2012 DODGE AVENGER power steering

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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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
®DOT 3 and SAE
J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid+4orMOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed
ATF+4
®product. —
Fuel Selection – All
Engines (except 2.4L
PZEV) 87 Octane
16.9 Gallons (64 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 2.4L PZEV 87 Octane 18.5 Gallons (70 Liters)
(Approximate)
E-85 Flexible Fuel – 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate
on E-85.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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
91

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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