2013 Dodge Avenger Owner's Manual
Year:
2013
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Avenger
Rating:
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
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Ignition Key Removal
15
Automatic Transaxle
15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
17
Locking Doors With A Key
17
SENTRY KEY®
18
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
20
General Information
21
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
21
Rearming The System
22
To Arm The System
22
To Disarm The System
23
Tamper Alert
23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
24
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
24
To Unlock The Doors
25
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First Press
25
Flash Lights With Lock
26
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped
27
To Lock The Doors
27
Sound Horn With Lock
27
To Unlatch The Trunk
28
Using The Panic Alarm
28
Programming Additional Transmitters
29
Transmitter Battery Replacement
29
General Information
30
REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
30
How To Use Remote Start
31
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
32
To Enter Remote Start Mode
32
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
33
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
33
DOOR LOCKS
34
Manual Door Locks
34
Power Door Locks
35
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
36
Auto Unlock On Exit
36
Auto Unlock On Exit Programming
36
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
37
POWER WINDOWS
39
Power Window Switches
39
Auto Window Down — If Equipped
40
Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped
40
Reset Auto Up
41
Window Lockout Switch
42
Wind Buffeting
42
TRUNK RELEASE
43
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
43
Trunk Internal Emergency Release
44
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
44
Lap/Shoulder Belts
48
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
53
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
54
Rear Seat Belts
54
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
54
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
55
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
56
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
56
Energy Management Feature
56
Seat Belt Pretensioners
57
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
57
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
59
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
61
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
62
Seat Belt Extender
62
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
63
Air Bag System Components
65
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
65
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
66
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
67
Knee Impact Bolsters
69
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
69
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
69
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
71
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
72
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
72
Front And Side Impact Sensors
73
Enhanced Accident Response System
73
If A Deployment Occurs
73
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
75
Air Bag Warning Light
76
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
76
Child Restraints
78
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
79
Infants And Child Restraints
80
Older Children And Child Restraints
81
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
82
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
83
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System
84
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
85
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
88
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
88
Center Seat LATCH
89
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
90
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
91
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
92
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
92
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
94
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
95
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
96
Transporting Pets
97
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
98
SAFETY TIPS
99
Transporting Passengers
99
Exhaust Gas
99
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
100
Seat Belts
100
Air Bag Warning Light
101
Defroster
101
Floor Mat Safety Information
101
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
103
Tires
103
Lights
103
Door Latches
103
Fluid Leaks
103
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
105
MIRRORS
109
Inside Day/Night Mirror
109
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
110
Outside Mirrors
111
Power Mirrors
111
Adjusting Side View Mirrors
112
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
112
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
112
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
113
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
113
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
113
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED
114
Operation
116
Voice Command Tree
116
Help Command
117
Cancel Command
117
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
117
Dial By Saying A Number
118
Call By Saying A Name
119
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
119
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook
120
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
121
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry
122
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
122
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook
123
Phone Call Features
123
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
123
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
124
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
124
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
124
Toggling Between Calls
124
Conference Call
125
Three-Way Calling
125
Call Termination
125
Redial
125
Call Continuation
126
Uconnect® Phone Features
126
Language Selection
126
Emergency Assistance
127
Roadside Assistance / Towing Assistance
128
Paging
128
Voice Mail Calling
128
Working With Automated Systems
128
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
130
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
130
Phone And Network Status Indicators
130
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
130
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
131
Advanced Phone Connectivity
131
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
131
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
131
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
132
Select Another Mobile Phone
132
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones
132
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
133
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial
133
Voice Training
133
Reset
133
Voice Command
134
Far End Audio Performance
135
Recent Calls
135
Voice Text Reply
135
Bluetooth® Communication Link
138
Power-Up
138
General Information
144
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
144
Voice Command System Operation
144
Commands
146
Changing the Volume
146
Main Menu
146
Radio AM
147
Radio FM
147
Satellite Radio
147
Disc Mode
148
USB Mode
148
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode
148
Memo Mode
148
Setup
149
Voice Training
150
SEATS
150
Power Seats — If Equipped
151
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
152
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
153
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
153
Reclining The Seatback
153
Heated Seats — If Equipped
154
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
156
Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped
157
Reclining Seats
157
Lumbar Support — If Equipped
158
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
159
Head Restraints
160
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
160
Head Restraints — Rear Seats
163
Folding Rear Seat
163
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest
164
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
165
LIGHTS
167
Multifunction Lever
167
Headlights And Parking Lights
168
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
168
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
169
Headlight Time Delay
169
Lights On Reminder
169
Turn Signals
170
Lane Change Assist
170
High/Low Beam Switch
170
Flash-To-Pass
171
Fog Lights — If Equipped
171
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
172
Instrument Panel Dimmer
172
Map/Reading/Interior Lights
173
Battery Saver Feature
174
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
174
Intermittent Wiper System
176
Windshield Washers
177
Mist Feature
177
Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
178
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
179
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
180
To Activate
181
To Set A Desired Speed
181
To Deactivate
182
To Resume Speed
182
To Vary The Speed Setting
182
To Accelerate For Passing
183
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
183
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
184
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
185
Programming A Rolling Code
186
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
188
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
188
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
189
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
189
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
190
Using HomeLink®
190
Security
191
Troubleshooting Tips
191
General Information
192
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
193
Opening Sunroof — Express
194
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
194
Closing Sunroof — Express
194
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
194
Pinch Protect Feature
194
Venting Sunroof — Express
195
Sunshade Operation
195
Wind Buffeting
195
Sunroof Maintenance
195
Ignition Off Operation
196
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
196
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED
200
CUPHOLDERS
200
Rear Seat Bottle Holder
201
STORAGE
202
Glovebox Storage Compartment
202
CONSOLE FEATURES
203
Storage
203
CARGO AREA FEATURES
205
Ski Pass-Through
206
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
207
Rear Window Defroster
207
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
209
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
212
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
213
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T
214
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
215
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED
229
Control Buttons
230
STEP Button
230
RESET Button
230
Trip Odometer (ODO)
230
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
231
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
233
Oil Change Required — If Equipped
234
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) Main Menu
235
Compass Display
236
Automatic Compass Calibration
236
Manual Compass Calibration
237
Compass Variance
237
Average Fuel Economy
239
Distance To Empty (DTE)
239
Tire PSI
240
Elapsed Time
240
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)
241
System Status
241
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
241
Language
241
Auto Unlock on Exit
242
RKE Unlock
242
Sound Horn with Lock
242
Flash Lamp with Lock
242
Headlamp Off Delay
242
Headlamps With Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
243
Key-Off Power Delay
243
Illumin. Approach
243
Display Units In
244
Compass Variance
244
Calibrate Compass
244
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped
244
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
244
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped
244
Uconnect® 130
245
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
245
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
245
Electronic Volume Control
245
SEEK Buttons
246
TIME Button
246
Clock Setting Procedure
246
RW/FF
246
TUNE Control
246
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
247
AM/FM Button
247
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
247
Buttons 1 - 6
248
DISC Button
248
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
248
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
249
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
249
SEEK Button
250
TIME Button
250
RW/FF
250
AM/FM Button
250
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
250
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
251
Supported Media (Disc Types)
251
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
251
Supported MP3 File Formats
252
Playback of MP3 Files
253
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
253
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
253
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO
254
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
254
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
254
Electronic Volume Control
254
SEEK Buttons
255
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
255
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
255
TIME Button
255
Clock Setting Procedure
255
INFO Button
256
RW/FF
256
TUNE Control
256
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
256
MUSIC TYPE Button
257
SETUP Button
259
AM/FM Button
259
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
259
Buttons 1 - 6
260
DISC/AUX Button
260
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
260
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
260
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
261
SEEK Button
261
TIME Button
261
RW/FF
262
AM/FM Button
262
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
262
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
262
Supported Media (Disc Types)
262
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
262
Supported MP3 File Formats
263
Playback of MP3 Files
264
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
265
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
265
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
265
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
266
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped
266
Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
266
System Activation
266
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
266
ESN/SID Access
267
Selecting Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
267
Satellite Antenna
267
Reception Quality
267
Operating Instructions - Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
268
SEEK Buttons
268
SCAN Button
268
INFO Button
268
RW/FF
268
TUNE Control (Rotary)
268
MUSIC TYPE Button
269
SETUP Button
269
SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory
269
Buttons 1 - 6
270
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
270
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device
271
Using This Feature
271
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
272
Play Mode
272
List Or Browse Mode
274
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
275
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
276
Play Mode
276
Selecting A Different Audio Device
276
Next Track
276
Previous Track
276
Browse
276
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
277
Right-Hand Switch Functions
278
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation
278
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation
278
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
279
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
279
CLIMATE CONTROLS
280
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
280
Blower Control
280
Temperature Control
281
Air Conditioning Control
281
Mode Control (Air Direction)
282
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
284
Automatic Operation
285
Manual Operation
286
Blower Control
290
Operating Tips
290
Summer Operation
291
Winter Operation
291
Vacation Storage
291
Window Fogging
291
Side Window Demisters
292
Outside Air Intake
292
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
292
Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions
293
STARTING AND OPERATING
295
STARTING PROCEDURES
300
Automatic Transmission
300
Normal Starting
301
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
302
If Engine Fails To Start
302
Without Tip Start
303
With Tip Start
303
After Starting
304
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
304
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
305
Key Ignition Park Interlock
307
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
307
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
307
Gear Ranges
308
PARK
308
REVERSE
311
NEUTRAL
311
DRIVE
312
DRIVE 3
312
LOW
313
Transmission Limp Home Mode
313
Overdrive Operation
314
Torque Converter Clutch
314
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — If Equipped
315
Gear Ranges
316
PARK
316
REVERSE
319
NEUTRAL
319
DRIVE
320
Transmission Limp Home Mode
321
Overdrive Operation
322
Torque Converter Clutch
322
AUTOSTICK® – IF EQUIPPED
323
Operation
323
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
325
Acceleration
325
Traction
325
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
326
Flowing/Rising Water
326
Shallow Standing Water
326
POWER STEERING
328
Power Steering Fluid Check
329
PARKING BRAKE
330
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
332
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
334
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
335
Traction Control System (TCS)
335
Brake Assist System (BAS)
336
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
337
ESC Operating Modes
338
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
339
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
341
Tire Markings
341
Tre Sizing Chart
342
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
344
Tire Terminology And Definitions
346
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
347
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
347
Tire And Loading Information Placard
347
Loading
348
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
351
Tire Pressure
351
Safety
351
Economy
352
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
352
Tire Inflation Pressures
352
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
354
Radial Ply Tires
354
All Season Tires – If Equipped
355
Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped
355
Snow Tires
355
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
356
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
356
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
357
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
357
Tire Spinning
358
Tread Wear Indicators
359
Life Of Tire
359
Replacement Tires
360
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
362
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
362
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
363
Base System
366
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
366
Check TPMS Warning
367
Premium System – If Equipped
368
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
369
Check TPMS Warning
369
General Information
372
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
372
Reformulated Gasoline
373
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
373
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
374
MMT In Gasoline
374
Materials Added To Fuel
375
Fuel System Cautions
375
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
376
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
377
E-85 General Information
377
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
378
Fuel Requirements
378
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
379
Starting
380
Cruising Range
380
Replacement Parts
380
Maintenance
380
ADDING FUEL
381
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
381
Loose Filler Cap Message
383
VEHICLE LOADING
383
Vehicle Certification Label
383
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
383
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
384
Overloading
384
Loading
384
TRAILER TOWING
385
Common Towing Definitions
385
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
385
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
385
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
386
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
386
Tongue Weight (TW)
386
Frontal Area
386
Weight-Carrying Hitch
386
Trailer Hitch Classification
387
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
388
Trailer And Tongue Weight
389
Towing Requirements
390
Towing Requirements – Tires
392
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
392
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
393
Towing Tips
395
Automatic Transmission
395
AutoStick® – If Equipped
396
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
396
Cooling System
396
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
397
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
397
Recreational Towing – All Models
397
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
399
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
400
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
400
Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If Equipped
401
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
402
Jack Location
402
Spare Tire Stowage
402
Spare Tire Removal
403
Preparations For Jacking
403
Jacking Instructions
404
Road Tire Installation
411
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
411
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
413
JUMP-STARTING
414
Preparations For Jump-Start
414
Jump-Starting Procedure
416
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
418
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
420
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
421
Without The Ignition Key
423
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
425
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
427
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
428
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
429
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
429
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
430
REPLACEMENT PARTS
431
DEALER SERVICE
432
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
432
Engine Oil
433
Checking Oil Level
433
Change Engine Oil
434
Engine Oil Selection
434
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
434
Engine Oil Viscosity – 2.4L Engine
435
Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine
435
Synthetic Engine Oils
435
Materials Added To Engine Oil
436
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
436
Engine Oil Filter
436
Engine Oil Filter Selection
436
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
436
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
437
Maintenance-Free Battery
437
Air Conditioner Maintenance
439
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
440
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped
440
Body Lubrication
442
Windshield Wiper Blades
442
Adding Washer Fluid
443
Exhaust System
444
Cooling System
446
Coolant Checks
447
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
447
Selection Of Coolant
447
Adding Coolant
448
Cooling System Pressure Cap
449
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
450
Coolant Level
450
Points To Remember
451
Brake System
452
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
452
Automatic Transmission
454
Selection Of Lubricant
454
Special Additives
455
Fluid Level Check – Four-Speed Transmission
455
Fluid Level Check – Six-Speed Transmission
457
Fluid And Filter Changes
458
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
458
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
458
What Causes Corrosion?
458
Washing
459
Special Care
459
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
460
Cleaning Headlights
461
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
461
Interior Care
462
Glass Surfaces
463
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
463
Seat Belt Maintenance
464
Cleaning Center Console Cupholders
464
Removal
464
Cleaning
464
Installation
464
FUSES
464
Integrated Power Module
464
VEHICLE STORAGE
470
REPLACEMENT BULBS
470
BULB REPLACEMENT
471
Headlamp
472
Fog Lamps
474
Backup Lamps
474
License Plate Lamp
475
FLUID CAPACITIES
476
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
477
Engine
477
Chassis
478
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
479
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
480
Maintenance Chart
482
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
487
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
489
Prepare For The Appointment
489
Prepare A List
489
Be Reasonable With Requests
489
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
489
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
490
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
491
In Mexico contact:
491
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
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Service Contract
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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MOPAR® PARTS
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
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In Canada
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PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
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Treadwear
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Traction Grades
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Temperature Grades
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INDEX
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2013 Dodge Avenger Overview
Introduction
The 2013 Dodge Avenger stands out in the mid-size sedan segment for its bold styling and impressive value. With a robust stance and aggressive lines, the Avenger captures the thrill-seeking nature often associated with the Dodge brand. Designed to offer a balance between performance and practicality, this model caters to both families and individuals looking for a reliable, yet spirited driving experience.
Powertrains
In 2013, the Dodge Avenger offers two capable powertrains. Base models come equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 173 horsepower, providing commendable fuel economy for daily commutes. For those seeking more power, the available 3.6-liter V6 engine ups the ante with an exhilarating 283 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a smooth-shifting automatic transmission, ensuring seamless acceleration whether you're navigating city streets or cruising on the highway.
Trims
The 2013 Avenger is available in several trims, including the SE, SXT, and R/T. The base SE offers essential features such as power windows, a sound system with a CD player, and keyless entry. The SXT adds more comfort with upgraded upholstery and enhanced audio options. For the performance-oriented driver, the R/T trim boasts sporty upgrades like a more powerful suspension, unique badging, and high-performance tires, encapsulating the spirited essence of the Dodge brand.
Features
The 2013 Dodge Avenger is packed with a range of features designed to enhance the driving experience. Standard features include Bluetooth connectivity, available Uconnect infotainment system with touch-screen controls, and safety technologies such as stability control and multiple airbags. Optional upgrades encompass a premium sound system, navigation, and a sunroof, adding a touch of luxury to your ride.
Owners Manual
The owners manual for the 2013 Dodge Avenger serves as an essential resource, providing comprehensive information on vehicle operations, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. This valuable guide ensures that owners can maximize their driving experience while maintaining the vehicle's performance and reliability for years to come.
User manual download
The Dodge Avenger owner manual for the 2013 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2013 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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