2011 DODGE AVENGER service

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 469

Contract, Service........................ 465
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 418
Cooling System ......................... 416
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 417
Coolant Capacity ..................... 442
Coolant Level .................... 416,419
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 419
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 416
Inspection .......................... 419
Points to Remember .................. 420
Pressure Cap ........................ 418
Radiator Cap ....................... 418
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....417,442,443
Corrosion Protection ..................... 426
Crankcase Ventilation Module ............... 20
Cruise Light ........................... 195
Cupholders ...................... 146,175,432
Customer Assistance ..................... 463
Customer Programmable Features ............ 212Data Recorder, Event
...................... 71
Daytime Running Lights ................... 152
Dealer Service .......................... 402
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 181
Defroster, Windshield ................86,271,277
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...............30,155
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 399
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 151
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ...............425,426
Oil (Engine) ........................ 403
Power Steering ...................... 303
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 391
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 419
Engine Oil ......................... 406
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 162
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INDEX 475

Tires .............................. 322
Locks Auto Unlock ......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Child Protection ...................... 34
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 337
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ....................... 78
Lubrication, Body ....................... 411
Lumbar Support ........................ 140
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 407
Maintenance Procedures ................... 402
Maintenance Schedule .................... 446
Maintenance, General ..................... 402
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 199,400
Manual, Service ......................... 467
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 153 Master Cylinder (Brakes)
.................. 421
Methanol ............................. 347
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 201,207
Mirrors ................................ 93
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 95
Outside ............................ 96
Rearview ........................... 93
Vanity ............................. 97
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 337
Mopar Parts ......................... 401,466
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 347
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 83
Occupant Restraints ..................... 64,68
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........40,62,64,67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 346
482 INDEX

Heated............................ 136
Lumbar Support ..................... 140
Power ............................ 133
Rear Folding ..................... 145,146
Reclining .......................... 139
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........417,443
Selection of Oil ......................... 404
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 463
Service Contract ......................... 465
Service Manuals ........................ 467
Setting the Clock .................. 217,235,245
Settings, Personal ........................ 212
Shift Lever Override ...................... 390
Shoulder Belts ........................... 44
Side Airbag ............................. 67
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 280Signals, Turn
......................... 88,441
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 300
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 335
Snow Tires ............................ 335
Spare Tire ....................... 330,331,374
Specifications Oil ............................... 404
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........159,195
Speedometer ........................... 188
Starting ............................... 288
Engine Fails to Start .................. 289
Starting and Operating .................... 288
Starting Procedures ...................... 288
Steering Power ............................ 303
Tilt Column ........................ 158
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 158
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 266
486 INDEX

Radial............................ 329
Replacement ........................ 334
Rotation ........................... 336
Safety .......................... 316,326
Sizes ............................. 318
Snow Tires ......................... 335
Spare Tire .......................... 374
Spinning ........................... 332
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 333
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 363
Towing ............................... 358
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 112
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 391
Guide ............................. 362
Recreational ........................ 369
Weight ............................ 362
Towing Assistance ....................... 112
Traction .............................. 300 Trailer Towing
.......................... 358
Cooling System Tips .................. 369
Hitches ............................ 361
Minimum Requirements ................ 364
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 363
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 362
Trailer Weight .......................... 362
Transaxle ............................. 292
Automatic .................. 12,288,292,423
Autostick .......................... 298
Filter ............................. 426
Maintenance ........................ 423
Operation .......................... 292
Overdrive .......................... 296
Selection of Lubricant ................. 444
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
488 INDEX