battery DODGE AVENGER 2010 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 may
notbe 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. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
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4. 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 is not readyand you should
not proceed 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
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not 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 MOPAR
parts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
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Engine Air Cleaner Filter
WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can
provide a measure of protection in the case of engine
backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air
cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
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. MOPAR engine air
cleaner filters are high quality and are recommended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a 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. Refer to
_Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the
right and remove the inner fender shield.
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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.
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 are identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
•If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in
the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to the battery. Do
not use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
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FUSES
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
The TIPM is located in the engine compartment near the
air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses
and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component
may be printed on the inside of the cover. Refer to the
graphic below for FUSES/TIPM location.
CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
1 40 Amp
Green —Power Top Mod-
ule – If Equipped
2— 20 Amp
Yellow AWD Module
3 — 10 Amp Red Battery Feed –
Center High
Mounted Stop
Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
4 — 10 Amp Red Battery Feed –
Ignition Switch
5— 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Tow –
If Equipped
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
6 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Off
Draw (IOD) –
Power Mirror
Switch/Climate
Controls
7— 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off
Draw (IOD)
Sense 1
8— 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off
Draw (IOD)
Sense 2
9 40 Amp
Green Battery Feed –
Power Seats – If
Equipped/PZEV
Air Pump –
If EquippedCavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
10 —20 Amp
Yellow Battery Feed –
Cabin Compart-
ment Node
(CCN)
11 —15 Amp Lt
Blue Selectable Power
Outlet
12 —20 Amp
Yellow —
13 —20 Amp
Yellow —
14 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Off
Draw (IOD) –
Cabin Compart-
ment Node
(CCN)/Interior
Lighting
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
15 40 Amp
Green —Battery Feed –
Radiator Fan
Relay
16 —15 Amp Lt.
Blue IGN Run/ACC –
Cigar Lighter/
PWR Sunroof
Mod
17 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Off
Draw (IOD) –
Wireless Control
Module (WCM)/
Clock/Steering
Control Module
(SCM)
18 40 Amp
Green —Battery Feed –
Auto Shutdown
(ASD) RelayCavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
19 —20 Amp
Yellow Ignition Off
Draw (IOD) –
Power Amp Feed
2 – If Equipped
20 —15 Amp Lt.
Blue Ignition Off
Draw (IOD) –
Radio
21 — 10 Amp Red —
22 — 10 Amp Red Ignition
Run – Climate
Controls/Hot
Cupholder –
If Equipped
23 —15 Amp Lt.
Blue Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay
Feed 3
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
24 —25 Amp
Natural Battery Feed —
PWR Sunroof
Feed
25 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Run —
Heated Mirrors -
If Equipped
26 —15 Amp Lt.
Blue Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay
Feed 2
27 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Run –
Occupant Classi-
fication Module
(OCM)/
Occupant Re-
straint Controller
(ORC)Cavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
28 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Run —
Occupant Classi-
fication Module
(OCM)/
Occupant Re-
straint Controller
(ORC)
29 ——Hot Car (No
Fuse Required)
30 —20 Amp
Yellow Ignition Run –
Heated Seats –
If Equipped
31 — 10 Amp Red —
32 30 Amp
Pink —Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay
Feed 1
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
33 — 10 Amp Red Battery Feed –
Switch Bank/
Diagnostic Link
Connector/
Powertrain
Control Module
(PCM)
34 30 Amp
Pink —Battery Feed –
Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS) Module –
If Equipped/
Electronic Stabil-
ity Control (ESC)
Module –
If EquippedCavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
35 40 Amp
Green —Battery Feed –
Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS) Module –
If Equipped/
Electronic Stabil-
ity Control (ESC)
Module –
If Equipped
36 30 Amp
Pink —Battery Feed –
Passenger Door
Module (PDM)/
Driver Door
Module (DDM)
37 —25 Amp
Natural Power Top Mod-
ule – If Equipped
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CAUTION!
•When installing the Totally Integrated Power
Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is
properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to
do so may allow water to get into the Totally
Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in
an electrical system failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If
a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates
a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than
21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery.
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb No.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lamp..........578/W5W
Center Courtesy/Reading Lamp ..........578/W5W
Visor Vanity Lamp ...................... A6220
Glove Box Lamp ....................... A6220
Shift Indicator Lamp ................. IKLE14140
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp ............. 579
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement.
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