Dodge Nitro: To open and close the hood
To open the hood, there are two latches that must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
2. Push the safety latch lever to the right. It is located between the grille and hood opening left of the center.
Safety Latch
CAUTION:
To prevent possible damage:
• Do not slam the hood to close it.
• Lower the hood to approximately 6 in (15.2 cm)
above the closed position and drop the hood to
latch it.
• Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
NOTE: Ensure hood prop rod is fully seated into clip before closing hood to prevent damage to grille.
WARNING: Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Seats
Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System
of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe
operation of the vehicle.
WARNING:
• Do not allow people to ride in any area o ...
Lights
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming
and tur ...
See also:
Dynamic
This special program is associated
with a driving style rather than a type
of terrain. Choose this program for
exploiting the vehicle's full on-road potential,
providing a more focussed and invo ...
Making adjustments in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments
Briefly press the cruise control lever to the pressure point, up 1 for a higher
speed or down 2 for a lower speed. The last speed stored is increased or reduced. ...
Hazard warning flasher switch
Hazard warning flasher switch
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency conditions.
All turn signal lights will flash.
- If stopping for an emergen ...
