seats DODGE AVENGER 2008 User Guide

Power Seats Ð If Equipped
The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the
seat near the floor. Use the front switch to move the seat
up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. The rear
switch controls the seatback recliner.
CAUTION!Do not place any article under a power seat as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.
HEATED SEATS Ð IF EQUPPED
WARNING!Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.Power Seat Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123
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This feature heats leather or cloth front driver and
passenger seats. The controls for the heated seats are
located in the center console below the climate controls.
There are indicator lights in the switches, which indicate
a low heat setting (one light lit) or high heat setting (two
lights lit). FOLD-FLAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
The recline handle on the front passenger seat also
releases the seatback to fold forward.
Heated Seat Switches Seatback Adjustment124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

FOLDING REAR SEAT
To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can
be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the picture
to fold down either or both seatbacks.
When returning the rear seat back to the upright position,
be sure the seat back is latched. WARNING!The rear cargo area 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. They
could be seriously injured in an accident. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
Folding Rear Seats126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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.
STORAGE
CARGO AREA
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!² 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
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
² 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 an accident. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
² 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.160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
YES Essentials t Fabric Cleaning Procedure ± If
Equipped
YES Essentials t seats may be cleaned in the following
manner:
² Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
² Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
² For tough stains, apply Mopar t Total Clean or a mild
soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. ² For grease stains, apply Mopar t Multi-Purpose
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
² Do not use any solvents or protectants on Yes Essen-
tials t products.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with Mopar t Glass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
2Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Ð
3Ð 10 Amp
Red Battery Feed Ð Cen-
ter High Mounted
Stop Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
4Ð 10 Amp
Red Battery Feed Ð Igni-
tion Switch
5Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Tow Ð If
Equipped
6Ð 10 Amp
Red Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Ð Power Mir-
ror Switch/Climate
Controls
7Ð 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Sense 1 Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
8Ð 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Sense 2
9 40 Amp
Green Battery Feed Ð
Power Seats - if
equipped/PZEV Air
Pump - if equipped
10 Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Battery Feed Ð Cabin
Compartment Node
(CCN)
11 Ð 15 Amp
Lt Blue Selectable Power Out-
let
12 Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Ð
13 Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Ð MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407
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Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
24 Ð 25 Amp
Clear Battery Feed Ð PWR
Sunroof Feed
25 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ignition Run Ð
Heated Mirrors - If
Equipped
26 Ð 15 Amp
Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay Feed 2
27 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ignition Run Ð Occu-
pant Classification
Module (OCM)/
Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
28 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ignition Run Ð Occu-
pant Classification
Module (OCM)/
Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
29 Ð Ð Hot Car (No Fuse Re-
quired)
30 Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Ignition Run Ð
Heated Seats - If
Equipped
31 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ð
32 30 Amp
Pink Ð Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay Feed 1 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409
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Heated Seats ........................... 123
Heater ............................... 242
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 266
Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ 336
HomeLink t (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 143
Hood Prop ............................ 128
Hood Release .......................... 127
Hoses ................................ 394
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ...................... 67,68,69
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 181
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 85
Instrument Cluster .................... 168,170 Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 167
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 403
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 405
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 406
Interior Appearance Care .................. 403
Interior Lights .......................... 129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 136
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 351
Jack Operation ....................... 350,352
Jacking Instructions ...................... 352
Jump Starting .......................... 358
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21452 INDEX

Paint Care ............................. 400
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 276
Passing Light ........................... 131
Personal Settings ........................ 188
Pets .................................. 77
Phone, Cellular .................... 89,223,224
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ) ........ 89,223,224
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 295
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ............. 220,223
USB ............................. 220,223
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 406
Door Locks ........................... 32
Mirrors .............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 153
Seats ............................... 123
Steering ............................. 287 Steering, Checking ..................... 385
Sunroof ............................. 150
Windows ............................. 35
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 385
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 50
Preparation for Jacking .................... 352
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. 48
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 188
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 302
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 391
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 191
Radio, Navigation ....................... 223
Radio Operation ................... 221,224,241
Radio Remote Controls .................... 236
Radio, Satellite .............. 220,221,223,224,231456 INDEX

Schedule, Maintenance .................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 405
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 48,49
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 47
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 47
And Pregnant Women ................... 50
Child Restraint ....................... 67,76
Extender ............................. 51
Front Seat .......................... 42,43
Operating Instructions ................... 43
Pretensioners .......................... 48
Rear Seat ............................. 42
Reminder ............................ 171
Untwisting Procedure .................... 46
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 40
Seats ................................. 120
Adjustment .......................... 120
Cleaning ......................... 127,404 Head Restraints ....................... 125
Heated ............................. 123
Lumbar Support ....................... 122
Power .............................. 123
Rear Folding ....................... 126,127
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................... 160
Reclining ............................ 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 389,422
Selection of Oil ......................... 376
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 435
Service Contract ......................... 437
Service Manuals ........................ 440
Setting the Clock ................ 194,206,221,225
Settings, Personal ........................ 188
Shoulder Belts ........................... 42458 INDEX