Dodge NITRO Reference guide

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
AIR RECIRCULATION
Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
For window defogging turn the recirculation off.
Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor
(mix) modes.
DRIVER POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT

outboard side of the seat, controls
the forward/backward and
up/down movement of the seat.
DRIVER MANUAL RECLINE ADJUSTMENT

back and release at the desired position.
REAR FOLD FLAT SEATS

forward to fold the seat flat.
Rotate
Blower Control
Rotate
Temp. Control
Push
A/C Button
Push Rear
Window
Defroster
Button
Rotate
Mode
Control
Push Air
Recirc. Button
Seat Switch
Pull Strap
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) CONTROLS

in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the steering
wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and
Personal Settings.

through the menu options.

selected menu option.

the COMPASS/FUNCTION button down.

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS

wheel, allow control of the audio system without removing your
hands from the steering wheel.

decrease the volume. Press the button in the center of the right
switch to change modes (AM, FM, Satellite, or CD Player).


backward (Radio) or to go to the previous track (CD Player).

next preset station (Radio) or to change CDs if equipped
with a CD Changer.


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FUEL CAP
LOOSE GAS CAP MESSAGE




tightening the gas cap, see your dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
 
Monitoring Light will illuminate and an audible chime will sound.
 
inflate to the recommended cold pressure value, shown on the placard
located in the driver’s door opening. The TPMS display should not be
used as a tire pressure gauge when adjusting your tire pressure.
 
recognized. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (25 km/h) before the light will turn off.

Temperature changes can affect tire pressures causing the TPMS light
to turn on. Colder temperatures will decrease tire pressure and
warmer temperatures will increase tire pressure.
 
TPMS light may turn on. Refer to your Owner’s Manual.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
MESSAGE

Required) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your
next required oil change.


(do not start engine).


VEHICLE FEATURES
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CLOCK SETTING
NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS
 
TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the hours.
 
turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes.

TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS
 
 

(Navigation Radio Only).
 
hour backward button.

the minute backward button.



clock setting procedures.
uconnect
®
phone

®
phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle,
communications system. uconnect
®
phone allows you to dial a
phone number with your cellular phone using voice commands.

®
phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the
Bluetooth
®

www.dodge.com/uconnect website for supported phones.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for further information.
WIND BUFFETING

percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows
open, adjust the front and rear windows together.

sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize
the buffeting.
VEHICLE FEATURES
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Turn Signal/
Lights Lever
(Behind Steering
Wheel)
Electronic Vehicle
Information Center
(EVIC) Controls
Speed
Control
Lever
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Speed
Control
Lever
Audio System
(Non-Touch-Screen
Radio Shown)
Lower Switch Panel
Heated Seats
Electronic Stability Control/
Traction Control
110v Power Outlet Switch
Hazard Warning Flasher
Wiper/Washer
Lever (Behind
Steering Wheel)
Climate
Controls
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Audio System
(Non-Touch-Screen
Radio Shown)
KEY FOB



twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.



EXPRESS DOWN WINDOW FEATURE


front windows to the desired level.
REMOTE START


ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.

unless the ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.

consecutive timeouts.
PANIC ALARM


time to turn the panic alarm off.
VEHICLE FEATURES
Lock
Unlock
Remote
Start
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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER


the second detent for headlights.
INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER

to turn off the interior lighting. In this position, the interior lights will
not turn on when a door is opened.

of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights
are on.

position to fully brighten the odometer and radio displays when
the parking lights or headlights are on.

on the interior lighting.
HIGH BEAM OPERATION

FOG LIGHTS

lights or low beam headlights.
TURN SIGNALS/LANE CHANGE ASSIST

will flash three times then automatically turn off.
Lights
Fog Lights
Dimmer
Push Lever for
High Beams
VEHICLE FEATURES
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SPEED CONTROL LEVER
CRUISE ON/OFF


Speed Control is on.

SET

desired speed.
ACCEL/DECEL



or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
CANCEL

speed and maintain the set speed memory.

speed memory.
RESUME

up and release.
Push ON/OFF
Button
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WIPER/WASHER LEVER
FRONT WIPERS
Intermittent, Low and High Operation
 
of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper
operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.
Mist
 
Washer Operation

REAR WIPER
Wiper Operation
 
rear wiper operation.
Washer Operation
 
activate the rear washer.
110V POWER OUTLET

center console, just below the center armrest.

Panel once to turn the outlet on and a second time to turn it off.

is exceeded. This will require replacing the fuse protecting the
system. Refer to Owner’s Manual.
Front Washer
(pull toward driver)
Front WipersRear Wiper/Washer
Mist (Down)
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Nitro
First Printing
Quick Reference Guide
81-316-0986
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This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted
with your new Dodge and to provide a convenient reference source
for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your
Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and
important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Radio User Manual, Multimedia User Manual and other
Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle.
For additional information on accessories to help personalize your
vehicle, visit www.mopar.com or your local Dodge dealer.
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