engine DODGE AVENGER 2014 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
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ..........9
SECURITY ALARM ...............10
SEATBELT ...................11
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)—AIRBAGS ................11
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............12
FRONT SEATS .................16
REARSEATS ..................18
HEATEDSEATS .................18
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 19
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 20
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .........20
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ............22
SPEED CONTROL ................23
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........25
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ......................26
POWER SUNROOF ...............27
WIND BUFFETING ...............29
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......30
Uconnect® 130 .................32
Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE
RADIO ......................34
Uconnect® 430/430N .............37
Uconnect® 730N ................46
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK . . 57
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....61
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..........61
Uconnect® PHONE ...............62
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND .........65
Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO ........68
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .................68
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .........69UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®)
..................70
POWER OUTLET ................73
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHTRATINGS) ...............74
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..............75
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............76
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS . . 76
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........80
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........81
BATTERY LOCATION ..............87
JUMP-STARTING ................87
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........90
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........91
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........92
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........93
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD..............94
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........95
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ...........97
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........99
MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........103
FUSES .....................104
TIRE PRESSURES ...............106
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......107
EXTERIOR BULBS ...............107
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER....................108
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................108
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................108
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........108
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ................109
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . . 110
INDEX.....................111
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ’s ......................114
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light**
(See page 76 for more information.)
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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Park/Headlight ON Indi-cator
-Vehicle Security Indicator*
CRUISE- Cruise Indicator
- Electronic Stability Con-trol (ESC) Off Indicator
Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar CHANgE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
deck - Trunk Ajar gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault
HOTOIL* - Engine Oil is over temperature LoW tirE* - Low Tire Pressure
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
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REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing
the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
• Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to open the trunk from outside thevehicle. From inside the vehicle the trunk lid can be released by pressing the TRUNK
RELEASE button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
NOTE:
The shift lever must be in PARK for this button to operate.
• To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, press and release the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two times.
• With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the word “dECK” will display in place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reap-
pear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is depressed.
• With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the key out, the word “dECK” will display until the trunk is closed.
• On EVIC-equipped vehicles, the words “Trunk Ajar” will display.
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission andaxle) in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality
grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as
an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights, the second detent
for headlights
, and the third detent for AUTO.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.
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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.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and release theMENU button until Personal Settings displays, then press the DOWN button
to scroll
through the settings. Press the SELECT button
to change the setting.
• Language • Headlights With Wipers
(Available with Auto Headlights Only)
• Auto Unlock On Exit • Key Off Power Delay
• RKE Unlock • Illumin. Approach
• Sound Horn With Lock • Display Units In
• Flash Lamps With Lock • Calibrate Compass
• Headlamp Off Delay • Compass Variance
Key Fob Programmable Features
• The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the
ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE:
Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to
sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
• To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button: • Press and hold the LOCK button for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10
seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Auto Unlock Doors On Exit
• To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors, and fasten your seat belt.
• Cycle the ignition switch between the LOCK and ON position four times, ending in the
LOCK position (do not start the engine).
• Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. A single chime will indicate that programming is complete.
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POWER OUTLET
• There are two 12 Volt electrical outlets onthis vehicle.
• The instrument panel power outlet, lo- cated below the climate control knobs,
has power available only when the igni-
tion is ON. This power outlet will also op-
erate a conventional cigar lighter unit.
• There is also a power outlet located on the inside of the center console. This power
outlet is powered directly from the battery
(power available at all times). Items
plugged into this power outlet may dis-
charge the battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.
NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given
drivetrain.
Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings
Engine/
Transmission Max. Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer Tongue
Wt.
1
2.4L/Auto 11 sq ft (1.0 sq.m)
(See Note2) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.6L/Auto 22 sq. ft. (2.0 sq. m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
1The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants
and cargo, and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading
Information placard.
2Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front shields/guards are not recommended for
use with four-cylinder engines with an automatic transmission. Please see your authorized
dealer for additional information.
CAUTION!
Towing a trailer with a larger than recommended frontal area could cause the engine to
overheat or cause severe engine damage under extreme conditions.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Resi-dents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your loca- tion, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will
contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light
• If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the
engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains
on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilome-
ters) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you do not operate the
vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. If the light begins to flash during accel-
eration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to
adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The light also flashes
when TCS is active. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand
or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off mode by momen-
tarily pressing the ESC Off
switch.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
• This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold andinflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Moni- toring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
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- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop thevehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or theparking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake
System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally
and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend
you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system lightremains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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