checking oil DODGE AVENGER 2011 2.G Owners Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after afully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
range and MAX at the high end of the range. Adding one
quart of oil when the reading is at the low end of the
range marking will raise the oil level to the high end of
the range marking.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403

•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information. At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 447

Capacities, Fluid........................ 442
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 354
Oil (Engine) ..................... 397,405
Power Steering ...................... 303
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 418
Car Washes ............................ 427
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............85,350
Cellular Phone ........................ 97,268
Chains, Tire ............................ 335
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 374
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 318
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 400
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 84
Checks, Safety ........................... 84
Child Restraint .................... 72,74,78,81
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............76,78
Child Safety Locks ........................ 34 Cigar Lighter
........................... 175
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 346
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 429
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 412
Climate Control ......................... 268
Clock ........................... 217,235,245
Coin Holder ........................... 177
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 267
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 330
Compass ........................... 201,209
Compass Calibration ..................... 210
Compass Variance ....................... 210
Computer, Trip/Travel .................. 20,207
Connector UCI .............................. 259
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 259
Console .............................. 146
Console, Floor ....................... 146,177
474 INDEX

DrivingOn Slippery Surfaces .................. 300
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 301
E-85 Fuel ............................. 350
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 181
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 95
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 171
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 159
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 312
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 203
Emergency Trunk Release .................39,40
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 374
Jump Starting ....................... 384
Towing ............................ 391
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 400Engine
............................... 397
Air Cleaner ......................... 407
Block Heater ........................ 291
Break-In Recommendations .............. 83
Checking Oil Level ................... 403
Compartment ....................... 398
Compartment Identification ............. 398
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 416,443
Cooling ........................... 416
Exhaust Gas Caution ................85,350
Fails to Start ........................ 289
Flooded, Starting ..................... 289
Fuel Requirements ................. 346,442
Jump Starting ....................... 384
Oil ......................... 403,442,443
Oil Change Interval .............194,206,404
Oil Filler Cap .................... 397,405
Oil Filter ........................... 406
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 406
476 INDEX

Odometer............................. 192
Trip ........................... 192,195
Oil Change Indicator .................. 194,206
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............194,206
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 406
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 406
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 190
Oil, Engine ......................... 403,443
Capacity ........................... 442
Change Interval ................ 194,206,404
Checking .......................... 403
Dipstick ........................... 403
Disposal ........................... 406
Filter .......................... 406,443
Filter Disposal ....................... 406
Identification Logo ................... 404
Materials Added to ................... 406
Recommendation .................. 404,442Synthetic
.......................... 406
Viscosity ........................ 405,442
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............399,400
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 162
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overdrive ............................. 296
Overheating, Engine ...................... 372
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,467
Paint Care ............................. 426
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 304
Passing Light ........................... 151
Personal Settings ........................ 212
Pets .................................. 83
Phone, Cellular .......................... 97
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 97
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 322
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INDEX 483