DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G Owners Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors .............................. 95
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 95
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 95
▫ Power Mirrors ....................... 97
▫ Adjusting Side View Mirrors ............. 98
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature .......... 98
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............ 99
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 99
 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped ........... 99▫
Operation ......................... 102
▫ Phone Call Features .................. 109
▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features ............. 112
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 116
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone .................... 118
▫ General Information .................. 129
 Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 129
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 129
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▫Commands ........................ 130
▫ Voice Training ...................... 134
 Seats .............................. 134
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ............. 135
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 137
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments .......... 139
▫ Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster —
If Equipped ........................ 140
▫ Reclining Seats ...................... 140
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped .......... 141
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ........... 142
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 143
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 146 ▫
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest ........ 147
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 148
 Lights ............................. 150
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 150
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 150
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 151
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 151
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 152
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 152
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 152
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 153
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 153
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 154
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▫Lights On Reminder .................. 154
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 154
▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights ........... 155
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 156
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 157
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 158
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 159
▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only) ......... 159
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 160
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 161
▫ To Activate ......................... 162
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 162
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 162 ▫
To Resume Speed .................... 163
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 163
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 163
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 164
▫ Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink ........................ 165
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ........... 166
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ........ 168
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .... 169
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 170
▫ Security ........................... 171
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 171
▫ General Information .................. 172
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93

Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 173
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 174
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 174
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 174
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 174
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 174
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 175
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 175
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 175
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 175
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 176
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 176 
Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped .......................... 180
 Cupholders .......................... 180
▫ Rear Seat Bottle Holder ................ 181
 Storage ............................. 182
▫ Glovebox Storage Compartment .......... 182
 Console Features ...................... 182
▫ Storage ........................... 182
 Cargo Area Features ................... 184
▫ Ski Pass-Through .................... 186
 Rear Window Features .................. 186
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 186
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95

NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls are located on the driver ’s
door trim panel.
To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left
or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand
in the direction you want the mirror to move.When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the
control to the center position to prevent accidentally
moving a mirror.
Power Mirror Control
Mirror Directions
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Adjusting Side View Mirrors
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other objects. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in the passenger side mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and
normal.
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