2010 DODGE AVENGER Owners Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier
objects as low and as far forward as possible. Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle.
Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or
behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to
sway.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-
gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
CONSOLE FEATURES
The center console armrest slides forward from design
position to provide added user comfort. Two cupholders,
each of which can accommodate large beverage contain-
ers. A one piece cupholder insert for both cavities can
easily be removed for cleaning. The cupholders will also
accommodate large size cups and 20 oz. (.5 L) bottles. An
optional removable ashtray may be located in the one
cupholder.
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Dual Storage Bins
Lifting a latch at the front of the hinged armrest provides
access to these storage areas.The left latch opens to the top storage area.
Console Features
Storage Console Detail
1 — Release Top Compartment
2 — Release Bottom Compartment
3 — Top Compartment
4 — Bottom Compartment
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The lower bin can be accessed directly, without first
exposing the upper bin, by operating the right latch with
the armrest down.
The first storage bin can be used to hold smaller items.
The lower storage bin includes a molded-in coin holder,
room for CD’s, DVD’s, and a power outlet that allows a
cellular phone to recharge while concealed.
NOTE:
•A notch in the side of the console base under the
armrest will also allow use of cellular phone while still
plugged into the power outlet and with the armrest
latched down.
•The power outlet located inside the console can also
energize the cigar lighter in the available Smoker’s
Package.
Video Console — If Equipped
The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ in-
cludes the following components:
•The screen for a rear seat DVD player is stored under
the armrest.
•Remote Control
•Audio/Video RCA Jacks
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Refer to “Video Entertainment System — If Equipped,”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, press the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
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Video Console
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
CHILL ZONEBEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
The Chill Zone Beverage Cooler Storage Compartment
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 Chill Zone
compartment will hold up to four,
standing, 12 oz (.3 L), beverage cans. The Chill Zone
compartment is also equipped with a soft molded liner
that is removable for easy cleaning.
Chill Zone
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Inside the Chill Zoneis a vent which, when opened,
allows either air conditioned or fresh air to flow into the
Chill Zone compartment. Depending on ambient tem-
perature and A/C setting, the compartment can keep
beverages cool.
For Chill Zone to operate properly, door must remain
closed while vehicle is in operation.
Shut off the Chill Zone when not in use, by closing the
vent inside. This will prevent cool air from entering the
passenger compartment when in heat mode.
NOTE: The use of the Chill Zone storage compartment
is for nonperishable beverages only. The glove compartment is located beneath the Chill
Zone
storage compartment. The glove compartment
door swings downward for easy access.
Glove Compartment Access
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 147
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 148
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 149
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 150
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) –
If Equipped .......................... 164
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 165
▫ Oil Change Required — If Equipped ...... 166
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 167 ▫
Compass Display .................... 169
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 171
 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .................. 174
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 174
▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 183
▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ....... 185
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