2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 152

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 NOTE: • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective. NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will turn off automatically when a turn signal is in operation and turn on again when the turn signal is not operating. Interior Lights The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It may also be turned on by rotating the control for the • A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on for dimmer switch on the multifunction lever fully upward. The overhead light will automatically turn off in approximore than 1 mile (2 km). mately 10 minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer Lane Change Assist control is left in the dome light position and the key is not Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond in the ignition. Turn the ignition switch ON to restore the the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash overhead light operation. three times then automatically turn off. Daytime Brightness Feature Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the Running Lights (DRL) and operate at lower intensity daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlights on during the daytime, such as in a parade or headlight switch is off, the parking brake is released and a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the the shift lever is in any position except PARK. left stalk one detent lower than the dome light. 3