2011 DODGE NITRO differential

a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin
across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is
spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the
brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine
torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in
the “Partial Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)” in this section for further information.
Brake Assist System (BAS)
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking
capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
system detects an emergency braking situation by sens-
ing the rate and amount of brake application and then
applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help
reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very
quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the
benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak-
ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do notreduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer
desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is
deactivated.
WARNING!
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. BAS cannot prevent collisions, in-
cluding those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
planing. The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or
the safety of others.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 315

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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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