ESP DODGE AVENGER 2008 Service Manual

² If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.
² If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
² If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
² Use Mopar t touch up paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with
a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use Mopar t
Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent or select a
nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only
Mopar t or equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven
cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels'
protective finish.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.402 MAINTAINING 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
33 Ð 10 Amp
Red Battery Feed Ð
Switch Bank/
Diagnostic Link
Connector/
Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
34 30 Amp
Pink Ð Battery Feed Ð Anti-
Lock Brakes (ABS)
Module - if
equipped/Electronic
Stability Program
(ESP) Module - If
Equipped Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
35 40 Amp
Green Ð Battery Feed Ð Anti-
Lock Brakes (ABS)
Module - If
Equipped/Electronic
Stability Program
(ESP) Module - If
Equipped
36 30 Amp
Pink Ð Battery Feed Ð Pas-
senger Door Module
(PDM)/Driver Door
Module (DDM)
37 Ð 25 Amp
Clear Ð410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

In Mexico contact:
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F.
In Mexico City: 5081-4568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1±800±380±CHRY. Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for an vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer's New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer's Service Contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer's Service Contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer's Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer's Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer's Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer's Service IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 437
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WARNING!The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.442 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player .......... 220,223
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 134
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle ................. 397,398
Oil (Engine) .......................... 374
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 362
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 392
Engine Oil ........................... 378
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 143
Drive Belts ............................ 378
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces .................... 288
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. 289
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 239 E-85 Fuel ............................. 324
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 256
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 153
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 140
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 283
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 181
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking ............................. 350
Jump Starting ......................... 358
Towing ............................. 362
Emergency Trunk Release ................. 39,40
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 372,426
Engine ........................ 78,368,369,370
Air Cleaner .......................... 379
Block Heater ......................... 266
Break-In Recommendations ................ 78
Checking Oil Level ..................... 374
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 389,422448 INDEX

Cooling ............................. 388
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 323
Fuel Requirements .................. 319,420
Jump Starting ......................... 358
Oil ........................... 374,420,422
Oil Change Interval ............ 173,184,376,426
Oil Filler Cap ................. 368,369,370,377
Oil Filter ............................ 378
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 378
Oil Selection ....................... 376,420
Oil Synthetic ......................... 377
Operation ............................ 78
Overheating .......................... 348
Temperature Gauge ..................... 170
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 377
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 321
Event Data Recorder ...................... 65 Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 78,323,388
Exhaust System ......................... 387
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 51
Fabric Care ......................... 403,404
Filler Location Fuel .................... 170,328
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 379
Air Conditioning .................... 254,383
Automatic Transaxle .................... 399
Engine Oil ........................ 378,422
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 378
Flashers .............................. 348
Hazard Warning ....................... 348
Turn Signal .......................... 416
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 131
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 357
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 324
Cruising Range ........................ 327 INDEX 449
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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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