battery location DODGE AVENGER 2012 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 ...............15
Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column ....16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations . . . 17
Turn Signal/Lights Lever.........17
Wiper/Washer Lever ...........19
Speed Control ..............19
Manual Climate Controls .........21
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC).. 21
Power Sunroof ..............22
Wind Buffeting ..............23
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) . . 26
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES + RSC) .........28
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code
RBZ/RHB) ................30
Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR).. 39Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link.. 48
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......52
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control .........52
Uconnect™ Phone ............53
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......56
Bluetooth
®Streaming Audio .......58
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...................58
Programmable Features .........59Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............60
Power Outlet ...............62
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..............64
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome,
Etc.) ....................65
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance .......66
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 66
If Your Engine Overheats .........70
Jacking And Tire Changing ........71
Battery Location .............76
Jump-Starting ..............76
Shift Lever Override ...........79
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........80
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........81
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......82
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............83
Engine Compartment ...........84
Fluids And Capacities ..........86
Maintenance Chart ............88
Fuses ...................91
Tire Pressures ...............93
Exterior Bulbs ..............94
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......94
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 95Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center.. 95
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 95
Publications Ordering ..........95
Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United
States And Washington, D.C. ......96
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®...97
INDEX..................98
FAQ (How To?)Frequently Asked Questions...... 101
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING!(Continued)
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. Itcould slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only
enough to remove the tire.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges.
• A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
BATTERY LOCATION
• The battery in your vehicle is locatedbetween the left front headlight
assembly and the left front wheel
splash shield. To allow jump-starting
there are remote battery posts located
on the left side of the engine
compartment.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set ofjumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery
booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow
the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer's operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations For Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote
battery posts located on the left side of the engine compartment.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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