Vehicle Quick Reference: Maintenance Dodge Nitro I

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - EXPORT - GAS

There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle.

First is Schedule "A" . It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule "B."

Second is Schedule "B" . It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.

1. Day or night temperatures are below 0°C (32°F).
2. Stop and go driving.
3. Extensive engine idling.
4. Driving in dusty conditions.
5. Short trips of less than 16.2 km (10 miles).
6. More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32°C (90°F).
7. Trailer towing.
8. Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
9. Off-road or desert driving.

Note. Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule "B."

Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.

At Each Stop for Fuel

1. Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
2. Check the windshield washer solvent, add as required.

Once a Month

1. Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
2. Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
3. Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transmission, and add as needed.
4. Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.

At Each Oil Change

1. Change the engine oil filter.
2. Inspect the exhaust system.
3. Inspect brake hoses.
4. Inspect the CV joints (If equipped) and front suspension components.
5. Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
6. After completion of off-road operation, the underside of the vehicle should be thoroughly inspected. Examine threaded fasteners for looseness.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - EXPORT DIESEL

There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle.

First is Schedule "A" . It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule "B".

Second is Schedule "B" . It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.

1. Day or night temperatures are below 0°C (32°F).
2. Stop and go driving.
3. Extensive engine idling.
4. Driving in dusty conditions.
5. Short trips of less than 16.2 km (10 miles).
6. More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32°C (90°F).
7. Trailer towing.
8. Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
9. Off-road or desert driving.

Note. Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule "B".

Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.

At Each Stop for Fuel

1. Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
2. Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.

Once a Month

1. Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
2. Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
3. Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as needed.
4. Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.

At Each Oil Change

1. Change the engine oil filter.
2. Inspect the exhaust system.
3. Inspect brake hoses.
4. Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and clamps.
5. Inspect engine accessory drive belts. Replace as necessary.
6. Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel filter/water separator unit.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - NAFTA - KOREAN GAS

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 Required" will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.

On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles "Change Oil" will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.

Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate, this means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 mi (805 km).

Note. The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated. Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first.

Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under "Oil Change Required" in "Use Factory Settings" of the EVIC information or under "Odometer/Trip Odometer" in DESCRIPTION in the Instrument Cluster article .

At Each Stop for Fuel

1. Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
2. Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.

Once a Month

1. Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
2. Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
3. Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
4. Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation.

At Each Oil Change

1. Change the engine oil filter.
2. Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
3. Check the Manual Transmission fluid level.

Required Maintenance Intervals