2010 DODGE AVENGER Owners Manual

Taillamps, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lamps
The turn signal, brake, taillamps and backup lamps are
located in the rear corner body panel housing.
1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner
behind the taillamp.2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the taillamp
housing.
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3. Grasp the taillamp and pull firmly outward pushing
gently on the studs from inside to disengage the lamp
housing.4. Twist and remove socket from lamp.
5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.
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License Plate Lamp
1. Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens in
place.2. Gently pry the lamp assembly loose.
3. Pull bulb from socket, replace and reattach the lamp
assembly with the two retaining screws.
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
1. Open the trunk lid to find the centrally located high-
mounted stop lamp.
2. Twist and remove socket from the back of the lamp
housing.
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3. Replace the bulb and reinstall the socket into the
housing by locking it in place with a twist.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons64 Liters
2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons70 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts4.4 Liters
2.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
3.5L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 7.7 Quarts
7.3 Liters
2.7L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 9.8 Quarts
9.3 Liters
3.5L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 11.6 Quarts
11 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPAR
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy-
brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil – 2.4L and 2.7L Engines Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 3.5L Engine Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAREngine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine except
PZEV* ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.11 mm])
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine with
PZEV* ZFR5AP (Gap 0.031 in [0.8 mm])
Spark Plugs – 2.7L Engine TE10PMC5 (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm])
Spark Plugs – 3.5L Engine ZFR5LP-13G (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm])
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection – 2.4L and 2.7L En-
gines 87 Octane
Fuel Selection – 3.5L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable – 89 Octane Recommended
* PZEV = Partial Zero Emission Vehicle
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
ATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is
not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake flu-
ids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
Emissions Control System Maintenance ...... 400
 Maintenance Schedule .................. 400
▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .......... 402
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