Dodge Nitro: On-road driving tips
Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily in off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.
Four-wheel drive operation
MP 143 Single-Speed Part-Time Transfer Case
Operating Information/Precautions
The transfer case is operated by the transfer case switch
(located on the center console).
Transfer Case Switch
T ...
Off-road driving tips
When To Use 4L or 4LO (Low) Range
When off-road driving, shift to 4L or 4LO for additional
traction and control on slippery or difficult terrain,
ascending or descending steep hills, and to incre ...
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Park position (P)
Select the P position when starting or parking.
Shiftlock
When P has been selected, the transmission is
mechanically blocked in this position. The
brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition ...
Fuel Requirements
All engines are designed to meet all emissions
regulations and provide excellent
fuel economy and performance when using
high quality unleaded “regular” gasoline
having an octane rating ...
Front air bags
The front air bags increase protection for the driver's and front-passenger's
head and chest.
Driver's air bag 1 deploys in front of the steering wheel; front-passenger front
air ba ...