child seat DODGE AVENGER 2008 Owner's Manual

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

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.
Make sure all occupants have securely fastened their seat
belts.
WARNING!Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don't leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle. WARNING!Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch if you want to rest or sleep
in your car. Accidents can be caused by inadvertently
moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the
accelerator pedal. This may cause excessive heat in
the exhaust system, resulting in overheating and
vehicle fire which may cause serious or fatal injuries.
Automatic Transaxle
The gear selector must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of Park. STARTING AND OPERATING 261
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Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 21
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster .......................... 51,53
Lane Change and Turn Signals ........... 176,416
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .. 73
Latches
Hood ............................... 127
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 319
Life of Tires ............................ 306
Light Bulbs ............................ 411
Lights .............................. 80,129
Airbag ........................ 52,65,79,171
Back-Up ............................. 416
Brake Warning ........................ 179
Bulb Replacement ...................... 412
Center Mounted Stop ................... 418
Daytime Running ...................... 132 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 130
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 284
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 172
Fog .......................... 132,176,415
Headlight Switch ...................... 130
Headlights ........................... 130
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 137
High Beam Indicator .................... 179
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster ..................... 130
Interior ............................. 129
License ............................. 418
Lights On Reminder .................... 132
Low Fuel ............................ 171
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 178
Map Reading ......................... 129
Oil Pressure .......................... 171
Passing ............................. 131
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 171 INDEX 453
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Radio (Sound Systems) ................. 220,223
Rear Cup Holder ........................ 159
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 126,127
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 400
Rear Window Defroster ................... 256
Rear Window Features .................... 256
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 85
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 65
Recreational Towing ................... 345,363
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 320
Refrigerant ............................ 383
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................... 48,49
Remote Control
Door Locks ........................... 21
Security Alarm ......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 236
Remote Starting System .................... 28 Remote Trunk Release ..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 411
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 373
Replacement Tires ....................... 307
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 439
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ........... 173,184
Restraint, Head ......................... 125
Restraints, Child ......................... 67
Restraints, Infant ......................... 68
Rotation, Tires .......................... 309
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 439
Safety Information, Tire ................... 291
Safety Tips ............................. 78
Satellite Radio ............... 220,221,223,224,231
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 233 INDEX 457
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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