DODGE AVENGER 2008 Owners Manual

þ CONTINUE (to continue recording)
þ DELETE (to delete the recording)
² PLAY MEMOS (to play previously recorded memos)
Ð During the playback you may press the VR hard-
key to stop playing memos. You continue by saying
one of the following commands:
þ REPEAT (to repeat a memo)
þ NEXT (to play the next memo)
þ PREVIOUS (to play the previous memo)
þ DELETE (to delete a memo)
² DELETE ALL (to delete all memos)
NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR
hard-key first and wait for the beep, before speaking the
ªbarge inº commands. Voice Training
For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-
nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect t
system Voice Training feature may be used.
1. Press the VR hard-key, speak ªSystem Setupº and once
you are in that menu then speak ªVoice Training.º This
will train your own voice to the system and will improve
recognition.
2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the
UConnect t System. For best results, the Voice Training
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked,
engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan
switched OFF. This procedure may be repeated with a
new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice
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SEATS
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
Forward/Rearward
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the
floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired
position.
After releasing the adjusting bar, apply forward and
rearward body pressure to be sure the seat is latched. Manual Seat Adjusting Bar120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster Ð If
Equipped
A lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfort
for petite as well as tall drivers. A lever with a ratcheting
mechanism, located on the outboard side of the seat,
raises and lowers it. Total travel is 2.2 in. (56 mm). Reclining Bucket Seats
The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline,
lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean
back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean
forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its
normal position.
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WARNING!² Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
² Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. Lumbar Support Ð If Equipped
This feature allows you to increase or decrease the
amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located
on the outboard side of the driver's seatback. Turn the
control lever downward to increase and upward to
decrease the desired amount of lumbar support.
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Power Seats Ð If Equipped
The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the
seat near the floor. Use the front switch to move the seat
up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. The rear
switch controls the seatback recliner.
CAUTION!Do not place any article under a power seat as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.
HEATED SEATS Ð IF EQUPPED
WARNING!Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.Power Seat Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123
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This feature heats leather or cloth front driver and
passenger seats. The controls for the heated seats are
located in the center console below the climate controls.
There are indicator lights in the switches, which indicate
a low heat setting (one light lit) or high heat setting (two
lights lit). FOLD-FLAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
The recline handle on the front passenger seat also
releases the seatback to fold forward.
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The hard seatback features a work surface and a molded
rim for retaining items stored on the seat back panel. ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraints so
that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise, pull
up on the head restraint. To lower, depress the button on
the post guide and push down on the head restraint.
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat
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FOLDING REAR SEAT
To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can
be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the picture
to fold down either or both seatbacks.
When returning the rear seat back to the upright position,
be sure the seat back is latched. WARNING!The rear cargo area of the vehicle (with the rear
seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position)
should not be used as a play area by children. They
could be seriously injured in an accident. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
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FOLDING REAR SEAT CENTER ARMREST
The rear seat is equipped with a folding armrest with cup
holders. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Folding Rear Seat Armrest
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Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the left underside of the hood. Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod
in its proper location. To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.Hood Safety Catch Hood Prop Rod Hole Location128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE