2011 Dodge Avenger Owner's Manual

2011 Dodge Avenger owners manual
Year:
2011
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Avenger
Rating:
(9)

Online manual

Size:
4.08 MB

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
Ignition Key Removal
14
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
19
Rearming The System
20
To Arm The System
20
To Disarm The System
21
To Unlock The Doors
23
To Lock The Doors
26
To Unlatch The Trunk
27
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped
27
Using The Panic Alarm
27
Programming Additional Transmitters
28
Transmitter Battery Replacement
28
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
34
Power Window Switches
37
Auto Window Down — If Equipped
38
Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection— If Equipped
39
Window Lockout Switch
40
Wind Buffeting
40
Lap/Shoulder Belts
46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
51
Rear Seat Belts
52
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
52
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
52
Energy Management Feature
53
Seat Belt Pretensioners
54
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped
54
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
58
BeltAlertĥ Programming
59
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
60
Seat Belt Extender
60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
60
Air Bag System Components
62
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
63
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
66
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
73
Child Restraints
74
Transporting Passengers
86
Exhaust Gas
87
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
88
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
90
Inside Day/Night Mirror
95
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
96
Power Mirrors
97
Adjusting Side View Mirrors
98
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
98
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
99
Operation
102
Phone Call Features
109
Uconnect™ Phone Features
112
Advanced Phone Connectivity
117
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
119
Voice Command System Operation
130
Commands
131
Power Seats — If Equipped
135
Heated Seats — If Equipped
138
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
139
Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped
140
Reclining Seats
141
Lumbar Support — If Equipped
142
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
142
Head Restraints
143
Folding Rear Seat
147
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest
148
Multifunction Lever
150
Headlights And Parking Lights
151
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
151
Headlight Time Delay
152
Turn Signals
152
Lane Change Assist
153
High/Low Beam Switch
153
Flash-To-Pass
153
Fog Lights — If Equipped
153
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
154
Lights On Reminder
154
Instrument Panel Dimmer
154
Intermittent Wiper System
157
Windshield Washers
158
Mist Feature
159
Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
159
To Activate
162
To Set A Desired Speed
162
To Deactivate
162
To Resume Speed
163
To Vary The Speed Setting
163
Programming HomeLinkĥ
165
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
168
Using HomeLinkĥ
168
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button
169
Security
169
Troubleshooting Tips
169
Opening Sunroof — Express
171
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
171
Closing Sunroof — Express
172
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
172
Pinch Protect Feature
172
Venting Sunroof — Express
172
Sunshade Operation
172
Wind Buffeting
173
Sunroof Maintenance
173
Ignition Off Operation
173
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
173
Glovebox Storage Compartment
178
Rear Window Defroster
183
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
185
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
188
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
189
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
207
Oil Change Required — If Equipped
208
Trip Functions
209
Display Units In
210
Tire PSI
211
Compass Display
211
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
217
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
225
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
227
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
230
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
230
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
236
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
237
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
240
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
242
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
244
RSC)
245
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
245
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
251
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
253
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
256
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
256
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device
262
Using This Feature
262
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
263
Play Mode
263
List Or Browse Mode
265
Right-Hand Switch Functions
268
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation
269
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation
269
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
269
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
271
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
275
Operating Tips
281
Automatic Transmission
290
Normal Starting
290
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)
291
If Engine Fails To Start
291
After Starting
293
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock Systems
295
Key Ignition Park Interlock
295
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
296
Four–Speed/Six–Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
296
Operation
300
Acceleration
302
Flowing/Rising Water
303
Power Steering Fluid Check
305
PARKING BRAKE
306
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
311
Traction Control System (TCS)
311
Brake Assist System (BAS)
311
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped
312
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
314
Tire Markings
318
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
322
Tire Terminology And Definitions
323
Tire Pressure
328
Tire Inflation Pressures
329
Radial-Ply Tires
331
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel – If Equipped
332
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
332
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
333
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
333
Tire Spinning
334
Tread Wear Indicators
335
Life Of Tire
335
Replacement Tires
336
TIRE CHAINS
337
SNOW TIRES
337
Base System
341
Premium System – If Equipped
343
Reformulated Gasoline
348
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
349
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
349
MMT In Gasoline
350
Materials Added To Fuel
350
Fuel System Cautions
351
E-85 General Information
352
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
353
Fuel Requirements
354
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
354
Starting
355
Cruising Range
355
Replacement Parts
355
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
356
Vehicle Certification Label
358
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
359
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
359
Overloading
360
Common Towing Definitions
361
Trailer Hitch Classification
363
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
364
Trailer And Tongue Weight
365
Towing Requirements
366
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
371
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
373
Jack Location
376
Spare Tire Stowage
376
Preparations For Jacking
377
Jacking Instructions
378
Preparations For Jump-Start
387
Jump-Starting Procedure
389
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
391
Without The Ignition Key
395
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
397
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
399
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
401
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
402
REPLACEMENT PARTS
403
Engine Oil
405
Engine Oil Filter
408
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
409
Maintenance-Free Battery
409
Air Conditioner Maintenance
411
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped
412
Body Lubrication
413
Windshield Wiper Blades
414
Adding Washer Fluid
415
Exhaust System
415
Cooling System
418
Brake System
423
Automatic Transmission
425
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
428
Totally Integrated Power Module
434
VEHICLE STORAGE
439
Headlamp
440
Fog Lamps
442
Backup Lamps
443
License Plate Lamp
444
Engine
445
Chassis
446
Required Maintenance Intervals
450
Prepare For The Appointment
465
Prepare A List
465
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
466
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
466
In Mexico contact:
466
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
467
Service Contract
467
WARRANTY INFORMATION
468
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
468
In Canada
469
Treadwear
471
Traction Grades
471
Temperature Grades
472

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