2013 DODGE AVENGER maintenance schedule

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000 110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, boot seals and replace if
necessary. XXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings, replace as
necessary. XXXXXXX
Adjust parking brake as necessary X X X X XXX
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000 110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X XXX
Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). **XX X X X
Replace spark plugs (2.4L PZEV
Engine Only). ** X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). **X
Flush and replace the engine coolant
at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first.XX8
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000 110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission fluid
and filter if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid
and filter. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
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WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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High Beam Indicator.....................227
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .166
Interior ............................. .171
License ............................. .473
Lights On Reminder .....................167
Low Fuel ............................ .214
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........224
Map Reading ......................... .171
Oil Pressure .......................... .215
Passing ............................. .169
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .214
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................20
Service .............................. .469
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............222
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............223
Traction Control ....................... .337
Turn Signal .......................... .101Voltage
............................. .214
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......213
Loading Vehicle ......................... .381
Capacities ........................... .382
Tires ............................... .345
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................34
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Low Tire Pressure System ...................361
Lubrication, Body ........................ .440
Lumbar Support ......................... .156
Maintenance Free Battery ....................435
Maintenance Procedures ....................430
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .478
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......224
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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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