2009 DODGE AVENGER Owners Manual

CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
3430 Amp
Pink—Battery Feed
— Anti-
Lock Brakes
(ABS) Mod-
ule - if
equipped/
Electronic
Stability
Program
(ESP) Mod-
ule - If
EquippedCavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
3540 Amp
Green—Battery Feed
— Anti-
Lock Brakes
(ABS) Mod-
ule - If
Equipped/
Electronic
Stability
Program
(ESP) Mod-
ule - If
Equipped
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
3630 Amp
Pink—Battery Feed
— Passen-
ger Door
Module
(PDM)/
Driver Door
Module
(DDM)
37 —25 Amp
ClearPower Top
Module (If
Equipped)CAUTION!
•When installing the Totally Integrated Power
Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is
properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to
do so may allow water to get into the Totally
Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in
an electrical system failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days,
you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No.
Front Courtesy/Reading Light...........578/W5W
Center Courtesy/Reading Light..........578/W5W
Visor Vanity Light......................A6220
Glove Box Light.......................A6220
Shift Indicator Light.................IKLE14140
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light............. 579NOTE:For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlight.....................9006
High Beam Headlight.....................9005
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light. . . 3157AK
Front Fog Light......................9145/H10
Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL)
Light...........................W16W (921)
Rear Tail/Stop Light....................3157K
Rear Turn Signal Light....................3057
Backup Light...........................3157
License Light..................... 168orW5W
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight
1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the
headlamp.
NOTE:It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the totally integrated power
module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlight
on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the
lamp assembly and grasp the connector.
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3. Rotate bulb and connector14turn and pull outward
from assembly.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life.4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.
5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface,
clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
6. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate
clockwise14turn to secure.
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Fog Lights
1. Access to the lights through the lower fascia cutout is
limited.
2. Turn the steering wheel to allow access and remove
the inner fender shield.3. Rotate bulb and connector
14turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull bulb off of connector and replace with a new one.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
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Taillights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights
The turn signal, brake and taillights and backup lights
are located in the rear corner body panel housing.1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner
behind the taillight.
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2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the taillight
housing.
3. Grasp the taillight and pull firmly outward pushing
gently on the studs from inside to disengage the light
housing.4. Twist and remove socket from light.
5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.
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