2010 DODGE AVENGER warning lights

•An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
•Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequate
braking capacity. Failure to do this could lead to
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal
effort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have an
accident.
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
in an accident.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
322 STARTING AND OPERATING

Oil Selection....................... 355,396
Oil Synthetic ......................... 357
Overheating .......................... 327
Starting ............................. 243
Temperature Gauge .................... 150
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 356
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 64
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 301
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 81,304
Exhaust System ....................... 81,364
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 52
Exterior Lights .......................... 84
Fabric Care ............................ 380
Filler Location Fuel .................... 150,309
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 358
Air Conditioning .................... 236,361Automatic Transaxle
.................... 376
Engine Oil ........................ 357,397
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 357
Flashers .............................. 327
Hazard Warning ....................... 327
Turn Signal ........................ 84,392
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 109
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 305
Cruising Range ....................... 308
Engine Oil ........................... 308
Fuel Requirements .................. 305,307
Maintenance ....................... 305,309
Replacement Parts ..................... 309
Starting ............................. 308
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 244
Floor Console .......................... 136
Fluid Capacities ......................... 396
Fluid Leaks ............................. 84
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GaugesCoolant Temperature ................... 150
Fuel ............................... 150
Odometer ........................... 154
Tachometer .......................... 154
Gearshift .............................. 249
General Information .................... 17,299
General Maintenance ..................... 353
Glass Cleaning .......................... 381
Glove Compartment ...................... 140
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............312,315
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............312,314
GVWR ............................... 312
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 256
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 327 Head Restraints
.......................... 97
Headlights ............................ 389
Bulb Replacement ...................... 389
Cleaning ............................ 379
High Beam ........................ 109,163
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 109
On With Wipers ....................... 116
Passing ............................. 109
Switch .............................. 107
Heated Seats ........................... 101
Heater ............................... 225
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 246
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 316
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 121
Hood Release .......................... 105
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
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Leaks, Fluid............................ 84
Life of Tires ............................ 288
Light Bulbs .......................... 84,388
Lights .............................. 84,106
Airbag ........................ 62,67,82,151
Back-Up ............................ 392
Brake Warning ........................ 152
Bulb Replacement ...................... 389
Center Mounted Stop ................... 394
Daytime Running ...................... 110
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 269
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 152
Exterior .............................. 84
Fog .......................... 1 10,159,391
Headlight Switch ...................... 107
Headlights ........................... 107
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 116
High Beam Indicator .................... 163
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19 Instrument Cluster
..................... 107
Interior ............................. 111
License ............................. 394
Lights On Reminder .................... 110
Low Fuel ............................ 151
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 161
Map Reading ......................... 111
Oil Pressure .......................... 152
Passing ............................. 109
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 151
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 18
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 158
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........159,291
Traction Control ....................... 269
Turn Signal ................... 84,108,158,392
Voltage ............................. 151
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 150
Loading Vehicle ...................... 31 1,313
Capacities ........................... 313
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 222
Storage ............................ 134,388
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 235
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 339
Sun Roof .............................. 127
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 53
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 357
Tachometer ............................ 154
Taillights .............................. 392
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 117
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 229
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......150,327
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 117
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 108 Tire and Loading Information Placard
......... 278
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 276
Tire Markings .......................... 272
Tire Safety Information .................... 272
Tires ............................ 84,282,425
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 288
Air Pressure .......................... 282
Chains .............................. 289
Changing ............................ 329
Compact Spare ........................ 285
General Information .................... 282
High Speed .......................... 284
Inflation Pressures ..................... 283
Jacking ............................. 329
Life of Tires .......................... 288
Load Capacity ..................... 278,279
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 291
Pressure Warning Light .................. 159
Quality Grading ....................... 425
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Transporting Pets........................ 79
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 287
Trip Odometer .......................... 154
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 157
Trunk Release, Emergency ................37,38
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 37
Turn Signals ...................... 108,158,392
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 93
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 147
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 425
Universal Transmitter ..................... 121
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 300
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 45
Upholstery Care ........................ 380
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 92
Variance, Compass ....................... 170
Vehicle Certification Label .................. 311 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 279,311,313
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 235,388
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 17
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 220
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 356
Voice Recognition System (VR) ............... 93
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 150
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 422
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 364
Washers, Windshield ................ 1 12,115,364
Washing Vehicle ......................... 378
Water Driving Through ...................... 256
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