2008 DODGE AVENGER battery

CAUTION!² It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-
tive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion. Apply grease
to posts and clamps after tightening.
² If a ªfast chargerº is used while the battery is in
the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to battery. Do not
use a ªfast chargerº to provide starting voltage as
battery damage can result. AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
2Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Ð
3Ð 10 Amp
Red Battery Feed Ð Cen-
ter High Mounted
Stop Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
4Ð 10 Amp
Red Battery Feed Ð Igni-
tion Switch
5Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Tow Ð If
Equipped
6Ð 10 Amp
Red Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Ð Power Mir-
ror Switch/Climate
Controls
7Ð 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Sense 1 Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
8Ð 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Sense 2
9 40 Amp
Green Battery Feed Ð
Power Seats - if
equipped/PZEV Air
Pump - if equipped
10 Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Battery Feed Ð Cabin
Compartment Node
(CCN)
11 Ð 15 Amp
Lt Blue Selectable Power Out-
let
12 Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Ð
13 Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Ð MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407
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Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
14 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Ð Cabin Com-
partment Node
(CCN)/ Interior
Lighting
15 40 Amp
Green Ð Battery Feed Ð Ra-
diator Fan Relay
16 Ð 15 Amp
Lt. Blue IGN Run/ACC Ð
Cigar Lighter/PWR
Sunroof Mod
17 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Ð Wireless
Control Module
(WCM)/Clock/
Steering Control
Module (SCM) Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
18 40 Amp
Green Ð Battery Feed Ð Auto
Shutdown (ASD) Re-
lay
19 Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Ð Power Amp
Feed2-if equipped
20 Ð 15 Amp
Lt. Blue Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Ð Radio
21 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ð
22 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ignition Run Ð Cli-
mate Controls/Hot
Cupholder - if
equipped
23 Ð 15 Amp
Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay Feed 3408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
24 Ð 25 Amp
Clear Battery Feed Ð PWR
Sunroof Feed
25 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ignition Run Ð
Heated Mirrors - If
Equipped
26 Ð 15 Amp
Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay Feed 2
27 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ignition Run Ð Occu-
pant Classification
Module (OCM)/
Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
28 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ignition Run Ð Occu-
pant Classification
Module (OCM)/
Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
29 Ð Ð Hot Car (No Fuse Re-
quired)
30 Ð 20 Amp
Yellow Ignition Run Ð
Heated Seats - If
Equipped
31 Ð 10 Amp
Red Ð
32 30 Amp
Pink Ð Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay Feed 1 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409
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Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
33 Ð 10 Amp
Red Battery Feed Ð
Switch Bank/
Diagnostic Link
Connector/
Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
34 30 Amp
Pink Ð Battery Feed Ð Anti-
Lock Brakes (ABS)
Module - if
equipped/Electronic
Stability Program
(ESP) Module - If
Equipped Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
35 40 Amp
Green Ð Battery Feed Ð Anti-
Lock Brakes (ABS)
Module - If
Equipped/Electronic
Stability Program
(ESP) Module - If
Equipped
36 30 Amp
Pink Ð Battery Feed Ð Pas-
senger Door Module
(PDM)/Driver Door
Module (DDM)
37 Ð 25 Amp
Clear Ð410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!² When installing the Totally Integrated Power
Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is
properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to
do so may allow water to get into the Totally
Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in
an electrical system failure.
² When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected. VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days,
you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
² Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
² Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS Ð Interior Bulb Number
Front Courtesy/Reading Lights .......... 578/W5W
Center Courtesy/Reading Lights ......... 578/W5W
Visor Vanity Lights ..................... A6220
Glove Box Light ......................... 194
Shift Indicator Light ................. JKLE14140
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light ............. 579 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411
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oil if it has been six months since your last oil change
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
² Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
² Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ªOil Change
Requiredº under ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)º in Section 4 or under ªOdometer/Trip Odom-
eterº under ªInstrument Cluster Descriptionsº in Section
4. At Each Stop for Fuel
² Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the SAFE or MIN mark.
² Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
² Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
² Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
² Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and automatic trans-
axle, and add fluid as needed. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 427
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Automatic Door Locks ..................... 32
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ........ 173,184,426
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 246
Automatic Transaxle .............. 12,261,267,397
Adding Fluid ................... 397,398,424
Filter ............................... 399
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 399
Fluid Level Check ................... 397,398
Interlock System ....................... 269
Reset Mode .......................... 273
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 424
Shifting ............................. 270
Special Additives ...................... 399
Autostick ............................. 274
Ball Joints ............................. 385
Battery ............................... 381
Gas Caution .......................... 381
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26 Location ............................ 381
Bearings .............................. 400
Belts, Drive ............................ 378
Beverage Cooler ........................ 161
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 386
B-Pillar Location ........................ 295
Brake Assist System ...................... 282
Brake, Parking .......................... 276
Brake System ........................ 278,394
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 279
Fluid Check ....................... 396,424
Hoses .............................. 395
Master Cylinder ....................... 396
Parking ............................. 276
Warning Light ........................ 179
Brakes ............................. 278,394
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 269
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 78
Bulb Replacement ..................... 41 1,412 INDEX 445
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