Dodge 2010 Avenger User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 85
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................141
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STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................233
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ............................................. 317
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................................335
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................389
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................ 407
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INDEX ...................................................................417
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵Introduction ........................... 4
䡵How To Use This Manual .................. 4
䡵Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
䡵Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6
䡵Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet,
located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented
documents. Please take the time to read these publica-
tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom-
mendations in this manual will help assure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain
with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will
be aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine MOPAR威parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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INTRODUCTION 5

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left
front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the
windshield. This number also appears on engraved on
the front right door sill under door sill moulding and on
the vehicle registration or title.
Vehicle Identification Number
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫Ignition Key Removal .................. 12
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 14
▫Locking Doors With A Key .............. 14
䡵Sentry Key威.......................... 14
▫Replacement Keys ..................... 15
▫Customer Key Programming ............. 16
▫General Information ................... 17
䡵Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 17
▫Rearming The System .................. 18
▫To Arm The System ................... 18
▫To Disarm The System ................. 19
䡵Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped ...... 20
䡵Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 20
▫To Unlock The Doors .................. 21
▫To Lock The Doors .................... 23
▫To Unlatch The Trunk .................. 24
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▫Using The Remote Open Window Feature —
If Equipped ......................... 24
▫Using The Panic Alarm ................. 24
▫Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 25
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 25
▫General Information ................... 26
䡵Remote Start System — If Equipped ......... 26
▫How To Use Remote Start ............... 27
䡵Door Locks ........................... 29
▫Manual Door Locks ................... 29
▫Power Door Locks .................... 30
▫Child Protection Door Lock System
(Rear Doors) ......................... 32
䡵Power Windows ....................... 33
▫Power Window Switches ................ 33
▫Auto Window Down — If Equipped ....... 34
▫Auto Window Up — If Equipped .......... 35
▫Reset Auto Up ....................... 35
▫Window Lockout Switch ................ 36
▫Using The Remote Open Windows Feature
With Key FOB – If Equipped ............. 36
▫Wind Buffeting ....................... 37
䡵Trunk Release ......................... 37
䡵Trunk Safety Warning ................... 38
▫Trunk Internal Emergency Release ......... 38
䡵Occupant Restraints ..................... 39
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 40
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