Dodge 2009 Nitro - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 4)

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LOOSE GAS CAP MESSAGE
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP or CHECK GASCAP)
appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after
tightening the gas cap, see your dealer.
tire Pressure Monitoring systeM (tPMs)
• If one or more of the four road tire pressures are low, the Tire Pressure
Monitoring Light will illuminate and an audible chime will sound.
• Check the inflation pressure of each road tire on your vehicle and
inflate to the recommended cold pressure value, shown on the placard
located in the driver’s door opening. The TPMS display should not be
used as a tire pressure gauge when adjusting your tire pressure.
• The light will turn off once the updated tire pressure has been
recognized. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (25 km/h) before the light will turn off.
• Temperature changes can affect tire pressures causing the TPMS light
to turn on. Colder temperatures will decrease tire pressure and
warmer temperatures will increase tire pressure.
• If your spare tire pressure is low, or in use on the vehicle, the
TPMS light may turn on. Refer to your Owner’s Manual.
oil Change inDiCator
MESSAGE
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE Oil or Oil Change
Required) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your
next required oil change.
RESETTING LIGHT AfTER SERVICING
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
(do not start engine).
• fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the Off/LOCK position.
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