battery DODGE AVENGER 2009 2.G Owner's Guide

the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
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5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPARparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-MOPARparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
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Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPARengine air
cleaner filters are high quality and are recommended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
NOTE:The battery is stored in a compartment behind
the left front fender and is accessible without removing
the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located
in the engine compartment for jump-starting.
To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the
right and remove the inner fender shield.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water.
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
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CAUTION!
•It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-
tive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion. Apply grease
to posts and clamps after tightening.
•If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in
the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to battery. Do not
use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage as
battery damage can result.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealerat the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for
further warranty information.
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
140 Amp
Green—Power Top
Module (If
Equipped)
CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
2—20 Amp Yel-
lowAWD Mod-
ule
3 — 10 Amp RedBattery Feed
— Center
High
Mounted
Stop Light
(CHMSL)/
Brake
Switch
4 — 10 Amp RedBattery Feed
— Ignition
Switch
5—20 Amp Yel-
lowTrailer Tow
—If
Equipped
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
6 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
— Power
Mirror
Switch/
Climate
Controls
7—30 Amp
GreenIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
Sense 1
8—30 Amp
GreenIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
Sense 2CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
940 Amp
GreenBattery Feed
— Power
Seats - if
equipped/
PZEV Air
Pump - if
equipped
10 —20 Amp Yel-
lowBattery Feed
— Cabin
Compart-
ment Node
(CCN)
11 —15 Amp Lt
BlueSelectable
Power Out-
let
12 —20 Amp Yel-
low—
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
13 —20 Amp Yel-
low—
14 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
— Cabin
Compart-
ment Node
(CCN)/ In-
terior Light-
ing
1540 Amp
Green—Battery Feed
— Radiator
Fan RelayCavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
16 —15 Amp Lt.
BlueIGN Run/
ACC — Ci-
gar Lighter/
PWR
Sunroof
Mod
17 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
— Wireless
Control
Module
(WCM)/
Clock/
Steering
Control
Module
(SCM)
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
1840 Amp
Green—Battery Feed
— Auto
Shutdown
(ASD) Relay
19 —20 Amp Yel-
lowIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
— Power
Amp Feed 2
-if
equipped
20 —15 Amp Lt.
BlueIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
— Radio
21 — 10 Amp Red —CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
22 — 10 Amp RedIgnition
Run — Cli-
mate
Controls/
Hot Cup-
holder - if
equipped
23 —15 Amp Lt.
BlueAuto Shut-
down (ASD)
Relay Feed
3
24 —25 Amp
ClearBattery Feed
— PWR
Sunroof
Feed
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
28 — 10 Amp RedIgnition
Run — Oc-
cupant Clas-
sification
Module
(OCM)/
Occupant
Restraint
Controller
(ORC)
29 — —Hot Car
(No Fuse
Required)
30 —20 Amp Yel-
lowIgnition
Run —
Heated
Seats - If
EquippedCavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
31 — 10 Amp Red —
3230 Amp
Pink—Auto Shut-
down (ASD)
Relay Feed
1
33 — 10 Amp RedBattery Feed
— Switch
Bank/
Diagnostic
Link
Connector/
Powertrain
Control
Module
(PCM)
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
3430 Amp
Pink—Battery Feed
— Anti-
Lock Brakes
(ABS) Mod-
ule - if
equipped/
Electronic
Stability
Program
(ESP) Mod-
ule - If
EquippedCavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
3540 Amp
Green—Battery Feed
— Anti-
Lock Brakes
(ABS) Mod-
ule - If
Equipped/
Electronic
Stability
Program
(ESP) Mod-
ule - If
Equipped
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