2008 DODGE AVENGER fuse

Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. While
the airbag system is designed to be mainte-
nance free, if any of the following occurs, have
an authorized dealer service the system immediately.
² The AIRBAG light does not come on during the 6 to 8
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on.
² The light remains on after the 6 to 8 second interval.
² The light comes on and remains on while driving.
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The airbags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
proper airbag fuses. See your dealer if the fuse is good. EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to
record up to 5 seconds of specific vehicle data parameters
(see the following list) in an event data recorder prior to
the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment,
and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration
data during and/or after airbag deployment. EDR data
are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly
deploys, and are otherwise unavailable.
NOTE:
1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag
sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica-
tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag
deployment.
2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be
recorded (e.g., loss of battery power).
In conjunction with other data gathered during a com-
plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65
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If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.
HIGHBEAM/LOWBEAM SELECT SWITCH
Push the Multi-Function Control Lever away from you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever
toward you, to switch the headlights back to Low beam.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column. Highbeam Functions134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
There are two 12-volt electrical outlets on this vehicle.
Both of the outlets are protected by a fuse.
The instrument panel power outlet, located below the
climate control knobs, has power available only when the
ignition is on. This outlet will also operate a conventional
cigar lighter unit.
NOTE: If desired, the instrument panel power outlet
can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide
power with the ignition switch while in the LOCK
position. Instrument Panel Power OutletUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153
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The following conditions must be met before the engine
will remote start:
² Automatic Transaxle in PARK
² All doors are closed
² Hood is closed
² Hazard Switch is off
² Brake Switch is inactive
² Key is not in the ignition
² Battery is at an acceptable charge level
² PANIC button on key fob is not depressed ENGINE BLOCK HEATER Ð IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater cord is bundled under the hood
between the headlight assembly and the Totally Inte-
grated Power Module (Fuse Box) on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
WARNING!Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause
electrocution.266 STARTING AND OPERATING

N A/C Air Filter Ð If Equipped ............383
N Power Steering .......................385
N Front Suspension .....................385
N Steering Linkage ......................386
N Body Lubrication .....................386
N Windshield Wiper Blades ................386
N Windshield Washers ...................387
N Exhaust System ......................387
N Cooling System .......................388
N Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses .......394
N Fuel System .........................394
N Brake System ........................394
N Automatic Transaxle ...................397 N Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...........400
N Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion ...........................400
N Cleaning Center Console Cupholders .......405
m Fuses Ð Totally Integrated Power Module
(TIPM) ..............................406
m Vehicle Storage ........................411
m Replacement Bulbs ......................411
m Bulb Replacement ......................412
N Headlight Bulb Replacement .............412
N Fog Lights ..........................415
N Taillights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights Ð
Replacement .........................416
N License Plate Light Ð Rear ..............418366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FUSES Ð TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER
MODULE (TIPM)
The TIPM is located in the engine compartment near the
air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses
and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component
may be printed on the inside of the cover. Refer to the
following chart for FUSES/TIPM location.
Cavity Car-
tridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
1 40 Amp
Green ÐÐTIPM Fuse and Relay Center406 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