2011 DODGE AVENGER low beam

Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 128
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 128
▫ Commands ........................ 129
▫ Voice Training ...................... 133
 Seats .............................. 133
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ............. 133
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 136
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments .......... 137
▫ Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If
Equipped .......................... 138
▫ Reclining Seats ...................... 139
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped .......... 140
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ........... 140▫
Head Restraints ..................... 141
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 145
▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest ........ 146
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 146
 Lights ............................. 148
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 148
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 149
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 149
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 150
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 150
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 151
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 151
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 151
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming
and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.
Multifunction Lever
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Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you, to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is
released.
NOTE:If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to-
pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next
flash-to-pass operation.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction
lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the
parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the multifunction lever.
Front Fog Light Control
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151

NOTE:The front fog lights will only operate with the
headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights
will turn off the front fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The front turn signal lamps will turn on as Daytime
Running Lights whenever the ignition is ON, the engine
is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake
is released and the shift lever is in any position except
PARK.
NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will flash when a
turn signal is in operation and return to DRL mode when
the turn signal is not operating.
Lights On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme
bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights
and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park-
ing lights or headlights are on.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next
detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when
the parking lights or headlights are on.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last
detent to turn on the interior lighting.
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WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
28. High Beam Indicator This light indicates that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam.
29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display — If Equipped
This display shows the EVIC messages when the appro-
priate conditions exist. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” for further information.
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED
The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument
cluster and features a driver-interactive trip information
and temperature display.
NOTE: The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201

REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb No.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lamp..........578/W5W
Center Courtesy/Reading Lamp ..........578/W5W
Visor Vanity Lamp ...................... A6220
Glove Box Lamp ....................... A6220
Shift Indicator Lamp ................. IKLE14140
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp ............. 579
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement. LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlamp
..................... 9006
High Beam Headlamp .................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp ....3757A
Front Fog Lamp ......................... H11
Front Side Marker Lamp .................WY5W
Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL) Lamp ..... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp ............ LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp ........................... 921
License Lamp .......................... W5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp
1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the
headlamp.
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NOTE:It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the totally integrated power
module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp
on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the
lamp assembly and grasp the connector. 3. Rotate bulb and connector14turn and pull outward
from assembly.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
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GaugesCoolant Temperature .................. 188
Fuel .............................. 188
Odometer .......................... 192
Tachometer ......................... 192
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 390
Gearshift .............................. 294
General Information ................. 18,128,345
General Maintenance ..................... 402
Glass Cleaning .......................... 431
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............357,359
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............357,359
GVWR ............................... 357
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 97
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 301
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 372 Head Restraints
......................... 141
Headlights ............................ 438
Bulb Replacement .................... 438
Cleaning ........................... 429
High Beam ...................... 151,201
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 151
On With Wipers ..................... 157
Passing ............................ 151
Switch ............................ 149
Heated Seats ........................... 136
Heater ............................... 269
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 291
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 361
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 162
Hood Release .......................... 146
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
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