2012 DODGE AVENGER climate control

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob...................8
Remote Start................8
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ..................10
Child Restraints .............11
Front Seats ................13
Rear Seats ................15
Heated Seats ...............15
Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column ....16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations . . . 17
Turn Signal/Lights Lever.........17
Wiper/Washer Lever ...........19
Speed Control ..............19
Manual Climate Controls .........21
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC).. 21
Power Sunroof ..............22
Wind Buffeting ..............23
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) . . 26
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES + RSC) .........28
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code
RBZ/RHB) ................30
Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR).. 39Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link.. 48
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......52
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control .........52
Uconnect™ Phone ............53
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......56
Bluetooth
®Streaming Audio .......58
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...................58
Programmable Features .........59Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............60
Power Outlet ...............62
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..............64
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome,
Etc.) ....................65
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance .......66
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 66
If Your Engine Overheats .........70
Jacking And Tire Changing ........71
Battery Location .............76
Jump-Starting ..............76
Shift Lever Override ...........79
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........80
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........81
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......82
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............83
Engine Compartment ...........84
Fluids And Capacities ..........86
Maintenance Chart ............88
Fuses ...................91
Tire Pressures ...............93
Exterior Bulbs ..............94
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......94
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 95Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center.. 95
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 95
Publications Ordering ..........95
Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United
States And Washington, D.C. ......96
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®...97
INDEX..................98
FAQ (How To?)Frequently Asked Questions...... 101
TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behindsteering wheel) pg. 17
B. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display (behind steering wheel)
pg. 58
C. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
D. Wiper/Washer Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 19
E. Ignition Switch (behind steering wheel) F. Audio System (non-touch-screen-radio
shown) pg. 24
G. SWITCH PANEL − Heated Seat Switches pg. 15
− Electronic Stability Control pg. 66
− Hazard Switch
H. Climate Controls pg. 21
I. Transmission Gear Selector
J. Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter pg. 62 K. Speed Control pg. 19
L. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Controls pg. 58
M. Trunk Release
N. Hood Release pg. 83
O. Power Mirrors
P. Power Door Locks
Q. Power Windows
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longerresting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt
and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is
parked.
REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
• To fold the rear seatback forward, pullon the loops to fold down either or
both seatbacks. When returning the
rear seatback to the upright position,
be sure the seatback is latched.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for the front heated seatsare located in the center console below
the climate controls.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a
second time to select Low-level
heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
GETTING STARTED
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever youturn on the rear window defroster.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Using HomeLink®
• To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink®button. Activation will
now occur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator,
security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The hand-held
transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are
in the path of the door or gate.
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous when inhaled and can cause you and others to be severely injured
or killed.
POWER OUTLET
• There are two 12 Volt electrical outletson this vehicle.
• The instrument panel power outlet, located below the climate control
knobs, has power available only when
the ignition is ON. This power outlet
will also operate a conventional cigar
lighter unit.
• There is also a power outlet located on the inside of the center console. This power outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times). Items
plugged into this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the engine
from starting.
ELECTRONICS
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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
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag .................. 10
Alarm, Panic............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............. 9
Audio Settings . . . 26,27,28,30,33,42
Automatic Headlights ......... 17
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 21 Rear Temperature Control ...... 21
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 86
AxleFluid ................ 86
Belts, Seat ................ 9
BrakeFluid ............... 86
Brake System Master Cylinder ........... 87
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ............... 17
Bulb Replacement ........... 94
Bulbs,Light ............... 94
Calibration, Compass ......... 58
Change Oil Indicator .......... 69
Changing A Flat Tire .......... 71
Child Restraint ............. 11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 11
ClimateControl ............. 21
Clock Setting ........ 26,28,31,39
Compass Calibration .......... 58
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 86
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 19
CruiseLight ............... 19
Customer Assistance .......... 95
Defects, Reporting ........... 96
Dimmer Control ............. 18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 18
Disarming, Theft System ........ 9
E-85 Fuel ................ 87
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 19
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . 66
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 58,59 Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 24
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ................ 71
Jump Starting ............ 76
Engine Break-In Recommendations .... 17
Compartment ............. 84
Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 86
Jump Starting ............ 76
Oil ................... 86
Oil Filter ............... 86
Oil Selection ............. 86
Overheating ............. 70
EventDataRecorder .......... 82
Flash-To-Pass .............. 18
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ......... 87
Fluid Capacities ............ 86
Fluid, Brake ............... 87
Fluids .................. 86
FogLights .............. 17,18
FoldingRearSeat ........... 15
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 81
Front Heated Seats ........... 15
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ......... 69
Gasoline ............... 87
Specifications ............ 86
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..60
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....... 69
Headlights Automatic .............. 17
Dimmer Switch ........... 18
HighBeam .............. 18
Heated Mirrors ........... 21,22
Heated Seats .............. 15
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 18
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 60
Hood Release .............. 83
InstrumentCluster ............ 6 Indicators ............... 7
INDEX
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