2014 DODGE AVENGER trunk

Washing
•Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water.
• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug
and Tar Remover to remove.
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR®
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect
your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.
•
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that
may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish.
CAUTION!
• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder that will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
• Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi
(8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of paint
and decals.
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and
open.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery.
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
• Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. Alumi-
num base bulbs are not approved and should not be used
for replacement.
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Front Courtesy/Reading Lamp 578/W5W
Center Courtesy/Reading Lamp 578/W5W
Visor Vanity Lamp A6220
Glove Box Lamp A6220
Shift Indicator Lamp IKLE14140
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp 579
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized
dealer for replacement.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469

Backup Lamps
1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk linerbehind the tail lamp.
2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the tail lamp housing. 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly outward pushing
gently on the studs from inside to disengage the lamp
housing.
4. Twist and remove socket from lamp.
5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.
Tail Lamp Housing Wing Nut
Tail Lamp Housing
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473

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
512 INDEX