2012 DODGE AVENGER maintenance schedule

MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled mainte-
nance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X XXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if nec-
essary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engines) X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L PZEV Engines Only) X
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engines) X
Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
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Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes
first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months which-
ever comes first. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,66
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 19
Introduction............... 2
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........ 52
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 58
Jack Location .............. 71
Jack Operation ........... 71,72
Jacking Instructions .......... 72
Jump Starting .............. 76
KeyFob .................. 8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 59
Lane Change Assist .......... 18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................ 11
LightBulbs ............... 94
Lights Airbag ................. 69
Anti-Lock ............... 69
BrakeWarning ............ 68
Charging System ........... 68
Electronic Throttle Control
Warning ................ 69
EngineTemperatureWarning .... 67
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ............ 68
Oil Pressure ............. 68
Transmission Warning ........ 69
TurnSignal .............. 18
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 90
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 88
MediaCenterRadio ........ 26,28
Mirrors Heated .............. 21,22
MOPAR
®Accessories ......... 97
Navigation .............. 36,45
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..... 17Oil Change Indicator
.......... 69
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 86
Outlet Power ................. 62
Overheating, Engine .......... 70
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Phone (Pairing) ............. 53
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 53
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ............... 93
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 22
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).. 62
Seats ................. 13
Steering .............. 86,87
Preparation for Jacking ........ 71
Programmable Electronic Features . . 59
Radio Operation .......... 30,39
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 19
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 15
Recreational Towing .......... 65
Remote Starting System ........ 8
ReplacementBulbs .......... 94
Reporting Safety Defects ....... 96
Restraints, Child ............ 11
Seat Belts ................. 9
Seats ................... 13
Adjustment .............. 13
Heated ................ 15
Power ................. 13
RearFolding ............. 15
Seek Button .......... 26,27,29
Setting the Clock ...... 26,28,31,39
Shift Lever Override .......... 79
Short Message Service (SMS) ..... 57
Signals, Turn .............. 18
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 51
SpareTire ................ 71
SparkPlugs ............... 86
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............. 20
Cancel ................ 20
Resume ................ 20
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