brake fluid DODGE AVENGER 2013 2.G User Guide

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest authorized dealer immediately and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is
running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance,
an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
— Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and
run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once
the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHANgE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Automatic Transmission We recommend youONLYuse
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may
affect the function or perfor-
mance of your transmission. —
Brake Master Cylinder
We recommend you use
MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703.
If DOT 3 is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable.
—
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use
MOPAR® Power Steering
Fluid+4orMOPAR®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology
(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease
corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and
should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant
(antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling
system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming
to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not
use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended.
E85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — 3.6L ENGINE ONLY
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator
system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This
means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-
trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence
when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause
the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering andtransmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Maintenance ChartMileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,000
40,000
50,000
60,000 70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot
seals and replace if necessary.
XXXX X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as
necessary. XXXX X X X
Adjust parking brake as necessary XX XX X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. XX XX X X X
Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** XX X X X
Replace spark plugs (2.4L PZEV Engine Only). ** X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years
or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
if using your vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. XX
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Airbag...................10
Air Conditioning.............23
Alarm,Panic................8
Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........9
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)...9
Automatic Headlights ...........19
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...22
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............88
AxleFluid.................88
Belts, Seat .................9
BrakeFluid................88
Brake System Master Cylinder ...........89
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............18
Calibration, Compass ...........62
Change Oil Indicator ...........73
Changing A Flat Tire ...........75
Child Restraint ...............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......12
ClimateControl..............22
Compass Calibration ...........62
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........88
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......21
Cruise Light ................21
Customer Assistance ..........98
Defects, Reporting ............99
Dimmer Control ..............19
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........19
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....26
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............21
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....70
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .............63
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........72
Jacking ................75
JumpStarting ............80 Engine
Break-In Recommendations .....18
Compartment ............86
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........88
Jump Starting ............80
Oil ..................88
Oil Filter ...............88
Oil Selection .............88
Overheating ..............74
EventDataRecorder...........84
Flash-To-Pass ...............19
Fluid, Brake ................89
Fluid Capacities .............88
Fluids ...................88
FogLights.................19
Folding Rear Seat .............15
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........83
Front Heated Seats ............16
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..........73
Gasoline ...............88
Specifications ............88
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....64
Headlights Automatic ..............19
Dimmer Switch ............19
HighBeam ..............19
HeatedMirrors............22,23
Heated Seats ...............
1
6
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............19
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....64
Hood Release ...............85
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....20
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........55
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .....62
Jacking Instructions ...........76
Jack Location ...............75
Jack Operation ............75,76
Jump Starting ..............80
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