User Manual Dodge 2009 Nitro suv 2009 DODGE NITRO

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User Manual

For 2009 DODGE NITRO.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • ROLLOVER WARNING6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL7
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS9
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER9
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS10
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS14
    • Ignition Key Removal14
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder15
  • SENTRY KEY16
    • Replacement Keys17
    • Customer Key Programming18
    • General Information19
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED19
    • To Arm the System20
    • To Disarm the System20
  • ILLUMINATED ENTRY21
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY21
    • To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate22
    • To Lock the Doors and Liftgate23
    • Express Down Window Feature - If Equipped24
    • Using the Panic Alarm25
    • Programming Additional Transmitters25
    • Battery Replacement25
    • General Information26
  • REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED27
  • DOOR LOCKS28
    • Manual Door Locks29
    • Power Door Locks30
    • Automatic Door Locks31
    • Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit32
    • Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)33
  • WINDOWS34
    • Power Windows34
    • Wind Buffeting38
  • LIFTGATE38
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS39
    • Lap/Shoulder Belts40
    • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions41
    • Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage45
    • Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped46
    • Energy Management Feature46
    • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)47
    • Seat Belts and Pregnant Women49
    • Seat Belt Extender49
    • Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)50
    • Child Restraint67
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS77
  • SAFETY TIPS78
    • Exhaust Gas78
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle78
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle79
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE81
  • MIRRORS85
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror85
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped86
    • Outside Mirrors86
    • Power Mirrors87
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped88
  • HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED88
    • Operation90
    • Phone Call Features99
    • UConnect System Features102
    • Advanced Phone Connectivity107
    • Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System108
    • General Information117
  • VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED117
    • Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation117
    • Commands119
    • Voice Training122
  • SEATS122
    • Front Manual Seat Adjustment122
    • Front Seat Adjustment - Recline123
    • Six-Way Drivers Power Seat with Manual Recliner124
    • Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat125
    • Head Restraints125
    • Heated Seats - If Equipped126
    • 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold Flat Feature127
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD129
  • LIGHTS130
    • Multifunction Lever131
    • Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights and Headlights132
    • Lights-On Reminder132
    • High Beam Headlights132
    • Flash-to-Pass133
    • Front Fog Lights - If Equipped133
    • Turn Signals133
    • Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped133
    • Interior Lights134
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS134
    • Windshield Wiper Operation134
    • Intermittent Wiper System135
    • Windshield Washers135
    • Mist Feature135
  • TILT STEERING COLUMN136
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED137
    • To Activate137
    • To Set At A Desired Speed137
    • To Deactivate138
    • To Resume Speed138
    • To Vary The Speed Setting138
    • Manual Transmission139
    • To Accelerate For Passing139
  • REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED139
    • System Usage Precautions140
    • Enabling and Disabling the System142
    • System Operation143
  • GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED146
    • Programming HomeLink147
    • Gate Operator/Canadian Programming150
    • Using HomeLink150
    • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button151
    • Security151
    • Troubleshooting Tips151
    • General Information152
  • POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED152
    • Opening Sunroof - Express153
    • Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode153
    • Closing Sunroof - Express153
    • Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode154
    • Pinch Protect Feature154
    • Pinch Protect Override154
    • Venting Sunroof - Express154
    • Sunshade Operation155
    • Wind Buffeting155
    • Sunroof Maintenance155
    • Ignition Off Operation155
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET156
  • POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED158
  • CUPHOLDERS160
  • STORAGE161
    • Front Storage Compartment161
    • Console Storage Compartment161
  • CARGO AREA FEATURES162
    • Cargo Light162
    • Cargo Tie-Down Hooks162
    • Cargo Load Floor - If Equipped164
    • Rear Cargo Slide Out System (Load N Go) - If Equipped165
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES167
    • Rear Window Wiper/Washer - If Equipped167
    • Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped168
  • ROOF DITCH APPLIQUE - NON FUNCTIONAL168
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL171
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES174
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER175
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION176
  • COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER - IF EQUIPPED189
    • Control Buttons190
    • Trip Conditions190
    • Compass/Temperature Display191
  • ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED193
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays194
    • Oil Change Required195
    • Trip Functions196
    • Compass Display197
    • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)200
  • SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)202
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode203
    • Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)211
    • Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files213
    • LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)215
    • INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)215
  • AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED218
    • Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped218
    • Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) - If Equipped218
    • Clock Setting Procedure218
  • SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)221
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode221
    • Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play224
    • Notes on Playing MP3 Files226
    • Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode229
  • SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO229
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode230
    • Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play235
    • Notes On Playing MP3 Files237
    • LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)240
    • INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)240
  • SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)242
    • System Activation242
    • Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)242
    • Selecting Satellite Mode243
    • Satellite Antenna243
    • Reception Quality244
    • Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode244
    • Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)247
    • Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)247
  • VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED247
  • REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED248
    • Radio Operation249
    • CD Player249
  • CD/DVD MAINTENANCE249
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS250
    • Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System250
    • Operating Tips254
• STARTING AND OPERATING257
  • STARTING PROCEDURES261
    • Normal Starting261
    • Extreme Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)261
    • If Engine Fails to Start262
    • After Starting264
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED264
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION264
    • Brake/Transmission Interlock System265
    • Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override266
    • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (3.7L Engine)267
    • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (4.0L Engine)272
    • Gear Ranges273
  • FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED277
    • MP 143 Single-Speed Part-Time Transfer Case277
    • Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case278
  • ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS279
  • OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS280
    • When To Use 4L or 4LO (Low) Range280
    • Driving Through Water280
    • Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand281
    • Hill Climbing282
    • Traction Downhill283
    • After Driving Off-Road283
  • POWER STEERING284
    • Power Steering Fluid Check285
  • PARKING BRAKE286
  • ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM287
  • ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM290
    • Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)290
    • Traction Control System (TCS)291
    • Brake Assist System (BAS)292
    • Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)293
    • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)294
    • ESP/BAS Warning Lamp297
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION298
    • Tire Markings298
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)302
    • Tire Loading and Tire Pressure303
  • TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION307
    • Tire Pressure307
    • Tire Inflation Pressures308
    • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation310
    • Radial-Ply Tires310
    • Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped310
    • Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped311
    • Tire Spinning312
    • Tread Wear Indicators313
    • Life Of Tire313
    • Replacement Tires314
  • TIRE CHAINS316
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS317
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)318
    • Base System321
    • Premium System - If Equipped323
    • General Information328
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS328
    • 3.7L Engine328
    • 4.0L Engine329
    • Reformulated Gasoline329
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends330
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles330
    • MMT In Gasoline331
    • Materials Added To Fuel331
    • Fuel System Cautions332
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings332
  • ADDING FUEL333
    • Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)333
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message335
  • VEHICLE LOADING336
    • Certification Label336
  • TRAILER TOWING338
    • Common Towing Definitions338
    • Trailer Hitch Classification343
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)344
    • Trailer and Tongue Weight346
    • Towing Requirements347
    • Towing Tips352
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)353
    • Towing - 2WD Models353
    • Towing - 4WD or All-Wheel Drive Models354
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES355
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHER356
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS357
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING358
    • Jack Location358
    • Spare Tire Stowage358
    • Spare Tire Removal359
    • Preparations For Jacking360
    • Jacking Instructions360
  • JUMP-STARTING363
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE366
    • 2-Wheel Drive Vehicles366
    • 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles366
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE367
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L369
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.0L370
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II371
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message372
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS372
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS374
  • DEALER SERVICE374
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES375
    • Engine Oil375
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter378
    • Maintenance-Free Battery379
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance380
    • Body Lubrication381
    • Windshield Wiper Blades381
    • Adding Washer Fluid381
    • Exhaust System382
    • Cooling System384
    • Brake System390
    • Automatic Transmission391
    • Transfer Case392
    • Front/Rear Axle Fluid393
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion394
  • FUSES398
    • Totally Integrated Power Module398
  • REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS405
  • BULB REPLACEMENT405
    • Headlight405
    • Left Front Turn Signal406
    • Right Front Turn Signal407
    • Front Side Marker407
    • Front Fog Light (Front Fascia Mounted)407
    • Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lights408
    • Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)409
  • FLUID CAPACITIES410
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS411
    • Engine411
    • Chassis412
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES413
  • EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE414
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE414
    • Required Maintenance Intervals416
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE429
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE431
    • Prepare For The Appointment431
    • Prepare A List431
    • Be Reasonable With Requests431
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE431
    • Chrysler LLC Customer Center432
    • Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center432
    • In Mexico contact432
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)433
    • Service Contract433
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)434
  • MOPAR PARTS434
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS434
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C434
    • In Canada435
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS435
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES437
    • Treadwear437
    • Traction Grades437
    • Temperature Grades438
• INDEX439