light DODGE AVENGER 2011 2.G Owner's Manual

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.(Continued)
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 128
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 128
▫ Commands ........................ 129
▫ Voice Training ...................... 133
 Seats .............................. 133
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ............. 133
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 136
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments .......... 137
▫ Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If
Equipped .......................... 138
▫ Reclining Seats ...................... 139
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped .......... 140
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ........... 140▫
Head Restraints ..................... 141
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 145
▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest ........ 146
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 146
 Lights ............................. 148
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 148
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 149
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 149
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 150
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 150
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 151
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 151
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 151
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▫Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 151
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 152
▫ Lights On Reminder .................. 152
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 152
▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights ........... 153
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 154
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 155
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 156
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 157
▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only) ......... 157
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 158
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 159
▫ To Activate ......................... 160
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 160
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 160
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 161
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 161
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 161
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 162
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 163
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 166
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 166
▫ Reprogramming A Single
HomeLink Button................... 167
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▫Security ........................... 167
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 167
▫ General Information .................. 168
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 168
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 169
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 169
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 170
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 170
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 170
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 170
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 170
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 171
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 171 ▫
Ignition Off Operation ................. 171
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 171
 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped .......................... 175
 Cupholders .......................... 175
▫ Rear Seat Bottle Holder ................ 176
 Storage ............................. 176
▫ Glovebox Storage Compartment .......... 176
 Console Features ...................... 177
 Cargo Area Features ................... 179
▫ Ski Pass-Through .................... 180
 Rear Window Features .................. 181
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 181
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the
control to the center position to prevent accidentally
moving a mirror.
Adjusting Side View Mirrors
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other objects. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in the passenger side mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and
normal.
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Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the rear window
defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Under-
standing the Features of Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati-
cally. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-
vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al-
lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile
phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call”\b
“Mike” \b“Work” or “Dial” \b“248-555-1212”). Your
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
•Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is
operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
•Press thebutton to begin.
•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct
the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and
Mexico.
NOTE:
•The emergency number dialed is based on the country
where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may
not be applicable with the available mobile service and
area.
•If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the
button and
say “Setup”, followed by “Emergency”.
•The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your
chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
for the mobile phone directly.
WARNING!
To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer-
gency, your mobile phone must be:
•turned on,
•paired to the Uconnect™ System,
•and have network coverage.
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