2013 DODGE AVENGER instrument panel

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started and the transmission is in any gear
except PARK. This provides a constant lights on condi-
tion until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate
at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the parking brake
is applied, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn
off.
NOTE:If a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the
same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of
the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is no
longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme
bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights
and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park-
ing lights or headlights are on.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next
detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when
the parking lights or headlights are on.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last
detent to turn on the interior lighting.
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Ignition Off Operation
For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)
The power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature.
For Vehicles Equipped With The EVIC
The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to
approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets
on this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected by
a fuse.
The instrument panel power outlet, located below the
climate control knobs, has power available only when the
ignition is ON. This power outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit.
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NOTE:To preserve the heating element, do not hold the
lighter in the heating position.
A second power outlet is located inside the center console.
The center console power outlet is powered directly from
the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged
into this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
Instrument Panel Power OutletCenter Console Power Outlet
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NOTE:To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® knob
and element must be used.
CAUTION!
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp)
power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — #16 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
2 — #11 Fuse 15 A Blue Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest
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STORAGE
Glovebox Storage Compartment
The glovebox storage compartment is located on the right
side of the instrument panel.Pull on the handle to open the glovebox.
Glovebox Storage Compartment
Opened Glovebox
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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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