2008 DODGE AVENGER maintenance

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you're having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle's
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle's problems or the
specific work you want done. If you've had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know. Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized selling dealer. They know you and the vehicle
best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 435
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 279
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 390
Adding Fuel ........................... 328
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 138,387
Additives, Fuel ......................... 322
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 379
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 382
Air Conditioning ........................ 242
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 242
Air Conditioning Filter ................. 254,383
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 255
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. 382,383
Air Conditioning System ............. 242,246,382
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 300
Airbag .............................. 51,60
Airbag Deployment ....................... 62
Airbag Light ................... 52,59,65,79,171
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 64
Airbag, Side ........................ 54,59,60 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ........... 55,59,60
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............ 18,171
Alignment and Balance ................... 308
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 275
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 233
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........... 389,390,420
Disposal ............................ 392
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 279
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 279
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 400
Ashtray ............................... 155
Assistance Towing ....................... 102
Audio Systems (Radio) ................. 220,223
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 36
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows ................ 37,151
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 86444 INDEX

Bulbs, Light ............................ 411
Calibration, Compass ..................... 186
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... 20
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 420
Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ 328
Oil (Engine) .................. 368,369,370,377
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 391
Car Washes ............................ 401
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 323
Cargo Area Features ...................... 160
Cargo Compartment ...................... 160
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 160
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 160
Catalytic Converter ...................... 379
Caution, Exhaust Gas ...................... 78
CD (Compact Disc) Player ............... 220,223
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 241 Cellular Phone .................. 89,223,224,241
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 418
Chains, Tire ............................ 309
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 350
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 292
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 372
Child Restraint .................... 67,69,73,76
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............. 71,73
Child Safety Locks ........................ 34
Cigar Lighter ........................... 155
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 320
Cleaning
Wheels ............................. 402
Windshield Wiper Blades ................. 386
Climate Control ......................... 242
Clock ........................ 194,206,221,225
Coin Holder ........................... 156
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 241446 INDEX

Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player .......... 220,223
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 134
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle ................. 397,398
Oil (Engine) .......................... 374
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 362
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 392
Engine Oil ........................... 378
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 143
Drive Belts ............................ 378
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces .................... 288
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. 289
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 239 E-85 Fuel ............................. 324
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 256
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 153
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 140
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 283
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 181
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking ............................. 350
Jump Starting ......................... 358
Towing ............................. 362
Emergency Trunk Release ................. 39,40
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 372,426
Engine ........................ 78,368,369,370
Air Cleaner .......................... 379
Block Heater ......................... 266
Break-In Recommendations ................ 78
Checking Oil Level ..................... 374
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 389,422448 INDEX

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

Fuel System Caution ..................... 329
Fueling ............................... 328
Fuses ................................ 406
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink t ) ........... 143
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............ 328,330,371
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 320
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 319
Gasoline, Reformulated ................. 320,321
Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................... 170
Fuel ................................ 170
Odometer ........................... 172
Tachometer .......................... 172
Gearshift .............................. 270
General Information ................. 17,115,319
General Maintenance ..................... 374
Glass Cleaning .......................... 404
Glove Compartment ...................... 161 Gross Axle Weight Rating ............... 332,335
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ............. 332,334
GVWR ............................... 332
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ) ........ 89,223,224
Hard Drive (HDD) .................... 220,223
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 289
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 348
Head Restraints ......................... 125
Headlights ............................ 412
Bulb Replacement ...................... 412
Cleaning ............................ 402
High Beam ........................ 134,179
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 134
On With Wipers ....................... 137
Passing ............................. 131
Switch .............................. 130 INDEX 451
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Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 18
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 171
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 310
Traction Control ....................... 284
Turn Signal .................. 130,133,176,416
Voltage ............................. 171
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 170
Loading Vehicle ...................... 331,333
Capacities ........................... 333
Tires ............................... 295
Locks
Auto Unlock .......................... 32
Child Protection ........................ 34
Door ................................ 30
Power Door ........................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 310
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) .. 73
Lubrication, Body ....................... 386
Lumbar Support ........................ 122 Maintenance Free Battery .................. 381
Maintenance, General ..................... 374
Maintenance Procedures ................... 374
Maintenance Schedule .................... 426
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 178,372
Manual, Service ......................... 440
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 129
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 396
Methanol ............................. 321
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 184
Mirrors ................................ 85
Automatic Dimming ..................... 86
Electric Powered ....................... 86
Outside .............................. 87
Rearview ............................. 85
Vanity ............................... 88
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 310
Mopar Parts ......................... 373,439454 INDEX

Schedule, Maintenance .................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 405
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 48,49
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 47
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 47
And Pregnant Women ................... 50
Child Restraint ....................... 67,76
Extender ............................. 51
Front Seat .......................... 42,43
Operating Instructions ................... 43
Pretensioners .......................... 48
Rear Seat ............................. 42
Reminder ............................ 171
Untwisting Procedure .................... 46
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 40
Seats ................................. 120
Adjustment .......................... 120
Cleaning ......................... 127,404 Head Restraints ....................... 125
Heated ............................. 123
Lumbar Support ....................... 122
Power .............................. 123
Rear Folding ....................... 126,127
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................... 160
Reclining ............................ 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 389,422
Selection of Oil ......................... 376
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 435
Service Contract ......................... 437
Service Manuals ........................ 440
Setting the Clock ................ 194,206,221,225
Settings, Personal ........................ 188
Shoulder Belts ........................... 42458 INDEX