2009 DODGE AVENGER Owners Manual

REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped
The electric rear window defroster switch is lo-
cated on the climate control. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated side
mirrors (if equipped). An LED in the button will illumi-
nate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear
window defroster automatically turns off after approxi-
mately 10 minutes of operation for the first push of the
button, and will turn off after approximately five minutes
for the second push of the button.
CAUTION!
•To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the
rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
•Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
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BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE BIN — IF
EQUIPPED
The beverage cooler storage bin is located in the top of
the instrument panel on the passenger side. A recessed
latch at the front releases the bin door and swings up for
easy access.The cooling bin will hold up to four, standing, 12 oz
(.3 L), beverage cans. The cooler bin is also equipped with
a soft molded liner that is removable for easy cleaning.
Inside the bin is a vent which, when opened, allows
either air conditioned or fresh air to flow into the storage
bin. Depending on ambient temperature and A/C set-
ting, the bin can keep beverages cool.
For the cooler storage bin to operate properly, door must
remain closed while vehicle is in operation.
Shut off the beverage cooler when not in use, by closing
the vent inside. This will prevent cool air from entering
the passenger compartment when in heat mode.
Beverage Cooler
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NOTE:The use of the beverage cooler storage bin is for
non-perishable beverages only.
The glove compartment is located beneath the beverage
bin. The glove compartment door swings downward for
easy access.
Glove Compartment Access
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features................ 174
Instrument Cluster – Base................ 175
Instrument Cluster – Premium............ 176
Instrument Cluster Descriptions............ 177
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) –
If Equipped.......................... 189
▫EVIC Displays....................... 190
▫Oil Change Required.................. 191
▫Trip Functions....................... 192▫Compass Display..................... 193
▫Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)........................... 196
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)............................... 198
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode....... 199
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 207
▫Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........ 2094

▫List Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play)..................... 211
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)............................. 211
AM/FM/CD/DVD Multimedia System Radio
(RER/REN) – If Equipped................ 214
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped............. 214
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect)—
If Equipped......................... 214
▫Clock Setting Procedure................ 214
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................ 217
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 217▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 220
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 222
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 225
Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio............................... 226
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 226
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 232
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 234
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 237
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 237
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Satellite Radio — If Equipped
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only)..... 238
▫System Activation.................... 238
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID)......... 239
▫Selecting Satellite Mode................ 240
▫Satellite Antenna..................... 240
▫Reception Quality.................... 240
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Mode.... 241
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................ 243
▫Operating Instructions — Video
Entertainment System (VES)™
(If Equipped)........................ 243Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —
If Equipped.......................... 244
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped.......................... 246
▫Operation With RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo
Radio With CD Player................. 247
▫Operation With RER Multi-Media System . . . 248
CD/DVD Maintenance.................. 249
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones....... 249
Climate Controls...................... 250
▫Manual Heating Ventilation And Air
Conditioning (HVAC).................. 250
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped......................... 254
▫Operating Tips...................... 260
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 - Air Outlet 5 - Upper Glove Compartment/Beverage
Cooler – If Equipped9 - Power Supply
2 - Side Window Demister Outlet 6 - Lower Glove Compartment 10 - Climate Controls
3 - Instrument Cluster 7 - Heated Seat Switch — If Equipped 11 - Trunk Release Switch
4 - Radio 8 - Hazard Switch 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL