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Dodge 2008 JS Avenger Sedan Owner's Manual

Dodge 2008 JS Avenger Sedan Owner's Manual (467 pages)

Dodge 2008 JS Avenger Sedan Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.93 MB

Table of Contents

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- Introduction 3
  3
- Introduction
  6
- How to Use this Manual
  6
- Warnings and Cautions
  8
- Vehicle Identification Number
  8
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  9
- Table of Contents
  11
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  14
- A Word about Your Keys
  14
  - Ignition Key Removal
    14
  - Key-In-Ignition Reminder
    16
  - Locking Doors with the Key
    16
- Sentry Key
  16
  - Replacement Keys
    18
  - Customer Key Programming
    18
  - General Information
    19
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  20
  - Rearming the System
    20
  - To Arm the System
    20
  - To Disarm the System
    21
- Illuminated Entry System - if Equipped
  22
- Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
  23
  - To Unlock the Doors
    24
  - To Lock the Doors
    26
  - To Unlatch the Trunk
    27
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 25
  27
- Remote Start System - if Equipped
  30
  - How to Use Remote Start
    31
- Door Locks
  32
- Power Windows
  37
  - Power Window Switches
    37
  - Auto Window down - if Equipped
    38
  - Auto Window up - if Equipped
    39
  - Reset Auto up
    39
  - Window Lockout Switch
    40
  - Wind Buffeting
    40
- Trunk Release
  41
- Trunk Safety Warning
  41
  - Trunk Internal Emergency Release
    42
- Occupant Restraints
  42
  - Lap/Shoulder Belts
    44
  - Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
    49
  - Rear Seat Belts
    50
- Seat Belt Pretensioners
  50
- Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert )
  50
- Beltalert Programming
  51
- Automatic Locking Mode
  52
- Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
  52
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
  53
- Airbag System Components
  54
- Front Seat Airbag Features
  55
- Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls
  61
  - Event Data Recorder (EDR)
    67
  - Child Restraint
    69
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  80
- Safety Tips
  80
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

83
- Mirrors
  87
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - if Equipped
  91
  - Operation
    93
  - Phone Call Features
    100
  - Uconnect System Features
    102
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    107
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect System
    109
  - General Information
    117
- Voice Recognition System - if Equipped
  117
  - Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation
    117
  - Commands
    118
  - Voice Training
    121
- Seats
  122
  - Manual Front Seat Adjustments
    122
  - Power Seats - if Equipped
    125
  - Heated Seats - if Equpped
    125
  - Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
    126
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    127
  - Folding Rear Seat
    128
  - Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest
    129
- To Open and Close the Hood
  129
- Lights
  131
  - Map/Reading/Interior Lights
    131
  - Multi-Function Control Lever
    132
  - Headlights; Parking Lights; Instrument Lights
    132
  - Automatic Headlight System - if Equipped
    133
  - Headlight Time Delay
    133
  - Passing Light / Flash-To-Pass
    133
  - Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
    134
  - Lights on Reminder
    134
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    134
  - Turn Signals
    135
  - Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
    136
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  136
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    138
  - Mist Feature
    139
  - Headlights with Wipers Feature (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
    139
  - Windshield Washers
    140
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    140
- Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  141
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  142
  - To Activate
    142
  - To Set Desired Speed
    143
  - To Deactivate
    143
  - To Resume Speed
    143
  - To Vary Speed Setting
    144
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    144
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  145
  - Programming Homelink
    146
  - Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
    150
  - Security
    150
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    151
  - General Information
    151
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  152
  - Sunroof Operation
    153
  - Auto Sunroof Express with Anti-Pinch Protection - if Equipped
    153
  - Sunshade Operation
    154
  - Wind Buffeting
    154
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    154
  - Ignition off Operation
    154
- Electrical Power Outlets
  155
  - Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off
    156
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 153
  155
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
  157
  - Cupholder Ash Receiver - if Equipped
    157
- Console Features
  158
  - Dual Storage Bins
    158
  - Video Console - if Equipped
    159
- Cup Holders
  160
  - Heated or Cooled Cup Holder - if Equipped
    160
  - Rear Bottle Holders
    161
- Storage
  162
  - Cargo Area
    162
- Beverage Cooler Storage bin - if Equipped
  163
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

165
- Instrument Panel Features
  169
- Instrument Cluster - Base
  170
- Instrument Cluster - Premium
  171
- Instrument Cluster Descriptions
  172
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
  183
  - EVIC Displays
    185
  - Oil Change Required
    186
  - Trip Functions
    186
  - Compass Display
    188
  - EVIC Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
    190
- Radio General Information
  193
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    193
  - Two Types of Signals
    193
- Sales Code RES - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
  194
- Sales Code REQ - AM/FM Stereo Radio and 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack)
  207
- Sales Code REN - Multimedia System - if Equipped
  222
  - Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
    223
  - (If Equipped)
    223
  - Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition
    223
  - System (VR) (if Equipped)
    223
  - Operating Instructions - Hands-Free
    223
  - Communication (Uconnect ) (if Equipped)
    223
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    223
- Sales Code RER - Multimedia System - if Equipped
  225
- Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) - if Equipped
  229
  - Connecting the Ipod Device
    229
  - Controlling the Ipod Using Radio Buttons
    230
  - Play Mode
    230
  - List or Browse Mode
    232
- Satellite Radio - if Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only)
  233
  - System Activation
    233
  - Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
    234
  - Selecting Satellite Mode
    235
  - Satellite Antenna
    235
  - Reception Quality
    235
  - Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
    235
  - Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
    238
  - (If Equipped)
    238
  - Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
    238
  - System (VES ) (if Equipped)
    238
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  238
  - Operation with RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player
    239
  - Operation with RER Multi-Media System
    240
- Video Entertainment System (VES) - if Equipped
  241
- CD/DVD Maintenance
  243
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  243
- Climate Controls
  244
- Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System
  244
- If Equipped
  248
- Operating Tips
  254
- Rear Window Features
  258
  - If Equipped
    258
Starting and Operating

259
- Starting Procedures
  263
  - Automatic Transaxle
    263
  - Normal Starting
    264
  - Tip Start - Automatic Transaxle Only
    264
  - Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C)
    265
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    265
  - After Starting
    266
  - Remote Starting System - if Equipped
    266
  - How to Use Remote Start
    266
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  268
- Automatic Transaxle
  269
- Autostick - if Equipped
  276
  - Autostick Operation
    276
  - Autostick General Information
    276
- All Wheel Drive - if Equipped
  277
- Parking Brake
  278
- Brake System
  280
  - Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    281
- Electronic Brake Control Systems - ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP
  283
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    283
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    284
  - Brake Assist System (BAS)
    284
  - Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
    285
- Power Steering
  289
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  290
  - Acceleration
    290
  - Traction
    290
- Driving through Water
  291
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    291
- Tire Safety Information
  293
  - Tire Markings
    293
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    297
- Tires - General Information
  301
  - Tire Pressure
    301
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    302
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    304
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    305
  - Limited Use Spare - if Equipped
    306
  - Tire Spinning
    307
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    308
  - Life of Tire
    308
  - Replacement Tires
    309
  - Alignment and Balance
    310
- Snow Tires
  311
- Tire Chains
  311
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  311
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) - if Equipped
  312
  - Base System - if Equipped
    315
  - Premium System - if Equipped
    317
  - General Information
    321
- Fuel Requirements
  321
  - 2.4L and 2.7L Engines
    321
  - 3.5L Engine
    322
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    322
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    323
  - MMT in Gasoline
    324
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    324
  - Fuel System Cautions
    324
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    325
- Flexible Fuel- 2.7L Engines Only (Except California Emission States)
  326
  - E-85 General Information
    326
  - Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    327
  - Fuel Requirements
    328
  - Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel
    328
  - Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    328
  - Starting
    329
  - Cruising Range
    329
  - Replacement Parts
    329
  - Maintenance
    329
- Adding Fuel
  330
  - Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    330
  - Loose Filler Cap Message
    332
- Vehicle Loading
  333
  - Vehicle Certification Label
    333
  - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
    334
  - Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
    334
  - Overloading
    334
  - Loading
    335
- Trailer Towing
  336
  - Common Towing Definitions
    336
  - Trailer Hitch Classifications
    338
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    339
  - Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight
    340
  - Towing Requirements
    341
  - Towing Tips
    345
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  347
  - Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)
    347
What to Do in Emergencies

349
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  350
- If Your Engine Overheats
  350
  - Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) - if Equipped
    352
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  352
  - Jack Location
    353
  - Spare Tire Stowage
    353
  - Preparations for Jacking
    354
  - Jacking Instructions
    354
- Jump-Starting Procedures Due to a Low Battery
  360
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  363
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  364
Maintaining Your Vehicle

367
- 2.4L Engine Compartment
  370
- L Engine Compartment
  371
- 3.5L Engine Compartment
  372
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  373
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    373
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
  374
  - Programs
    374
- Replacement Parts
  375
- Authorized Dealer Service
  376
- Maintenance Procedures
  376
  - Engine Oil
    376
  - Engine Oil Filter
    380
  - Drive Belt
    380
  - Spark Plugs
    381
  - Engine Air Cleaner Filter
    381
  - Catalytic Converter
    381
  - Maintenance-Free Battery
    383
  - Air Conditioner Maintenance
    384
- A/C Air Filter - if Equipped
  385
- Front Suspension
  387
- Power Steering
  387
- Body Lubrication
  388
- Steering Linkage
  388
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  388
- Exhaust System
  389
- Windshield Washers
  389
- Cooling System
  390
- Brake System
  396
- Fuel System
  396
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  396
- Automatic Transaxle
  399
- Fuses - Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
  408
- Replacement Bulbs
  413
- Vehicle Storage
  413
- Bulb Replacement
  414
  - Headlight Bulb Replacement
    414
  - Fog Lights
    417
  - Taillights, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lights - Replacement
    418
  - License Plate Light - Rear
    420
If You Need Consumer Assistance

435
- If You Need Assistance
  437
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  437
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    437
  - Prepare a List
    437
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    437
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  440
- If You Need Consumer Assistance 439
  441
- MOPAR Parts
  441
- Reporting Safety Defects
  441
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    441
  - In Canada
    441
- Publication Order Forms
  442
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire
  443
  - Quality Grades
    443
  - Treadwear
    443
  - Temperature Grades
    444

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