DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G Owners Manual

Odometer.......................... 200
Tachometer ......................... 200
Gear Ranges ........................ 304,312
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 411
General Information ................. 18,129,364
General Maintenance ..................... 422
Glass Cleaning .......................... 451
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............376,379
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............376,378
GVWR ............................... 376
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 99
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 322
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 392
Head Restraints ......................... 143
Headlights ............................ 459
Bulb Replacement .................... 459 Cleaning
........................... 449
High Beam ...................... 152,209
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 152
On With Wipers ..................... 159
Passing ............................ 153
Switch ............................ 150
Heated Seats ........................... 137
Heater ............................... 279
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 301
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 380
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 164
Hood Release .......................... 148
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................. 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
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INDEX 499

Infant Restraint........................ 72,73
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 211
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 95
Instrument Cluster ....................... 196
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 193
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 450
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 451
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 453
Interior Appearance Care .................. 450
Interior Lights .......................... 155
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 157
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 394
Jack Operation ....................... 394,396
Jacking Instructions ...................... 396
Jump Starting .......................... 405
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15 Key, Programming
........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 21
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 58
Lane Change and Turn Signals ...........204,461
Lane Change Assist ...................... 152
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 44
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .............................. 79
Latches ................................ 89
Hood ............................. 148
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 365
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 89
Life of Tires ............................ 352
Light Bulbs .......................... 89,458
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Lights.............................. 89,150
Airbag .................... 65,66,71,87,197
Back-Up ........................... 461
Brake Assist Warning .................. 335
Brake Warning ...................... 199
Bulb Replacement .................... 459
Daytime Running .................... 154
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 335
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 198
Exterior ............................ 89
Fog ......................... 153,205,461
Headlight Switch ..................... 150
Headlights ......................... 150
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 159
High Beam Indicator .................. 209
Illuminated Entry ..................... 21
Instrument Cluster ................... 150
Interior ............................ 155
License ............................ 462 Lights On Reminder
.................. 154
Low Fuel .......................... 197
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 207
Map Reading ....................... 155
Oil Pressure ........................ 198
Passing ............................ 153
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 197
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 204
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......205,356
Traction Control ..................... 335
Turn Signal ................. 89,152,204,461
Voltage ............................ 197
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 196
Loading Vehicle ...................... 376,377
Capacities .......................... 377
Tires .............................. 341
Locks Auto Unlock ......................... 32
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INDEX 501

Automatic Door...................... 32
Child Protection ...................... 34
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 356
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 79
Lubrication, Body ....................... 431
Lumbar Support ........................ 141
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 427
Maintenance Procedures ................... 422
Maintenance Schedule .................... 468
Maintenance, General ..................... 422
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 207,420
Manual, Service ......................... 487
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 155
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 441
Methanol ............................. 366
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 210,215Mirrors
................................ 95
Automatic Dimming ................... 95
Electric Powered ...................... 97
Outside ............................ 98
Rearview ........................... 95
Vanity ............................. 99
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 356
Mopar Parts ......................... 421,486
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 366
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 84
Occupant Restraints ..................... 64,68
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .........40,61,62,64,67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 365
Odometer ............................. 200
Trip ........................... 200,203
Oil Change Indicator .................. 202,215
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Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............202,215
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 426
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 426
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 198
Oil, Engine ......................... 423,464
Capacity ........................... 463
Change Interval ................ 202,215,424
Checking .......................... 423
Dipstick ........................... 423
Disposal ........................... 426
Filter .......................... 426,464
Filter Disposal ....................... 426
Identification Logo ................... 424
Materials Added to ................... 426
Recommendation .................. 424,463
Synthetic .......................... 426
Viscosity ........................ 425,463
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............419,420
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 164Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)
............ 4
Overheating, Engine ...................... 392
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,487
Paint Care ............................. 446
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 326
Passing Light ........................... 153
Personal Settings ........................ 221
Pets .................................. 84
Phone, Cellular .......................... 99
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 99
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 341
Power Door Locks ......................... 32
Mirrors ............................ 97
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 176
Seats ............................. 135
Steering ........................ 324,325
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INDEX 503

Sunroof........................... 173
Windows ........................... 35
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 57
Preparation for Jacking .................... 395
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 221
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 348
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 438
Radio Operation ........................ 278
Radio Remote Controls .................... 276
Rear Cupholder ......................... 181
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 146,147
Rear Window Defroster ................... 186
Rear Window Features .................... 186
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 95 Recorder, Event Data
...................... 71
Recreational Towing ...................... 388
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 365
Refrigerant ............................ 430
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 56
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 21
Security Alarm ....................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 276
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 458
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 421
Replacement Tires ....................... 353
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 486
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........202,215
504 INDEX

Restraint, Head......................... 143
Restraints, Child ......................... 72
Rotation, Tires .......................... 355
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 87
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 89
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 486
Safety Information, Tire ................... 336
Safety Tips ............................. 85
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 86
Satellite Radio Antenna .................240,266
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 468
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 452
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 56
Seat Belts .............................. 87
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 49
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 49
And Pregnant Women .................. 57
Child Restraint ................... 72,73,82Extender
........................... 57
Front Seat ......................... 44,45
Inspection .......................... 87
Operating Instructions .................. 45
Pretensioners ........................ 52
Rear Seat ........................... 44
Reminder .......................... 197
Untwisting Procedure .................. 48
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 40
Seats ................................. 134
Adjustment ......................... 139
Cleaning ........................... 147
Heated ............................ 137
Lumbar Support ..................... 141
Power ............................ 135
Rear Folding ..................... 146,147
Reclining .......................... 140
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........437,464
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INDEX 505

Selection of Oil......................... 424
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 483
Service Contract ......................... 485
Service Manuals ........................ 487
Setting the Clock .................. 226,245,254
Settings, Personal ........................ 221
Shift Lever Override ...................... 411
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 121
Shoulder Belts ........................... 44
Side Airbag ............................. 66
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 290
Signals, Turn ......................... 89,461
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 321
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 354
Snow Tires ............................ 355
Spare Tire ....................... 349,350,394Specifications
Oil ............................... 424
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........161,203
Speedometer ........................... 196
Starting ............................... 298
Engine Fails to Start .................. 299
Starting and Operating .................... 298
Starting Procedures ...................... 298
Steering Power .......................... 324,325
Tilt Column ........................ 160
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 160
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 276
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 276
Storage ............................ 182,458
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 289
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 409
Sun Roof .............................. 173
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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 426
Tachometer ............................ 200
Taillights .............................. 461
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 160
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 283
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......196,392
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 77
Text Messaging ......................... 121
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 19
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 19
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 160
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 151
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 341
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 339
Tire Markings .......................... 336
Tire Safety Information .................... 336
Tires ............................ 89,345,489Aging (Life of Tires)
.................. 352
Air Pressure ........................ 345
Chains ............................ 354
Changing .......................... 394
Compact Spare ...................... 349
General Information .................. 345
High Speed ......................... 347
Inflation Pressures .................... 346
Jacking ............................ 394
Life of Tires ........................ 352
Load Capacity .................... 341,342
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 356
Pressure Warning Light ................ 205
Quality Grading ..................... 489
Radial ............................ 348
Replacement ........................ 353
Rotation ........................... 355
Safety .......................... 336,345
Sizes ............................. 337
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INDEX 507

Snow Tires......................... 355
Spare Tire .......................... 394
Spinning ........................... 351
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 352
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 382
Towing ............................... 378
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 113
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 412
Guide ............................. 381
Recreational ........................ 388
Weight ............................ 381
Towing Assistance ....................... 113
Traction .............................. 321
Trailer Towing .......................... 378
Cooling System Tips .................. 388
Hitches ............................ 380
Minimum Requirements ................ 383
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 382
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 381 Trailer Weight
.......................... 381
Transaxle Automatic ....................... 13,298
Autostick .......................... 319
Selection of Lubricant ................. 465
Transmission Automatic ....................... 302,443
Filter ............................. 446
Maintenance ........................ 443
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 164
Transporting Pets ........................ 84
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 352
Trip Computer .......................... 210
Trip Odometer .......................... 200
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 203
508 INDEX