jacking DODGE AVENGER 2011 2.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 372
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 372
▫ Engine Oil Overheating
(2.4L Engine Only) — If Equipped ........ 373
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 374
▫ Jack Location ....................... 374
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 374
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 375
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 376 ▫
Road Tire Installation ................. 382
 Jump-Starting ........................ 384
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 385
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 387
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 389
 Shift Lever Override ................... 390
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 391
▫ Without The Ignition Key .............. 393
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
•Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the trunk.
Spare Tire Stowage
The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor
in the trunk.
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Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis-
sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
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6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
while the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
•Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,
take it to a service center where it can be raised on
a lift.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to the Compact Spare Tire section of
Tires--General Information--for information about the
spare tire, its use, and operation.
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.
Jack Warning Label
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NOTE:The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack
with two attachment points. When the jack is partially
expanded, the tension between the two attachment
points holds the jack handle in place. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in Step 3.
3. There is a front and rear jacking location on each side
of the vehicle.
Removing Jack Handle From Jack
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4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.
Front Jacking LocationRear Jacking Location6
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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

Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ...................... 72,73,74
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 203
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 93
Instrument Cluster ....................... 188
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 186
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 430
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 431
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 432
Interior Appearance Care .................. 430
Interior Lights .......................... 153
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 155
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 374
Jack Operation ....................... 374,376
Jacking Instructions ...................... 376 Jump Starting
.......................... 384
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 21
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 58
Lane Change and Turn Signals ...........196,441
Lane Change Assist ...................... 151
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 44
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ....... 78
Latches ................................ 88
Hood ............................. 146
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 346
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PowerDoor Locks ......................... 32
Mirrors ............................ 95
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 171
Seats ............................. 133
Steering ........................... 303
Sunroof ........................... 168
Windows ........................... 35
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 58
Preparation for Jacking .................... 375
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 212
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 329
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 418
Radio Operation ........................ 268 Radio Remote Controls
.................... 266
Rear Cupholder ......................... 176
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 145,146
Rear Window Defroster ................... 181
Rear Window Features .................... 181
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 93
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 71
Recreational Towing ...................... 369
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 346
Refrigerant ............................ 410
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................... 56,57
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 21
Security Alarm ....................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 266
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 39
484 INDEX