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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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.
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Air Conditioning
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicatorlight may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled
automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator lightmay flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever youturn on the rear window defroster.
POWER SUNROOF
Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Anyrelease of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a
partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.
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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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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Dodge Accessories byMopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Dodge Avenger.
• In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing
your vehicle with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-
approved.
• For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Dodge dealership or online at mopar.com.
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
Tracking System
• 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
• Roof-mount Ski and Snowboard Carrier • Roof-mount Water Sports
Carrier • Roof-mount Canoe Carrier
• Roof-mount Cargo Bag • iPod
®is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
• Kicker
®is a registered trademark of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
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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
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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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