2011 DODGE NITRO power steering

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Driver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTED
KeyFOB ..................8
Remote Start................8
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags ..................10
Child Restraints .............11
Front Seats ................13
Rear Seats ................14
Heated Seats ...............15
Tilt Steering Column ...........16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Lights Lever .........17
Wiper/Washer Lever ...........18
Speed Control Lever ...........19
Manual Climate Controls .........20
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) ...................20
Parksense
®Rear Park Assist .......21
Power Sunroof ..............21
Wind Buffeting ..............23
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ........26
Touch-Screen Radios ...........29
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......36
Uconnect™ Phone ............36
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......38
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...................39
Programmable Features .........40
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............42
Power Outlet ...............44
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESFour-Wheel Drive Operation .......45
UTILITYCargo Area Features...........46
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..............47
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) .............48
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance .......49
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 49
If Your Engine Overheats .........52
Jacking And Tire Changing ........53
Jump-Starting ..............56
Shift Lever Override ...........58
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........59
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........60
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......61
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............62
Engine Compartment ...........63
Fluids And Capacities ..........65
Maintenance Chart ............66
Fuses ...................69
Tire Pressures ...............73
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......73
Exterior Bulbs ..............74
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 75
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center...................75
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 75
Publications Ordering ..........75
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And
Washington, D.C. .............76
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®...77
INDEX..................78
TABLE OF CONTENTS

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant 3.7L,
4.0L MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT
(Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 14 Quarts
(13.3 Liters) Includes
heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled
to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter
3.7L API certified 5W-20 engine oil,
meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade. 5 Quarts (4.7L Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
4.0L API certified 10W-30 engine oil,
meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade. 5.5 Quarts (5.2 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.7L,
4.0L 87 Octane acceptable. 89 octane
Recommended for 4.0L. 19.5 Gallons
(73.8 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.7L,
4.0L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.7L ZFR6F–11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm]) —
Spark Plug 4.0L ZFR5LP-13G (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm]) —
Automatic
Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Transfer Case MOPAR®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Front Axle SAE80W-90 Multi–Purpose Type
GL-5 Gear Lube or equivalent. —
Rear Axle MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear & Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W–90 or
equivalent. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
®DOT 3 and SAE J1703
should be used or equivalent. If
DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4
is acceptable. Use Only
recommended Brake Fluids. —
Power Steering
Reservoir MOPAR
®Power Steering Fluid +4 or
MOPAR®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
65

Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,49
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . 70
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 18
Introduction............... 2
Jack Location .............. 53
Jump Starting .............. 56
KeyFob .................. 8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 40
Lane Change Assist .......... 18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 11
Lights Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ..... 52
Headlights .............. 17
Park .................. 17
Transmission Warning ........ 52
TurnSignal .............. 18
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 68
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 66
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine) ................. 51
MOPAR
®Accessories ......... 77
Navigation .............. 32,34
OilChangeIndicator .......... 52
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...... 52
Oil Pressure Light ........... 51
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 65
Overheating, Engine .......... 52
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Park Sense System, Rear ....... 21
Phone (Pairing) ............. 36
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 36
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 21
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................ 44 Seats
................. 13
Steering ................ 65
Preparation for Jacking ........ 54
Programmable Electronic Features . . 40
Radio Operation .......... 26,29
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 18
Rear Park Sense System ........ 21
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 14
Recreational Towing .......... 48
Remote Starting System ........ 8
ReplacementBulbs .......... 74
Restraints, Child ............ 11
RollOverWarning ............ 3
Seat Belts ................. 9
Seats ................... 13
Adjustment .............. 13
Folding Front Passenger ...... 13
Heated ................ 15
Power ................. 13
RearFolding ............. 14
Setting the Clock .......... 28,31
Shift Lever Override .......... 58
Signals, Turn .............. 18
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 35
SpareTire ................ 53
SparkPlugs ............... 65
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 19
Starting Remote ................. 8
Steering TiltColumn .............. 16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .... 36
Store Radio Presets ........ 28,31
Stuck, Freeing ............. 60
SunRoof ................ 21
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................. 10
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ................... 20
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...... 9
Theft System Arming .......... 9
Theft System Disarming ......... 9
Tilt Steering Column .......... 16
Tires Air Pressure ............. 73
INDEX
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