brake light DODGE AVENGER 2011 2.G User Guide

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction IndicatorLight**
(See page 47 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake
system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., mayilluminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the chargingsystem light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stopthe vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four
minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, werecommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)system.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stableand could cause it to slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of
jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery
booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow
the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer's operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations For Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote
battery posts located on the left side of the engine compartment.
1. Set the parking brake, shift theautomatic transmission into PARK
and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+)battery post. To
remove the cover, press the locking
tab and pull upward on the cover.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within
the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the
ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+)post of
the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post
of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the
booster battery.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment nearthe air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description
1 40 Amp Green Power Top Module (If Equipped)
2 20 Amp Yellow AWD Module
3 10 Amp RedBattery 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
6 10 Amp RedPower 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
equipped
10 20 Amp YellowInstrument Panel/Power
Locks/Interior Lights
11 15 Amp Lt. BlueSelectable Power Outlet (Inside
Center Armrest)
12 20 Amp Yellow —
13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition
14 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel
15 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Radiator Fan Relay
16 15 Amp Lt. BlueIGN Run/ACC — Cigar Lighter/PWR
Sunroof Mod
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag .................. 10
Alarm,Panic ............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm)............. 9
Audio Jack ............... 30
Audio Settings ........... 27,28
Automatic Headlights ......... 18
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 21 Rear Temperature Control ...... 21
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 64
AxleFluid ................ 64
Belts, Seat ................ 9
Brake Fluid ............... 64
Brake System Master Cylinder ........... 65
BulbReplacement ........... 71
Calibration,Compass ......... 40
ChangeOilIndicator .......... 50
Child Restraint ............. 11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 11
Climate Control ............. 21
Clock Setting ............ 28,30
Compass Calibration .......... 40
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 64
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 20
CruiseLight ............... 20
Customer Assistance .......... 72
Defects, Reporting ........... 73
Dimmer Control ............. 18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 18
Disarming, Theft System ........ 9
Driver Cockpit .............. 4
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 20
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . 47
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 40,41
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 24Emergency, In Case of
Jump Starting ............ 55
Engine Compartment ............. 62
Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 64
Jump Starting ............ 55
Oil ................... 64
Oil Filter ............... 64
Oil Selection ............. 64
Overheating ............. 51
Event Data Recorder .......... 60
Exterior Lights ............. 71
Flash-To-Pass .............. 18
Fluid Capacities ............ 64
Fluid, Brake ............... 65
Fluids .................. 64
FogLights ................ 18
Folding Front Passenger Seat ..... 14
FoldingRearSeat ........... 15
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 59
Front Heated Seats ........... 16
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ......... 50
Gasoline ............... 64
Specifications ............ 64
Garage

Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..42
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....... 50
Hard Disk Drive ............. 31
Headlights Automatic .............. 18
Dimmer Switch ........... 18
HighBeam .............. 18
Heated Seats .............. 16
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch .................. 18
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 42
Hood Release .............. 61
Instrument Cluster ............ 6
Indicators ............... 7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,47
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 19
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Introduction............... 2
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........ 38
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 39
Jack Location .............. 52
Jump Starting .............. 55
KeyFob .................. 8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 41
Lane Change Assist .......... 19
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 11
Lights Airbag ................. 50
Anti-Lock ............... 49
BrakeWarning ............ 49
Charging System ........... 49
Electronic Throttle Control
Warning ................ 49
EngineTemperatureWarning .... 48
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ............ 49
Oil Pressure ............. 49
Transmission Warning ........ 50
TurnSignal .............. 19
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 67
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 66
Media Center Radio ...... 26,27,29
MOPAR
®Accessories ......... 74
Navigation .............. 32,33
Non-Touch-Screen Radio ....... 26
Oil Change Indicator .......... 50
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 64
Outlet Power ................. 44
Overheating, Engine .......... 51
Panic Alarm ............... 8 Phone (Pairing)
............. 36
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 35
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ............... 70
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 22
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................ 44
Seats ................. 13
Steering .............. 64,65
Preparation for Jacking ........ 52
Programmable Electronic Features . . 41
Radio Non-Touch-Screen .......... 26
Touch-Screen ............ 29
Radio Operation .......... 26,29
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 19
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 15
Recreational Towing .......... 46
Remote Starting System ........ 8
Replacement Bulbs .......... 71
Reporting Safety Defects ....... 73
Restraints, Child ............ 11
Seat Belts ................. 9
Seats ................... 13
Adjustment .............. 13
Folding Front Passenger ...... 14
Heated ................ 16
Power ................. 13
RearFolding ............. 15
Seek Button ............. 27,30
Setting the Clock .......... 28,30
Shift Lever Override .......... 57
Signals, Turn .............. 19
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 34
SpareTire ................ 52
Spark Plugs ............... 64
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............. 20
Cancel ................ 20
Resume ................ 20
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 20
Starting Remote ................. 8
Steering Tilt Column .............. 17
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