98
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 278
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 294
Automatic Transmission .............295,300,424
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 424
474 INDEX

Cargo Compartment...................... 185
Light ............................. 185
Cargo Light ............................ 185
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 187
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 185
Cellular Phone ....................... 100,273
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 442
Certification Label ....................... 358
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 381
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 321
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............210,404
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 87
Checks, Safety ........................... 87
Child Restraint .................... 76,77,82,84
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............81,82
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Climate Control ......................... 273
Clock ........................... 229,248,257Coin Holder
........................... 184
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 273
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 333
Compass ........................ 212,215,221
Compass Calibration .................. 215,222
Compass Variance .................... 214,223
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 219
Console .............................. 184
Console, Floor .......................... 184
Contract, Service ........................ 467
Cooling System ......................... 417
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 419
Coolant Capacity ..................... 443
Coolant Level ....................... 421
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 420
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 418
Inspection .......................... 417
Points to Remember .................. 421
Pressure Cap ........................ 420
476 INDEX

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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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 200
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 216
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 381
Jump Starting ....................... 388
Overheating ........................ 380
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 404
Engine ............................... 401
Air Cleaner ......................... 410
Block Heater ........................ 293
Break-In Recommendations .............. 86
Compartment .................... 401,402
Compartment Identification ............. 402
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 444
Exhaust Gas Caution ................88,355
Fails to Start ........................ 292
Flooded, Starting ..................... 292
Fuel Requirements ................. 351,443
Jump Starting ....................... 388 Oil .........................
407,443,444
Oil Disposal ........................ 409
Oil Filter ........................... 410
Oil Selection ........................ 443
Oil Synthetic ........................ 409
Overheating ........................ 380
Starting ........................... 291
Temperature Gauge ................... 198
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 409
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 409
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 72
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 352
Event Data Recorder ...................... 75
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 88,355
Exhaust System ....................... 88,415
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 428
Exterior Lights .......................... 91
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Requirements....................... 443
Tank Capacity ....................... 443
Fuel System Caution ..................... 354
Fuses ................................ 432
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 169
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............356,358,403
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) ................... 198
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 351
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 352
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 198
Fuel .............................. 198
Odometer .......................... 208
Speedometer ........................ 200
Tachometer ......................... 206
Gear Ranges ........................... 300
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 393
General Information ................. 17,130,351Glass Cleaning
.......................... 431
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............359,362
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............359,361
GVWR ............................... 359
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 100
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 380
Headlights Bulb Replacement .................... 438
Dimmer Switch ...................... 152
Replacing .......................... 438
Switch ............................ 151
Heated Seats ........................... 137
Heater ............................... 274
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 293
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 366
Holder, Coin ........................... 184
Holder, Cup ........................... 182
480 INDEX