2012 DODGE AVENGER lock

4. Turn the jack screw to the left untilthe jack can be placed under the
jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the
right until the jack head is properly
engaged with the lift area closest to
the wheel to be changed. Do not raise
the vehicle until you are sure the jack
is securely engaged.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel
wrench. Raise the vehicle only until
the tire just clears the surface and
enough clearance is obtained to
install the spare tire. Minimum tire
lift provides maximum stability.
6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel and wheel covers (where applicable) off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the
handle for increased leverage. Tighten
the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice.
The correct wheel nut torque is 100 ft
lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you
have tightened the nuts correctly,
have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or at
a service station.
9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area and have the tire repaired or
replaced as soon as possible.
11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required.
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Road Tire Installation
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem. Install the
lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten
the lug nuts.
3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the
wheel. Install the cover by hand,
snapping the cover over the two lug
nuts. Do not use a hammer or
excessive force to install the cover.
4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward
the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut
has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs
(135 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut
has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs
(135 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
2 — Valve Notch 5 — Mounting Stud
3 — Wheel Lug
Nut
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CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than thoseindicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in Step 3.
• Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to movingtraffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,
take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a
lift.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
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1. Set the parking brake, shift theautomatic transmission into PARK
and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+)battery post. To
remove the cover, press the locking
tab and pull upward on the cover.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within
the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the
ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+)post of
the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post
of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to the remote negative
(-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the remote negative (-)post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable from the negative (-)post of
the booster battery.
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable from the positive (+)
post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable from the remote positive (+)
post of the discharged vehicle.
10. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive (+)battery post of the
discharged vehicle.
NOTE: If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the
battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the release lever located below theinstrument panel and in front of the
driver’s door.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood
opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip,
then lower the hood slowly.
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.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment nearthe air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description
1 40 Amp Green Power Top Module (If Equipped)
2 20 Amp Yellow Brake Vacuum Pump
3 10 Amp RedBattery Feed — Center High
Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
4 10 Amp Red Battery Feed — Ignition Switch
5 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow — If Equipped
6 10 Amp RedPower Mirror Switch/Climate
Controls
7 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 1
8 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 2
9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Power Seats - if
equipped
10 20 Amp YellowInstrument Panel/Power
Locks/Interior Lights
11 15 Amp Lt. BlueSelectable Power Outlet (Inside
Center Armrest)
13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition/Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel
15 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Radiator Fan Relay
16 15 Amp Lt. Blue Sunroof – If Equipped
17 10 Amp RedIgnition Off Draw (IOD) — Wireless
Control Module (WCM)/Clock/
Steering Control Module (SCM)
18 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini FuseDescription
19 20 Amp YellowIgnition Off Draw (IOD) — Power
Amp Feed 2 - if equipped
20 15 Amp Lt. Blue Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Radio
21 10 Amp RedSiren — If Equipped
22 10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Climate
Controls/Hot Cupholder - if
equipped
23 15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay Feed 3
24 25 Amp Natural Battery Feed — PWR Sunroof Feed
25 10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Heated Mirrors - If
Equipped
26 15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay Feed 2
27 10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Occupant
Classification Module
(OCM)/Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
28 10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Occupant
Classification Module
(OCM)/Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
29 — — Hot Car (No Fuse Required)
30 20 Amp YellowIgnition Run — Heated Seats - If
Equipped
31 Spare
32 30 Amp Pink Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay Feed 1
33 10 Amp RedBattery Feed — Switch
Bank/Diagnostic Link
Connector/Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
34 30 Amp Pink Battery Feed — Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS) Module - if equipped/
Electronic Control Program (ESC)
Module - If Equipped
35 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS) Module - If Equipped/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Module - If Equipped
36 30 Amp Pink Battery Feed — Passenger Door
Module (PDM)/Driver Door Module
(DDM)
37 25 Amp Natural Power Top Module (If Equipped)
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CHROME:
• 17–Inch Chrome Aluminum Wheels • Exhaust Tips
EXTERIOR:
• Front End Cover • Sunroof Air Deflector • Front Air Deflector
• Hitch Receiver • Rear Spoiler • Molded Splash Guards
• Trailer Accessories • Locking Fuel Cap • Vehicle Cover
• Wheel Locks
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Floor Mats • Ambient Light Kit • Katzkin Leather Interiors
• Slush Mats • Roadside Safety Kit
• Door Sill Guards • Molded Cargo Tray
ELECTRONICS:
• Portable Navigation Systems • Uconnect™ Web (WiFi) • Remote Start
•iPod
®Adapter • Radio Upgades • Electronic Vehicle
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• Kicker
®Sound System • Uconnect™ Phone • Ecometer
• Park Distance Sensors • Rearview Mirror with Back-up Camera and
Bluetooth
®Hands Free
Phone
CARRIERS:
• Hitch-mount Bike Carrier • Roof-mount Bike Carrier • Roof Box Cargo Carrier
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