steering DODGE AVENGER 2013 2.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .....................8
REMOTE START.................9
THEFT ALARM .................9
SEATBELT ....................9
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)—AIRBAGS................10
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............11
FRONT SEATS .................14
REARSEATS ..................15
HEATEDSEATS .................16
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 17
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 18
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .........18
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ............20
SPEED CONTROL ................21
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........22
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ......................22
POWER SUNROOF ...............24
WIND BUFFETING ...............25
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......26
Uconnect® 130 .................28
Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE
RADIO ......................30
Uconnect® 430/430N .............33
Uconnect® 730N ................42
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK . . 52
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....55
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..........55
Uconnect® Phone ...............56
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND .........59
Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO ........62
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .................62
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .........63
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®) ..................64
POWER OUTLET ................66
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . 68
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .........69
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE............70
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . 70
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........74
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........75
BATTERY LOCATION ..............80
JUMP-STARTING ................80
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........82
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........83
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........83
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........84
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD..............85
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........86
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ...........88
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........90
MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........93
FUSES ......................94
TIRE PRESSURES ...............96
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......96
EXTERIOR BULBS ...............97
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER .............98
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER .............98
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................98
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........98
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ................99
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . 100
INDEX....................101
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......103
TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Turn Signal/Lights Lever(behind steering wheel) pg. 18
B. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
C. Speedometer pg. 7
D. Wiper/Washer Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 20
E. Ignition Switch (behind steering wheel)
F. Audio System (non-touch-screen-radio shown) pg. 26 G. SWITCH PANEL
• Heated Seat Switches pg. 16
• Electronic Stability Control pg. 70
• Hazard Switch
H. Climate Controls pg. 22
I. Transmission Gear Selector
J. Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter pg. 66
K. Speed Control pg. 21 L. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Controls pg. 62
M. Trunk Release pg. 8
N. Hood Release pg. 85
O. Power Mirrors
P. Power Door Locks
Q. Power Windows
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags
won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side
Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in
the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or
killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seats rather than in the front.
• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEAT-CHECK (1–866–732–8243).
• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa- tion: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
GETTING STARTED
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt/telescoping control lever is lo-cated below the steering wheel at the end
of the steering column.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.
• To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the steer-
ing column, pull the steering wheel out-
ward or push it inward as desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the col- umn firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be
locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the
tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
GETTING STARTED
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SPEED CONTROL
• The Speed Control switches are locatedon the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control.
• CRUISE
willappear on the instrument
cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
SET
•With the Speed Control on, push and release
the SET – button to set a desired speed.
Accel/Decel
• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will increase
or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments; release the button to
save the new set speed.
Resume
•
To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
• The steering wheel audio controls are lo-cated on the rear surface of the steering
wheel.
Right Switch
• Press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume.
• Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.
Left Switch
• Press the switch up or down to search for the next listenable station or select the next or previous CD track.
• Press the button in the center to select the next preset station (radio) or to change CDs if equipped with a CD Changer.
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
• There are many ways to play music from iPod®/MP3 players or USB devices through yourvehicle's sound system.
• The remote USB port, located within the front storage area, allows you to plug an iPod® into the vehicle's sound system.
NOTE:
If equipped with the Uconnect® 730N, the
USB port on the faceplate allows the same
functions as the remote USB port.
ELECTRONICS
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Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
• During a call, press the “Voice Command” button
.
• After the BEEP, say “transfer call.”
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the “Phone” button
, then adjust the volume during a
normal call.
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect® system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Uconnect®
is different than the audio system.
WARNING!
• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions follow-
ing applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely
operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others
to be severely injured or killed.
• In an emergency, to use Uconnect® Phone, your mobile phone must be:
• turned on,
• paired to Uconnect® Phone,
• and have network coverage.
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND
Voice Command Operation
• The Uconnect® Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satelliteradio, disc player, HDD, Uconnect® Phone, a memo recorder, and supported portable
media devices.
• When you press the “Voice Command” button
located on the radio faceplate or
steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you do
not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of
options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the “Voice
Command” button
, listen for the BEEP, and say your command.
NOTE:
Visit http://www.driveuconnect.com/features/voiceCommand/ for more info on which
voice command features apply to your vehicle.
ELECTRONICS
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Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO
• If equipped with Uconnect® Voice Com-mand, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod®
devices, cell phones or other media play-
ers, may also be able to stream music to
your vehicles speakers. Your connected
device must be Bluetooth-compatible,
and paired with your radio (see Uconnect®
Phone for pairing instructions).
• Non-Touch-Screen Radios: Press the
“AUX” button on the radio faceplate until "BT" or “Audio Streaming” is displayed on the
radio screen.
• Touch-Screen-Radios: Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” or “MEDIA” hard-key and then touch
the “AUX” soft-key tab.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactive dis- play that is located in the instrument
cluster. Pressing the controls on the left
side of the steering wheel allows the
driver to select vehicle information and
Personal Settings. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Programmable Fea-
tures” located in this guide.
• Press and release the MENU button to advance the display to Trip Functions or
Personal settings or to return to the de-
fault System status display.
• Press and release the DOWN
button to advance the display through the various Trip
Functions or Personal Settings.
• Press and release the COMPASS
button to display the compass heading and the
outside temperature.
• Press and release the SELECT
button to accept a selection. The SELECT Button also
resets various Trip Functions.
Compass Calibration
• This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manu- ally. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display
“CAL” until the compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the
EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
ELECTRONICS
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
ModelFlat Towing
(all four wheels
on the ground) Flatbed Towing
(all four wheels
suspended OFF
the ground)Front Wheels
Raised, Rear
Wheels on the
GroundRear Wheels
Raised, Front
Wheels on the
Ground
FWD Without
aKey NOT Permitted Recommended
MethodMay Be Used NOT Permitted
without a front
end dolly
FWDWithaKey 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
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
•If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking
motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal
accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is
most effective.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off” mode by momen-
tarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on ESC, refer to the Owner's
Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission over- heating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone
near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Automatic Transmission We recommend youONLYuse
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may
affect the function or perfor-
mance of your transmission. —
Brake Master Cylinder
We recommend you use
MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703.
If DOT 3 is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable.
—
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use
MOPAR® Power Steering
Fluid+4orMOPAR®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology
(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease
corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and
should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant
(antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling
system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming
to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not
use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended.
E85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — 3.6L ENGINE ONLY
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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