engine coolant DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L PZEV
Engine Only).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169 000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
112,000 miles (182 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477

About Your Brakes....................... 326
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 328
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 437
Adding Fuel ........................... 373
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 433
Additives, Fuel ......................... 367
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 427
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 429
Air Conditioning ........................ 279
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 279
Air Conditioning Filter .................290,430
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............429,430
Air Conditioning System .............279,283,429
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 291
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 346
Airbag .............................. 58,67
Airbag Deployment ....................... 68
Airbag Light ................... 65,66,71,87,197
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 70 Airbag, Side
...................... 61,64,66,67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........62,64,67
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............19,204
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................240,266
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 328
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 328
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 19
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............437,463
Disposal ........................... 439
Appearance Care ........................ 446
Ashtray ............................... 180
Assistance Towing ....................... 113
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 36
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 95
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 32
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........202,215
492 INDEX

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 283
Automatic Transaxle .................... 13,298
Adding Fluid ....................... 465
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 465
Automatic Transmission ................302,443
Adding Fluid .................... 445,446
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 446
Fluid Level Check ................. 445,446
Fluid Type ......................... 443
Gear Ranges ..................... 304,312
Special Additives ..................... 444
Autostick ............................. 319
B-Pillar Location ........................ 341
Battery ............................... 427
Jump Starting ........................ 30
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 427
Belts, Seat .............................. 87 Body Mechanism Lubrication
............... 431
Brake Assist System ...................... 331
Brake System ........................... 441
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 328
Fluid Check ..................... 441,465
Master Cylinder ..................... 441
Parking ........................... 326
Warning Light ....................... 199
Brake, Parking .......................... 326
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 303
Brakes ............................... 441
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Bulb Replacement ..................... 458,459
Bulbs, Light .......................... 89,458
Calibration, Compass ..................... 217
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... 21
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 463
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INDEX 493

Caps, FillerFuel .............................. 373
Oil (Engine) ..................... 417,425
Power Steering ...................... 325
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 438
Car Washes ............................ 447
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............86,369
Cellular Phone ........................ 99,278
Chains, Tire ............................ 354
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 394
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 337
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 420
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 85
Checks, Safety ........................... 85
Child Restraint .................... 72,74,79,82
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............77,79
Child Safety Locks ........................ 34
Cigar Lighter ........................... 180 Clean Air Gasoline
....................... 365
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 449
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 432
Climate Control ......................... 279
Clock ........................... 226,245,254
Coin Holder ........................... 182
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 278
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 349
Compass ........................... 210,216
Compass Calibration ..................... 217
Compass Variance ....................... 218
Computer, Trip/Travel .................. 21,215
Connector UCI .............................. 269
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 269
Console .............................. 147
Console, Floor ....................... 147,182
Contract, Service ........................ 485
494 INDEX

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 438
Cooling System ......................... 436
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 437
Coolant Capacity ..................... 463
Coolant Level .................... 436,439
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 439
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 436
Inspection .......................... 439
Points to Remember .................. 440
Pressure Cap ........................ 438
Radiator Cap ....................... 438
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....437,463,464
Corrosion Protection ..................... 446
Crankcase Ventilation Module ............... 21
Cruise Light ........................... 203
Cupholders ...................... 147,180,452
Customer Assistance ..................... 483
Customer Programmable Features ............ 221Data Recorder, Event
...................... 71
Daytime Running Lights ................... 154
Dealer Service .......................... 421
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 186
Defroster, Windshield ................87,281,287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...............30,157
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 419
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 152
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .............445,446
Oil (Engine) ........................ 423
Power Steering ...................... 325
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 412
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 439
Engine Oil ......................... 426
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 164
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INDEX 495

DrivingOn Slippery Surfaces .................. 321
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 322
E-85 Fuel ............................. 369
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 186
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 176
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 161
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 332
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 211
Emergency Trunk Release .................39,40
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 394
Jump Starting ....................... 405
Towing ............................ 412
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 420
Engine ............................... 417 Air Cleaner
......................... 427
Block Heater ........................ 301
Break-In Recommendations .............. 84
Checking Oil Level ................... 423
Compartment ....................... 418
Compartment Identification ............. 418
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 436,464
Cooling ........................... 436
Exhaust Gas Caution ................86,369
Fails to Start ........................ 299
Flooded, Starting ..................... 299
Fuel Requirements ................. 365,463
Jump Starting ....................... 405
Oil ......................... 423,463,464
Oil Change Interval .............202,215,424
Oil Filler Cap .................... 417,425
Oil Filter ........................... 426
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 426
Oil Selection ..................... 424,463
496 INDEX

Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission .............445,446
Brake .......................... 441,465
Cooling System ...................... 436
Engine Oil ......................... 423
Power Steering ................... 325,465
Fluids ................................ 464
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 464
Fog Lights ....................... 153,205,461
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 146,147
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 409
Fuel ................................. 365
Adding ........................... 373
Additives .......................... 367
Clean Air .......................... 365
Ethanol ........................... 366
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............196,373
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 196
Gasoline ........................... 365 Gauge
............................ 196
Light ............................. 197
Materials Added ..................... 367
Methanol .......................... 366
Octane Rating .................... 365,464
Requirements .................... 365,463
Tank Capacity ....................... 463
Fuel System Caution ..................... 374
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 369
Fueling ............................... 373
Fuses ................................ 453
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 164
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............373,375,419
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 365
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 365
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 196
Fuel .............................. 196
498 INDEX

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 426
Tachometer ............................ 200
Taillights .............................. 461
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 160
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 283
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......196,392
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 77
Text Messaging ......................... 121
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 19
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 19
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 160
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 151
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 341
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 339
Tire Markings .......................... 336
Tire Safety Information .................... 336
Tires ............................ 89,345,489Aging (Life of Tires)
.................. 352
Air Pressure ........................ 345
Chains ............................ 354
Changing .......................... 394
Compact Spare ...................... 349
General Information .................. 345
High Speed ......................... 347
Inflation Pressures .................... 346
Jacking ............................ 394
Life of Tires ........................ 352
Load Capacity .................... 341,342
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 356
Pressure Warning Light ................ 205
Quality Grading ..................... 489
Radial ............................ 348
Replacement ........................ 353
Rotation ........................... 355
Safety .......................... 336,345
Sizes ............................. 337
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INDEX 507