engine coolant DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G User Guide

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DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G User Guide WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center
for service if your vehicle overhe

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center
for service if your vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake
system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the chargingsystem light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stopthe vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four
minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G User Guide IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic �

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If
the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Gas
• On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too hot during sustained high-speed driving or if towing a trailer up long grades. If this happens, a HOTOIL
message will flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be reduced to
48 mph (77 km/h) maximum until the engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE: Although the maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h), you may
reduce vehicle speed further as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced,
you may continue to drive normally.
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DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G User Guide FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 2.4L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or e

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DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G User Guide 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,

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DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G User Guide Airbag .................. 10
Alarm, Panic............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............. 9
Audio Settings . . . 26,27,28,30,33,42
Automatic Headlights ......... 17
Automatic Tempe

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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