DODGE AVENGER 2013 2.G Owners Manual

Rear Seat Bottle Holder
There are built-in bottle holders located in both rear door
trim panels.
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.
Rear Bottle Holder
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STORAGE
Glovebox Storage Compartment
The glovebox storage compartment is located on the right
side of the instrument panel.Pull on the handle to open the glovebox.
Glovebox Storage Compartment
Opened Glovebox
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CONSOLE FEATURES
Storage
The center console is located between the front driver
and passenger seats. The center console armrest slides
forward from design position to provide added user
comfort. The center console can be used for storage and
is also equipped with an electrical power outlet. Refer to
“Power Outlets” in “Understanding The Feature of Your
Vehicle” for further information.Two separate storage compartments are also located
underneath the armrest.
Center Console Armrest
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The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen
and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will
hold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also con-
tains a 12 Volt power outlet. The console’s front opening
lid allows for easy access to these compartments.NOTE:
•
A notch in the front of the console base allows for use
of a cellular phone while it is plugged into the power
outlet with the armrest latched down.
• The power outlet can also energize the cigar lighter in
the optional cup holder ash receiver.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic devices
should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices
while driving can cause an accident due to distrac-
tion, resulting in death or injury.
Center Console Storage
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
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!
•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 sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
• 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 a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
• 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 in seats
and use seat belts.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in
personal injury, follow these guidelines for loading
your vehicle:
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier
objects as low and as far forward as possible. 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.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-
gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
Ski Pass-Through
There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear
seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis,
to be stored in the rear cargo area. Lower the armrest and
pull downward on the latch to open the ski pass-through
door.
Ski Pass-Through
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button
to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated
outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button
will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off after
approximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes
of operation, press the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........210
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................211
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T ............212
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....213
 MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED .....227
â–« Control Buttons ...................... .228
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED ...........229
â–« Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... .231
â–« Oil Change Required — If Equipped .......232â–«
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) Main Menu .............233
â–« Compass Display .....................234
â–« Average Fuel Economy ..................237
â–« Distance To Empty (DTE) ................237
â–« TirePSI............................ .238
â–« Elapsed Time ....................... .238
â–« EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display) . . . .239
â–« System Status ....................... .239
â–« Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... .239
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Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/
HDD/NAV — If Equipped ................242
â–« Operating Instructions
(Voice Command System) — If Equipped .....242
â–« Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) —
If Equipped ......................... .242
 Uconnect® 130 ........................ .243
â–« Operating Instructions — Radio Mode .......243
â–« Operation Instructions — CD MODE For
CD And MP3 Audio Play ................246
â–« Notes on Playing MP3 Files ..............249
â–« Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .....251
 Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO .....252
â–« Operating Instructions — Radio Mode .......252â–«
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for
CD and MP3 Audio Play ................258
â–« Notes On Playing MP3 Files ..............260
â–« LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) .......263
â–« INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) ......263
â–« Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) —
If Equipped ......................... .264
â–« Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped ......................... .264

iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . .268
â–« Connecting The iPod® Or External USB
Device ............................ .269
â–« Using This Feature .....................269
â–« Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons ...................270
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