brake DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARKposition, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override, remove the cupholder liner.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF the
ground)Front Wheels Raised, Rear
Wheels on the Ground
Rear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted
Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted without a
front end dolly
FWD With a Key Shift lever must be in
*NEUTRAL. The distance
to be traveled must not
exceed 15 mi (25 km),
and the towing speed
must not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).Recommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted without a
front end dolly
*To shift to NEUTRAL without battery power, firmly apply the parking brake. Turn the key to ON/RUN. Remove the cupholder liner. Insert
a key, screwdriver or similar object into the front hole, then push and hold the manual override release lever forward. While holding the
release lever forward, move the shift lever from PARK to NEUTRAL. Release the override.
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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose ofan EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g. name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
• To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to thevehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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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. —
Fuel Selection – All
Engines (except 2.4L
PZEV) 87 Octane
16.9 Gallons (64 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 2.4L PZEV 87 Octane 18.5 Gallons (70 Liters)
(Approximate)
E-85 Flexible Fuel – 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate
on E-85.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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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. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
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 nec-
essary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engines) X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L PZEV Engines Only) X
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engines) X
Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
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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 Brake Vacuum Pump
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
10 20 Amp YellowInstrument Panel/Power
Locks/Interior Lights
11 15 Amp Lt. BlueSelectable Power Outlet (Inside
Center Armrest)
13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition/Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel
15 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Radiator Fan Relay
16 15 Amp Lt. Blue Sunroof – If Equipped
17 10 Amp RedIgnition Off Draw (IOD) — Wireless
Control Module (WCM)/Clock/
Steering Control Module (SCM)
18 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini FuseDescription
19 20 Amp YellowIgnition Off Draw (IOD) — Power
Amp Feed 2 - if equipped
20 15 Amp Lt. Blue Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Radio
21 10 Amp RedSiren — If Equipped
22 10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Climate
Controls/Hot Cupholder - if
equipped
23 15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay Feed 3
24 25 Amp Natural Battery Feed — PWR Sunroof Feed
25 10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Heated Mirrors - If
Equipped
26 15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay Feed 2
27 10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Occupant
Classification Module
(OCM)/Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
28 10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Occupant
Classification Module
(OCM)/Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
29 — — Hot Car (No Fuse Required)
30 20 Amp YellowIgnition Run — Heated Seats - If
Equipped
31 Spare
32 30 Amp Pink Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay Feed 1
33 10 Amp RedBattery Feed — Switch
Bank/Diagnostic Link
Connector/Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
34 30 Amp Pink Battery Feed — Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS) Module - if equipped/
Electronic Control Program (ESC)
Module - If Equipped
35 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS) Module - If Equipped/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Module - If Equipped
36 30 Amp Pink Battery Feed — Passenger Door
Module (PDM)/Driver Door Module
(DDM)
37 25 Amp Natural Power Top Module (If Equipped)
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EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – ExteriorBulb Number
Low Beam Headlamp 9006
High Beam Headlamp 9005
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp 3457A
Front Fog Lamp H11
Front Side Marker Lamp WY5W
Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL)
Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp 921
License Lamp W5W
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should
be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
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Airbag .................. 10
Alarm, Panic............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............. 9
Audio Settings . . . 26,27,28,30,33,42
Automatic Headlights ......... 17
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 21 Rear Temperature Control ...... 21
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 86
AxleFluid ................ 86
Belts, Seat ................ 9
BrakeFluid ............... 86
Brake System Master Cylinder ........... 87
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ............... 17
Bulb Replacement ........... 94
Bulbs,Light ............... 94
Calibration, Compass ......... 58
Change Oil Indicator .......... 69
Changing A Flat Tire .......... 71
Child Restraint ............. 11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 11
ClimateControl ............. 21
Clock Setting ........ 26,28,31,39
Compass Calibration .......... 58
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 86
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 19
CruiseLight ............... 19
Customer Assistance .......... 95
Defects, Reporting ........... 96
Dimmer Control ............. 18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 18
Disarming, Theft System ........ 9
E-85 Fuel ................ 87
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 19
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . 66
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 58,59 Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 24
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ................ 71
Jump Starting ............ 76
Engine Break-In Recommendations .... 17
Compartment ............. 84
Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 86
Jump Starting ............ 76
Oil ................... 86
Oil Filter ............... 86
Oil Selection ............. 86
Overheating ............. 70
EventDataRecorder .......... 82
Flash-To-Pass .............. 18
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ......... 87
Fluid Capacities ............ 86
Fluid, Brake ............... 87
Fluids .................. 86
FogLights .............. 17,18
FoldingRearSeat ........... 15
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 81
Front Heated Seats ........... 15
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ......... 69
Gasoline ............... 87
Specifications ............ 86
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..60
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....... 69
Headlights Automatic .............. 17
Dimmer Switch ........... 18
HighBeam .............. 18
Heated Mirrors ........... 21,22
Heated Seats .............. 15
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 18
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 60
Hood Release .............. 83
InstrumentCluster ............ 6 Indicators ............... 7
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Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,66
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 19
Introduction............... 2
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........ 52
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 58
Jack Location .............. 71
Jack Operation ........... 71,72
Jacking Instructions .......... 72
Jump Starting .............. 76
KeyFob .................. 8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 59
Lane Change Assist .......... 18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 11
LightBulbs ............... 94
Lights Airbag ................. 69
Anti-Lock ............... 69
BrakeWarning ............ 68
Charging System ........... 68
Electronic Throttle Control
Warning ................ 69
EngineTemperatureWarning .... 67
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ............ 68
Oil Pressure ............. 68
Transmission Warning ........ 69
TurnSignal .............. 18
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 90
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 88
MediaCenterRadio ........ 26,28
Mirrors Heated .............. 21,22
MOPAR
®Accessories ......... 97
Navigation .............. 36,45
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..... 17Oil Change Indicator
.......... 69
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 86
Outlet Power ................. 62
Overheating, Engine .......... 70
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Phone (Pairing) ............. 53
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 53
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ............... 93
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 22
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).. 62
Seats ................. 13
Steering .............. 86,87
Preparation for Jacking ........ 71
Programmable Electronic Features . . 59
Radio Operation .......... 30,39
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 19
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 15
Recreational Towing .......... 65
Remote Starting System ........ 8
ReplacementBulbs .......... 94
Reporting Safety Defects ....... 96
Restraints, Child ............ 11
Seat Belts ................. 9
Seats ................... 13
Adjustment .............. 13
Heated ................ 15
Power ................. 13
RearFolding ............. 15
Seek Button .......... 26,27,29
Setting the Clock ...... 26,28,31,39
Shift Lever Override .......... 79
Short Message Service (SMS) ..... 57
Signals, Turn .............. 18
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 51
SpareTire ................ 71
SparkPlugs ............... 86
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............. 20
Cancel ................ 20
Resume ................ 20
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