DODGE AVENGER 2009 2.G Owners Manual

NOTE:The use of the beverage cooler storage bin is for
non-perishable beverages only.
The glove compartment is located beneath the beverage
bin. The glove compartment door swings downward for
easy access.
Glove Compartment Access
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features................ 174
Instrument Cluster – Base................ 175
Instrument Cluster – Premium............ 176
Instrument Cluster Descriptions............ 177
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) –
If Equipped.......................... 189
▫EVIC Displays....................... 190
▫Oil Change Required.................. 191
▫Trip Functions....................... 192▫Compass Display..................... 193
▫Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)........................... 196
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)............................... 198
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode....... 199
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 207
▫Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........ 2094

▫List Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play)..................... 211
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)............................. 211
AM/FM/CD/DVD Multimedia System Radio
(RER/REN) – If Equipped................ 214
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped............. 214
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect)—
If Equipped......................... 214
▫Clock Setting Procedure................ 214
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................ 217
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 217▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 220
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 222
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 225
Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio............................... 226
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 226
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 232
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 234
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 237
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 237
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Satellite Radio — If Equipped
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only)..... 238
▫System Activation.................... 238
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID)......... 239
▫Selecting Satellite Mode................ 240
▫Satellite Antenna..................... 240
▫Reception Quality.................... 240
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Mode.... 241
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................ 243
▫Operating Instructions — Video
Entertainment System (VES)™
(If Equipped)........................ 243Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —
If Equipped.......................... 244
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped.......................... 246
▫Operation With RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo
Radio With CD Player................. 247
▫Operation With RER Multi-Media System . . . 248
CD/DVD Maintenance.................. 249
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones....... 249
Climate Controls...................... 250
▫Manual Heating Ventilation And Air
Conditioning (HVAC).................. 250
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped......................... 254
▫Operating Tips...................... 260
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 - Air Outlet 5 - Upper Glove Compartment/Beverage
Cooler – If Equipped9 - Power Supply
2 - Side Window Demister Outlet 6 - Lower Glove Compartment 10 - Climate Controls
3 - Instrument Cluster 7 - Heated Seat Switch — If Equipped 11 - Trunk Release Switch
4 - Radio 8 - Hazard Switch 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Fuel Gauge
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank.
2. Fuel Door Reminder
This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is
located on the left side of the vehicle.
3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading below the red area of the gauge shows
that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The
gauge pointer may show a higher than normal tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in
heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer.If the pointer rises to theH(red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on theH(red) mark, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
4. Speedometer
Indicates the vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and
kilometers per hour (km/h).
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5. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal-
lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a
single chime will sound.
NOTE:This light will remain on until a minimum of
approximately 3.0 gallons of fuel is added.
6. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on briefly when
the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a
bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices,
such as the Front Fog Lights or Rear Window Defroster.
If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that
the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See your local
authorized dealer.7. Airbag Warning Light
The light comes on and remains on for six to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does not
turn on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system inspected by an autho-
rized dealer.
8. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
This light will flash rapidly for approximately
16 seconds when the alarm system is arming.
The light will begin to flash slowly indicating
that the system is armed. The light will stop
flashing when the vehicle is disarmed.
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