DODGE AVENGER 2008 Owners Manual

Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 253
Signals, Turn ........................... 416
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 288
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 309
Snow Tires ............................ 309
Sound Systems (Radio) ................. 220,223
Spare Tire ....................... 303,304,351
Spark Plugs ............................ 379
Specifications
Oil ................................ 376
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........... 140,174
Speedometer ........................ 170,172
Speedometer and Odometer ................ 168
Starting ............................... 261
Engine Fails to Start .................... 263
Starting Procedures ...................... 261
Steering
Linkage ............................. 386
Power ........................... 287,385 Tilt Column .......................... 139
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 139
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 236
Storage ............................ 160,411
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 253
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 361
Sun Roof .............................. 150
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 51
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 377
System, Navigation ...................... 223
Tachometer ............................ 172
Taillights .............................. 416
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 139
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 246
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ....... 170,349
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 71
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18 INDEX 459
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Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 139
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 131
Tip Start .............................. 262
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 295
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 294
Tire Markings .......................... 291
Tire Safety Information .................... 291
Tires ............................ 80,299,441
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 306
Air Pressure .......................... 299
Alignment ........................... 308
Chains .............................. 309
Changing ............................ 350
Compact Spare ........................ 303
Flat Changing ........................ 357
General Information .................... 299
High Speed .......................... 302
Inflation Pressures ..................... 300 Jacking ............................. 350
Life of Tires .......................... 306
Load Capacity ..................... 295,296
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 310
Quality Grading ....................... 441
Radial .............................. 302
Replacement ......................... 307
Rotation ............................. 309
Safety ........................... 291,299
Sizes ............................... 292
Snow Tires ........................... 309
Spare Tire ........................... 351
Spinning ............................ 305
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 306
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 338
Towing ............................... 334
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 102
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 362
Guide .............................. 337460 INDEX

Recreational ....................... 345,363
Weight .............................. 337
Towing Assistance ....................... 102
Traction .............................. 288
Trailer Towing .......................... 334
Cooling System Tips .................... 344
Hitches ............................. 336
Minimum Requirements ................. 339
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 338
Wiring .............................. 342
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 337
Trailer Weight .......................... 337
Transaxle ............................. 267
Additives ............................ 399
Automatic .................... 12,261,267,397
Autostick ............................ 274
Filter ............................... 399
Maintenance .......................... 397
Operation ........................... 267 Overdrive ......................... 271,272
Selection of Lubricant ................... 424
Transmission
Range Indicator ....................... 172
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink t ) . . 143
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transporting Pets ........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 306
Trip Odometer .......................... 172
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 174
Trunk Release, Emergency ................ 39,40
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 39
Turn Signals ...................... 133,176,416
UCI Connector ......................... 227
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone) ........... 89,223 INDEX 461
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Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 167
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 441
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 227
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ........... 220,223
Universal Transmitter ..................... 143
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 319
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 46
Upholstery Care ........................ 403
USB Port ........................... 220,223
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 394
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 88
Variance, Compass ....................... 187
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 331
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 296,331,333
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 253,411
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18 Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 239
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 377
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 115
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 170
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 438
Washer, Adding Fluid .................. 138,387
Washers, Windshield ................ 134,138,387
Washing Vehicle ......................... 401
Water
Driving Through ...................... 289
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 308
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 402
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 402
Wheel Bearings ......................... 400
Wind Buffeting ....................... 38,152462 INDEX

Window Fogging ........................ 253
Windows .............................. 35
Power ............................... 35
Windshield Defroster ............... 244,250,251
Windshield Washers ................... 134,138
Fluid ............................... 387 Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 386
Windshield Wipers ....................... 134
Wiper Blade Replacement ............... 386,387
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 136
YES Essentials t Fabric Cleaning Procedure ...... 404 INDEX 463
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle's electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped. The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle's electronic systems.

Avenger OWNER’ S MANUAL
2008
2008
A
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81-226-0830 Third Edition P r inted in U .S.A.