2014 DODGE AVENGER overheating

- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicleserviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as Check Fuel Cap) appears, tighten the gas cap until a“clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHANgE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds,it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Gas
• On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too hot during sustained high-speed driving or if towing a trailer up long grades. If this happens, a HOTOIL message will
flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h)
maximum until the engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE:
Although the maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h), you may reduce
vehicle speed further as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced, you may
continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned
off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk.
Spare Tire Removal
• Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
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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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GPS Navigation (Uconnect® gps).....45
Headlights Automatic ..............20
Dimmer Switch ............21
HighBeam ..............21
HeatedMirrors............25,26
HeatedSeats...............18
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .................21
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....70
Hood Release ...............94
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Interior and Instrument Lights .....4,5
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....22
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........61
Bluetooth®StreamingAudio.....68
Jacking Instructions ...........82
Jack Location ...............81
Jack Operation ............81,82
Jump Starting ..............87
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features .....69
Lane Change and Turn Signals ......21
Lane Change Assist ............21
Lap/Shoulder Belts ............11
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ............12,13,14
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .76
TurnSignal ..............21
Locks Door ..................8
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) ................13
Maintenance Record ...........103
Maintenance Schedule ..........99
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).................78
Mirrors Heated ..............25,26 MOPAR® Accessories
..........110
Navigation ................53
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) . . .44
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume. . .43, 53
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......20
Oil Change Indicator ...........80
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............97
Oil Pressure Light .............79
Outlet Power .................73
Overheating, Engine ...........80
Panic Alarm ................8
Phone (Uconnect®) ............62
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..............106
Power Deck Lid Release ...........9
Glass Sunroof ............27
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...73
Steering .............97,98
Preparation for Jacking .........82
Programmable Electronic Features . . .69
Radio Operation ...........33,35
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......22
Rear Seat, Folding ............18
Recreational Towing ...........75
Remote Starting System ..........9
Remote Trunk Release ...........9
Reporting Safety Defects ........109
Satellite Radio (Uconnect® studios) ..............34,36
Schedule, Maintenance .........99
Seat Belts .................11
Seats ...................16
Adjustment ..............16
Heated ................18
Manual ................16
Rear Folding .............18
Shift Lever Override ............90
Signals, Turn ...............21
Sirius Satellite Radio (Uconnect® studios) ................57
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