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  • Page 1 use r gu i d e...
  • Page 2 If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Programmable Features ..56 Universal Garage Door Opener Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 (HomeLink ® ) ....57 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Power Outlet .

  • 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, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2011 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • 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 - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Park/Headlight ON Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Cruise Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator 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 the LOCK button once to lock all the doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. •...

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED 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.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • 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.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED • Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the seat cover material. • Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint.

  • Page 15: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED Lumbar Support • The lumbar adjust lever is on the outboard side of the seatback. Rotate the lumbar adjust lever downward to increase the lumbar support or upward to decrease the lumbar support as desired. Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment •...

  • Page 17: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

  • Page 18: Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are • Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.

  • Page 21: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid. Washer Operation •...

  • Page 22: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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.

  • Page 23: 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 •...

  • Page 24: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF Manual Open/Close • Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again. Pinch Protection Feature •...

  • Page 25: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result. WIND BUFFETING • Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.

  • Page 26: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 27 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 28: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) 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 29 ELECTRONICS Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6). • A second station may be added to each push button. Press the “SET/RND” button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6). CD/DISC Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons •...

  • Page 30: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res + Rsc)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) 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 31 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 32: Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code Rbz/Rhb)

    ELECTRONICS • To select a folder from the list, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder. Audio Jack Operation • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS Clock Setting • Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. • Touch the “USER CLOCK” soft-key (Navigation radio only). • To adjust the hours, touch either the “HOUR FORWARD” or “HOUR BACKWARD” soft-key. •...
  • Page 34 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “EXIT” soft-key to save your settings. Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO” hard-key on the right side of the faceplate, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key at the top of the screen to select the band.
  • Page 35 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 Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 36 ELECTRONICS • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Operation • The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode gives you access to the audio files on the internal hard disk drive.
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS • Select the folders or titles you would like to copy, then touch the “DONE” 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 38 ELECTRONICS Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio • Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the screen. Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the touch-screen. • If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a cleaning solution such as isopropyl alcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50.
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS • Touch “Done.” • Select your destination and touch “Go.” Entering A Destination Address • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Address.” • Follow the on-screen prompts to enter the address and touch “Go.” Searching Near Another Location •...
  • Page 40 ELECTRONICS Taking A Detour • To take a detour you must be navigating a route • Touch the “back arrow” icon to return to the Main Navigation menu. • Touch “Detour.” NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour.

  • Page 41: Media Center 730N (Sales Code Rhr)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR) 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 42 ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu • Press the “MENU” hard-key on the right side of the radio. Then press the “Audio Control” soft-key to get to the audio control menu. • Use either the arrow soft-keys or the cross-hair on the screen to change Balance and Fade.
  • Page 43 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key on the right 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 44 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 Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Operation • The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode gives you access to the audio files on the internal hard disk drive.
  • Page 46 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “MY MUSIC” soft-key, then touch the “Add Music Files” to HDD soft-key. • Touch “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.
  • Page 47 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 48 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the NAV main menu, touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key. • Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch “GO.” Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address •...
  • Page 49 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “SAVE LOCATION” soft-key to save the current location in the Saved Locations memory. Route Guidance • After starting route guidance, the system calculates the route and announces: “Follow the arrows on the display.” You will receive navigation recommendations by voice messages and screen displays.

  • Page 50: Sirius Travel Link (Media Center 730N (Rhr) & Media Center 430N (Rhb) Only)

    ELECTRONICS • Touch “Street Address” to enter your address. Touch the soft-key with your state’s name and enter your street name into the speller. • Once the street name has been input, touch “CONTINUE” to confirm. Enter the house number into the next screen. If more than one city has this address, you will then need to select your city from a list.

  • Page 51: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS View and store your favorite location, theater and sport teams 1 – Favorites for quick access. View detailed weather conditions, forecasts and 2 – Forecast ski/snowboarding conditions at local resorts. View ski and snowboarding conditions at local ski resorts. 3 –...

  • Page 52: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control

    USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to https://www.dodge.com/uconnect website for a list of tested iPod ®...

  • Page 53: Uconnect™ Phone

    NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit www.dodge.com/uconnect. Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone.
  • Page 54 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 phonebook. Specific Bluetooth ® Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature.

  • Page 55: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call • During a call, press the “Voice Command” button • (After the BEEP), say “mute” (or “mute off”). Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle • During a call, press the “Voice Command” button •...
  • Page 56 • It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases. • Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at www.dodge.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio.

  • Page 57: Bluetooth ® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS • Press the “Voice Command” button and after the BEEP, say “SMS” to get started. NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the “Voice Command” button . After the BEEP, say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen radio) to cancel the tutorial.

  • Page 58: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS • 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.

  • Page 59: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink )

    ELECTRONICS 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. • Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS • Erase all channels before you begin programming. To erase the channels, place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN position, then press and hold the two outside HomeLink buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes. ®...

  • Page 61: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS • Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button. • Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The Homelink ® indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink ®...
  • Page 62 ELECTRONICS • 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 discharge the battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.

  • Page 63: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 64: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Wheels OFF the Towing Condition All Models Ground Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Front Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer Recreational Towing – All Models CAUTION! • Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the •...

  • Page 65: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 66 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
  • Page 67 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center for service if your vehicle overheats. BRAKE - Brake Warning Light •...
  • Page 68 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light • This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.

  • Page 69: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS • In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.

  • Page 70: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location • The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk. Spare Tire Stowage • The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk. Spare Tire Removal •...
  • Page 71 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
  • Page 72 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 73 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 74 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. • Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in Step 3.

  • Page 75: Battery Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. • Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.

  • Page 76: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 77 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 10. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post of the discharged vehicle. If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.

  • Page 78: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE • If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • To access the shift lever override, remove the cupholder liner. •...

  • Page 79: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 80: 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.

  • Page 81: 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 82: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening. • Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.

  • Page 83: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 84 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 85: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part Engine Coolant 2.4L MOPAR ® Antifreeze/ 7.7 Quarts (7.3 Liters) Coolant Five Includes heater and Year/100,000 Mile coolant recovery bottle Formula HOAT (Hybrid filled to MAX level. Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
  • Page 86 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part Automatic Transmission – MOPAR ® C635 DDCT/MTX Six-Speed (C635 Dual Dry Transmission Fluid. — Clutch (DDCT) Only) Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE ® J1703 should be used or equivalent.

  • Page 87: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 88 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months 48,000 Miles...

  • Page 89: 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 Power Top Module (If Equipped) 20 Amp Yellow AWD Module...
  • Page 90 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Wireless 10 Amp Red Control Module (WCM)/Clock/ Steering Control Module (SCM) Battery Feed — Auto Shutdown 40 Amp Green (ASD) Relay Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Power 20 Amp Yellow Amp Feed 2 - if equipped 15 Amp Lt.

  • Page 91: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description Battery Feed — Passenger Door 30 Amp Pink Module (PDM)/Driver Door Module (DDM) 25 Amp Natural Power Top Module (If Equipped) 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.

  • Page 92: 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. Wheel Cleaner or • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR ®...

  • Page 93: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP WARNING! LLC CUSTOMER Engine exhaust, some of its CENTER constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, P.O. Box 21–8004 chemicals known to the State of Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 94: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    • The Owner's Manual and User Guide call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free electronic files are also available on the at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge 1–800–424– 9153), or go to websites. http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: •...

  • Page 95: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Dodge dealership or online at mopar.com. CHROME: •...

  • Page 96: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....10 Electronics Alarm, Panic ....8 Your Vehicle's Sound System .
  • Page 97 INDEX Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 18 Outlet Introduction ....2 Power ....59 Overheating, Engine .
  • Page 98 INDEX Steering Disabled Vehicle ... 77 Tilt Column ....16 Recreational ... . . 62 Steering Wheel Audio Controls .

  • Page 99: Faq (How To?)

    • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 57 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Avenger? pg. 61 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 63 •...
  • Page 100 NOTES...
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  • Page 107: Driving And Alcohol

    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/Media Center Manuals,...
  • Page 108 12D41-926-AA First Edition Avenger User Guide Download a FREE electronic copy of the Owner’s Manual or Warranty Booklet by visiting the For Owner's tab at: www.dodge.com (U.S.) or www.dodge.ca (Canada).

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