2011 DODGE NITRO tire pressure

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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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

Life of Tires............................ 336
Liftgate ................................ 38
Light Bulbs ............................. 91
Lights .............................. 91,151
Airbag ...................... 66,75,89,205
Alarm ............................ 200
Anti-Lock .......................... 205
Back-Up ........................... 441
Brake Assist Warning .................. 319
Brake Warning ...................... 202
Bulb Replacement .................... 438
Cargo ............................. 185
Center Mounted Stop .................. 442
Cruise ............................ 211
Daytime Running .................... 152
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 152
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator ................... 200,319
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 199Exterior
............................ 91
Fog ......................... 152,205,440
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............. 212
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 380
Headlight Switch ..................... 151
Headlights ......................... 438
High Beam Indicator .................. 200
Illuminated Entry ..................... 19
Instrument Cluster ................. 151,198
Interior ............................ 155
Lights On Reminder .................. 152
Low Fuel ....................... 198,199
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 210
Oil Pressure ........................ 205
Passing ............................ 152
Rear Servicing ....................... 441
Rear Tail ........................... 441
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 199
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 200
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Service............................ 438
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 210
Side Marker ........................ 441
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 200
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......206,341
Traction Control ..................... 319
Turn Signal .............. 91,153,439,440,441
Voltage ............................ 204
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 198
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 187
Loading Vehicle ......................... 358
Tires .............................. 325
Locks ................................. 28
Automatic Door ...................... 30
Child Protection ...................... 33
Door .............................. 28
Power Door ......................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 341 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)
............................ 81,82
Lubrication, Body ....................... 413
Luggage Carrier ......................... 190
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 411
Maintenance Procedures ................... 406
Maintenance Schedule .................... 448
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 178
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 210,404
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ................... 445
Manual, Service ......................... 469
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 423
Methanol ............................. 352
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 212,219
Mirrors ................................ 97
Automatic Dimming ................... 98
Electric Powered ...................... 99
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Outside............................ 99
Rearview ........................... 97
Vanity ............................ 100
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 341
Mopar Parts ......................... 405,468
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 352
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 151
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 86
Occupant Restraints ....................... 39
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 62
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............351,352
Odometer Trip .............................. 211
Oil, Engine ......................... 407,444
Capacity ........................... 443
Dipstick ........................... 407 Filter
.......................... 410,444
Identification Logo ................... 408
Materials Added to ................... 409
Recommendation .................. 408,443
Synthetic .......................... 409
Viscosity ........................ 409,443
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............403,404
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 169
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 99
Overdrive ....................... 206,298,302
Overdrive OFF Switch .................298,302
Overheating, Engine ................... 198,380
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,469
Paint Care ............................. 427
Paint Damage .......................... 427
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 163
484 INDEX

Storage, Vehicle......................... 283
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 392
Sun Roof .............................. 175
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 100
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 178
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 409
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 206
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 278
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 198
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 81
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 185
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 159
Tip Start .............................. 291
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 325
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 323
Tire Markings .......................... 320 Tire Safety Information
.................... 320
Tires ............................ 91,329,471
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 336
Air Pressure ........................ 329
Chains ............................ 338
Changing .......................... 381
Compact Spare ...................... 333
General Information .................. 329
High Speed ......................... 332
Inflation Pressures .................... 330
Jacking ............................ 381
Life of Tires ........................ 336
Load Capacity .................... 325,326
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 341
Pressure Warning Light ................ 206
Quality Grading ..................... 471
Radial ............................ 332
Replacement ........................ 337
Rotation ........................... 340
488 INDEX