light DODGE AVENGER 2014 2.G Owners Manual

License Plate Lamp
1.Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens in
place.
2. Gently pry the lamp assembly loose.
3. Pull bulb from socket, replace and reattach the lampassembly with the two retaining screws.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters
2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 7.7 Quarts 7.3 Liters
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 11.6 Quarts
11 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(four-speed only) and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
490 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... .324
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................326
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............446
Adding Fuel ............................ .376
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .440
Additives, Fuel .......................... .370
Airbag ..................................60
Airbag Deployment ........................70
Airbag Light .............................67
Airbag Maintenance ........................72
Airbag, Side ..............................63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................64
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .434
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................437
Air Conditioning ......................... .276
Air Conditioning Controls ...................276
Air Conditioning Filter .....................289
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............290
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................437Air Conditioning System
....................276
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .347
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ...............219
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................263
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................445
Disposal ............................. .448
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................326
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................326
Appearance Care ........................ .456
Ashtray ............................... .197
Assistance Towing ........................ .127
Auto Down Power Windows ..................37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................109
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............217
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........281
Automatic Transaxle ........................13
Automatic Transmission ....................299
496 INDEX

Adding Fluid......................... .453
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................456
Fluid Level Check ...................... .453
Fluid Type ........................... .452
Gear Ranges .......................... .303
Special Additives ...................... .453
Autostick .............................. .318
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................38
Battery ................................ .435
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........26
Location ............................. .435
Belts, Seat ...............................99
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................439
B-Pillar Location ......................... .341
Brake Assist System ...................... .330
Brake, Parking .......................... .324
Brake System ........................... .450Anti-Lock (ABS)
....................... .326
Fluid Check .......................... .450
Master Cylinder ....................... .450
Parking ............................. .324
Warning Light ........................ .214
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................302
Bulb Replacement ........................ .469
Bulbs, Light ............................ .101
Calibration, Compass ..................... .233
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........21
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .474
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .376
Oil (Engine) .......................... .425
Power Steering ........................ .323
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................447
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................98
Car Washes ............................ .457
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Cellular Phone...........................113
Certification Label ........................ .379
Chains, Tire ............................ .357
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .399
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .337
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .428
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................74
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Cigar Lighter ........................... .197
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .368
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .458
Climate Control ......................... .276
Clock ................................. .241
Cold Weather Operation ....................297
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............275
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .352Compass
.............................. .225
Compass Calibration ...................... .233
Compass Variance ........................ .233
Computer, Trip/Travel ......................21
Connector UCI................................ .266
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........266
Console ............................... .162
Console, Floor .......................... .162
Contract, Service ......................... .489
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........447
Cooling System .......................... .444
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............446
Coolant Capacity ...................... .474
Coolant Level ......................... .444
Disposal of Used Coolant .................448
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................444
Inspection ........................... .448
Points to Remember .....................449
498 INDEX

Pressure Cap......................... .447
Radiator Cap ......................... .447
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............445
Corrosion Protection ...................... .456
Crankcase Ventilation Module .................21
Cruise Light ............................ .218
Cupholders ............................ .162
Customer Assistance ...................... .487
Customer Programmable Features .............237
Data Recorder, Event .......................73
Daytime Running Lights ....................169
Dealer Service ........................... .429
Defroster, Rear Window .....................203
Defroster, Windshield .......................99
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................173
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................427
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................168
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission
..................453
Oil (Engine) .......................... .431
Power Steering ........................ .323
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................418
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................448
Door Locks ..............................31
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .181
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .320
E-85 Fuel .............................. .372
Electrical Power Outlets .....................193
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................203
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............331
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Exterior Lights.......................... .101
Fabric Care ............................. .460
Filler Location Fuel ........................211
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .434
Air Conditioning ...................... .289
Engine Oil ........................... .434
Engine Oil Disposal .....................434
Flashers ............................... .396
Hazard Warning ....................... .396
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .168
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .375
Engine Oil ........................... .375
Fuel Requirements ..................... .372
Maintenance .......................... .376
Replacement Parts ...................... .376Starting
............................. .375
Flooded Engine Starting ....................297
Fluid Capacities ......................... .474
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................453
Brake ............................... .450
Cooling System ........................ .444
Engine Oil ........................... .431
Power Steering ........................ .323
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........475
Fog Lights ............................. .169
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .161
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................416
Fuel .................................. .368
Adding ............................. .376
Additives ............................ .370
Clean Air ............................ .368
Ethanol ............................. .369
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INDEX 501

Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................211
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................211
Gasoline ............................. .368
Gauge ...............................211
Light ............................... .212
Materials Added ....................... .370
Methanol ............................ .369
Octane Rating ......................... .368
Requirements ......................... .368
Tank Capacity ......................... .474
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .372
Fueling ............................... .376
Fuel System Caution ...................... .377
Fuses ................................. .462
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............181
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................376
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .368
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................368 Gauges
Coolant Temperature .....................211
Fuel .................................211
Odometer ............................ .215
Tachometer ........................... .215
Gear Ranges ............................ .303
Gear Select Lever Override ..................417
General Information ........................18
Glass Cleaning .......................... .461
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................379
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................379
GVWR ................................ .379
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®) ...............113
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .320
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................396
Headlights ............................. .470
502 INDEX

Bulb Replacement...................... .470
Cleaning ............................ .459
High Beam ........................... .168
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........168
On With Wipers ....................... .167
Passing ............................. .168
Switch .............................. .165
Head Restraints ......................... .157
Heated Mirrors ...........................112
Heated Seats ............................ .152
Heater ................................ .276
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .299
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .383
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............181
Hood Release ........................... .163
Ignition .................................13
Key..................................12 Ignition Key Removal
.......................13
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................16
Infant Restraint ...........................74
Information Center, Vehicle ..................226
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................108
Instrument Cluster ........................211
Instrument Panel and Controls ................208
Instrument Panel Cover .....................460
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............461
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............463
Interior Appearance Care ....................460
Interior Lights .......................... .170
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............173
Introduction ..............................4
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth® Streaming Audio ...............147
Jacking Instructions ....................... .402
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