engine oil 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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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Park/Headlight ON Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- Cruise Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator
Odometer Messages
door - Door AjarCHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
deck - Trunk Ajar gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault
HOTOIL* - Transaxle Oil Temperature
Exceeds Safe Threshold LoW TirE* - Low Tire Pressure
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it isthe driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue each time the vehicle is
restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped
on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant
from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as
damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stopthe vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center
for service if your vehicle overheats.
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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.
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• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cyclethe ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed
in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may
experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature thatmight occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the
vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the
light turns off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have thevehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a“clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHANgE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not
increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If
the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Gas
• On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too hot during sustained high-speed driving or if towing a trailer up long grades. If this happens, a HOTOIL
message will flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be reduced to
48 mph (77 km/h) maximum until the engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE: Although the maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h), you may
reduce vehicle speed further as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced,
you may continue to drive normally.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 2.4L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 7.7 Quarts (7.3 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 11.6 Quarts (11 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the
engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.4.5 Quarts (4.4 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Fuel Selection – All
Engines (except 2.4L
PZEV) 87 Octane
16.9 Gallons (64 Liters)
Fuel Selection 2.4L PZEV 87 Octane 18.5 Gallons (70 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 2.4L &
3.6L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plugs 2.4L except
PZEV ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in
[1.11 mm])
—
Spark Plugs 2.4L with
PZEV ZFR5AP (Gap 0.031 in
[0.8 mm])
—
Spark Plugs 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000
104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled mainte-
nance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air
cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X XXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X X
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and
boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engines) X
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engines) X
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
60 months or 104,000 miles (169,000 km)
whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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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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