2014 DODGE AVENGER instrument panel

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 park-
ing lights or headlights are on.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next
detent position to brighten the odometer and radio 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.
Map/Reading/Interior Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above
the rearview mirror. Each light can be turned on by
pressing the barrel. Press the barrel a second time to turn
the light off. Both of these lights can swivel so that the
light can be aimed at a specific spot, if desired. The lights
Dimmer Control
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The instrument panel power outlet, located below the
climate control knobs, has power available only when the
ignition is ON. This power outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit.
NOTE:To preserve the heating element, do not hold the
lighter in the heating position. A second power outlet is located inside the center con-
sole.
The center console 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.
Instrument Panel Power Outlet
Center Console Power Outlet
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NOTE:To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® knob
and element must be used.
CAUTION!
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13
Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power
rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system
will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — #16 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
2 — #11 Fuse 15 A Blue Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest
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Rear Seat Bottle Holder
There are built-in bottle holders located in both rear door
trim panels.
WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle
holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-
ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors
to avoid injury.
STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the right side of the
instrument panel.
Rear Bottle Holder
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........208
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................209
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — R/T ............210
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....211
 MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED .....225
▫ Control Buttons ...................... .225
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED ..................226
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... .229▫
Oil Change Required — If Equipped .......230
▫ EVIC Main Menu .....................231
▫ Compass Display .....................232
▫ Average Fuel Economy ..................234
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ................235
▫ TirePSI............................ .235
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... .236
▫ EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display) . . . .236
▫ System Status ....................... .236
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▫Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... .237
 Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV
— IF EQUIPPED ...................... .240
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command System)
— If Equipped ...................... .240
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) —
If Equipped ......................... .240
 Uconnect® 130 ........................ .240
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ......240
▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And
MP3 Audio Play ..................... .243
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ..............246
▫ Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode . . . .249
 Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO .....250▫
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode .......250
▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ...................256
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............258
▫ LIST Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) .......261
▫ INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ......261
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) —
If Equipped ......................... .262
▫ Uconnect® Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped ......................... .262

iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .266
▫ Connecting The iPod® Or External USB
Device ............................ .267
▫ Using This Feature .....................268
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▫Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons ...................268
▫ Play Mode ......................... .268
▫ List Or Browse Mode ...................270
▫ Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) .......272
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .273
▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions .............274
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation .......................... .274▫
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD)
Operation ......................... .275
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........275
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .276
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................276
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ......276
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ........................ .281
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .287
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet5 — Passenger Airbag9 — Power Outlet
2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment10 — Climate Controls
3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Heated Seat Switch — If Equipped 11 — Ignition Switch
4 — Radio 8 — Hazard Switch12 — Trunk Release Button
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