2013 DODGE AVENGER trunk release

The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage.
To switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and
release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom-
eter, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then
push and hold the button until the display resets (ap-
proximately two seconds). Refer to “Trip Odometer
Button” for additional information.
Vehicle Odometer Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, the odometer will
display the following messages:
door............................. Door Ajar
dECK ...........................Trunk Ajar
LoW tirE ....................LowTirePr essureCHANgE OIL
..............Oil Change Required
gASCAP ...................... Fuel Cap Fault
HOTOIL ......... Engine Oil Temperature Exceeds
Safe Threshold
NOTE: If the instrument cluster is equipped with the
optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
then all warnings including ”Low Tire,” “Door Ajar” and
“Trunk Ajar” will only display in the EVIC. (Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” for spe-
cific messages).
LoW tirE
When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer dis-
play will toggle between LoW and tirE for three cycles.
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SELECT ButtonPress and release the SELECT Button to accept
a selection. The SELECT Button also resets
various Trip Functions.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime
after one mile traveled)
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•
Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) •
RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a
single chime)
• Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle Not In PARK
• Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle in Motion
• Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is
open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Doors Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors
are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Trunk Open (with vehicle graphic showing an open
trunk and A single chime )
• Lights On
• Key In Ignition
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•Remote start aborted — Door ajar
• Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
• Remote start aborted — Trunk ajar
• Remote start aborted — Fuel low
• Remote start disabled — System fault
• Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
• Low Tire (with a graphic of the car showing which
tire(s) is/are low - with a single chime and Inflate to
XX). Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System in
Starting and Operating.
• Check TPM System (with a single chime) Refer to
Tire Pressure Monitoring System inStarting and
Operating.Oil Change Required — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will
flash in the EVIC display for approximately five seconds
after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indica-
tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
perform the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine.)
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............335
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......229
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .............................. .400
Jump Starting ......................... .412
Towing ............................. .419
Emergency Trunk Release ....................42
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........428
Engine ................................ .425
Air Cleaner .......................... .434
Block Heater ......................... .302
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .431
Compartment ......................... .426
Compartment Identification ................426
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................445
Cooling ............................. .444
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fails to Start .......................... .300Flooded, Starting
...................... .300
Fuel Requirements ..................... .370
Jump Starting ......................... .412
Oil................................. .431
Oil Change Interval ..................... .219
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .425
Oil Selection .......................... .432
Oil Synthetic ......................... .433
Overheating .......................... .398
Starting ............................. .298
Temperature Gauge ..................... .213
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .433
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................433
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .371
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................97
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Radio Remote Controls.....................275
Rear Cupholder ......................... .199
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .161
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .107
Rear Window Defroster .....................205
Rear Window Features .....................205
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing ...................... .395
Reformulated Gasoline .....................371
Refrigerant ............................. .438
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................59
Remote Control Door Locks ............................22
Security Alarm ..........................19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........275
Remote Starting System ......................28
Remote Trunk Release .......................41 Replacement Bulbs
....................... .468
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .429
Replacement Tires ........................ .358
Reporting Safety Defects ....................491
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................219
Restraint, Head .......................... .158
Restraints, Child ...........................76
Rotation, Tires .......................... .360
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................101
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................491
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................97
Safety Information, Tire .....................339
Safety Tips ...............................97
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................265
Schedule, Maintenance .....................478
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .462
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Trailer and Tongue Weight.................387
Wiring .............................. .391
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .386
Trailer Weight ........................... .386
Transaxle Automatic .............................13
Autostick ............................ .321
Transmission ........................... .452
Automatic ........................... .303
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ....................27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ......................... .182
Transporting Pets ..........................95
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .357
Trip Computer .......................... .227
Trip Odometer .......................... .217
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................220
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................42 Trunk Release Remote Control
.................41
Turn Signals ............................ .168
UCI Connector .......................... .268
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) ...............112
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ...........210
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................493
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .268
Universal Transmitter ..................... .182
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .370
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................51
Upholstery Care ......................... .460
Vanity Mirrors ...........................111
Variance, Compass ....................... .235
Vehicle Certification Label ...................381
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .346
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
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