2014 DODGE AVENGER brake fluid

- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop thevehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light
turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend youdrive to the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle theignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is
running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance,
an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that mightoccur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and
run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once
the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated will
eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning Light
is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or
exhaust components and cause a fire.
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or GenuinePartCapacities
Automatic Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect
the function or performance
of your transmission. We rec- ommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE
J1703. If DOT 3 is not avail- able, then DOT 4 is accept- able. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use
MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid + 4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Auto- matic Transmission Fluid. —
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technol-
ogy (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may de-
crease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not
use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended.
E85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — 3.6L ENGINE ONLY
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
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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 Condi-
tions 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.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign ofirregular 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.
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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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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000 144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot
seals and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as neces-
sary. XXX X X X X
Adjust parking brake as necessary. X X X X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (2.4L PZEV Engine
Only). ** X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10
years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) which-
ever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the fol-
lowing: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. X
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Airbag...................11
Airbag Light...............80
Air Conditioning .............26
Air Recirculation .............26
Alarm,Panic................8
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........10
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........79
Arming System (Security Alarm) .....10
Audio Jack ............33,36,41
Audio Settings ............33,35
Audio Systems (Radio) ..........32
Automatic Headlights ..........20
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .26
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............97
AxleFluid.................97
Battery Location ...............87
Belts, Seat .................11
BrakeFluid................97
Brake System Master Cylinder ...........98
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................20
Calibration, Compass ...........69
CD (Compact Disc) Player ......33,36
Change Oil Indicator ...........80
Changing A Flat Tire ...........81
Charging System Light ..........78
Child Restraint ..............12
ChildSeat.................14
ClimateControl..............25
Clock Setting ...........32,34,37
Compass Calibration ...........69
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........97
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......23
Cruise Light ................23
Customer Assistance ..........108
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ......10
Deck Lid, Power Release ..........9
Defects, Reporting ............109
Dimmer Control ..............21
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........21
Disarming, Security System .......10DoorLocks.................8
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .30, 31
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............23
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....76
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................76
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................79
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)...............68,69
Emergency Deck Lid Release .......10
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........78
Jacking ................81
Jump Starting ............87
Overheating .............80
Emergency Trunk Release ........10
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....20
Compartment ............95
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........97
Jump Starting ............87
Oil...................97
Oil Filter ................97
Oil Selection .............97
Overheating .............80
Temperature Warning Light .....78
EventDataRecorder...........93
FAQ....................114
Flash-To-Pass ...............21
Fluid, Brake ................
98
Fluid Capacities ..............97
Fluids ...................97
FogLights...............20,21
Folding Rear Seat .............18
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........92
Frequently Asked Questions .......114
Front Heated Seats ............18
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........80
Gasoline ...............97
Specifications ............97
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....70
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