2008 Dodge KA Nitro Owner Manual
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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................79 3 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ......................................... 163 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................241 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...............................................333 6 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................345 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ..................................................397 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ..........................................405 9 10 INDEX ....................................................................415 10 Information Provided by: Provided Information :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m Warnings And Cautions ................... 7 m Rollover Warning ........................ 4 m Vehicle Identification Number ............... 7 m How To Use This Manual .................. 5 m Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8 :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING This manual has been prepared with the assistance of Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is ground clearance, and a higher center of gravity than supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in various customer oriented documents. You are urged to a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- unsafe manner, all vehicles can be caused to go out of tions and recommendations in this manual will help control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. vehicle is out of control it may rollover when some other vehicles may not. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle aware of all safety warnings. control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal When it comes to service, remember that your dealer injury. Drive carefully. knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni- cians and genuine Mopart parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. Information Provided by:Provided Information INTRODUCTION 5 belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year, and could reduce disabling injuries by 2 1 million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a 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. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects. Rollover Warning Label Consult the following table for a description of the Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. this owner manual: government notes that the universal use of existing seat Information Provided by:Provided Information 6 INTRODUCTION Information Provided by:Provided Information INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating 1 procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, which 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 visible from outside of the vehicle through the wind- shield. This number also appears on the Automobile Vehicle Identification Number Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title. Information Provided by:Provided Information 8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Information Provided by:Provided Information THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys ..................12 N To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........18 N Ignition Key Removal ...................12 m Security Alarm System — If Equipped .........18 N Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14 N To Arm The System .....................18 m Sentry Key ............................14 N To Disarm The System ...................19 N Replacement Keys ......................15 m Illuminated Entry ........................19 N Customer Key Programming ..............16 m Remote Keyless Entry .....................20 N General Information ....................17 N To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........20 m Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ..........17 N To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............21 N To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel .......17 N Using The Panic Alarm ..................23 Information Provided by:Provided Information 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE N Programming Additional Transmitters ........24 N Wind Buffeting ........................37 N Battery Replacement ....................24 m Liftgate ...............................38 N General Information ....................25 m Occupant Restraints ......................39 m Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........25 N Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................40 m Door Locks ............................27 N Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions .....41 N Manual Door Locks .....................28 N Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....44 N Power Door Locks .....................29 N Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped .....45 N Automatic Door Locks ...................29 N Energy Management Feature ..............45 N Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ...........30 N Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................46 N Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear N Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Doors) ..............................32 (BeltAlert) ...........................46 m Windows .............................33 N Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............48 N Power Windows .......................33 N Seat Belt Extender ......................48 Information Provided by:Provided Information THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 N Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental N Exhaust Gas ..........................76 Restraint Systems (SRS) ..................49 N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The N Child Restraint ........................66 Vehicle ..............................77 2 m Engine Break-In Recommendations ...........76 N Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ..............................78 m Safety Tips ............................76 Information Provided by:Provided Information 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with bag with the key code number on it. If you received your either side up. keys without the bag, ask your dealer to give you the number. The key code can also be obtained by the dealer from your vehicle invoice. Ignition Key Removal Manual Transmission Turn the key to the ACC position and then push the key and cylinder inward slightly and rotate the key to the LOCK position. Then remove the key. Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Place the shift lever in P (Park). Turn the key to the ACC position and then push the key and cylinder inward slightly and rotate the key to the LOCK position. Then Vehicle Key remove the key. Information Provided by:Provided Information THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a 2 number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. CAUTION! Ignition Key Positions An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Information Provided by:Provided Information 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two (2) If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the engine. key. NOTE: A key, which 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 LOCK or ACC ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. position. During