ignition DODGE AVENGER 2013 2.G Owners Manual

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.Cooling System
WARNING!
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
• 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 is hot.
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
1 40 Amp Green — Power Top Module
– If Equipped
Cavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
2 — 20 Amp YellowBrake Vacuum
Pump
3 — 10 Amp RedCenter High
Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Brake
Switch
4 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Switch
5 — 20 Amp YellowTrailer Tow –
If Equipped
6 — 10 Amp RedPower Mirror
Switch/Climate
Controls
Integrated Power Module
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
7 — 30 Amp GreenIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) Sense 1
8 — 30 Amp GreenIgnition 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 Arm Rest)Cavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
12 — 20 Amp Yellow—
13 — 20 Amp YellowIgnition/Cigar
Lighter
14 — 10 Amp RedInstrument Panel
15 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan Relay
16 — 15 Amp Lt. BlueSunroof –
If Equipped
17 — 10 Amp Red
Wireless Control
Module (WCM)/
Clock/Steering Con-
trol Module (SCM)
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
18 40 Amp Green — Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay
19 — 20 Amp YellowAudio Amplifier –
If Equipped
20 — 15 Amp Lt. BlueRadio
21 — 10 Amp RedSiren – If Equipped
22 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run –
Climate Controls/
Hot Cupholder –
If Equipped
23 — 15 Amp Lt. BlueAuto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay 3Cavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
24 — 25 Amp NaturalSunroof –
If Equipped
25 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run —
Heated Mirrors -
If Equipped
26 — 15 Amp Lt. BlueAuto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay 2
27 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run –
Occupant
Classification
Module (OCM)/
Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
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 — — SpareCavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
32 30 Amp Pink — Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay 1
33 — 10 Amp RedSwitch Bank/
Diagnostic Link
Connector/
Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
34 30 Amp Pink — Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS) Module – If
Equipped/Electronic
Stability Control
(ESC) Module –
If Equipped
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days,
you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
• Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the system is started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Front Courtesy/Reading
Lamp
Center Courtesy/Reading
Lamp 578/W5W
Visor Vanity Lamp 578/W5W
Glove Box Lamp A6220
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Hazard Warning Flasher....................398
Headlights ............................. .470
Bulb Replacement ...................... .470
Cleaning ............................ .459
High Beam ........................... .168
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........168
On With Wipers ....................... .167
Passing ............................. .169
Switch .............................. .166
Head Restraints ......................... .158
Heated Mirrors ...........................111
Heated Seats ............................ .152
Heater ................................ .278
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .302
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .385
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............182
Hood Release ........................... .163Ignition
.................................13
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................13
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................16
Infant Restraint ...........................76
Information Center, Vehicle ..................229
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................107
Instrument Cluster ....................... .213
Instrument Panel and Controls ................210
Instrument Panel Cover .....................460
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............461
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............462
Interior Appearance Care ....................460
Interior Lights .......................... .171
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............174
Introduction ..............................4
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