towing DODGE AVENGER 2013 2.G Owner's Guide

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000 110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission fluid
and filter if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid
and filter. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.8
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S482 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

About Your Brakes....................... .328
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................330
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............446
Adding Fuel ............................ .379
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .441
Additives, Fuel .......................... .373
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .434
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................437
Air Conditioning ......................... .278
Air Conditioning Controls ...................278
Air Conditioning Filter .....................290
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................437Air Conditioning System
....................278
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .350
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................265
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................445
Disposal ............................. .448
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................330
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................330
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........19
Appearance Care ........................ .456
Ashtray ............................... .198
Assistance Towing ........................ .126
Auto Down Power Windows ..................38
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............219
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........282
Automatic Transaxle ........................13
498 INDEX

Points to Remember.....................449
Pressure Cap ......................... .447
Radiator Cap ......................... .447
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............445
Corrosion Protection ...................... .456
Crankcase Ventilation Module .................22
Cruise Light ............................ .220
Cupholders ............................ .162
Customer Assistance ...................... .487
Customer Programmable Features .............239
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Daytime Running Lights ....................170
Dealer Service ........................... .430
Defroster, Rear Window .....................205
Defroster, Windshield .......................99
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................174
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................427
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................168 Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ..................453
Oil (Engine) .......................... .431
Power Steering ........................ .327
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................419
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................448
Door Locks ..............................32
Door Locks, Automatic ......................34
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .182
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .324
E-85 Fuel .............................. .375
Electrical Power Outlets .....................194
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................205
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................109
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........178
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INDEX 501

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............335
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......229
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .............................. .400
Jump Starting ......................... .412
Towing ............................. .419
Emergency Trunk Release ....................42
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........428
Engine ................................ .425
Air Cleaner .......................... .434
Block Heater ......................... .302
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .431
Compartment ......................... .426
Compartment Identification ................426
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................445
Cooling ............................. .444
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fails to Start .......................... .300Flooded, Starting
...................... .300
Fuel Requirements ..................... .370
Jump Starting ......................... .412
Oil................................. .431
Oil Change Interval ..................... .219
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .425
Oil Selection .......................... .432
Oil Synthetic ......................... .433
Overheating .......................... .398
Starting ............................. .298
Temperature Gauge ..................... .213
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .433
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................433
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .371
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................97
502 INDEX

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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INDEX 505

Radio Remote Controls.....................275
Rear Cupholder ......................... .199
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .161
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .107
Rear Window Defroster .....................205
Rear Window Features .....................205
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing ...................... .395
Reformulated Gasoline .....................371
Refrigerant ............................. .438
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................59
Remote Control Door Locks ............................22
Security Alarm ..........................19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........275
Remote Starting System ......................28
Remote Trunk Release .......................41 Replacement Bulbs
....................... .468
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .429
Replacement Tires ........................ .358
Reporting Safety Defects ....................491
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................219
Restraint, Head .......................... .158
Restraints, Child ...........................76
Rotation, Tires .......................... .360
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................101
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................491
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................97
Safety Information, Tire .....................339
Safety Tips ...............................97
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................265
Schedule, Maintenance .....................478
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .462
510 INDEX

Chains.............................. .360
Changing ............................ .400
Compact Spare ........................ .354
General Information .....................349
High Speed .......................... .352
Inflation Pressures ...................... .350
Jacking .............................. .400
Life of Tires .......................... .357
Load Capacity ........................ .345
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............361
Pressure Warning Light ...................223
Quality Grading ....................... .493
Radial .............................. .352
Replacement .......................... .358
Rotation ............................. .360
Safety .............................. .339
Sizes ............................... .340
Snow Tires ........................... .353
Spare Tire ............................ .400Spinning
............................ .356
Trailer Towing ........................ .390
Tread Wear Indicators ....................357
Tire Safety Information .....................339
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................387
Towing ............................... .383
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................126
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .419
Guide .............................. .386
Recreational .......................... .395
Weight .............................. .386
Towing Assistance ........................ .126
Traction ............................... .323
Trailer Towing .......................... .383
Cooling System Tips .................... .394
Hitches ............................. .385
Minimum

Requirements ..................388
Tips................................ .393
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INDEX 513

Trailer and Tongue Weight.................387
Wiring .............................. .391
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .386
Trailer Weight ........................... .386
Transaxle Automatic .............................13
Autostick ............................ .321
Transmission ........................... .452
Automatic ........................... .303
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ....................27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ......................... .182
Transporting Pets ..........................95
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .357
Trip Computer .......................... .227
Trip Odometer .......................... .217
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................220
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................42 Trunk Release Remote Control
.................41
Turn Signals ............................ .168
UCI Connector .......................... .268
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) ...............112
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ...........210
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................493
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .268
Universal Transmitter ..................... .182
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .370
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................51
Upholstery Care ......................... .460
Vanity Mirrors ...........................111
Variance, Compass ....................... .235
Vehicle Certification Label ...................381
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .346
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
514 INDEX