2011 DODGE AVENGER overheating

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415

Oil Selection..................... 404,442
Oil Synthetic ........................ 406
Overheating ........................ 372
Starting ........................... 288
Temperature Gauge ................... 188
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 405
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 68
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 347
Event Data Recorder ...................... 71
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 85,350
Exhaust System ....................... 85,413
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 58
Exterior Lights .......................... 88
Fabric Care ............................ 430
Filler Location Fuel .................... 188,354Filters
Air Cleaner ......................... 407
Air Conditioning .................. 280,410
Automatic Transaxle .................. 426
Engine Oil ....................... 406,443
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 406
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 151
Flashers .............................. 372
Hazard Warning ..................... 372
Turn Signal ....................... 88,441
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 353
Engine Oil ......................... 352
Fuel Requirements ................. 350,352
Maintenance ........................ 354
Replacement Parts .................... 353
Starting ........................... 353
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 289
Floor Console .......................... 177
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INDEX 477

Odometer............................. 192
Trip ........................... 192,195
Oil Change Indicator .................. 194,206
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............194,206
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 406
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 406
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 190
Oil, Engine ......................... 403,443
Capacity ........................... 442
Change Interval ................ 194,206,404
Checking .......................... 403
Dipstick ........................... 403
Disposal ........................... 406
Filter .......................... 406,443
Filter Disposal ....................... 406
Identification Logo ................... 404
Materials Added to ................... 406
Recommendation .................. 404,442Synthetic
.......................... 406
Viscosity ........................ 405,442
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............399,400
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 162
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overdrive ............................. 296
Overheating, Engine ...................... 372
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,467
Paint Care ............................. 426
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 304
Passing Light ........................... 151
Personal Settings ........................ 212
Pets .................................. 83
Phone, Cellular .......................... 97
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 97
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 322
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INDEX 483