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  • Page 1 avenger User GUide...
  • 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/ Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.s.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. important This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink ® ) ....66 WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER POWER OUTLET ....69 GROUP LLC .

  • 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 essen- tials 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...
  • 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 - Vehicle Security Indicator* - High Beam Indicator - Cruise Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Electronic Stability Con- - Park/Headlight ON trol (ESC) Off Indicator 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: 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 SEAT BELT • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.

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

    GETTING STARTED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS • This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision. •...

  • Page 14: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under 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 • 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 16: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Power Seat • The power seat switch, located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor, controls forward/back, up/down, and tilt adjustment. • The recline switch controls the seat- back recliner. MANUAL SEAT Forward/Rearward •...

  • Page 17: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment • The height adjustment control lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat. Lower the lever to lower the seat. 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.

  • Page 18: 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 sec- ond time to select Low-level heating.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21 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 22: 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.

  • Page 23: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The electronic speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Electronic Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instru- ment cluster to indicate the Electronic Speed Control is on.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or ON/Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.

  • Page 28: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 29 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 30: 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 31 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” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34 ELECTRONICS LIST Button • Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob. • 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.

  • Page 35: 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 36 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.) in order to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu •...
  • Page 37 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 38 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 39 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack Operation • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod ® , 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 40 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 on the cover. • Insert a USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick), then select “MY MUSIC soft-key.”...
  • Page 41 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 42 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Points of Interest.” • Select a Category and then a subcat- egory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch “Go.” Finding A Place By Spelling The Name •...
  • Page 43 ELECTRONICS Following Your Route • Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. Adding A Via Point •...

  • Page 44: Uconnect ® 730N

    ELECTRONICS Acquiring Satellites • The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception. • Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. •...
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS • To adjust the minutes, touch either the “MINUTE FORWARD” or “MINUTE BACKWARD” soft-key. • To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. Menu • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the System Setup menu and the My Files menu.
  • Page 46 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 47 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 48 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack Operation • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod ® , 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 49 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 50 ELECTRONICS Copying Pictures To The HDD • Insert either a CD or a USB device containing your pictures in JPEG format. • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the Settings Menu, then touch the “My Files” soft-key. • Touch the “My Pictures” soft-key to get an overview of the currently stored images, then touch the “Add”...
  • Page 51 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 52 ELECTRONICS Changing the Navigation Guidance Prompt Volume 1. From the Navigation Map screen, touch the Menu hard-key and then touch the Guidance Prompts soft-key 2. Select and adjust the navigation guidance prompt volume using the left and right arrows. 3. Touch the SAMPLE VOL soft-key to listen to the current volume setting.
  • Page 53 ELECTRONICS Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address • From the NAV main menu, touch “New Destination,” then touch “Street Address.” NOTE: If the wrong State and/or Country displayed are incorrect, touch the corresponding soft-key to make the correction. •...
  • Page 54 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 55: Siriusxm™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS • “View Turn List” lists streets utilized for the current route. • “Save Destination” to save the destination address. • “Change Method” will allow you to change the routing method. SiriusXM™ SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK • SiriusXM™ Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase.
  • Page 56 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio Favorites (SAT Favorites) • You can save 50 favorite songs and 50 favorite artists. • Touch the “add favorite” soft-key to add either the song or the artist of the cur- rently playing program to the SAT Favor- ites list.
  • Page 57 ELECTRONICS Replay • While you are in SAT mode, you can replay 44 minutes of the current SiriusXM™ channel (when the chan- nel is changed, this audio buffer is erased). Press the REPLAY button to listen to the stored audio. •...
  • Page 58 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM™ Travel Link (Uconnect® 730N & Uconnect® 430N Only) NOTE: • SiriusXM™ Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase. • SiriusXM™ Travel Link is only available in the United States. •...

  • Page 59: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS • The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steer- ing 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 60: Uconnect® Phone

    ELECTRONICS • Touch-Screen 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 61 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, call ® 1–877–855–8400 or visit www.UconnectPhone.com. This site will provide specific instructions based on the type of mobile phone being paired. Phone Pairing NOTE: •...
  • Page 62 ELECTRONICS Phonebook Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect ® Phone automati- cally 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 63: 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 64 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) Main Menu “Radio AM”...
  • Page 65 ELECTRONICS Memo Mode 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 record- ing.

  • Page 66: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO • If equipped with Uconnect ® Voice Com- mand, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod ® devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be Bluetooth- compatible, and paired with your radio (see Uconnect Phone for pairing in-...

  • Page 67: 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 68: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink )

    ELECTRONICS Sound Horn With Lock • To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked: • Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. •...
  • Page 69 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 70 ELECTRONICS Programming A Non-Rolling Code • For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995. • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. • Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink ®...

  • Page 71: 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 operate a conventional cigar lighter unit.

  • Page 72: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 73: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY...

  • Page 74: 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 Residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 75 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 PLACARD 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 76 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 77 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 78: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Oil Change Indicator Message • If an “oil change” message (shown as CHANgE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change. Resetting The Light After Servicing • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine). •...

  • Page 79: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
  • Page 80 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
  • Page 81 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points. When the jack is partially expanded, the tension between the two attachment points holds the jack handle in place. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
  • Page 82 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel and wheel covers (where applicable) off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. 7.
  • Page 83 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 84 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 85 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. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.

  • Page 86: 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 87 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-Starting Procedure 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

  • Page 88: 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 89: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 open- ing. •...
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  • Page 95: Fluids And Capacities

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

  • Page 96: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Capacities Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use MOPAR ATF+4 ® ® Automatic Transmission Fluid. — Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 and ®...
  • Page 97 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 100: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE RECORD Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or 2 Years 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 3 Years 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or 4 Years 50,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 5 Years 60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 6 Years 70,000 Miles...

  • Page 101: 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 Power Top Module 40 Amp Green (If Equipped) 20 Amp Yellow...
  • Page 102 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel Battery Feed — Radiator 40 Amp Green Fan Relay 15 Amp Lt. Blue Sunroof- If Equipped Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Wireless Control Module 10 Amp Red (WCM)/Clock/Steering Control Module (SCM) Battery Feed —...

  • Page 103: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description Battery Feed — Switch Bank/Diagnostic Link 10 Amp Red Connector/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Battery Feed — Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Module - 30 Amp Pink if equipped/Electronic Control Program (ESC) Module - If Equipped Battery Feed —...

  • Page 104: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under- inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”.

  • Page 105: 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 and Dodge websites. • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your...

  • Page 106: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND WASHINGTON, D.C. • 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 Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.

  • Page 107: Mopar Accessories

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

  • Page 108: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....11 Engine Alarm, Panic ....8 Break-In Recommendations .
  • Page 109 INDEX Jack Operation ...77, 78 Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..20 Jump Starting....84 Rear Seat, Folding ...15 Recreational Towing .
  • Page 110 INDEX Uconnect ® Phone ...58 Washers, Windshield ..20 Uconnect ® Voice Command ..61 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ..102 Wind Buffeting .

  • Page 111: Faq (How To?)

    • How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch-screen radio? pg. 57 • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 66 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Avenger? pg. 70...
  • Page 112 FAQ (How To?) WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 72 • How do I change a flat tire? pg. 77 • How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 84 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE •...
  • Page 113 NOTES...
  • Page 114 NOTES...

  • 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,...
  • Page 116 DownloaD a free vehicle information app by visiting your application store, Keyword (drive dodge), or scanning the Microsoft Tag. To put Microsoft Tags to work for you, use your mobile phone’s browser or App store to download a Microsoft Tag reader, like the free one at www.gettag.mobi.

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