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Dodge 2008 KA Nitro Owner's Manual

Dodge 2008 KA Nitro Owner's Manual (434 pages)

Dodge 2008 Nitro Owner Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.51 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

3
- Introduction
  1
  - Table of Contents
    3
- Introduction
  4
- Rollover Warning
  4
- How to Use this Manual
  5
- Warnings and Cautions
  7
- Vehicle Identification Number
  7
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  8
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

9
- A Word about Your Keys
  12
  - Ignition Key Removal
    12
  - Key-In-Ignition Reminder
    14
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  12
- Sentry Key
  14
  - Replacement Keys
    15
  - Customer Key Programming
    16
  - General Information
    17
- Steering Wheel Lock - if Equipped
  17
  - To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
    17
  - To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
    18
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  18
  - To Arm the System
    18
  - To Disarm the System
    19
- Illuminated Entry
  19
- Remote Keyless Entry
  20
  - To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
    20
  - To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
    21
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    23
  - Programming Additional Transmitters
    24
  - Battery Replacement
    24
  - General Information
    25
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped
  25
- Door Locks
  27
  - Manual Door Locks
    28
  - Power Door Locks
    29
  - Automatic Door Locks
    29
  - Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit
    30
  - Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
    32
- Windows
  33
  - Power Windows
    33
  - Wind Buffeting
    37
- Liftgate
  38
- Occupant Restraints
  39
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  76
- Exhaust Gas
  76
- Safety Tips
  76
- Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
  77
- Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
  78
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

79
- Mirrors
  83
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - if Equipped
  87
  - Operation
    89
  - Phone Call Features
    96
  - Uconnect System Features
    99
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    103
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect System
    105
  - General Information
    113
- Seats
  113
- To Open and Close the Hood
  121
- Lights
  122
  - Interior Lights
    122
  - Multi-Function Control Lever
    123
  - Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and Headlights
    123
  - Lights-On Reminder
    124
  - Headlight Dimmer Switch
    124
  - Passing Light
    124
  - Front Fog Lights - if Equipped
    124
  - Turn Signals
    125
  - Daytime Running Lights - if Equipped
    125
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  125
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    126
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    126
  - Windshield Washers
    126
  - Mist Feature
    127
- Tilt Steering Column
  127
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  128
  - Electronic Speed Control Operation
    128
  - To Activate
    128
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    129
  - To Deactivate
    129
  - To Resume Speed
    129
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    129
  - Manual Transmission
    130
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    130
- Electronic Brake Control System
  131
  - ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
    131
  - TCS (Traction Control System)
    132
  - BAS (Brake Assist System)
    132
  - ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)
    133
  - ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    134
  - ESP/BAS Warning Lamp
    137
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  137
  - Programming Homelink
    139
  - Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
    141
  - Using Homelink
    142
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    142
  - Security
    143
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    143
  - General Information
    143
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  144
  - Opening Sunroof - Express
    145
  - Closing Sunroof - Express
    145
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 145
  145
  - Pinch Protect Feature
    145
  - Pinch Protect Override
    146
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    146
  - Sunshade Operation
    146
  - Wind Buffeting
    146
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    147
- Electrical Power Outlet
  147
  - Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off
    148
- Power Inverter
  149
- Cup Holders
  151
- Storage
  152
  - Front Storage Compartment
    152
  - Console Storage Compartment
    152
- Cargo Area Features
  153
  - Cargo Light
    153
  - Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
    153
  - Cargo Load Floor - if Equipped
    154
  - Rear Cargo Slide out System (Load N Go ) - if Equipped
    156
- Rear Window Features
  157
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer - if Equipped
    157
  - Rear Window Defroster - if Equipped
    159
- Roof Luggage Rack- Non Functional
  160
Instrument Panel and Controls

163
- Instrument Panel and Controls
  166
- Instrument Cluster
  167
- Instrument Cluster Description
  168
- Compass and Trip Computer - if Equipped
  180
  - Control Buttons
    181
  - Trip Conditions
    182
  - Compass/Temperature Display
    182
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
  184
  - Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
    186
  - Oil Change Required
    187
  - Trip Functions
    188
  - Compass Display
    189
  - Telephone - if Equipped
    191
  - Personal Settings
    193
  - Features)
    193
- Radio General Information
  196
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    196
  - Two Types of Signals
    196
  - Electrical Disturbances
    196
  - AM Reception
    197
  - FM Reception
    197
- Sales Code REQ - AM/FM Stereo Radio and
  197
  - Jack)
    197
  - Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    198
  - Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)
    206
  - Notes on Playing MP3/WMA Files
    208
  - List Button
    210
  - Play)
    210
  - Info Button
    210
- Sales Code RES - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
  213
- Sales Code RER - AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio with Navigation System - if Equipped
  225
  - Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
    226
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    226
- Satellite Radio (RSC) - if Equipped (RER/REQ/REN Radios Only)
  227
- System Activation
  227
- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
  228
- Reception Quality
  228
- Satellite Antenna
  228
- Selecting Satellite Mode
  228
- Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
  229
- (If Equipped)
  231
- Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
  231
- Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
  231
- System (VES™) (if Equipped)
  231
- Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) - if Equipped
  231
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  233
  - Radio Operation
    233
  - CD Player
    234
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  234
- Climate Controls
  235
  - Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System
    235
  - Operating Tips
    239
Starting and Operating

241
- Starting Procedures
  245
  - Manual Transmission
    245
  - Automatic Transmission
    245
  - Normal Starting
    245
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or -29°C)
    246
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    246
  - After Starting
    248
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  248
- Manual Transmission - if Equipped
  249
  - 6-Speed Manual Transmission
    249
- Automatic Transmission
  252
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation
  265
- Off-Road Driving Tips
  268
  - When to Use 4L or 4LO (Low) Range
    268
  - Driving through Water
    268
  - Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
    270
  - Hill Climbing
    270
  - Traction Downhill
    271
  - After Driving Off-Road
    271
- On-Road Driving Tips
  268
- Parking Brake
  272
- Anti-Lock Brake System
  274
- Power Steering
  277
- Tire Safety Information
  279
  - Tire Markings
    279
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    282
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    283
- Tires - General Information
  287
  - Tire Pressure
    287
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    288
  - Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    290
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    290
  - Tire Spinning
    290
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    291
  - Life of Tire
    292
  - Replacement Tires
    292
  - Alignment and Balance
    293
- Tire Chains
  294
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  295
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) - if Equipped
  296
  - Base System - if Equipped
    299
  - Premium System - if Equipped
    301
  - General Information
    305
- 306 Starting and Operating
  
  306
  - Fuel Requirements
    306
  - L Engine (if Equipped)
    306
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    307
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    307
  - Fuel System Cautions
    308
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    308
  - MMT in Gasoline
    308
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    309
  - Adding Fuel
    310
    
    Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    310
    
    Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    312
- Starting and Operating
  
  313
  - Vehicle Loading
    313
    
    Certification Label
    313
  - Trailer Towing
    315
    
    Common Towing Definitions
    315
    
    Trailer Hitch Classification
    319
    
    Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    320
    
    Trailer and Tongue Weight
    323
    
    Towing Requirements
    324
    
    Towing Tips
    329
  - Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
    330
    
    Towing - 2WD Models
    330
    
    Towing - 4WD or All-Wheel Drive Models
    331
What to Do in Emergencies

333
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  334
- If Your Engine Overheats
  335
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  336
  - Jack Location
    336
  - Spare Tire Stowage
    337
  - Spare Tire Removal
    337
  - Preparations for Jacking
    338
  - Jacking Instructions
    339
- Jump Starting
  341
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  343
  - Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    344
  - Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    344
Maintaining Your Vehicle

345
- Engine Compartment - 3.7L
  348
- Engine Compartment - 4.0L
  349
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  350
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    351
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  351
- Dealer Service
  353
- Replacement Parts
  353
- Engine Oil
  354
- Maintenance Procedures
  354
- Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
  358
- Spark Plugs
  358
- Catalytic Converter
  359
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  361
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
  361
- Fuel Filter
  361
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  362
- Maintenance-Free Battery
  362
- Maintaining Your Vehicle 363
  363
  - Power Steering Fluid Check
    363
  - Driveline and Steering Component Lubrication
    364
  - Body Lubrication
    364
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    365
  - Windshield Washers
    365
  - Exhaust System
    366
  - Cooling System
    366
  - Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
    371
  - Brake System
    372
  - Automatic Transmission
    374
  - Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual
    375
  - Transmission
    375
  - Manual Transmission
    375
  - Transfer Case
    376
  - Front/Rear Axle Fluid
    377
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    377
- Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
  381
- Bulb Replacement
  389
  - Head Light
    389
  - Left Front Turn Signal
    390
  - Right Front Turn Signal
    391
  - Front Side Marker
    391
  - Front Fog Light (Front Fascia Mounted)
    391
  - Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights
    392
  - Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
    393
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  389
- Fluid Capacities
  394
- Engine
  395
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  395
- Chassis
  396
If You Need Consumer Assistance

405
- If You Need Assistance
  406
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  406
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    406
  - Prepare a List
    406
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    406
- Mopar Parts
  409
- Reporting Safety Defects
  409
  - In Canada
    410
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  409
- Publication Order Forms
  410
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  412
  - Treadwear
    412
  - Traction Grades
    412
  - Temperature Grades
    413

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