steering DODGE AVENGER 2011 2.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob...................8
Remote Start................8
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ..................10
Child Restraints .............11
Front Seats ................13
Rear Seats ................15
Heated Seats ...............16
Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column ....17
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Lights Lever.........18
Wiper/Washer Lever ...........19
Speed Control ..............20
Manual Climate Controls .........21
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) ...................21
Power Sunroof ..............22
Wind Buffeting ..............23
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ........26
Touch-Screen Radio ...........29
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......35
Uconnect™ Phone ............35
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......37
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control .........38
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...................40
Programmable Features .........41
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............42 Power Outlet
...............44
UTILITY
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..............45
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome,
Etc.) ....................46
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance .......47
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 47
If Your Engine Overheats .........51
Jacking And Tire Changing ........52
Jump-Starting ..............55
Shift Lever Override ...........57
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........58
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........59
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......60
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood............61
Engine Compartment ...........62
Fluids And Capacities ..........64
Maintenance Chart ............66
Fuses ...................68
Tire Pressures ...............70
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......70
Exterior Bulbs ..............71
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 72
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center...................72
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 72
Publications Ordering ..........72
Reporting Safety Defects In The 50
United States And Washington, D.C. . . 73
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®...74
INDEX..................75
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you
are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and
others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right frontpassenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front
Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity
and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk
of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air
bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the
door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
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GETTING STARTED
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TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt/telescoping control lever islocated below the steering wheel at the
end of the steering column.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.
• To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as
desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment
must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or
driving without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and
others being severely injured or killed.
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SPEED CONTROL
• The speed control switches are locatedon the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activatethe Speed Control.
• CRUISE READY
will appear on the
instrument cluster to indicate the
Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
Set• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired
speed.
Accel/Decel
• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once willincrease or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments;
release the button to save the new set speed.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button andrelease.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed andmaintain the set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
•Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.
You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You
could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed
Control system off when you are not using it.
•Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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USB Port
• The USB Port on the radio allows you to copy songs from a connected USB drive orsupported media device onto your Media Center hard drive. You can also playback
music from your USB device through the USB Port on the radio. The USB Port on
a Media Center 730N allows you to support iPod
®devices or USB drives for music
playback, charging, control through radio or steering wheel buttons, voice
commands and song selection by voice.
• The USB port located in the instrument panel storage bin also offers the ability to play songs from connected USB drives, or supported media devices. Supported
devices may be controlled through the vehicles steering wheel or radio controls, or
even with voice commands, and may be charged through the USB port. If
equipped, you may also select songs by name.
Navigation – Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR) Only
• Navigation radios require digital data from a navigation database. The data in thenavigation database is licensed from Navigation Technologies®. Not all roads are
digitized.
• For software updates, visit http://www.navteq.com website, or contact your authorized dealer for the latest available software.
NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed dependent. For your own safety, it is not
possible to use the touch-screen keyboard to enter a name (e.g., street name) while the
vehicle is in motion. Pull over at a safe location to complete your task or use Voice
Command.
• The Navigation system receives GPS signals from satellites to display the positionof your vehicle.
Map • Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.
• Touch the MAP soft-key to display a map of your current position.
New Destination • Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.
• Touch the NEW DESTINATION soft-key to program a destination, then select the destination soft-key of your choice.
• Media Center 730N allows destinations to be input by voice while in motion. Press the Voice Command button on the radio to begin.
Program/Storing Home Address • Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.
• Touch the GUIDE ME HOME soft-key, then touch the STREET ADDRESS soft-key.
• Touch the STATE soft-key, then enter your state name into the speller; select your state from the list and press the CHANGE soft-key.
• Touch the INPUT STREET NAME soft-key and enter your street name into the speller.
• Touch the CONTINUE soft-key and enter your address into the speller; touch the CONTINUE soft-key again.
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• SIRIUS Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and rightto your fingertips:
• Weather
• View detailed weather conditions at your current location.
• Ski Info
• View ski and snowboarding conditions at ski resorts.
• Fuel Prices
• Check detailed price information for fuel stations near your current location.
• Movie Listings
• Check which movies (includes start times, ratings, run lengths and summaries)
are playing at theaters near your current location.
• Sports Scores
• View scores and upcoming events for all major sports.
• Your favorite location, theater and sports teams can be stored for quick access.
• Refer to your Media Center 730N (RHR) User's Manual or Media Center 430/430N (RBZ/RHB) User's Manual for more details.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
• The steering wheel audio controls arelocated on the rear surface of the
steering wheel.
Right Switch
• Press the switch up or down toincrease or decrease the volume.
• Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.
Left Switch
• Press the switch up or down to search for the next listenable station or select the
next or previous CD track.
• Press the button in the center to select the next preset station (radio) or to change CDs if equipped with a CD Changer.
Uconnect™ Phone
• To determine if your vehicle is equipped with Uconnect™ Phone, press theUconnect™ Phone button
. If your vehicle has this feature, after a couple
seconds you will hear a voice prompt. If not, you will see a message on the radio
“Uconnect phone not available”.
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Receiving A Call – Accept (And End)
• When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect™, press the Phonebutton.
• To end a call, press the Phone button
.
Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call
• During a call, press the Voice Command button.
• (After the BEEP), say “mute” (or “mute off”).
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
• During a call, press the Voice Command button.
• (After the BEEP), say “transfer call”.
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button, then adjust the volume during
a normal call.
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect™ system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for
Uconnect™ is different than the audio system.
NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Uconnect™ hard-key. After the BEEP, say
“tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen radio) to
cancel the tutorial.
WARNING!
• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the
roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and
others to be severely injured or killed.
• In an emergency, to use Uconnect™ Phone, your mobile phone must be: • turned on,
• paired to Uconnect™ Phone,
• and have network coverage.
Uconnect™ VOICE COMMAND
• The Uconnect™ Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio,satellite radio, disc player, HDD, Uconnect™ Phone, a memo recorder, and
supported portable media devices.
• When you press the Voice Command button
located on the radio faceplate
or steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command.
If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you
with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options,
press the Voice Command button
, listen for the BEEP, and say your
command.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactivedisplay that is located in the
instrument cluster. Pressing the
controls on the left side of the steering
wheel allows the driver to select
vehicle information and Personal
Settings. For additional information,
refer to Programmable Features in this
guide.
• Press and release the MENU button to advance the display to Trip Functions or Personal settings or to return to the default System status display.
• Press and release the DOWN
button to advance the display through the
various Trip Functions or Personal Settings.
• Press and release the COMPASS
button to display the compass heading and
the outside temperature.
• Press and release the SELECT
Button to accept a selection. The SELECT
Button also resets various Trip Functions.
Compass Calibration
• This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC
will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message
displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
it may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off”
mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on ESC,
refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when
you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
®DOT 3 and SAE
J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid+4orMOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed
ATF+4
®product. —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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