DODGE AVENGER 2008 Owners Manual

CAUTION!Make sure the beverage container can withstand the
temperatures shown above, when using the Cooled
or Heated Cup Holder. Rear Bottle Holders
There are built-in bottle holders located in both rear door
trim panels.
Heated or Cooled Cupholder
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WARNING!If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle
holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-
ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors
to avoid injury.
STORAGE
CARGO AREA
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling
nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When
the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,
nearly flat extension of the load floor.
When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap. WARNING!² Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback in not securely locked
into position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
² The cargo area in the rear 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 when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
² To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
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WARNING!² The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
² Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
² Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
² Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE BIN Ð IF
EQUIPPED
The Beverage Cooler Storage Bin is located in the top of
the instrument panel on the passenger side. A recessed
latch at the front releases the bin door and swings up for
easy access.
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The cooling bin will hold up to four, standing, 12 ounce,
beverage cans. The cooler bin is also equipped with a soft
molded liner that is removable for easy cleaning.
Inside the bin is a vent which, when opened, allows
either air conditioned or fresh air to flow into the storage
bin. Depending on ambient temperature and A/C set-
ting, the bin can keep beverages cool.
For the Cooler Storage Bin to operate properly, door must
remain closed while vehicle is in operation.
Shut off the beverage cooler when not in use, by closing
the vent inside. This will prevent cool air from entering
the passenger compartment when in heat mode.
NOTE: The use of the Beverage Cooler Storage Bin is for
non-perishable beverages only. The Glove Compartment is located beneath the beverage
bin. The glove compartment door swings downward for
easy access.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS m Instrument Panel Features .................167
m Instrument Cluster Ð Base ................168
m Instrument Cluster Ð Premium .............169
m Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............170
m Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ±
If Equipped ...........................181
N EVIC Displays .......................183
N Oil Change Required ...................184
N Trip Functions .......................184 N Compass Display .....................186
N EVIC Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features) ........188
m Radio General Information ................191
N Radio Broadcast Signals .................191
N Two Types Of Signals ..................191
m Sales Code RES Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ................192
N Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......1924

N Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And
MP3 Audio Play ......................198
N Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............200
N List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) .......203
N Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) .......203
m Sales Code REQ Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6±Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) ..................205
N Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......205
N Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) ....213
N Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ........215
N List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . 218
N
Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . 218 m Sales Code REN Ð Multimedia System Ð
If Equipped ...........................220
N Operating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
(If Equipped) ........................221
N Operating Instructions Ð Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped) ...............221
N Operating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect t ) (If Equipped) . . . 221
N Clock Setting Procedur e.................221
m Sales Code RER Ð Multimedia System Ð
If Equipped ...........................223
N Operating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio .....224
N Operating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect t ) (If Equipped) . . . 224
N Clock Setting Procedur e.................225164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

m Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Ð
If Equipped ...........................227
N Connecting The iPod t Device ............227
N Controlling The iPod t Using Radio Buttons . . . 228
N Play Mode ..........................228
N List Or Browse Mode ..................230
m Satellite Radio Ð If Equipped
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only) .....231
N System Activation .....................231
N Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID) ....................232
N Selecting Satellite Mode .................233
N Satellite Antenna ......................233
N Reception Quality .....................233 N Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode ......233
N Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped) ........................236
N Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES t ) (If Equipped) .............236
m Remote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 236
N Operation With RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo
Radio With CD Player ..................237
N Operation With RER Multi-Media System ....238
m Video Entertainment System (VES) t Ð
If Equipped ...........................239
m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........241
m CD/DVD Maintenance ...................241
m Climate Controls .......................242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165
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N Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System . . 242
N Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Ð
If Equipped .........................246
N Operating Tips .......................252 m Rear Window Features ...................256
N Electric Rear Window Defroster Ð
If Equipped .........................256166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Instrument Panel Features UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Ð BASE 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL