2013 DODGE AVENGER instrument panel

A. Turn Signal/Lights Lever(behind steering wheel) pg. 18
B. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
C. Speedometer pg. 7
D. Wiper/Washer Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 20
E. Ignition Switch (behind steering wheel)
F. Audio System (non-touch-screen-radio shown) pg. 26 G. SWITCH PANEL
• Heated Seat Switches pg. 16
• Electronic Stability Control pg. 70
• Hazard Switch
H. Climate Controls pg. 22
I. Transmission Gear Selector
J. Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter pg. 66
K. Speed Control pg. 21 L. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Controls pg. 62
M. Trunk Release pg. 8
N. Hood Release pg. 85
O. Power Mirrors
P. Power Door Locks
Q. Power Windows
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags
won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side
Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in
the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or
killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seats rather than in the front.
• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEAT-CHECK (1–866–732–8243).
• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa- tion: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
GETTING STARTED
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Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights
, the second detent
for headlights
, and the third detent for AUTO.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.
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 parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio controls 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.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Front Fog Lights
• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Using HomeLink®
• To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® button. Activation will nowoccur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security
system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the
device may also be used at any time.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the
universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the path
of the door or gate.
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the
transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause
you and others to be severely injured or killed.
POWER OUTLET
• There are two 12 Volt electrical outlets onthis vehicle.
• The instrument panel power outlet, lo- cated below the climate control knobs,
has power available only when the igni-
tion is ON. This power outlet will also
operate a conventional cigar lighter unit.
• There is also a power outlet located on the inside of the center console. This
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.
ELECTRONICS
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OPENING THE HOOD
•Pull the release lever located below the
instrument panel and in front of the driver’s
door.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then
lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the aircleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description
1 40 Amp Green Power Top Module
(If Equipped)
2 20 Amp Yellow Brake Vacuum Pump
3 10 Amp RedBattery Feed — Center High Mounted
Stop Light (CHMSL)/Brake Switch
4 10 Amp Red Battery Feed — Ignition Switch
5 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow — If Equipped
6 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch/Climate Controls
7 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 1
8 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 2
9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Power Seats -
if equipped
10 20 Amp YellowInstrument Panel/Power Locks/
Interior Lights
11 15 Amp Lt. BlueSelectable Power Outlet
(Inside Center Armrest)
13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition/Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel
15 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Radiator Fan Relay
16 15 Amp Lt. Blue Sunroof- If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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