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 ...See also:
Channel scan
Press the “SCAN” button briefly (type A, B
and C audio)/for more than 1.5 seconds
(type D audio) to change the radio to the
SCAN mode. In this mode, under the
selected category, the radi ...
Kick-down
Push the accelerator pedal fully down to
achieve rapid acceleration in automatic mode.
When the pedal is relaxed, normal gear
changing will resume. ...
Touching up paintwork
Paint code on the model plate
Paint damage requires immediate attention to
avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the finish
regularly, for instance washing the vehicle.
Touch-up if necessary ...