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  • Page 1 > 2014 AVENGER // USEr GUiDE...
  • Page 2 > iMpoRtANt This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty ® Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS POWER OUTLET ....71 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2 UTILITY CONTROLS AT A GLANCE TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
  • Page 5 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 66 2. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 20 3. Instrument Cluster pg. 6 4. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display 5. Speed Control pg. 23 6.
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 11. Glove Compartment 12. Power Outlet pg. 71 13. iPod®/USB/MP3 Control pg. 59 14. Shifter 15. Emergency Brake 16. Hood Release pg. 92 17. Power Windows 18. Auto Down 19. Power Door Locks 20. Power Mirrors...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 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...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - Vehicle Security Indicator* CRUISE - Cruise Indicator - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator - Park/Headlight ON Indica- Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar CHANgE OIL* - Change Engine Oil deck - Trunk Ajar gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock both doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. • Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door (EVIC can be setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all...

  • Page 11: Remote Start

    GETTING STARTED REMOTE START • Press the REMOTE START button on 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.

  • Page 12: Seat Belt

    GETTING STARTED To Disarm The System: • Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/START position. • The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not.

  • Page 13: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

  • Page 14: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years or younger 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. •...
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED • In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it. •...
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR: 1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path. 2.

  • Page 17: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

  • Page 19: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. WARNING! •...

  • Page 20: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for the front heated seats are located in the center console below the climate controls. • Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating.

  • Page 21: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED 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.

  • Page 22: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) 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.
  • Page 23 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Dimmer • Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. • Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.

  • Page 24: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation. Mist •...

  • Page 25: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is •...

  • Page 26: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • Recirculation is allowed in floor and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes. Heated Mirrors •...

  • Page 27: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation • Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position. • Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning (A/C) •...

  • Page 28: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF • The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. Opening Sunroof Express Open • Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second. The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically. Manual Open •...

  • Page 29: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protection Feature • This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and release to Express Close.

  • Page 30: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. Uconnect® Voice Command Button pg. 63 2. Uconnect® Phone Button pg. 60 3. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left) pg. 59 4. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Right) pg. 59...
  • Page 31 ELECTRONICS 5. USB port pg. 39 6. Audio Jack pg. 39 7. Power Outlet pg. 71 8. USB Port pg. 48...

  • Page 32: Uconnect® 130

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 130 NOTE: Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock Setting •...
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM or FM bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” or “SET” (depending on the radio) button once and SET 1 will show in the display.

  • Page 34: Uconnect® 130 With Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect® Voice Command and Uconnect® Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 35 ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade • Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and “BASS” will display. Rotate the “TUNE/ SCROLL” control knob to select the desired setting. Subsequent presses of the "TUNE/ SCROLL" control knob will display, "MID RANGE," "TREBLE," "BALANCE" and "FADE.” Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons •...
  • Page 36 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM Satellite Radio • SiriusXM services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial in- cluded with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel.

  • Page 37: Uconnect® 430/430N

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 430/430N NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect® Voice Command and Uconnect® Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 38 ELECTRONICS Menu • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the System Setup menu and the My Files menu. • Press the “MENU” hard-key in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.) to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu •...
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key at the top of the screen to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 40 ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. NOTE: Your Touchscreen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 41 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack Operation • The AUX/Audio Jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®, to the vehicle’s sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. •...
  • Page 42 ELECTRONICS Copying Music From USB • The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up the cover. • Insert a USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick), then select the “MY MUSIC” soft-key.
  • Page 43 ELECTRONICS Playing Music From The HDD • Press the “MEDIA” hard-key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Touch the “HDD” soft-key tab. Touch the desired track soft-key to play or touch the “SEARCH/BROWSE” soft-key to search by artist, by album, by song, by genre, from a folder, or from Favorites.
  • Page 44 ELECTRONICS Changing The Navigation Voice Prompt Volume 1. Program a destination. 2. While traveling on your route, touch the upper left area of the map screen where your next turn is displayed. 3. The Navigation system will then repeat the distance to your next turn. 4.
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS Edit Home Location • From the main Navigation menu touch the “Where To?” soft-key, then touch the "Tools" icon. Next, touch the "My Data" folder. • You may enter a new address directly, use your current location or choose from recently found locations.

  • Page 46: Uconnect® 730N

    ELECTRONICS Taking A Detour • To take a detour you must be navigating a route. • Touch the “back arrow” icon soft-key multiple times to return to the Main Navigation menu. • Touch the “Detour” soft-key. NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour.
  • Page 47 ELECTRONICS Clock Setting • Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. • Touch the “USER CLOCK” soft-key. • To adjust the hours, touch either the “HOUR FORWARD” or “HOUR BACKWARD” soft-key. • To adjust the minutes, touch either the “MINUTE FORWARD” or “MINUTE BACKWARD” soft-key.
  • Page 48 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate repeatedly until AM/FM/SAT appears at the top of the screen, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 49 ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. NOTE: Your Touchscreen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 50 ELECTRONICS Seek Up/Seek Down • Press the “Seek Up” or “Seek Down” hard-keys to seek through tracks in Disc Mode. Hold either Seek to bypass tracks without stopping. Audio Jack Operation • The AUX/Audio Jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®, to the vehicle’s sound system.
  • Page 51 ELECTRONICS Copying Music From CD • Press the “OPEN/CLOSE” hard-key. • Insert a disc, then press the “MENU” hard-key. • Touch the “MY FILES” soft-key, then select “MY MUSIC.” • Touch the “Add Music Files to HDD” soft-key, then touch the “From Disc” soft-key in the next screen to start the process.
  • Page 52 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “From USB” soft-key, then select the folders or titles you would like to copy, and then touch the “SAVE” soft-key to start the copy process. NOTE: The copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen. Copying Pictures To The HDD •...
  • Page 53 ELECTRONICS Playing Music From The HDD • Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Touch the “HDD” soft-key tab. Touch the desired track soft-key to play or touch the “SEARCH/BROWSE” soft-key to search by artist, by album, by song, by genre, from a folder, or from Favorites.
  • Page 54 ELECTRONICS Changing The Navigation Guidance Prompt Volume 1. From the Navigation Map screen, touch the Menu hard-key then touch the "NAV Settings" soft-key. Next select "Guidance Prompts." 2. Select and adjust the navigation guidance prompt volume using the left and right arrows.
  • Page 55 ELECTRONICS Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address NOTE: Tip: Entering the city or zip code before entering the street name facilitates address entry. If the State and/or Country displayed are incorrect, touch the corresponding soft-key to make the correction. •...
  • Page 56 ELECTRONICS Go Home • From the NAV main menu, touch “Guide Me Home” when you want to route to your home destination. Where Am I Now? • From the NAV main menu, touch “Where Am I Now?” The Where Am I Now? menu displays location information for the current vehicle position.

  • Page 57: Siriusxm Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS Route Options • After pressing the “OPTIONS” soft-key in the Route Guidance Menu, the following information is displayed: • In the left half of the screen, the current position and the current routing method are displayed. • “Take Detour” will allow you to calculate a different route. •...
  • Page 58 ELECTRONICS Search/Browse • Touch the “magnifying glass” soft-key to search/browse the SiriusXM channel listing by Favorites and Categories such as Song, Artist and Channel Name. The Search/Browse also allows you manage your Favorites. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Favorites (SAT Favorites) • You can save 50 favorite songs and 50 favorite artists. •...
  • Page 59 ELECTRONICS Display SAT Favorites List • Touch the “Search/Browse” soft-key and select “Favorites” from the SAT Browse screen. • Touch the desired favorites soft-key to switch the SAT tuner to the corresponding channel. • You may use the “LIST” soft-key to toggle between: •...
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM Travel Link (Uconnect® 730N & Uconnect® 430N Only) NOTE: • SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial sub- scription included with your vehicle purchase. • SiriusXM Travel Link is only available in the United States. •...

  • Page 61: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS 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.

  • Page 62: Uconnect® Phone

    ELECTRONICS • Touchscreen Radios: To hear audio from devices connected to the USB port, press the “MEDIA” hard-key, then touch the “AUX” or “iPod®” soft-key. • When connected to this feature: • The iPod® can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod®...
  • Page 63 ELECTRONICS NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect® Customer Support: U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call 1–877–855–8400. Canadian residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call, 1-800-465–2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983 (French). This site will provide specific instructions based on the type of mobile phone being paired.
  • Page 64 ELECTRONICS Phonebook Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone • If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect® Phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s phone- book. Specific Bluetooth® Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature.

  • Page 65: Uconnect® Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS 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.
  • Page 66 ELECTRONICS • Start a dialogue by pressing the “Voice Command” button , you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. Below are a list of voice commands for each of the different modes. Common Voice Commands (Examples) While In: Voice Command Example: “Radio AM”...
  • Page 67 ELECTRONICS While In: Voice Command Example: To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo.” The following are common voice commands for this mode: “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the recording, you may press the Voice Command button to stop recording.

  • Page 68: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS 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, paired with your...

  • Page 69: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays, then press the DOWN button to scroll through the settings. Press the SELECT button to change the setting.

  • Page 70: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    ELECTRONICS Flashing Lights With Lock • The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off: • Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.
  • Page 71 ELECTRONICS Programming A Rolling Code • For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995. These Garage Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener. It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door.
  • Page 72 ELECTRONICS Programming A Non-Rolling Code • For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink®...

  • Page 73: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET • There are two 12 Volt electrical outlets on this 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.

  • Page 74: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 75: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the All Models Ground Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Front Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer Recreational Towing – All Models • Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer.

  • Page 76: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. •...
  • Page 77 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLAC- ARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
  • Page 78 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - 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 the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
  • Page 79 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Oil Pressure Warning Light • This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on.

  • Page 80: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message • If a “gas cap” message (shown as Check Fuel Cap) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard. • Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. •...

  • Page 81: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Although the maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h), you may reduce vehicle speed further as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced, you may continue to drive normally. CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle.
  • Page 82 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked.
  • Page 83 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. There is a front and rear jacking location on each side of the vehicle. 4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed.
  • Page 84 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.
  • Page 85 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Vehicles Without Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4.
  • Page 86 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.

  • Page 87: Battery Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES BATTERY LOCATION • The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery posts located on the left side of the engine compartment. JUMP-STARTING •...
  • Page 88 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jump-Start • The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery posts located on the left side of the engine compartment. 1.
  • Page 89 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: 1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

  • Page 90: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.

  • Page 91: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 92: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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.

  • Page 93: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 94: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driv- er’s door. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening. •...

  • Page 95: Engine Compartment

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  • Page 97: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities 7.7 Quarts (7.3 Liters) We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/ Includes heater and Engine Coolant– 2.4L Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant recovery Engine (Organic Additive Technology). bottle filled to MAX level.

  • Page 98: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and Brake Master Cylin- SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT — 4 is acceptable. We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Power Steering Res- Steering Fluid + 4 or MOPAR®...
  • Page 99 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required”...
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  • Page 102: Maintenance Record

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  • Page 103: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (fuses) • The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 40 Amp Green —...
  • Page 104 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description — 20 Amp Yellow Audio Amplifier – If Equipped — 15 Amp Lt. Blue Radio — 10 Amp Red Siren – If Equipped Ignition Run – Climate Controls/Hot Cup- — 10 Amp Red holder –...

  • Page 105: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...

  • Page 106: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.

  • Page 107: Consumer Assistance

    • A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites. • Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired...

  • Page 108: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES • If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. •...

  • Page 109: Mopar® Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar®, visit your local Dodge dealership or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents or mopar.ca for Canadian residents.

  • Page 110: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....11 Electronic Vehicle Information Center Air Conditioning ... . .25 (EVIC) .
  • Page 111 INDEX Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..22 Power Introduction ....2 Glass Sunroof ... .26 iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .
  • Page 112 INDEX Towing....72 Vehicle Security Alarm Arming ..9 Disabled Vehicle ...89 Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming .

  • Page 113: Faq (How To?)

    • How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch-screen radio? pg. 59 • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener ((HomeLink®)? pg. 68 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Avenger? pg. 72...
  • Page 114 FAQ (How To?) WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 74 • How do I change a flat tire? pg. 79 • How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 85 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE •...

  • Page 115: Driving And Alcohol

    DoDGE.coM This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Dodge and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect...
  • Page 116 DowNloAD A FREE ElEctRoNic copy oF thE owNER’s MANuAl oR wARRANty BooklEt by visiting the Owners tab at: www.dodge.com (U.S.) www.dodge.ca (Canada) 14D41-926-AA Second Edition AVENGER User Guide...

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