weight DODGE AVENGER 2010 2.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB...................8
THEFT ALARM................ 9
SEATBELT ................. 9
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............. 9
FRONTSEATS................11
REARSEATS ................14
HEATEDSEATS...............14
TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ..................15
PROGRAMMABLEFEATURES .......15
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .......17
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........18
SPEED CONTROL LEVER ..........18
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ...... 20
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ................... 20
POWERSUNROOF .............21
WIND BUFFETING ............. 22
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIOS.......23
TOUCH-SCREENRADIOS......... 26
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS ........31
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...............31
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK
®) ...............32
POWER OUTLET ..............33
Uconnect™ Phone ............33
VOICECOMMAND .............35
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ........37RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
........... 38
BRAKE/TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK MANUAL
OVERRIDE ................ 38
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
- U.S. ONLY ................ 39
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .................. 39
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ...... 42
JACKINGANDTIRECHANGING.......43
JUMP-STARTING ..............47
TOWINGADISABLEDVEHICLE.......51
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........52
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......53
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD............54
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ..........55
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........58
MAINTENANCE CHART .......... 60
FUSES................... 62
TIREPRESSURES............. 64
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ..... 64
EXTERIOR BULBS ..............65
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER.................. 66
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER.................. 66
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED................. 66
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........ 66
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ............67
TIRE WARRANTY ..............67
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR®ACCESSORIES..........70
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings
Engine/Transaxle Max. Frontal AreaMax. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer Tongue Wt.
1
2.4L/Auto See Note
2
1,000 lbs (450 kg)100 lbs (45 kg)
2.7L/Auto See Note
2
1,500 lbs (680 kg)150 lbs (68 kg)
3.5L/Auto 22 sq.ft. (2.0 sq.m)2,000 lbs (900 kg) 200 lbs (90 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
1The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the c ombined weight of occupants and cargo, and it should never exceed
the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.2Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front shields/guards are not recommended for use with all four-cylinder and 2.7L
engines with automatic transaxle. Please see your authorized dealer for additional information.
CAUTION!
Towing a trailer with a larger than recommended frontal area could cause the engine to overheat or cause severe engine damage
under extreme conditions.
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UTILITY