service DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

Maintenance Record
OdometerDateSignature, Authorized Service Center
8,000 Miles
(13,000 km) or
6 Months
16,000 Miles
(26,000 km) or
12 Months
24,000 Miles
(39,000 km) or
18 Months
32,000 Miles
(52,000 km) or
24 Months
40,000 Miles
(65,000 km) or
30 Months
48,000 Miles
(78,000 km) or
36 Months
56,000 Miles
(91,000 km) or
42 Months
64,000 Miles
(104,000 km)
or 48 Months
72,000 Miles
(117,000 km)
or 54 Months
80,000 Miles
(130,000 km)
or 60 Months
88,000 Miles
(143,000 km)
or 66 Months
96,000 Miles
(156,000 km)
or 72 Months
104,000 Miles
(169,000 km)
or 78 Months
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EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – ExteriorBulb Number
Low Beam Headlamp 9006
High Beam Headlamp 9005
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp 3457A
Front Fog Lamp H11
Front Side Marker Lamp WY5W
Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL)
Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp 921
License Lamp W5W
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should
be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–800–423–6343
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installedspecial TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing
difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain one free
printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals on your
DVD by calling 1–800–423–6343 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover
orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above
numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
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NOTE:
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on theChrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge websites.
• Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50
UNITED STATES AND WASHINGTON, D.C.
• If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or causeinjury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
• If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer.
• To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
• If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact theCustomer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report
a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada,
Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
• French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/
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Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,66
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 19
Introduction............... 2
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........ 52
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 58
Jack Location .............. 71
Jack Operation ........... 71,72
Jacking Instructions .......... 72
Jump Starting .............. 76
KeyFob .................. 8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 59
Lane Change Assist .......... 18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 11
LightBulbs ............... 94
Lights Airbag ................. 69
Anti-Lock ............... 69
BrakeWarning ............ 68
Charging System ........... 68
Electronic Throttle Control
Warning ................ 69
EngineTemperatureWarning .... 67
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ............ 68
Oil Pressure ............. 68
Transmission Warning ........ 69
TurnSignal .............. 18
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 90
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 88
MediaCenterRadio ........ 26,28
Mirrors Heated .............. 21,22
MOPAR
®Accessories ......... 97
Navigation .............. 36,45
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..... 17Oil Change Indicator
.......... 69
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 86
Outlet Power ................. 62
Overheating, Engine .......... 70
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Phone (Pairing) ............. 53
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 53
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ............... 93
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 22
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).. 62
Seats ................. 13
Steering .............. 86,87
Preparation for Jacking ........ 71
Programmable Electronic Features . . 59
Radio Operation .......... 30,39
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 19
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 15
Recreational Towing .......... 65
Remote Starting System ........ 8
ReplacementBulbs .......... 94
Reporting Safety Defects ....... 96
Restraints, Child ............ 11
Seat Belts ................. 9
Seats ................... 13
Adjustment .............. 13
Heated ................ 15
Power ................. 13
RearFolding ............. 15
Seek Button .......... 26,27,29
Setting the Clock ...... 26,28,31,39
Shift Lever Override .......... 79
Short Message Service (SMS) ..... 57
Signals, Turn .............. 18
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 51
SpareTire ................ 71
SparkPlugs ............... 86
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............. 20
Cancel ................ 20
Resume ................ 20
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