2014 DODGE AVENGER check oil

•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(four-speed only) and fill 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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.
• 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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 479

Adding Fluid......................... .453
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................456
Fluid Level Check ...................... .453
Fluid Type ........................... .452
Gear Ranges .......................... .303
Special Additives ...................... .453
Autostick .............................. .318
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................38
Battery ................................ .435
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........26
Location ............................. .435
Belts, Seat ...............................99
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................439
B-Pillar Location ......................... .341
Brake Assist System ...................... .330
Brake, Parking .......................... .324
Brake System ........................... .450Anti-Lock (ABS)
....................... .326
Fluid Check .......................... .450
Master Cylinder ....................... .450
Parking ............................. .324
Warning Light ........................ .214
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................302
Bulb Replacement ........................ .469
Bulbs, Light ............................ .101
Calibration, Compass ..................... .233
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........21
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .474
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .376
Oil (Engine) .......................... .425
Power Steering ........................ .323
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................447
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................98
Car Washes ............................ .457
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INDEX 497

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......226
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .............................. .399
Jump Starting ..........................411
Towing ............................. .418
Emergency Trunk Release ....................41
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........428
Engine ................................ .425
Air Cleaner .......................... .434
Block Heater ......................... .299
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .431
Compartment ......................... .426
Compartment Identification ................426
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................444
Cooling ............................. .444
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................98
Fails to Start .......................... .297
Flooded, Starting ...................... .297Fuel Requirements
..................... .368
Jump Starting ..........................411
Oil................................. .431
Oil Change Interval ..................... .217
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .425
Oil Selection .......................... .432
Oil Synthetic ......................... .434
Overheating .......................... .396
Starting ............................. .295
Temperature Gauge ......................211
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .433
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................433
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............70
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .369
Event Data Recorder ........................73
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................98
Exhaust System ...........................98
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Exterior Lights.......................... .101
Fabric Care ............................. .460
Filler Location Fuel ........................211
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .434
Air Conditioning ...................... .289
Engine Oil ........................... .434
Engine Oil Disposal .....................434
Flashers ............................... .396
Hazard Warning ....................... .396
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .168
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .375
Engine Oil ........................... .375
Fuel Requirements ..................... .372
Maintenance .......................... .376
Replacement Parts ...................... .376Starting
............................. .375
Flooded Engine Starting ....................297
Fluid Capacities ......................... .474
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................453
Brake ............................... .450
Cooling System ........................ .444
Engine Oil ........................... .431
Power Steering ........................ .323
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........475
Fog Lights ............................. .169
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .161
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................416
Fuel .................................. .368
Adding ............................. .376
Additives ............................ .370
Clean Air ............................ .368
Ethanol ............................. .369
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Illuminated Entry........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .165
Interior ............................. .170
License ............................. .474
Lights On Reminder .....................167
Low Fuel ............................ .212
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........222
Map Reading ......................... .170
Oil Pressure .......................... .213
Passing ............................. .168
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .212
Security Alarm ..........................19
Service .............................. .470
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............221
Traction Control ....................... .334
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Voltage ............................. .212
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......211
Loading Vehicle ......................... .379Capacities
........................... .380
Tires ............................... .341
Locks ..................................31
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................33
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................31
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................359
Lubrication, Body ........................ .439
Lug Nuts .............................. .397
Lumbar Support ......................... .156
Maintenance Free Battery ....................435
Maintenance Procedures ....................430
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .478
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......222
Manual, Service ......................... .492
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .170
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Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................450
Methanol .............................. .369
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .225
Mirrors ............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................109
Electric Powered ........................110
Heated ...............................112
Outside ..............................110
Rearview ............................ .108
Vanity ...............................112
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................359
Mopar Parts ............................ .429
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .369
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................66
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................41Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)
................368
Odometer .............................. .215
Trip ................................ .215
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .217
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................217
Oil, Engine ............................. .431
Capacity ............................ .474
Change Interval ....................... .217
Checking ............................ .431
Dipstick ............................. .431
Disposal ............................. .434
Filter ............................... .434
Filter Disposal ........................ .434
Identification Logo ..................... .432
Materials Added to ..................... .434
Recommendation ...................... .432
Synthetic ............................ .434
Viscosity ............................ .433
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .434
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Rear Seat, Folding........................ .161
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .108
Rear Window Defroster .....................203
Rear Window Features .....................203
Recorder, Event Data .......................73
Recreational Towing ...................... .393
Reformulated Gasoline .....................368
Refrigerant ............................. .438
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................58
Remote Control Door Locks ............................22
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........273
Remote Starting System ......................28
Remote Trunk Release .......................40
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .469
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .429Replacement Tires
........................ .356
Reporting Safety Defects ....................491
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................217
Restraint, Head .......................... .157
Restraints, Child ...........................74
Rotation, Tires .......................... .358
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................99
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................101
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................491
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................98
Safety Information, Tire .....................335
Safety Tips ...............................97
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................263
Schedule, Maintenance .....................478
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .461
Seat Belt Reminder .........................58
Seat Belts ................................99
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................51
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