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2011 Nitro
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Nitro
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
Chrysler Group LLC
11KA74-126-AB Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE............................. 89 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL..................................187 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................281 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ............................................. 37
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Warnings And Cautions ................... 7 Rollover Warning ....................... 4 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 7 How To Use This Manual .................. 5 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction. essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. ROLLOVER WARNING This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Utilit
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INTRODUCTION 5 injuries by two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a 1 person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment The detailed index at the back of this O
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6 INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- 1 erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also containsCAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is
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8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Anymodificationsoralterationstothisvehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................. 12 ▫ To Disarm The System ................. 18 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12 Illuminated Entry ...................... 19 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 14 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 19 Sentry Key .......................... 14 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 20 ▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 15 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ..
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Battery Replacement ................... 24 ▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 37 ▫ General Information ................... 25 Liftgate ............................. 37 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 25 Occupant Restraints ..................... 38 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 26 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 40 Door Locks ........................... 28 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions .
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System ▫ Child Restraints ...................... 74 (BeltAlert) — If Equipped .............. 52 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 83 ▫ Seat Belt Lock Out .................... 54 Safety Tips ........................... 84 2 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 54 ▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 84 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 54 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 84 ▫
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic The keys for your vehicle are double-sided. You can bag with the key code number on it. If you received your insert the keys into the locks with either side up. keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give you the number. The key code can also be obtained by an authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission • Place the
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattendedchildreninavehicleisdangerousfora 2 number of reasons. A child or others could be seriouslyorfatallyinjured.Don’tleavethekeysin the ignition. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehiclesinhotweather.Interiorheatbuild-upmay cause serious injury or death. Ignition Switch Positions CAUTION! 1 — L
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the engine. key. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the when the ignition key is placed in the
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Replacement Keys vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as 2 Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot possible by an authorized dealer. be p
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE procedure. This procedure consists of programming a 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within that has never been programmed. 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK positi
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you VEHICLE SECURITYALARM — IF EQUIPPED do not have a programmed Sentry Key, contact your The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, authorized dealer for details. liftgate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Vehicle Security Alarm is activated, interior switches 2 NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized for door locks are disabled. The alarm provides bo
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Arm the System To Disarm the System Remove the keys from the ignition switch and exit the Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter vehicle. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing the or insert a valid Sentry Key into the ignition lock power door LOCK switch or the LOCK button on the cylinder and turn the key to the ON/RUN position. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Close all the The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to prote
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Tamper Alert REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and your absence, the horn will sound three times when you liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. approximately 66 ft (20 m) using your Remote Keyless 2 Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not ILLUMINATED ENTRY need to be
