Dodge Nitro: Emissions control system maintenance
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emissions control system. These and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and service should also be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part that has been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or in the State of California, California Air Resources Board regulations.
Maintenance schedule
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles “Oil Change ...See also:
Changing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ().
Press mechanical key 2 into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction
of the arrow until batte ...
To Stop Playing a Disc
Press the AM, FM, AUX button, or
CD/AUX, XM button to switch to
the radio or satellite radio (U.S.
models), while a disc is playing.
Press the CD button again to play
the disc.
If you turn th ...
Removing spots
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting damage
or staining. Special cleaning products are
available at a ...