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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 UTILITY WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ..67 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND DRIVER COCKPIT .
  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it repre- sents 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...
  • 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 Control (ESC) Off Indicator - Park/Headlight ON 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 and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door (If EVIC is setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all doors), or press the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors, the tailgate and the RamBox®...
  • 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 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 13: 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 14 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 15: 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 seatback recliner. MANUAL SEAT Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position.
  • 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 REAR SEATS Folding Rear Seatback • To fold the rear seatback forward, pull on the loops to fold down either or both seat- backs. When returning the rear seatback to the upright position, be sure the seat- back is latched. HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats •...
  • Page 18: 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 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 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 21: 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 22: 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 instrument cluster to indicate the Electronic Speed Control is on.
  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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.
  • Page 26 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 27: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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. • If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window.
  • 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 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 32: 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 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: Uconnect® 430/430N

    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 ELECTRONICS • 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 36 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 37 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 38 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 vehicles sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. •...
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “Add Music Files to HDD” soft-key, then touch the “Front USB” soft-key in the next screen. • 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.
  • Page 40 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 41 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 42 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 43: 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 ELECTRONICS • Pressing the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key and then the “AUX” soft-key to change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers. • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device itself, not the buttons on the radio.
  • Page 48 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. NOTE: The copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen.
  • Page 49 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 50 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 51 ELECTRONICS Entering Your Home Location • Press the “NAV” hard-key on the right side of the radio. • From the Nav – Main Menu, touch “Guide Me Home” to enter your home address. If no home address has been set, touch “YES” to access the Enter Home Address menu. •...
  • Page 52 ELECTRONICS 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 mes- sages and screen displays. Route Options • After pressing the “OPTIONS” soft-key in the Route Guidance Menu, the following infor- mation is displayed: •...
  • Page 53: Siriusxm Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK • 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. • The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio mode.
  • Page 54 ELECTRONICS • You will see a favorite star indicator in the upper right side of the screen below the SAT soft-key and a pop up will alert you that a favorite song or artist is currently playing on one of the SiriusXM satellite radio channels. NOTE: Refer to your Uconnect®...
  • Page 55 ELECTRONICS Replay Option Option Description Replay Time Displays the amount of time in the upper center of the screen by which your content lags the Live channel. Live Resumes playback of Live content at any time while replaying rewound content. SiriusXM Travel Link (Uconnect®...
  • Page 56: 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/SXM.
  • Page 57: Uconnect® Phone

    ELECTRONICS • When connected to this feature: • The iPod® can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod® or external devices contents. • The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific audio device).
  • Page 58 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.DriveUconnect.ca 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 59 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. Automatic Transfer is indicated by a green arrow at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 60: 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 61 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 62 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 recording. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: —...
  • Page 63: 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 vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio (see Uconnect®...
  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- onds.
  • Page 66 ELECTRONICS • 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® indicator light in view. • Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button.
  • Page 67: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS Using HomeLink® • To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.
  • Page 68 ELECTRONICS NOTE: • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
  • Page 69: Utility

    UTILITY...
  • Page 70: 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 71: 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 loca- tion, including the telephone number from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 72 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF. • 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 73 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 dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. BRAKE - Brake Warning Light •...
  • Page 74 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. - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light •...
  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 77 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. NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points.
  • Page 78 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 lo- cation. 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 79 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 80 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. • Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
  • Page 81: 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 82 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 83: 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 84: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...
  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 89 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 90: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Capacities Genuine Part Engine Coolant– 2.4L Engine We recommend you use 7.7 Quarts (7.3 Liters) Includes MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant heater and coolant recovery 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula bottle filled to MAX level. OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
  • Page 91 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Capacities Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you ONLY use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Flu- — id.Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your trans- mission. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®...
  • Page 92: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
  • Page 93 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Required Maintenance Intervals. Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
  • Page 94 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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  • Page 96: 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 97: 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 Brake Vacuum Pump...
  • Page 98 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Power Amp 20 Amp Yellow Feed 2 - if equipped 15 Amp Lt. Blue Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Radio 10 Amp Red Siren —...
  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 desired...
  • Page 102: 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 Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
  • Page 103: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Dodge dealer- ship or online at mopar.com.
  • Page 104: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....10 Coolant (Antifreeze) ..88 Alarm, Panic ....8 Jump Starting .
  • Page 105 INDEX Lane Change and Turn Signals ..18 Shift Lever Override ... .81 Lane Change Assist... .18 Signals, Turn .
  • Page 106: Faq (How To?)

    FAQ (How To?) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 11 • How do I fold down my rear seat? pg. 15 ELECTRONICS • Which radio is in my vehicle? • Uconnect® 130 pg. 28 •...
  • Page 107 FAQ (How To?) UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Avenger? pg. 67 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 69 • How do I change a flat tire? pg. 74 •...
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  • 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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