2011 DODGE NITRO trailer

128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 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
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ 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.
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136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 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
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
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Repair Order #Dealer Code
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144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 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
144,000 miles (234 000 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 CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ 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.
❏ 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
152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 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
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461

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

Safety.......................... 320,329
Sizes ............................. 321
Spare Tire .......................... 382
Spinning ........................... 335
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 336
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 369
Torque Converter Clutch ................299,304
Towing ............................ 361,394
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 114
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 394
Guide ............................. 367
Recreational ........................ 377
Weight ............................ 367
Towing Assistance ....................... 114
Traction Control ...................... 204,314
Trailer Towing .......................... 361
Cooling System Tips .................. 376
Hitches ............................ 366
Minimum Requirements ................ 370 Trailer and Tongue Weight
.............. 369
Wiring ............................ 373
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 367
Trailer Weight .......................... 367
Transaxle ............................. 294
Automatic ......................... 294
Operation .......................... 294
Transfer Case ........................... 426
Fluid .......................... 426,445
Maintenance ........................ 426
Transmission ........................ 295,300
Automatic ....................... 295,300
Fluid ............................. 445
Maintenance ........................ 424
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 169
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 336
Trip Computer .......................... 212
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