2011 DODGE NITRO ABS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
(See page 49 for more information.)
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WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake
system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., mayilluminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control OFF Warning Light
• If the ESC OFF warning light comes on continuously with the engine running, amalfunction has been detected.
• If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we
recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the chargingsystem light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stopthe vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four
minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, werecommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)system.
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Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near thebattery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
J1 – –
J2 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case/Pwr Liftgate Module
J3 – –
J4 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Pump/ESP
J7 30 Amp Pink Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Valve/ESP
J8 40 Amp Green Power Memory Seat (If Equipped)
J9 – –
J10 – –
J11 30 Amp Pink Anti-Theft Module Lock-Unlock
J13 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Main
J14 40 Amp Green EBL (Rear Window Defogger)
J15 40 Amp Green Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Trans Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module
M1 15 Amp Blue Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Brake Switch
M2 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Lighting
M3 20 Amp Yellow Frt/Rear Axle Lockers
M4 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow
M5 25 Amp Natural Inverter
M6 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1/Rain Sensor
M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC
SELECT)
M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat
M9 ––
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel
Lift Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) —
Export Only
M26 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch (PWR MIRR
SW), Driver Window Switch (DRVR
WIND SW)
M27 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch (IGN SW), Window
Module (WIN MOD)
M28 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC),
Transmission Feed (TRANS FEED),
J1962
M29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module
(OCM)
M30 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module (RR WIPER
MOD), Power Folding Mirror (PWR
FOLD MIR)
M31 20 Amp Yellow Back-Up Lamps (B/U LAMPS)
M32 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC), TT EUROPE
M33 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC),
Global Powertrain Engine Controller
(GPEC)
M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist (PRK ASST), Heater
Ventilation, Air Conditioning
Module (HVAC MOD), Headlamp
Wash (HDLP WASH), Compass
(COMPAS)
M35 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
M36 ––
M37 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
Electronic Stability Program (ESP),
Stop Lamp Switch (STP LP SW),
Fuel Pump Rly Hi Control
M38 25 Amp Natural Lock/Unlock Motors (LOCK/
UNLOCK MTRS)
CAUTION!
• When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure
the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the integrated power module and possibly result in a
electrical system failure.
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Air Conditioning.......... 20,21
Airbag .................. 10
AirbagLight ............... 52
Alarm, Panic ............... 8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .... 51
Arming Theft System (Security
Alarm) ................... 9
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 20
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 65
AxleFluid ................ 65
Battery Charging System Light ....... 51
Belts, Seat ................ 9
BrakeFluid ............... 65
Brake System WarningLight ............ 50
Bulb Replacement ........... 74
Calibration, Compass ......... 40
Cargo Area Features .......... 46
CargoLoadFloor ............ 46
Cargo Tie-Downs ............ 46
Change Oil Indicator .......... 52
Charging System Light ......... 51
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light) ............. 51
Child Restraint ............. 11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 11
ClimateControl ............. 20
Clock Setting ............ 28,31
Compass Calibration .......... 40
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 65
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 19
CruiseLight ............... 19
Customer Assistance .......... 75
Defects, Reporting ........... 76
Defroster, Rear Window ........ 20
Defroster, Windshield ......... 20
Dimmer Control ............. 17
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 17
Disarming, Theft System ........ 9
Driver Cockpit .............. 4 ECO ................... 40
Electronic Speed Control
(CruiseControl) ............. 19
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . 49
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light ................... 51
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 39,40
Engine
Compartment ............. 63
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ............ 51
Oil Selection ............. 65
Overheating ............. 52
EventDataRecorder .......... 61
Express Down Windows ......... 8
Exterior Lights ............. 74
Flash-To-Pass .............. 17
Fluid Capacities ............ 65
Fluids .................. 65
FogLights ................ 17
Folding Front Passenger Seat ..... 13
FoldingRearSeat ........... 14
Four Wheel Drive Operation ...... 45
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 60
Front Heated Seats ........... 15
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ......... 52
Specifications ............ 65
Fuses .................. 69
Garage

Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..42
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....... 52
Hard Disk Drive ............. 31
Headlights ............... 17 Dimmer Switch ........... 17
HighBeam .............. 17
Heated Seats .............. 15
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 17
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 42
Hood Release .............. 62
InstrumentCluster ............ 6
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