2010 DODGE AVENGER snow chains

▫Compact Spare Tire ................... 285
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... 286
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ................. 287
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ 288
▫ Replacement Tires .................... 288
 Tire Chains .......................... 289
 Snow Tires .......................... 290
 Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 290
 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 291
▫ Base System ........................ 294
▫ Premium System – If Equipped .......... 296
▫ General Information .................. 299 
Fuel Requirements ..................... 300
▫ 2.4L And 2.7L Engine ................. 300
▫ 3.5L Engine ........................ 300
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 301
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 301
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 302
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 302
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 303
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................. 303
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 304
 Flexible Fuel (2.7L Only) — If Equipped ..... 305
▫ E85 General Information ............... 305
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E85) ................... 307
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WARNING!
In the Partial ESC mode, the engine torque reduction
and stability features are desensitized. Therefore, the
enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavail-
able.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”
mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa-
tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESC on again by momentarily
pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while
the vehicle is in motion.
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
1 — U.S. DOT Safety Stan-
dards Code (TIN) 4 — Maximum Load
2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure
3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades
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CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
SNOW TIRES
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph
(120 km/h).
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible if
desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear
should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
The suggested rotation method is shown in the following
diagram.
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will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The
“Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off
when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault
can occur due to any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.NOTE:
1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have
a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the “TPM Telltale Light” will turn ON.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (25 km/h), the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off
for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
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(- -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which
sensor is not being received.
If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will no longer flash, and theCHECK TPMSYSTEM
message will no longer display, and a pressure
value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault
can occur due to any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE:
1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have
a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
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Cleaning............................ 104
Heated ............................. 101
Lumbar Support ....................... 96
Power ............................... 99
Rear Folding ....................... 103,104
Rear Folding (Sedan) ................... 135
Reclining ............................. 95
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........368,397
Selection of Oil ......................... 355
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 419
Service Contract ......................... 421
Service Manuals ........................ 423
Setting the Clock .............176,190,192,195,204
Settings, Personal ........................ 171
Shoulder Belts ........................... 40
Side Airbag ............................. 63 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)
.......... 236
Signals, Turn ......................... 84,392
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 255
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 289
Snow Tires ............................ 290
Spare Tire .......................... 285,329
Specifications Oil ................................ 355
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........... 118,157
Speedometer ........................... 150
Speedometer and Odometer ................ 148
Starting ............................... 243
Engine Fails to Start .................... 244
Starting and Operating .................... 243
Starting Procedures ...................... 243
Steering Power ........................... 258,259
Tilt Column .......................... 117
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 117
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