2013 DODGE AVENGER coolant temperature

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by takingthe appropriate action.• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove 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.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Gas
• On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too hot during sustained high- speed driving or if towing a trailer up long grades. If this happens, a HOTOIL message will
flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h)
maximum until the engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE:
Although the maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h), you may reduce
vehicle speed further as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced, you may
continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), 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
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator
system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This
means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-
trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence
when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause
the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering andtransmission 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 irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag...................10
Air Conditioning.............23
Alarm,Panic................8
Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........9
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)...9
Automatic Headlights ...........19
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...22
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............88
AxleFluid.................88
Belts, Seat .................9
BrakeFluid................88
Brake System Master Cylinder ...........89
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............18
Calibration, Compass ...........62
Change Oil Indicator ...........73
Changing A Flat Tire ...........75
Child Restraint ...............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......12
ClimateControl..............22
Compass Calibration ...........62
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........88
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......21
Cruise Light ................21
Customer Assistance ..........98
Defects, Reporting ............99
Dimmer Control ..............19
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........19
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....26
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............21
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....70
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .............63
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........72
Jacking ................75
JumpStarting ............80 Engine
Break-In Recommendations .....18
Compartment ............86
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........88
Jump Starting ............80
Oil ..................88
Oil Filter ...............88
Oil Selection .............88
Overheating ..............74
EventDataRecorder...........84
Flash-To-Pass ...............19
Fluid, Brake ................89
Fluid Capacities .............88
Fluids ...................88
FogLights.................19
Folding Rear Seat .............15
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........83
Front Heated Seats ............16
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..........73
Gasoline ...............88
Specifications ............88
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....64
Headlights Automatic ..............19
Dimmer Switch ............19
HighBeam ..............19
HeatedMirrors............22,23
Heated Seats ...............
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6
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............19
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....64
Hood Release ...............85
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....20
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........55
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .....62
Jacking Instructions ...........76
Jack Location ...............75
Jack Operation ............75,76
Jump Starting ..............80
INDEX
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