2009 DODGE AVENGER ignition

the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
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5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPARparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-MOPARparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
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To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec-
tors disconnected for prolonged periods.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
140 Amp
Green—Power Top
Module (If
Equipped)
CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
2—20 Amp Yel-
lowAWD Mod-
ule
3 — 10 Amp RedBattery Feed
— Center
High
Mounted
Stop Light
(CHMSL)/
Brake
Switch
4 — 10 Amp RedBattery Feed
— Ignition
Switch
5—20 Amp Yel-
lowTrailer Tow
—If
Equipped
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
6 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
— Power
Mirror
Switch/
Climate
Controls
7—30 Amp
GreenIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
Sense 1
8—30 Amp
GreenIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
Sense 2CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
940 Amp
GreenBattery Feed
— Power
Seats - if
equipped/
PZEV Air
Pump - if
equipped
10 —20 Amp Yel-
lowBattery Feed
— Cabin
Compart-
ment Node
(CCN)
11 —15 Amp Lt
BlueSelectable
Power Out-
let
12 —20 Amp Yel-
low—
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
13 —20 Amp Yel-
low—
14 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
— Cabin
Compart-
ment Node
(CCN)/ In-
terior Light-
ing
1540 Amp
Green—Battery Feed
— Radiator
Fan RelayCavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
16 —15 Amp Lt.
BlueIGN Run/
ACC — Ci-
gar Lighter/
PWR
Sunroof
Mod
17 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
— Wireless
Control
Module
(WCM)/
Clock/
Steering
Control
Module
(SCM)
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
1840 Amp
Green—Battery Feed
— Auto
Shutdown
(ASD) Relay
19 —20 Amp Yel-
lowIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
— Power
Amp Feed 2
-if
equipped
20 —15 Amp Lt.
BlueIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
— Radio
21 — 10 Amp Red —CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
22 — 10 Amp RedIgnition
Run — Cli-
mate
Controls/
Hot Cup-
holder - if
equipped
23 —15 Amp Lt.
BlueAuto Shut-
down (ASD)
Relay Feed
3
24 —25 Amp
ClearBattery Feed
— PWR
Sunroof
Feed
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
25 — 10 Amp RedIgnition
Run —
Heated Mir-
rors - If
Equipped
26 —15 Amp Lt.
BlueAuto Shut-
down (ASD)
Relay Feed
2CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
27 — 10 Amp RedIgnition
Run — Oc-
cupant Clas-
sification
Module
(OCM)/
Occupant
Restraint
Controller
(ORC)
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