Dodge 2009 Avenger User manual

LEGEND: S = Standard, O = Optional, P = Package, —= Not available
Complete package information is listed at the end of the Feature Availability section.
NOTE: Information shown is correct at time of publication and is subject to change without notice.
2009 Dodge Avenger
FEATURE AVAILABILITY
SXT R/T
EXTERIOR
Colors
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, TorRed Clear Coat, Deep Water Blue
Pearl Coat, Silver Steel Metallic Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear
Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and Stone White Clear Coat O O
Defroster—Electric rear window S S
Door Handles
Body-color S S
Black (Black and Modern Blue paint colors) P —
Fascias—Body-color S S
Glass—“Easy-Eye” Solar Control glass for windshield, door and rear
windows S S
Grille
Body-color with black accents S —
Chrome with black accents — S
Lamps
Quad halogen headlamps S S
Automatic — P
Headlamp off time delay S S
Fog lamps–Fascia-mounted — S
Mirrors
Dual, power S S
Black S S
Body-color, heated — S
Moldings
Quarter Windows—Black appliqué S S
Spoiler—Rear deck lid S
Sun Roof
Power, includes premium headliner with illuminated visor mirrors, three
passenger assist handles and four light-emitting diode (LED)
map/reading lamps — O
Trunk Lid Release—Power S S
Wiper System—Windshield, variable delay, intermittent mode S S
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INTERIOR SXT R/T
Air Conditioning
Manual temperature controls S S
Single-zone automatic temperature controls — P
Cabin-air Filtration S S
Cluster
Alloy Silver S —
Alloy Silver with chrome accents — S
Colors
Khaki/Light Graystone or Dark Slate Gray O O
Dark Slate Gray or Dark Slate Gray/Light Graystone O O
Console
Center console with sliding armrest and dual-level storage S S
Padded front console armrest — S
Heated/cooled cup holder — P
Door Trim
Chrome door locks S S
Chrome interior door handle — S
Chrome front-door speaker trim — S
Alloy Silver door switch handles — S
Door Locks—Power S S
Floor Mats—Premium front and rear, carpeted S S
Headliner Module—Premium (includes four LED map/reading lamps,
illuminated visor mirrors and two passenger assist handles) — S
HomeLink universal home security system transceiver — P
Instrument Panel
Chill Zone™ S S
Electroluminescent instrument cluster with tachometer S S
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with trip computer and
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) — P
Outside temperature display in instrument cluster S S
Alloy Silver center console with instrument panel S S
LED interior lighting for front and rear seats — P
Map Pockets
Front door S S
Rear door with bottle holders S S
Driver’s seatback S S
Mirror
Day/night manual rearview S S
Automatic-dimming rearview mirror — P
Power Outlets—Two, battery- and ignition-fed S S
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Seats
Cloth S —
Stain-resistant Fabric — O
Leather-trimmed and leather shift knob — S
Heated front — S
Manually adjustable front S —
Driver’s manual height adjuster S S
Driver’s lumbar adjustment — S
Eight-way power driver — S
Fold-flat front passenger — S
60/40 split folding rear with center armrest — S
Shifter
Chrome accent bezel S S
Leather-wrapped shift knob — S
Sound Systems
AM/FM radio with CD player MP3 play connectivity S S
Four speakers S —
AM/FM radio with six-disc CD player and DVD/MP3 play capability S
Six Speakers — S
Boston Acoustics®speaker system — P
SIRIUS Satellite Radio S S
uconnect phone — O / P
uconnect gps voice-activated navigation/audio system (including touch
screen, voice commands, 30-gigabyte hard drive, navigation radio, and
SIRIUS Satellite Radio) — P
Speed Control S S
Steering Wheel
Tilt and telescoping S S
Sport S —
Leather-wrapped, (monotone) — S
Audio controls — S
Sun Visors S S
Sliding S S
Lighted visor mirrors — S
Trunk
Lid Release—Power with internal emergency release S S
Cargo organizer — P
Windows
Power, front and rear S S
Express-up/-down driver and passenger windows — P
Express-down window feature on key fob — P
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POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS SXT R/T
2.4L DOHC 16-valve I-4 engine with dual variable valve timing (VVT),
counter-rotating balance shafts and four-speed automatic transaxle S S
3.5L SOHC 24-valve V-6 engine with dual-tuned intake manifold, six-
speed automatic transaxle with Auto Stick and dual exhausts with
chrome tips — O
All-speed Traction Control — P
Alternator
120-amp S S
Battery—525 CCA S S
Brakes
Power front disc, rear drum S —
Power, four-wheel disc with ABS — S
Brake Assist (standard with Electronic Stability Program [ESP]) — P
Engine Block Heater O O
Front-wheel Drive S S
Remote Start — P
Steering—Power rack-and-pinion S S
Suspension
Front—Independent MacPherson S S
Rear—Independent multi-link S S
Sport-tuned — P
Tires
P215/65R16 All-season S —
P215/60R17 All-season Touring — S
P255/55R18 All-season Performance (3.5L only) — P
Wheels and Wheel Covers
16-inch steel wheels with full covers S —
17-inch cast-aluminum — S
18-inch aluminum (3.5L only) — P
18-inch chrome-clad (3.5L only) — O
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Air Bags
Advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger (a) S S
Front-seat-mounted thorax side air bags S S
Front and rear side-curtain S S
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) — O
Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) S S
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) S S
Remote Keyless Entry S S
Seat Belts
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Three-point belts in all seating positions S S
Pretensioners and load-limiting retractors for front seat belts S S
BeltAlert S S
Tire Pressure Warning Lamp in Instrument Cluster S S
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) with Specific Tire Pressure Display — P
Vehicle Theft Security Alarm—Monitors door, ignition and trunk key
cylinders and disables HomeLink(b) S S
Sentry Key®Engine Immobilizer S S
EQUIPMENT GROUPS AND PACKAGES
Power Sun Roof Group—Includes premium headliner with illuminated
vanity mirrors, rear passenger assist handles, LED map and courtesy
lamps — O
Navigation & Sound Group I—Includes uconnect gps, uconnect phone
and Boston Acoustics 276-watt premium sound system — O
Premium Convenience Group—Includes heated/cooled cup holder,
automatic headlamps, single-zone automatic temperature control,
automatic-dimming rearview mirror, windows down on key fob, express-
up/-down power windows, premium headliner, EVIC, travel computer,
compass and TPM display, HomeLink universal home security system
transceiver, heated exterior mirrors, cargo organizer and Remote Start — O
Smoker’s Group—Includes ash receiver and cigar lighter O O
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2008 Dodge Avenger
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) at curb weight with standard wheels and tires unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style Four-door sedan
Assembly Plant Sterling Heights Assembly, Mich.
EPA Vehicle Class Mid-size
ENGINE: 2.4-LITER GASOLINE DOHC 16-VALVE DUAL VVT SMPI I-4
Availability Standard on Avenger SXT and R/T
Type and Description Four cylinders in-line, tuned intake manifold with Electronic Active Charge
Motion Control valves dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement 144 cu. in. (2360 cu cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97)
Valve System Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual Variable
Valve Timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum
cylinder heads, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Power (SAE net, estimated) 173 bhp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (71 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated) 166 lb.-ft. (225 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W-20
Coolant Capacity 7.2 qt. (6.8L)
Emission Controls Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine
features(a)
Smog-forming Pollution 0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)
Estimated 2008 EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Hwy) 21/30
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements and PZEV requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York,
Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. Meets Euro IV
emissions requirements.
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ENGINE: 3.5-LITER GASOLINE SOHC 24-VALVE SMPI V-6
Availability Optional on Avenger R/T
Type and Description 60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled, three-plenum intake manifold with
electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves
Displacement 3,518 cu cm
Bore x Stroke 96 x 81
Valve System SOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, center-pivot roller rocker arms
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Semi-permanent mold aluminum block with cast-in iron liners and cast-
aluminum cylinder heads
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Power (SAE net, estimated) 235 bhp (175 kW) @ 6,400 rpm (71.4 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated) 232 lb.-ft. (315 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 – preferred
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 – acceptable
Oil Capacity 5.7L with dry filter SAE 5W-20
Coolant Capacity 9.75L
Emission Controls Three-way catalytic converter, electronic EGR, and internal engine
features(d)
Estimated 2008 EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Hwy) 16/26
(d) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York,
Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. Meets Euro IV
emissions requirements.
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TRANSAXLE: 40TES AUTOMATIC FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability Standard with 2.4L engine
Description Four-speed overdrive, adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated
converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 2.842
2nd 1.57
3rd 1.00
4th 0.69
Reverse 2.21
Final Drive Ratio 3.91 with 2.4L engine
Overall Top Gear 2.70 with 2.4L engine
TRANSAXLE: 62TE AUTOMATIC SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability Standard with 3.5L engine
Description Six-speed, adaptive electronic control or Auto Stick driver-interactive
manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 4.127
2nd 2.842
3rd 2.283
4th Upshift — 1.452, WOT kickdown — 1.570
5th 1.00
6th 0.69
Reverse 3.214
Transfer Ratio 0.95
Final Drive Ratio 3.43
Overall Top Gear 2.248
Drivetrain
Front-wheel Drive
Availability Standard with all engines
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Wheelbase 108.9 (2765.0)
Track, Front 61.8 (1569.7)
Track, Rear 61.8 (1569.7)
Overall Length 190.9 (4848.5)
Overall Width 71.8 (1824.2)
Overall Height 58.9 (1496.4)
Aero
CdA 8.2
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Cd 0.326
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) 16.9 (64.0)
Towing Capabilities, lbs. (kg)
2.4L Auto. Trans. 1000 (450)
3.5L Auto. Trans. 2000 (900)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg)
2.4L Gasoline Engine Avenger SXT – 3,405 (1545)
3.5L Gasoline Engine Avenger R/T – 3,568 (1618)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity - F/R 2/3
EPA Total Interior Passenger Volume,
cu. ft. (cu m) 100.5 (2.845)
Front
Head Room w/o Sun Roof 40.0 (1016.9)
Head Room w/Sun Roof 37.9 (963.4)
Leg Room 42.4 (1077.1)
Shoulder Room 56.4 (1432.8)
Hip Room 53.2 (1352.4)
Seat Travel 10.32 (260)
EPA Front Compartment Volume, cu.
ft. (cu m) 55.3 (1.57)
Rear
Head Room w/o Sun Roof 38.3 (972.3)
Leg Room 36.2 (919.5)
Shoulder Room 56.3 (1430.2)
Hip Room 53.2 (1351.0)
Knee Clearance 2.9 (74.1)
EPA Rear Compartment Volume, cu.
ft. (cu m) 45.17 (1.28)
Cargo
Liftover Height 30.7 (779.8)
SAE Luggage Compartment Volume,
cu. ft. (cu m) 13.4 (0.379)
BODY/CHASSIS
Layout Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Construction Steel Unibody
SUSPENSION
Front Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock
absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle
Rear Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-
charged shock absorbers and isolated rear suspension cradle
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STEERING
Type Speed-proportional, power rack-and-pinion
Overall Ratio 16.5:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 36.5 ft. (11.13)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.3
BRAKES: FRONT DISC AND REAR DRUM
Availability Standard on SXT
Power Assist Type 8 x 9 (204 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Type Front disc and rear drum
Front
Size and Type 11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented rotors with 2.2 (57.0) single-piston floating
caliper
Swept Area (Total Front) 223.5 sq. in. (1442.1 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and Type 9.0 x 1.4 (229 x 35) machined drums
Swept Area (Total Rear) 78.1 sq. in. (503.6 sq cm)
Parking Brake Type Drum
BRAKES: FOUR WHEEL DISC, ANTI-LOCK (ABS)
Availability Standard R/T
Power Assist Type 8 x 9 (204 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Front
Size and Type 11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented rotors with 2.2 (57.0) single-piston floating
caliper
Swept Area (Total Front) 223.5 sq. in. (1442.1 sq cm)
Rear
Size and Type 10.3 x 0.4 (262 x 10) solid rotor with 1.4 (35.0) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (Total Rear) 138.6 sq. in. (894.6 sq cm)
Parking Brake Type Drum-in-hat
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Standard
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional
Traction Control Optional
Brake Assist Optional
WHEELS
Availability Standard on Avenger SXT
Type and Material Steel wheel with Painted wheel cover, Sparkle Silver
Size 16 x 6.5
Availability Standard on Avenger SXT
Type and Material Machined and Painted cast-aluminum, Sparkle Silver
Size 17 x 6.5
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Availability Standard on Avenger R/T (3.5L only)
Type and Material Machined and Painted cast-aluminum, Ultrabright Wheel Burnished with
Sparkle Silver
Size 18 x 7.0
Availability Avalable on Avenger R/T (3.5L only)
Type and Material Chrome-clad cast-aluminum
Size 18 x 7.0
TIRES
Availability Standard on Avenger SXT
Size and Type P215/65R16, All-season
Model Firestone FR690
Revs per Mile (km) 774 (1254.6)
Availability Standard on Avenger R/T
Size and Type P215/60R17, All-season Touring
Model Bridgestone Turanza EL400
Revs per Mile (km) 772 (1242.4)
Availability Standard on Avenger R/T (3.5L only)
Size and Type P215/55R18, All-season Performance
Model Bridgestone Potenza RE92A
Revs per Mile (km) 763 (1227.9)
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