2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 160

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the lever is tapped, speed decreases. To Accelerate for Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. 3 NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on PARKSENSEா REAR PARK ASSIST - IF moderate hills is normal. EQUIPPED On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so ParkSense௡ Rear Park Assist is a driver aid that senses for it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed obstacles behind the vehicle and provides both visible Control. and audible warnings to indicate the range of the object.