2008 DODGE AVENGER cooling

humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to
enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
² Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
² Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be
protected against freezing.
² If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the
level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when
the engine cools, the cooling system should be pres-
sure tested for leaks. ² Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine
coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper
corrosion protection of your engine, which contains
aluminum components.
² Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
² Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean, also.
² Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Engine U.S. Metric
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Engine (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 7.7 Qts 7.3 L
2.7 Liter Engine (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 9.8 Qts 9.3 L
3.5 Liter Engine (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 11.6 Qts 11.0 L
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421
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Compact Spare Tire ...................... 303
Compass .............................. 186
Compass Calibration ..................... 186
Compass Variance ....................... 187
Computer, Trip/Travel .................. 20,184
Connector
UCI ................................ 227
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 227
Console ............................ 127,156
Console, Floor ....................... 127,156
Contract, Service ........................ 437
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 379
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 391
Cooler, Beverage ........................ 161
Cooling System ......................... 388
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 390
Coolant Capacity ...................... 420
Coolant Level ...................... 389,392
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 392 Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 389
Inspection ........................... 392
Points to Remember .................... 392
Pressure Cap ......................... 391
Radiator Cap ......................... 391
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...... 389,420,422
Corrosion Protection ..................... 400
Crankcase Ventilation Module ............... 20
Cruise Light ........................... 174
Cup Holder ...................... 127,158,405
Customer Assistance ..................... 435
Customer Programmable Features ............ 188
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 65
Dealer Service .......................... 374
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 256
Defroster, Windshield ............. 80,244,250,251
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 136
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 371 INDEX 447
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Cooling ............................. 388
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 323
Fuel Requirements .................. 319,420
Jump Starting ......................... 358
Oil ........................... 374,420,422
Oil Change Interval ............ 173,184,376,426
Oil Filler Cap ................. 368,369,370,377
Oil Filter ............................ 378
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 378
Oil Selection ....................... 376,420
Oil Synthetic ......................... 377
Operation ............................ 78
Overheating .......................... 348
Temperature Gauge ..................... 170
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 377
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 321
Event Data Recorder ...................... 65 Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 78,323,388
Exhaust System ......................... 387
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 51
Fabric Care ......................... 403,404
Filler Location Fuel .................... 170,328
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 379
Air Conditioning .................... 254,383
Automatic Transaxle .................... 399
Engine Oil ........................ 378,422
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 378
Flashers .............................. 348
Hazard Warning ....................... 348
Turn Signal .......................... 416
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 131
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 357
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 324
Cruising Range ........................ 327 INDEX 449
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Engine Oil ........................... 326
Fuel Requirements .................. 324,326
Maintenance ....................... 324,327
Replacement Parts ..................... 327
Starting ............................. 327
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 263
Floor Console .......................... 156
Fluid Capacities ......................... 420
Fluid Leaks ............................. 80
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle ................. 397,398
Brake ............................ 396,424
Cooling System ....................... 389
Engine Oil ........................... 374
Power Steering ..................... 385,424
Fluids ................................ 422
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 422
Fog Lights ....................... 132,176,415
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 126,127 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 361
Front Wheel Bearings ..................... 400
Fuel ................................. 319
Adding ............................. 328
Additives ............................ 322
Clean Air ............................ 320
Ethanol ............................. 321
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 170,328
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 170
Gasoline ............................ 319
Gauge .............................. 170
Hoses .............................. 394
Light ............................... 171
Materials Added ....................... 322
Methanol ............................ 321
Octane Rating ...................... 319,422
Requirements ...................... 319,420
Tank Capacity ........................ 420
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles450 INDEX

Recreational ....................... 345,363
Weight .............................. 337
Towing Assistance ....................... 102
Traction .............................. 288
Trailer Towing .......................... 334
Cooling System Tips .................... 344
Hitches ............................. 336
Minimum Requirements ................. 339
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 338
Wiring .............................. 342
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 337
Trailer Weight .......................... 337
Transaxle ............................. 267
Additives ............................ 399
Automatic .................... 12,261,267,397
Autostick ............................ 274
Filter ............................... 399
Maintenance .......................... 397
Operation ........................... 267 Overdrive ......................... 271,272
Selection of Lubricant ................... 424
Transmission
Range Indicator ....................... 172
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink t ) . . 143
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transporting Pets ........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 306
Trip Odometer .......................... 172
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 174
Trunk Release, Emergency ................ 39,40
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 39
Turn Signals ...................... 133,176,416
UCI Connector ......................... 227
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone) ........... 89,223 INDEX 461
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