2013 DODGE AVENGER Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........210
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................211
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T ............212
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....213
 MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED .....227
▫ Control Buttons ...................... .228
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED ...........229
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... .231
▫ Oil Change Required — If Equipped .......232▫
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) Main Menu .............233
▫ Compass Display .....................234
▫ Average Fuel Economy ..................237
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ................237
▫ TirePSI............................ .238
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... .238
▫ EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display) . . . .239
▫ System Status ....................... .239
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... .239
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Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/
HDD/NAV — If Equipped ................242
▫ Operating Instructions
(Voice Command System) — If Equipped .....242
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) —
If Equipped ......................... .242
 Uconnect® 130 ........................ .243
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode .......243
▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For
CD And MP3 Audio Play ................246
▫ Notes on Playing MP3 Files ..............249
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .....251
 Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO .....252
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode .......252▫
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for
CD and MP3 Audio Play ................258
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ..............260
▫ LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) .......263
▫ INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) ......263
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) —
If Equipped ......................... .264
▫ Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped ......................... .264

iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . .268
▫ Connecting The iPod® Or External USB
Device ............................ .269
▫ Using This Feature .....................269
▫ Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons ...................270
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▫Play Mode ......................... .270
▫ List Or Browse Mode ...................272
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) .........273
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .275
▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions .............276
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation .......................... .276
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media
(i.e., CD) Operation ....................276 
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........277

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .277
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................278
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ......278
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ........................ .282
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .288
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet5 — Passenger Airbag9 — Power Outlet
2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment10 — Climate Controls
3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Heated Seat Switch — If Equipped 11 — Ignition Switch
4 — Radio 8 — Hazard Switch12 — Trunk Release Button
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading below the red mark of the gauge shows
that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The
gauge pointer may show a higher than normal tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in
heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer.
If the pointer rises to theH(red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the H(red) mark, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
2. Fuel Door Reminder
This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is
located on the left side of the vehicle.
3. Fuel Gauge
When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank.
4. Speedometer
Indicates the vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and
kilometers per hour (km/h).
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5. Low Fuel LightWhen the fuel level drops to approximately
2.0 gallons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light
and a single chime will sound.
NOTE: This light will remain on until a minimum of
approximately 3.0 gallons of fuel is added.
6. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on briefly
when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices,
such as the Front Fog Lights or Rear Window Defroster.
If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that
the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See your local
authorized dealer. If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.
7. Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not
on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected at an authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
8. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/
RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if
the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound.
After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat
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