Dodge avenger 2013 User manual

avenger
USER GUIDE
2013
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If you are the first registered retail owner of your
vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed
copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD
enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty
and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles
purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be
purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2012 Chrysler Group LLC.
IMPORTANT
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can
result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC
strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers,
portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should
never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some States or Provinces
prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility
to comply with all local laws.
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions
are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is
impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING!
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes
of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with
blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver,
call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
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This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your
new Dodge and to provide a convenient reference source for common
questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and
important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For
additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle,
visit www.mopar.com or your local Dodge dealer.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC ..................2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ....................8
REMOTE START ...............9
THEFT ALARM .................9
SEATBELT ..................10
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS .............11
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............12
FRONT SEATS ................14
REAR SEATS .................15
HEATEDSEATS ...............16
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................17
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...........18
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER ......18
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........20
SPEED CONTROL ..............21
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .....22
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) ..............23
POWER SUNROOF .............24
WIND BUFFETING .............25
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 26
Uconnect
®
130 ...............28
Uconnect
®
130 WITH SiriusXM™
SATELLITE RADIO ..............30
Uconnect
®
430/430N ...........33
Uconnect
®
730N ..............42
SiriusXM™ SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL
LINK ......................53
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS .................57
iPod
®
/USB/MP3 CONTROL ........57
Uconnect
®
Phone ..............58
Uconnect
®
VOICE COMMAND .......61
Bluetooth
®
STREAMING AUDIO .....64
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...............64
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......65
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®
) .................66
POWER OUTLET ..............69
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS) ..................70
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .....71
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........72
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ....................72
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....76
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....77
BATTERY LOCATION ............84
JUMP-STARTING ..............84
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE .........86
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....87
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......88
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .....89
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........90
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .........90
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ........93
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......94
MAINTENANCE RECORD .........98
FUSES .....................99
TIRE PRESSURES .............101
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 102
EXTERIOR BULBS .............102
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................103
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................103
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................103
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......103
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ...........104
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR
®
..................105
INDEX ..................106
FAQ(HowTo?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . 109
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essen-
tials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's
control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a
substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive
carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description
of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this
vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are
not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes
in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its
products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect
®
Touch-Screen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located
on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural re-
sources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user
information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based
products and lessen the stress on our environment.
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution
therefore.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of
your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the
situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are
registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2012 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
3

DRIVER COCKPIT
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
4

A. Turn Signal/Lights Lever
(behind steering wheel) pg. 18
B. Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Display (behind steering wheel) pg. 64
C. Instrument Cluster pg. 6 D. Wiper/Washer Lever
(behind steering wheel) pg. 20
E. Ignition Switch
(behind steering wheel)
F. Audio System (non-touch-screen-
radio shown) pg. 26
G. SWITCH PANEL
• Heated Seat Switches pg. 16 • Electronic Stability Control pg. 72 • Hazard Switch
H. Climate Controls pg. 22 I. Transmission Gear Selector J. Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter pg. 69 K. Speed Control pg. 21 L. Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 64
M. Trunk Release pg. 8 N. Hood Release pg. 90 O. Power Mirrors P. Power Door Locks Q. Power Windows
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
5

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE
- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light**
(See page 72 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Park/Headlight ON
Indicator
- Vehicle Security
Indicator*
- Cruise Indicator
- Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC) Off Indicator
Odometer Messages
door - Door Ajar CHANgE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
deck - Trunk Ajar gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault
HOTOIL* - Engine Oil is over temperature LoW tirE* - Low Tire Pressure
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Press the LOCK button once to lock all
the doors. Press the UNLOCK button
once to unlock the driver’s door only
and twice within five seconds to unlock
all the doors.
•
All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first press of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this
guide.
Opening The Trunk
• Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter two times within five seconds to open
the trunk.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the
panic alarm off.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock
your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
GETTING STARTED
8

REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START button x2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and
turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm:
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is
open.
To Disarm:
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
GETTING STARTED
9

SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in
the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on
your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt
snugly.
• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning
devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a
collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are
not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others
in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
GETTING STARTED
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front
passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front
Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supple-
menting the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors,
including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not
expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to
protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to
provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
•
If the Air Bag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags
need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or
window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved
in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer
immediately.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if
available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seats rather than in the front.
• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be
prosecuted for ignoring it.
Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System
• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint
anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren.
• Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard
positions only. Child seats with flexible lower attachments can be used in all three
seating positions.
•Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common
lower anchorage. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints in
adjacent rear seating positions, you can use either the lower anchors or the vehicle
seat belt in the outboard seating position, but the center seating position must use
the vehicle seat belt. Always use the top tether anchorage with a forward facing
child seat.
• The rear seat lower anchorages are
round bars, located at the rear of the
seat cushion where it meets the seat-
back. They are just visible when you
lean into the rear seat to install the
child restraint. You will easily feel
them if you run your finger along the
intersection of the seatback and seat
cushion surfaces.
• In addition, there are tether strap an-
chorages behind each rear seating po-
sition located in the panel between the
rear seatback and the rear window.
These tether strap anchorages are un-
der a plastic cover.
• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you
can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily.
• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the seat cover material.
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• Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are
placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being
careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor
and the child restraint.
• Tighten all three straps as you push the
child restraint rearward and downward
into the seat.
Installing The Child Restraint
Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
• To install a child restraint, first, pull
enough of the seat belt webbing from
the retractor to route it through the belt
path of the child restraint and slide the
latch plate into the buckle.
•
Next, extract all the seat belt webbing
out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on
any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt
system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if
necessary.
• Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the
child restraint. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover.
• Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the
anchor and the child seat.
• Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the anchor and remove slack
in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile
inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you
are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in
your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle
with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury
or death to infants in this position.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to
failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the
child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
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FRONT SEATS
Power Seat
• The power seat switch, located on the
outboard side of the seat near the floor,
controls forward/back, up/down, and
tilt adjustment.
• The recline switch controls the seat-
back recliner.
MANUAL SEAT
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at
the front of the seat near the floor and
release at the desired position. Then,
using body pressure, move forward and
backward on the seat to be sure that
the seat adjusters have latched.
Recliner
• Lift the recliner lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back
and release at the desired position.
Lumbar Support
• The lumbar adjust lever is on the out-
board side of the seatback. Rotate the
lumbar adjust lever downward to in-
crease the lumbar support or upward to
decrease the lumbar support as desired.
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Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment
• The height adjustment control lever is
located on the outboard side of the
seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat.
Lower the lever to lower the seat.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may
cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement
is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden
movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not
be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a
seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be
severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
• To fold the rear seatback forward, pull
on the loops to fold down either or both
seatbacks. When returning the rear
seatback to the upright position, be
sure the seatback is latched.
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HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for the front heated seats
are located in the center console below
the climate controls.
• Press the switch once to select High-
level heating. Press the switch a sec-
ond time to select Low-level heating.
Press the switch a third time to shut
the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected,
the system will automatically switch to
Low-level after approximately 60 min-
utes. The Low-level setting will turn
Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater.
It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods
of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that
has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt/telescoping control lever is lo-
cated below the steering wheel at the
end of the steering column.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the
steering column.
•
To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering wheel
outward or push it inward as desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the
column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment
must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving
without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others
being severely injured or killed.
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission
and axle) in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights , the second
detent for headlights , and the third detent for AUTO.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based
on ambient light levels.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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