2014 DODGE AVENGER trunk release

The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and
release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom-
eter, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then
push and hold the button until the display resets (ap-
proximately two seconds). Refer to “Trip Odometer But-
ton” for additional information.
Vehicle Odometer Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, the odometer will
display the following messages:
door............................. Door Ajar
dECK ...........................Trunk Ajar
LoW tirE ....................LowTirePr essure
CHANgE OIL ..............Oil Change Required
gASCAP ...................... Fuel Cap Fault
HOTOIL ................ Engine Oil Temperature
Exceeds Safe Threshold NOTE:
If the instrument cluster is equipped with the
optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
then all warnings including ”Low Tire,” “Door Ajar” and
“Trunk Ajar” will only display in the EVIC. (Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” for spe-
cific messages).
LoW tirE
When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer
display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three
cycles.
HOTOIL
When this message is displayed there is a engine oil
over-temperature condition. When this condition occurs,
the “HOTOIL” message will be displayed in the odom-
eter along with a chime.
Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In
Emergencies”.
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SELECT ButtonPress and release the SELECT Button to accept
a selection. The SELECT Button also resets
various Trip Functions.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime
after one mile traveled)
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) •
RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a
single chime)
• Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle Not In PARK
• Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle in Motion
• Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is
open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Doors Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors
are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Trunk Open (with vehicle graphic showing an open
trunk and A single chime )
• Lights On
• Key In Ignition
• Remote start aborted — Door ajar4
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•Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
• Remote start aborted — Trunk ajar
• Remote start aborted — Fuel low
• Remote start disabled — System fault
• Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
• Low Tire (with a graphic of the car showing which
tire(s) is/are low - with a single chime and Inflate to
XX). Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System in
Starting and Operating.
• Check TPM System (with a single chime) Refer to Ti re
Pressure Monitoring System inStarting and Operat-
ing.
Oil Change Required — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately five seconds
after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indica-
tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
perform the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not
start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
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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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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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Autostick............................ .318
Transmission ........................... .452
Automatic ........................... .299
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry)....26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .181
Transporting Pets ..........................96
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .354
Trip Computer .......................... .225
Trip Odometer .......................... .215
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................218
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................41
Trunk Release Remote Control .................40
Turn Signals ............................ .167
UCI Connector .......................... .266
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............130
Operation .............................115
Phone Call Features .....................122 Phone Features
........................ .125
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect®
Phone .............................. .132
Uconnect® 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........249
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............243
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........240
Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio Playing MP3 Files ...................... .258
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) ...............113
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ...........208
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................493
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .266
Universal Transmitter ..................... .181
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .368
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................50
Upholstery Care ......................... .460
Vanity Mirrors ...........................112
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