airbag DODGE AVENGER 2014 2.G Owners Manual

dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-
tender and store it.
WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in-
crease the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when
the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and
snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Re-
move and store the extender when not needed.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in theinstrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.
Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags
2 — Knee Bolsters
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NOTE:The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front
Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for
Advanced Air Bags.
The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation that are based on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags. This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
and rear passengers sitting next to a window. If the
vehicle is equipped with SABIC, they are located above
the side windows. The trim covering the side air bags is
labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
SABs are located in the outboard side of the front seats.
NOTE:
•
Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet5 — Passenger Airbag9 — Power Outlet
2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment10 — Climate Controls
3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Heated Seat Switch — If Equipped 11 — Ignition Switch
4 — Radio 8 — Hazard Switch12 — Trunk Release Button
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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
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Jack Location........................... .400
Jack Operation .......................... .399
Jump Starting ............................411
Key-In Reminder ..........................15
Keyless Entry System .......................22
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................22
Key, Programming .........................17
Key, Replacement ..........................17
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................16
Knee Bolster ..............................60
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................219
Lane Change Assist ....................... .168
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................45
Latches ............................... .101
Hood ............................... .163
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .368Leaks, Fluid
............................ .101
Life of Tires ............................ .355
Light Bulbs ............................. .101
Lights ................................ .101
Airbag ................................67
Back-Up ............................. .473
Battery Saver ......................... .171
Brake Assist Warning ....................334
Brake Warning ........................ .214
Bulb Replacement ...................... .470
Daytime Running ...................... .169
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....334
Engine Temperature Warning ...............213
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .169
Headlights ........................... .165
Headlights On With Wipers ................167
Headlight Switch ...................... .165
High Beam Indicator .....................224
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........51
And Pregnant Women .....................59
Child Restraint ..........................74
Extender ..............................59
Front Seat .............................45
Inspection .............................99
Operating Instructions ....................46
Pretensioners ...........................54
Rear Seat ..............................45
Reminder ............................ .212
Untwisting Procedure .....................50
Seat Belts (Sedan) ..........................41
Seats ................................. .149
Adjustment .......................... .149
Cleaning ............................ .162
Heated .............................. .152
Lumbar Support ....................... .156
Power .............................. .149
Rear Folding ......................... .161Reclining
............................ .155
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............475
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................16
Sentry Key Programming ....................17
Service Assistance ........................ .487
Service Contract ......................... .489
Service Manuals ......................... .492
Settings, Personal ........................ .237
Setting the Clock ......................... .241
Shift Lever Override ...................... .417
Shoulder Belts ............................45
Side Airbag ..............................69
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................110
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............288
Signals, Turn ........................... .101
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................357
Snow Tires ............................. .350
Spare Tire .............................. .352
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................177
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Speedometer.............................211
Starting ............................... .295
Automatic Transmission ..................295
Cold Weather ......................... .297
Engine Fails to Start .....................297
Starting and Operating .....................295
Starting Procedures ....................... .295
Steering Power .............................. .322
Tilt Column .......................... .176
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .176
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............273
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .273
Storage ............................... .469
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .288
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .416
Sun Roof .............................. .190
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........60Synthetic Engine Oil
...................... .434
Tachometer ............................. .215
Taillights .............................. .473
Telescoping Steering Column .................176
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........281
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............211
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .176
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .167
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........341
Tire Markings ........................... .335
Tires ................................. .101
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................355
Air Pressure .......................... .346
Chains .............................. .357
Changing ............................ .399
Compact Spare ........................ .352
General Information .....................346
High Speed .......................... .349
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