fuel cap DODGE AVENGER 2010 2.G User Guide

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 2.4L ............. 347
 Engine Compartment — 2.7L ............. 348
 Engine Compartment — 3.5L ............. 349
 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 350
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 350
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 351
 Replacement Parts ..................... 352
 Dealer Service ........................ 353 
Maintenance Procedures ................. 353
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 354
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... 357
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 358
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 358
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 360
▫ A/C Air Filter – If Equipped ............ 361
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 362
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 363
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard
Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as maintaining
engine emissions well within current government regu-
lations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). It will
also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist an authorized service technician in making repairs.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica-
tor Light” on could cause further damage to the
emission control system. It could also affect fuel
economy and driveability. The vehicle must be
serviced before any emissions tests can be per-
formed.
•If the “Malfunction Indicator Light” is flashing
while the engine is running, severe catalytic con-
verter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose or
improperly installed. A “GASCAP” message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap
until aclicking sound is heard. This is an indication that
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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 2.4L and 2.7L
Engines
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.5L Engine
SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred for all operating
temperatures. The engine oil filler cap also shows the
recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons64 Liters
2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons70 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts4.4 Liters
2.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
3.5L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 7.7 Quarts
7.3 Liters
2.7L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 9.8 Quarts
9.3 Liters
3.5L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 11.6 Quarts
11 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 309
Oil (Engine) .................. 347,348,349,356
Power Steering ........................ 259
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 369
Car Washes ............................ 378
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............81,304
Cargo Area Features ...................... 135
Cargo Compartment ...................... 135
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 135
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 135
Cellular Phone ........................ 93,224
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 394
Chains, Tire ............................ 289
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 329
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 274
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 351
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 80Checks, Safety
........................... 80
Child Restraint .................... 69,71,75,78
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............73,75
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Cigar Lighter ........................... 132
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 301
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 379
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 363
Climate Control ......................... 224
Clock ..................... 176,190,192,195,204
Coin Holder ........................... 136
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 224
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 285
Compass .............................. 169
Compass Calibration ..................... 169
Compass Variance ....................... 170
Computer, Trip/Travel .................. 19,167
Console ............................ 104,136
Console, Floor ....................... 104,136
430 INDEX

Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 121
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 255
Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 256
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 220
E-85 Fuel ............................. 305
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 139
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 90
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 130
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....... 118
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 269
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 164
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 329
Jump Starting ......................... 335
Towing ............................. 341 Emergency Trunk Release
.................37,38
Emission Control System Maintenance ......351,400
Engine .......................... 347,348,349
Air Cleaner .......................... 358
Block Heater ......................... 246
Break-In Recommendations ................ 79
Checking Oil Level ..................... 354
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 367,397
Cooling ............................. 367
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 81,304
Fails to Start .......................... 244
Flooded, Starting ...................... 244
Fuel Requirements .................. 300,396
Jump Starting ......................... 335
Oil ........................... 354,396,397
Oil Change Interval ............156,166,355,400
Oil Filler Cap ................ 347,348,349,356
Oil Filter ............................ 357
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 357
432 INDEX

Oil Selection....................... 355,396
Oil Synthetic ......................... 357
Overheating .......................... 327
Starting ............................. 243
Temperature Gauge .................... 150
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 356
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 64
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 301
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 81,304
Exhaust System ....................... 81,364
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 52
Exterior Lights .......................... 84
Fabric Care ............................ 380
Filler Location Fuel .................... 150,309
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 358
Air Conditioning .................... 236,361Automatic Transaxle
.................... 376
Engine Oil ........................ 357,397
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 357
Flashers .............................. 327
Hazard Warning ....................... 327
Turn Signal ........................ 84,392
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 109
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 305
Cruising Range ....................... 308
Engine Oil ........................... 308
Fuel Requirements .................. 305,307
Maintenance ....................... 305,309
Replacement Parts ..................... 309
Starting ............................. 308
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 244
Floor Console .......................... 136
Fluid Capacities ......................... 396
Fluid Leaks ............................. 84
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INDEX 433

Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transaxle ................. 375,376
Brake ............................ 372,398
Cooling System ....................... 367
Engine Oil ........................... 354
Power Steering ..................... 259,398
Fluids ................................ 397
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 397
Fog Lights ....................... 1 10,159,391
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 103,104
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 339
Fuel ................................. 300
Adding ............................. 309
Additives ............................ 303
Clean Air ............................ 301
Ethanol ............................. 301
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 150,309
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 150 Gasoline
............................ 300
Gauge .............................. 150
Light ............................... 151
Materials Added ....................... 303
Methanol ............................ 301
Octane Rating ...................... 300,397
Requirements ...................... 300,396
Tank Capacity ........................ 396
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 310
Fueling ............................... 309
Fuses ................................ 383
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 121
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............309,311,350
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 301
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 300
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 301
434 INDEX

Leaks, Fluid............................ 84
Life of Tires ............................ 288
Light Bulbs .......................... 84,388
Lights .............................. 84,106
Airbag ........................ 62,67,82,151
Back-Up ............................ 392
Brake Warning ........................ 152
Bulb Replacement ...................... 389
Center Mounted Stop ................... 394
Daytime Running ...................... 110
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 269
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 152
Exterior .............................. 84
Fog .......................... 1 10,159,391
Headlight Switch ...................... 107
Headlights ........................... 107
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 116
High Beam Indicator .................... 163
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19 Instrument Cluster
..................... 107
Interior ............................. 111
License ............................. 394
Lights On Reminder .................... 110
Low Fuel ............................ 151
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 161
Map Reading ......................... 111
Oil Pressure .......................... 152
Passing ............................. 109
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 151
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 18
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 158
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........159,291
Traction Control ....................... 269
Turn Signal ................... 84,108,158,392
Voltage ............................. 151
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 150
Loading Vehicle ...................... 31 1,313
Capacities ........................... 313
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INDEX 437