DODGE AVENGER 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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About Your Brakes....................... 282
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 286
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 387
Adding Fuel........................... 331
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 382
Additives, Fuel......................... 326
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 377
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 379
Air Conditioning........................ 250
Air Conditioning Controls................. 250
Air Conditioning Filter.................261,380
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 262
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............379,380
Air Conditioning System.............250,254,379
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 304
Airbag..............................52,61
Airbag Deployment....................... 63
Airbag Light...................53,60,66,81,178
Airbag Maintenance....................... 65Airbag, Side........................55,60,61
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........56,60,61
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............19,178
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 240
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........386,387,417
Disposal............................ 388
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 286
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 286
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Appearance Care........................ 395
Ashtray............................... 159
Assistance Towing....................... 105
Auto Down Power Windows................ 36
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 33
Auto Up Power Windows................37,155
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 88
Automatic Door Locks...................32,33
Automatic Oil Change Indicator........181,191,422
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 254
Automatic Transaxle.................13,270,392
Adding Fluid...................393,394,419
Filter............................... 394
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 394
Fluid Level Check...................393,394
Interlock System....................... 272
Reset Mode.......................... 275
Selection Of Lubricant................... 419
Shifting............................. 273
Special Additives...................... 394
Autostick............................. 276
Battery............................... 378
Gas Caution.......................... 378
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Location............................ 378
Beverage Cooler........................ 168
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 381B-Pillar Location........................ 299
Brake Assist System...................... 290
Brake, Parking.......................... 282
Brake System........................284,390
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 286
Fluid Check.......................391,419
Master Cylinder....................... 391
Parking............................. 282
Warning Light........................ 187
Brakes.............................284,390
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 271
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 79
Bulb Replacement.....................409,410
Bulbs, Light............................ 409
Calibration, Compass..................... 194
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 21
Capacities, Fluid........................ 417
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Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 331
Oil (Engine)..................367,368,369,375
Power Steering........................ 282
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 388
Car Washes............................ 395
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 327
Cargo Area Features...................... 162
Cargo Compartment...................... 162
Cargo Load Floor........................ 162
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 162
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 80
Cellular Phone........................91,249
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 415
Chains, Tire............................ 312
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 350
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 296
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 371Child Restraint....................68,70,74,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............72,74
Child Safety Locks........................ 34
Cigar Lighter........................... 159
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 324
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 397
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 382
Climate Control......................... 250
Clock........................200,214,218,228
Coin Holder........................... 164
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 249
Compact Spare Tire...................... 306
Compass.............................. 193
Compass Calibration..................... 194
Compass Variance....................... 194
Computer, Trip/Travel..................21,192
Console............................132,164
Console, Floor.......................132,164
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Contract, Service........................ 443
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 388
Cooler, Beverage........................ 168
Cooling System......................... 385
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 387
Coolant Capacity...................... 417
Coolant Level......................385,389
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 388
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 386
Inspection........................... 389
Points to Remember.................... 389
Pressure Cap......................... 388
Radiator Cap......................... 388
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......386,417,418
Corrosion Protection..................... 395
Crankcase Ventilation Module............... 21
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 144
Cruise Light........................... 182
Cupholders......................132,160,400Customer Assistance..................... 441
Customer Programmable Features............ 196
Data Recorder, Event...................... 66
Dealer Service.......................... 373
Defroster, Rear Window................... 167
Defroster, Windshield................81,252,258
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 141
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 370
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 139
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................393,394
Oil (Engine).......................... 373
Power Steering........................ 282
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 362
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 388
Engine Oil........................... 376
Door Locks............................. 31
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Door Locks, Automatic.................... 32
Door Opener, Garage..................... 147
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 278
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 279
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 244
E-85 Fuel............................. 328
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 167
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 89
Electrical Power Outlets................... 156
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 144
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 291
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 189
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 350
Jump Starting......................... 358
Towing............................. 362Emergency Trunk Release.................39,40
Emission Control System Maintenance......371,422
Engine..........................367,368,369
Air Cleaner.......................... 377
Block Heater......................... 269
Break-In Recommendations................ 79
Checking Oil Level..................... 373
Coolant (Antifreeze).................385,418
Cooling............................. 385
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 327
Fuel Requirements..................323,417
Jump Starting......................... 358
Oil ...........................373,417,418
Oil Change Interval............181,191,374,422
Oil Filler Cap.................367,368,369,375
Oil Filter............................ 377
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 376
Oil Selection.......................375,417
Oil Synthetic......................... 376
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Overheating.......................... 348
Temperature Gauge..................... 177
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 375
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 63
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 21
Ethanol............................... 324
Event Data Recorder...................... 66
Exhaust Gas Caution................80,327,383
Exhaust System......................... 383
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 51
Fabric Care.........................397,398
Filler Location Fuel....................177,331
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 377
Air Conditioning....................261,380
Automatic Transaxle.................... 394
Engine Oil........................377,418
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 376Flashers.............................. 348
Hazard Warning....................... 348
Turn Signal.......................... 413
Flash-To-Pass........................... 137
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 357
Flexible Fuel Vehicles..................... 328
Cruising Range........................ 331
Engine Oil........................... 330
Fuel Requirements..................328,329
Maintenance.......................328,331
Replacement Parts..................... 331
Starting............................. 330
Flooded Engine Starting................... 268
Floor Console.......................... 164
Fluid Capacities......................... 417
Fluid Leaks............................. 81
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................393,394
Brake............................391,419
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Cooling System....................... 385
Engine Oil........................... 373
Power Steering.....................282,419
Fluids................................ 418
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 418
Fog Lights.......................137,183,412
Folding Rear Seat.....................131,132
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 361
Fuel................................. 323
Adding............................. 331
Additives............................ 326
Clean Air............................ 324
Ethanol............................. 324
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................177,331
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 177
Gasoline............................ 323
Gauge.............................. 177
Light............................... 178
Materials Added....................... 326Methanol............................ 324
Octane Rating......................323,418
Requirements......................323,417
Tank Capacity........................ 417
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 333
Fueling............................... 331
Fuses................................ 400
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 147
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............331,334,370
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 324
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 323
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 324
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 177
Fuel................................ 177
Odometer........................... 180
Tachometer.......................... 179
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Gearshift.............................. 273
General Information.................18,119,322
General Maintenance..................... 373
Glass Cleaning.......................... 399
Glove Compartment...................... 168
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............335,337
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............335,337
GVWR............................... 335
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 91
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 279
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 348
Head Restraints......................... 130
Headlights............................ 410
Bulb Replacement...................... 410
Cleaning............................ 397
High Beam........................139,187High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 139
On With Wipers....................... 142
Passing............................. 137
Switch.............................. 135
Heated Seats........................... 128
Heater............................... 250
Heater, Engine Block..................... 269
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 338
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 147
Hood Prop............................ 133
Hood Release.......................... 132
Ignition............................... 13
Key ...............................12,13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint......................68,69,70
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Information Center, Vehicle................. 189
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 87
Instrument Cluster....................175,177
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 174
Instrument Panel Cover................... 397
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 399
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 400
Interior Appearance Care.................. 397
Interior Lights.......................... 134
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 141
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 351
Jack Operation.......................350,352
Jacking Instructions...................... 352
Jump Starting.......................... 358
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 17Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................52,53
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........183,413
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren).............................. 74
Latches
Hood............................... 132
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 323
Life of Tires............................ 310
Light Bulbs............................ 409
Lights..............................81,134
Airbag........................53,66,81,178
Back-Up............................. 413
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