2012 DODGE AVENGER service

•Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the
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need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving,
maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group
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and charts.
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hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to
find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-
step troubleshooting and drivability procedures,
proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools
and equipment.
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hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency
and maintenance procedures as well as specifications,
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488 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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 489

Caps, FillerFuel .............................. 373
Oil (Engine) ..................... 417,425
Power Steering ...................... 325
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 438
Car Washes ............................ 447
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............86,369
Cellular Phone ........................ 99,278
Chains, Tire ............................ 354
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 394
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 337
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 420
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 85
Checks, Safety ........................... 85
Child Restraint .................... 72,74,79,82
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............77,79
Child Safety Locks ........................ 34
Cigar Lighter ........................... 180 Clean Air Gasoline
....................... 365
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 449
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 432
Climate Control ......................... 279
Clock ........................... 226,245,254
Coin Holder ........................... 182
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 278
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 349
Compass ........................... 210,216
Compass Calibration ..................... 217
Compass Variance ....................... 218
Computer, Trip/Travel .................. 21,215
Connector UCI .............................. 269
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 269
Console .............................. 147
Console, Floor ....................... 147,182
Contract, Service ........................ 485
494 INDEX

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 438
Cooling System ......................... 436
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 437
Coolant Capacity ..................... 463
Coolant Level .................... 436,439
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 439
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 436
Inspection .......................... 439
Points to Remember .................. 440
Pressure Cap ........................ 438
Radiator Cap ....................... 438
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....437,463,464
Corrosion Protection ..................... 446
Crankcase Ventilation Module ............... 21
Cruise Light ........................... 203
Cupholders ...................... 147,180,452
Customer Assistance ..................... 483
Customer Programmable Features ............ 221Data Recorder, Event
...................... 71
Daytime Running Lights ................... 154
Dealer Service .......................... 421
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 186
Defroster, Windshield ................87,281,287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...............30,157
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 419
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 152
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .............445,446
Oil (Engine) ........................ 423
Power Steering ...................... 325
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 412
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 439
Engine Oil ......................... 426
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 164
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INDEX 495

Automatic Door...................... 32
Child Protection ...................... 34
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 356
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 79
Lubrication, Body ....................... 431
Lumbar Support ........................ 141
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 427
Maintenance Procedures ................... 422
Maintenance Schedule .................... 468
Maintenance, General ..................... 422
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 207,420
Manual, Service ......................... 487
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 155
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 441
Methanol ............................. 366
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 210,215Mirrors
................................ 95
Automatic Dimming ................... 95
Electric Powered ...................... 97
Outside ............................ 98
Rearview ........................... 95
Vanity ............................. 99
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 356
Mopar Parts ......................... 421,486
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 366
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 84
Occupant Restraints ..................... 64,68
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .........40,61,62,64,67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 365
Odometer ............................. 200
Trip ........................... 200,203
Oil Change Indicator .................. 202,215
502 INDEX

Selection of Oil......................... 424
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 483
Service Contract ......................... 485
Service Manuals ........................ 487
Setting the Clock .................. 226,245,254
Settings, Personal ........................ 221
Shift Lever Override ...................... 411
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 121
Shoulder Belts ........................... 44
Side Airbag ............................. 66
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 290
Signals, Turn ......................... 89,461
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 321
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 354
Snow Tires ............................ 355
Spare Tire ....................... 349,350,394Specifications
Oil ............................... 424
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........161,203
Speedometer ........................... 196
Starting ............................... 298
Engine Fails to Start .................. 299
Starting and Operating .................... 298
Starting Procedures ...................... 298
Steering Power .......................... 324,325
Tilt Column ........................ 160
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 160
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 276
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 276
Storage ............................ 182,458
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 289
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 409
Sun Roof .............................. 173
506 INDEX

Snow Tires......................... 355
Spare Tire .......................... 394
Spinning ........................... 351
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 352
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 382
Towing ............................... 378
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 113
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 412
Guide ............................. 381
Recreational ........................ 388
Weight ............................ 381
Towing Assistance ....................... 113
Traction .............................. 321
Trailer Towing .......................... 378
Cooling System Tips .................. 388
Hitches ............................ 380
Minimum Requirements ................ 383
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 382
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 381 Trailer Weight
.......................... 381
Transaxle Automatic ....................... 13,298
Autostick .......................... 319
Selection of Lubricant ................. 465
Transmission Automatic ....................... 302,443
Filter ............................. 446
Maintenance ........................ 443
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 164
Transporting Pets ........................ 84
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 352
Trip Computer .......................... 210
Trip Odometer .......................... 200
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 203
508 INDEX