2013 DODGE AVENGER Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .107
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................107
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .108
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... .109
▫ Power Mirrors ...................... .109
▫ Adjusting Side View Mirrors .............110
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature ...........111
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............111
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .111 
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED ..........112
▫ Operation ...........................114
▫ Phone Call Features ....................121
▫ Uconnect® Phone Features ...............124
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............129
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect® Phone .....................131
▫ General Information ...................142
 VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED .......142
▫ Voice Command System Operation .........1423

▫Commands ......................... .144
▫ Voice Training ....................... .148
 SEATS ............................. .148
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............149
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............152
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments ...........154
▫ Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster —
If Equipped ......................... .155
▫ Reclining Seats ...................... .155
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped ...........156
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ............157
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .158
▫ Folding Rear Seat .....................161
▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest .........162
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........163
 LIGHTS ............................ .165
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................165
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ............166
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......166
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............167
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................167
▫ Lights On Reminder ...................167
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .168
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................168
▫ High/Low Beam Switch .................168
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .169
▫ Fog
Lights — If Equipped ...............169
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▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped ........................ .170
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer ...............170
▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights ............171
▫ Battery Saver Feature ..................172
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......172
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............174
▫ Windshield Washers ...................175
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .175
▫
Headlights With Wipers Feature
(Available With Automatic Headlights Only) . . .176
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .177
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .178▫
To Activate ......................... .179
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................179
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .180
▫ To Resume Speed .....................180
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............180
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................181
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .182
▫
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . . .183
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............184
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........186
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......187
▫ Using HomeLink® .....................188
▫ Security ........................... .189
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▫Troubleshooting Tips ...................189
▫ General Information ....................190
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........191
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............192
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........192
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............192
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........192
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................192
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............193
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................193
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .193
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................193
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................194 
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........194
 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .198
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .198
▫ Rear Seat Bottle Holder .................199
 STORAGE ........................... .200
▫ Glovebox Storage Compartment ...........200
 CONSOLE FEATURES ...................201
▫ Storage ............................ .201
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................203
▫ Ski Pass-Through ..................... .204
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............205
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................205
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
NOTE:The passenger side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls are located on the driver ’s
door trim panel.
Power Mirror Control
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To adjust a mirror, turn the control toward the left or right
mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control in the direction
you want the mirror to move.
When finished, return the knob to the center “O” (Off)
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.Adjusting Side View Mirrors
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than
they really are. Relying too much on your passenger
side convex mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror
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Mirror Directions
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