2009 DODGE AVENGER check engine

NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Oil Change Required” in “Use FactorySettings” of the EVIC section in this manual or under
“Odometer/Trip Odometer” in the “Instrument Cluster
Descriptions section of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•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 ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 423
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Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
424 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 254
Automatic Transaxle.................13,270,392
Adding Fluid...................393,394,419
Filter............................... 394
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 394
Fluid Level Check...................393,394
Interlock System....................... 272
Reset Mode.......................... 275
Selection Of Lubricant................... 419
Shifting............................. 273
Special Additives...................... 394
Autostick............................. 276
Battery............................... 378
Gas Caution.......................... 378
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Location............................ 378
Beverage Cooler........................ 168
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 381B-Pillar Location........................ 299
Brake Assist System...................... 290
Brake, Parking.......................... 282
Brake System........................284,390
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 286
Fluid Check.......................391,419
Master Cylinder....................... 391
Parking............................. 282
Warning Light........................ 187
Brakes.............................284,390
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 271
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 79
Bulb Replacement.....................409,410
Bulbs, Light............................ 409
Calibration, Compass..................... 194
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 21
Capacities, Fluid........................ 417
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Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 331
Oil (Engine)..................367,368,369,375
Power Steering........................ 282
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 388
Car Washes............................ 395
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 327
Cargo Area Features...................... 162
Cargo Compartment...................... 162
Cargo Load Floor........................ 162
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 162
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 80
Cellular Phone........................91,249
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 415
Chains, Tire............................ 312
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 350
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 296
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 371Child Restraint....................68,70,74,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............72,74
Child Safety Locks........................ 34
Cigar Lighter........................... 159
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 324
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 397
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 382
Climate Control......................... 250
Clock........................200,214,218,228
Coin Holder........................... 164
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 249
Compact Spare Tire...................... 306
Compass.............................. 193
Compass Calibration..................... 194
Compass Variance....................... 194
Computer, Trip/Travel..................21,192
Console............................132,164
Console, Floor.......................132,164
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Door Locks, Automatic.................... 32
Door Opener, Garage..................... 147
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 278
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 279
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 244
E-85 Fuel............................. 328
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 167
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 89
Electrical Power Outlets................... 156
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 144
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 291
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 189
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 350
Jump Starting......................... 358
Towing............................. 362Emergency Trunk Release.................39,40
Emission Control System Maintenance......371,422
Engine..........................367,368,369
Air Cleaner.......................... 377
Block Heater......................... 269
Break-In Recommendations................ 79
Checking Oil Level..................... 373
Coolant (Antifreeze).................385,418
Cooling............................. 385
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 327
Fuel Requirements..................323,417
Jump Starting......................... 358
Oil ...........................373,417,418
Oil Change Interval............181,191,374,422
Oil Filler Cap.................367,368,369,375
Oil Filter............................ 377
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 376
Oil Selection.......................375,417
Oil Synthetic......................... 376
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Overheating.......................... 348
Temperature Gauge..................... 177
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 375
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 63
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 21
Ethanol............................... 324
Event Data Recorder...................... 66
Exhaust Gas Caution................80,327,383
Exhaust System......................... 383
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 51
Fabric Care.........................397,398
Filler Location Fuel....................177,331
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 377
Air Conditioning....................261,380
Automatic Transaxle.................... 394
Engine Oil........................377,418
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 376Flashers.............................. 348
Hazard Warning....................... 348
Turn Signal.......................... 413
Flash-To-Pass........................... 137
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 357
Flexible Fuel Vehicles..................... 328
Cruising Range........................ 331
Engine Oil........................... 330
Fuel Requirements..................328,329
Maintenance.......................328,331
Replacement Parts..................... 331
Starting............................. 330
Flooded Engine Starting................... 268
Floor Console.......................... 164
Fluid Capacities......................... 417
Fluid Leaks............................. 81
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................393,394
Brake............................391,419
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Brake Warning........................ 187
Bulb Replacement...................... 410
Center Mounted Stop................... 415
Daytime Running...................... 137
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 291
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 179
Fog ..........................137,183,412
Headlight Switch...................... 135
Headlights........................... 135
Headlights On With Wipers............... 142
High Beam Indicator.................... 187
Illuminated Entry....................... 21
Instrument Cluster..................... 135
Interior............................. 134
License............................. 415
Lights On Reminder.................... 137
Low Fuel............................ 178
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 186
Map Reading......................... 134Oil Pressure.......................... 179
Passing............................. 137
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 179
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 178
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........184,314
Traction Control....................... 291
Turn Signal.....................138,183,413
Voltage............................. 178
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 177
Loading Vehicle......................334,336
Capacities........................... 336
Tires ............................... 299
Locks
Auto Unlock.......................... 33
Child Protection........................ 34
Door................................ 31
Power Door........................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 314
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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 74
Lubrication, Body....................... 381
Lumbar Support........................ 127
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 378
Maintenance, General..................... 373
Maintenance Procedures................... 373
Maintenance Schedule.................... 422
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 186,371
Manual, Service......................... 445
Map/Reading Lights..................... 134
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 391
Methanol............................. 324
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 192
Mirrors................................ 87
Automatic Dimming..................... 88
Electric Powered....................... 89
Outside.............................. 90Rearview............................. 87
Vanity............................... 90
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 314
Mopar Parts.........................372,444
MTBE/ETBE........................... 324
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 79
Occupant Restraints.....................60,63
Occupant Restraints (Sedan).........41,55,56,60,61
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 323
Odometer............................. 180
Trip .............................180,182
Oil Change Indicator................181,191,422
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............181,191
Oil, Engine.........................373,418
Capacity............................ 417
Change Interval...............181,191,374,422
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