Maintenance DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G Workshop Manual

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation withthe service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers have the
facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and
the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
correctly and in a timely manner.
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About Your Brakes....................... 326
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 328
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 437
Adding Fuel ........................... 373
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 433
Additives, Fuel ......................... 367
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 427
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 429
Air Conditioning ........................ 279
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 279
Air Conditioning Filter .................290,430
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............429,430
Air Conditioning System .............279,283,429
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 291
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 346
Airbag .............................. 58,67
Airbag Deployment ....................... 68
Airbag Light ................... 65,66,71,87,197
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 70 Airbag, Side
...................... 61,64,66,67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........62,64,67
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............19,204
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................240,266
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 328
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 328
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 19
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............437,463
Disposal ........................... 439
Appearance Care ........................ 446
Ashtray ............................... 180
Assistance Towing ....................... 113
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 36
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 95
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 32
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........202,215
492 INDEX

Caps, FillerFuel .............................. 373
Oil (Engine) ..................... 417,425
Power Steering ...................... 325
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 438
Car Washes ............................ 447
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............86,369
Cellular Phone ........................ 99,278
Chains, Tire ............................ 354
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 394
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 337
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 420
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 85
Checks, Safety ........................... 85
Child Restraint .................... 72,74,79,82
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............77,79
Child Safety Locks ........................ 34
Cigar Lighter ........................... 180 Clean Air Gasoline
....................... 365
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 449
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 432
Climate Control ......................... 279
Clock ........................... 226,245,254
Coin Holder ........................... 182
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 278
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 349
Compass ........................... 210,216
Compass Calibration ..................... 217
Compass Variance ....................... 218
Computer, Trip/Travel .................. 21,215
Connector UCI .............................. 269
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 269
Console .............................. 147
Console, Floor ....................... 147,182
Contract, Service ........................ 485
494 INDEX

DrivingOn Slippery Surfaces .................. 321
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 322
E-85 Fuel ............................. 369
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 186
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 176
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 161
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 332
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 211
Emergency Trunk Release .................39,40
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 394
Jump Starting ....................... 405
Towing ............................ 412
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 420
Engine ............................... 417 Air Cleaner
......................... 427
Block Heater ........................ 301
Break-In Recommendations .............. 84
Checking Oil Level ................... 423
Compartment ....................... 418
Compartment Identification ............. 418
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 436,464
Cooling ........................... 436
Exhaust Gas Caution ................86,369
Fails to Start ........................ 299
Flooded, Starting ..................... 299
Fuel Requirements ................. 365,463
Jump Starting ....................... 405
Oil ......................... 423,463,464
Oil Change Interval .............202,215,424
Oil Filler Cap .................... 417,425
Oil Filter ........................... 426
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 426
Oil Selection ..................... 424,463
496 INDEX

Oil Synthetic........................ 426
Overheating ........................ 392
Starting ........................... 298
Temperature Gauge ................... 196
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 425
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 68
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 21
Ethanol ............................... 366
Event Data Recorder ...................... 71
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 86,369
Exhaust System ....................... 86,433
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 57
Exterior Lights .......................... 89
Fabric Care ............................ 450
Filler Location Fuel .................... 196,373
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 427
Air Conditioning .................. 290,430Automatic Transmission
................ 446
Engine Oil ....................... 426,464
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 426
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 153
Flashers .............................. 392
Hazard Warning ..................... 392
Turn Signal ....................... 89,461
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 372
Engine Oil ......................... 371
Fuel Requirements ................. 369,371
Maintenance ........................ 373
Replacement Parts .................... 372
Starting ........................... 372
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 299
Floor Console .......................... 182
Fluid Capacities ......................... 463
Fluid Leaks ............................. 89
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INDEX 497

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

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
502 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

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