DODGE AVENGER 2009 2.G Owners Manual

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED
An optional ash receiver is available from your autho-
rized dealer and will fit in the center console front
cupholder.
CAUTION!
For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooled
cupholder, locate the cup holder ash receiver in the
forward cupholder.
The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter.
You may use the power outlet, located in the instrument
panel below the climate control knobs, or in the bottom of
the console compartment, for this cigar lighter.
Ash Receiver
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CUPHOLDERS
Heated or Cooled Cupholder — If Equipped
With this feature the rear cavity of the cupholder can
keep cool beverages cool, and hot beverages hot. The rear
cup holder heats to 140°F (60°C) or cools to 35°F (1.6°C).
The switch is located on the front of the center console
and has three positions: Heat, Off or Cool.
When the unit is on and the LED is Red, the cupholder is
being heated. When the LED is Blue, the cupholder is
being cooled.
CAUTION!
Make sure the beverage container can withstand the
temperatures shown above, when using the Cooled
or Heated Cupholder.
Heated or Cooled Cupholder
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Rear Bottle Holders
There are built-in bottle holders located in both rear door
trim panels.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.
Rear Bottle Holder
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STORAGE
Driver’s Side Sunglass Holder — If Equipped
An integrated sunglass holder is located in the headliner
above the sun visor. To access the sunglass holder, lower
the sun visor. Small items such as toll tickets can be
stored between the two straps, while sunglasses or other
items can be stored above the two straps.
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.
Sunglass Holder
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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!
•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.
•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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier
objects as low and as far forward as possible.
Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle.
Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or
behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to
sway.
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Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-
gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
CONSOLE FEATURES
The center console armrest slides forward from design
position to provide added user comfort. Two cupholders,
each of which can accommodate large beverage contain-
ers. A one piece cupholder insert for both cavities can
easily be removed for cleaning. The cupholders will also
accommodate large size cups and 20 oz. (.5 L) bottles. An
optional removable ashtray may be located in the one
cupholder.
Dual Storage Bins
Lifting a latch at the front of the hinged armrest provides
access to these storage areas.
Console Features
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The left latch opens to the top storage area.
The lower bin can be accessed directly, without first
exposing the upper bin, by operating the right latch with
the armrest down.
The first storage bin can be used to hold smaller items.
The lower storage bin includes a molded-in coin holder,
room for CD’s, DVD’s, and a power outlet that allows a
cell phone to recharge while concealed.
NOTE:
•A notch in the side of the console base under the
armrest will also allow use of cell phone while still
plugged into the power outlet and with the armrest
latched down.
•The power outlet located inside the console can also
energize the cigar lighter in the available Smoker’s
Package.
Storage Console Detail
1 — Release Top Compartment
2 — Release Bottom Compartment
3 — Top Compartment
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Video Console — If Equipped
The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) in-
cludes the following components:
•The screen for a rear seat DVD player is stored under
the armrest.
•Remote Control
•Audio/Video RCA Jacks
Refer to, “Video Entertainment System — If Equipped,”
in Section 4 of this manual, for further information.
Video Console
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped
The electric rear window defroster switch is lo-
cated on the climate control. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated side
mirrors (if equipped). An LED in the button will illumi-
nate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear
window defroster automatically turns off after approxi-
mately 10 minutes of operation for the first push of the
button, and will turn off after approximately five minutes
for the second push of the button.
CAUTION!
•To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the
rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
•Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
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BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE BIN — IF
EQUIPPED
The beverage cooler storage bin is located in the top of
the instrument panel on the passenger side. A recessed
latch at the front releases the bin door and swings up for
easy access.The cooling bin will hold up to four, standing, 12 oz
(.3 L), beverage cans. The cooler bin is also equipped with
a soft molded liner that is removable for easy cleaning.
Inside the bin is a vent which, when opened, allows
either air conditioned or fresh air to flow into the storage
bin. Depending on ambient temperature and A/C set-
ting, the bin can keep beverages cool.
For the cooler storage bin to operate properly, door must
remain closed while vehicle is in operation.
Shut off the beverage cooler when not in use, by closing
the vent inside. This will prevent cool air from entering
the passenger compartment when in heat mode.
Beverage Cooler
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