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Owner's Manual
Page #169
2008 Dodge Avenger Owner's Manual (Page 169 of 467)
Posted on 19 May, 2015
Model:
2008 Dodge Avenger
Pages: 467
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INSTRUMENT
P
ANEL
FEA
TURES
Instrument
Panel
Features
UNDERST
ANDING
YOUR
INSTRUMENT
P
ANEL
167
4
General
Year
2008
Make
Dodge
Model
Avenger
Language
English
Pages
467
Filetype
PDF (
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File size
7 MB
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL
KEY-IN-IGNITION REMINDER
LOCKING DOORS WITH THE KEY
SENTRY KEY
Replacement Keys
Customer Key Programming
General Information
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
REARMING THE SYSTEM
TO ARM THE SYSTEM
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED
TO UNLOCK THE DOORS
TO LOCK THE DOORS
TO UNLATCH THE TRUNK
USING THE EXPRESS DOWN WINDOWS FEATURE - IF EQUIPPED
USING THE PANIC ALARM
PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
GENERAL INFORMATION
REMOTE START SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
HOW TO USE REMOTE START
DOOR LOCKS
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS
POWER DOOR LOCKS
CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK SYSTEM (REAR DOORS)
POWER WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
AUTO WINDOW DOWN - IF EQUIPPED
AUTO WINDOW UP - IF EQUIPPED
RESET AUTO UP
WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH
WIND BUFFETING
TRUNK RELEASE
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
TRUNK INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
LAP/SHOULDER BELTS
ADJUSTABLE UPPER SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE
REAR SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS
ENHANCED SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM (BELTALERT)
BELTALERT PROGRAMMING
AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE
SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG
AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS
FRONT SEAT AIRBAG FEATURES
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SENSORS AND CONTROLS
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
CHILD RESTRAINT
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust Gas
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
MIRRORS
INSIDE DAY/NIGHT MIRROR - IF EQUIPPED
AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRROR - IF EQUIPPED
ELECTRIC REMOTE-CONTROL MIRRORS
ADJUSTING SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS - IF EQUIPPED
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
Operation
Phone Call Features
UConnect System Features
Advanced Phone Connectivity
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System
General Information
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation
Commands
Voice Training
SEATS
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
Power Seats - If Equipped
HEATED SEATS - IF EQUPPED
FOLD-FLAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS
FOLDING REAR SEAT
FOLDING REAR SEAT CENTER ARMREST
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
LIGHTS
MAP/READING/INTERIOR LIGHTS
MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL LEVER
HEADLIGHTS; PARKING LIGHTS; INSTRUMENT LIGHTS
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY
PASSING LIGHT / FLASH-TO-PASS
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) - IF EQUIPPED
LIGHTS ON REMINDER
FOG LIGHTS - IF EQUIPPED
TURN SIGNALS
HIGHBEAM/LOWBEAM SELECT SWITCH
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
INTERMITTENT WIPER SYSTEM
MIST FEATURE
HEADLIGHTS WITH WIPERS FEATURE (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
ADDING WASHER FLUID
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
To Activate
To Set Desired Speed
To Deactivate
To Resume Speed
To Vary Speed Setting
To Accelerate For Passing
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK
GATE OPERATOR/CANADIAN PROGRAMMING
SECURITY
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
GENERAL INFORMATION
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
SUNROOF OPERATION
AUTO SUNROOF EXPRESS WITH ANTI-PINCH PROTECTION - IF EQUIPPED
SUNSHADE OPERATION
WIND BUFFETING
SUNROOF MAINTENANCE
IGNITION OFF OPERATION
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER - IF EQUIPPED
CUPHOLDER ASH RECEIVER - IF EQUIPPED
CONSOLE FEATURES
DUAL STORAGE BINS
VIDEO CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED
CUP HOLDERS
Heated or Cooled Cup Holder - If Equipped
Rear Bottle Holders
STORAGE
CARGO AREA
BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE BIN - IF EQUIPPED
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED
EVIC DISPLAYS
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
TRIP FUNCTIONS
COMPASS DISPLAY
EVIC PERSONAL SETTINGS (CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES)
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
RADIO BROADCAST SIGNALS
TWO TYPES OF SIGNALS
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped)
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)
Clock Setting Procedure
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)
Clock Setting Procedure
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED
Connecting The iPod Device
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons
Play Mode
List or Browse Mode
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)
System Activation
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
Selecting Satellite Mode
Satellite Antenna
Reception Quality
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED
Operation with RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player
Operation with RER Multi-Media System
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped
Operating Tips
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Electric Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING PROCEDURES
Automatic Transaxle
Normal Starting
Tip Start - Automatic Transaxle Only
Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)
If Engine Fails To Start
After Starting
Remote Starting System - If Equipped
How To Use Remote Start
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Brake/Transaxle Interlock System
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
4 Speed / 6 Speed Automatic Transaxle / AutoStick - If Equipped
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED
AutoStick Operation
AutoStick General Information
ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED
PARKING BRAKE
BRAKE SYSTEM
Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS - ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS)
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)
POWER STEERING
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
ACCELERATION
TRACTION
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Flowing/Rising Water
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Tire Inflation Pressures
Radial-Ply Tires
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped
Tire Spinning
Tread Wear Indicators
Life of Tire
Replacement Tires
Alignment And Balance
TIRE CHAINS
SNOW TIRES
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED
BASE SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
PREMIUM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
GENERAL INFORMATION
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
2.4L AND 2.7L ENGINES
3.5L ENGINE
REFORMULATED GASOLINE
GASOLINE/OXYGENATE BLENDS
MMT IN GASOLINE
MATERIALS ADDED TO FUEL
FUEL SYSTEM CAUTIONS
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS
FLEXIBLE FUEL- 2.7L ENGINES ONLY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES)
E-85 GENERAL INFORMATION
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL FOR FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES (E-85) AND GASOLINE VEHICLES
STARTING
CRUISING RANGE
REPLACEMENT PARTS
MAINTENANCE
ADDING FUEL
FUEL FILLER CAP (GAS CAP)
LOOSE FILLER CAP MESSAGE
VEHICLE LOADING
Vehicle Certification Label
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
Overloading
Loading
TRAILER TOWING
Common Towing Definitions
Trailer Hitch Classifications
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight
Towing Requirements
Towing Tips
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
ENGINE OIL OVERHEATING (2.4L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
Spare Tire Stowage
Preparations For Jacking
Jacking Instructions
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
TOWING WITH THE IGNITION KEY
TOWING WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY
TOWING WITHOUT POWER - OVERRIDE TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK SYSTEM
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
2.4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
LOOSE FUEL FILLER CAP MESSAGE
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
REPLACEMENT PARTS
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL FILTER
DRIVE BELT
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE
A/C AIR FILTER - IF EQUIPPED
POWER STEERING
FRONT SUSPENSION
STEERING LINKAGE
BODY LUBRICATION
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
EXHAUST SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM
HOSES AND VACUUM/VAPOR HARNESSES
FUEL SYSTEM
BRAKE SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTION FROM CORROSION
CLEANING CENTER CONSOLE CUPHOLDERS
FUSES - TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)
VEHICLE STORAGE
REPLACEMENT BULBS
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Bulb Replacement
Fog Lights
Taillights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights - Replacement
License Plate Light - Rear
Center High-Mounted Stop Light
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Required Maintenance Intervals
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
Prepare A List
Be Reasonable With Requests
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
Chrysler LLC Customer Center
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
In Mexico contact
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
Service Contract
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
MOPAR PARTS
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C
In Canada
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
Treadwear
Traction Grades
Temperature Grades
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