Dodge 2008 Nitro User Manual
Dodge Cars
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Document Outline
- INTRODUCTION
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
- SENTRY KEY
- STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED
- SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- ILLUMINATED ENTRY
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- DOOR LOCKS
- WINDOWS
- LIFTGATE
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
- Lap/Shoulder Belts
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
- Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped
- Energy Management Feature
- Seat Belt Pretensioners
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
- Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
- Seat Belt Extender
- Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
- Child Restraint
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
- SAFETY TIPS
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
- MIRRORS
- HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
- SEATS
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
- LIGHTS
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
- TILT STEERING COLUMN
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
- POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
- POWER INVERTER
- CUP HOLDERS
- STORAGE
- CARGO AREA FEATURES
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES
- ROOF LUGGAGE RACK- NON FUNCTIONAL
- INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
- INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
- COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED
- RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
- SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
- SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
- SALES CODE RER - AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY)
- System Activation
- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
- Selecting Satellite Mode
- Satellite Antenna
- Reception Quality
- Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
- Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)
- Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)
- VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
- CLIMATE CONTROLS
- STARTING AND OPERATING
- STARTING PROCEDURES
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED
- MANUAL TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
- ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
- OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
- PARKING BRAKE
- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
- POWER STEERING
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
- TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
- TIRE CHAINS
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS
- ADDING FUEL
- VEHICLE LOADING
- TRAILER TOWING
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.0L
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
- REPLACEMENT PARTS
- DEALER SERVICE
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
- Engine Oil
- Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
- Spark Plugs
- Catalytic Converter
- Crankcase Emission Control System
- Fuel Filter
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
- Maintenance-Free Battery
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Power Steering Fluid Check
- Driveline And Steering Component Lubrication
- Body Lubrication
- Windshield Wiper Blades
- Windshield Washers
- Exhaust System
- Cooling System
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
- Brake System
- Automatic Transmission
- Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual Transmission
- Manual Transmission
- Transfer Case
- Front/Rear Axle Fluid
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
- FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE)
- REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
- BULB REPLACEMENT
- FLUID CAPACITIES
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
- INDEX