Dodge Avenger User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

.............................................................3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

...............................83

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

................................... 167

STARTING AND OPERATING

.................................................251

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

...............................................343

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................................363

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

..................................................421

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

..........................................429

INDEX

....................................................................439

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

mIntroduction ...........................4

mHow To Use This Manual ..................4

mWarnings And Cautions ...................6

mVehicle Identification Number ...............6

mVehicle Modifications/Alterations ............7

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of

service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with

the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is

supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and

various customer—oriented documents. You are urged to

read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-

tions and recommendations 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 reference 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 the factory-trained

technicians and genuine Mopartparts, and is interested

in your satisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of this 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 manual:

4 INTRODUCTION

Common Icons

INTRODUCTION 5

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating

procedures that could result in an accident or bodily

injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures

that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not

read this entire manual, you may miss important infor-

mation. 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 the vehicle

registration or title.

Vehicle Identification Number

6 INTRODUCTION

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.

INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

mA Word About Your Keys ..................12

▫Ignition Key Removal ...................12

▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14

▫Locking Doors With The Key ..............14

mSentry Keyt...........................15

▫Replacement Keys ......................16

▫Sentry KeytProgramming ................17

▫General Information ....................18

mSecurity Alarm System — If Equipped .........18

▫Rearming The System ...................18

▫To Arm The System .....................19

▫To Disarm The System ...................20

mIlluminated Entry System — If Equipped .......21

mRemote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .........22

▫To Unlock The Doors ...................22

▫To Lock The Doors .....................24

▫To Unlatch The Trunk ...................25

▫Using The Express Down Windows Feature ....26

▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................26

▫Programming Additional Transmitters ........26

▫Battery Replacement ....................26

▫General Information ....................27

mRemote Start System — If Equipped ..........28

▫How To Use Remote Start ................29

mDoor Locks ............................30

▫Manual Door Locks .....................30

▫Power Door Locks .....................32

▫“Child-Protection” Door Lock System

(Rear Doors) ..........................34

mPower Windows ........................35

▫Power Window Switches .................35

▫Auto Window Down — If Equipped .........36

▫Auto Window Up — If Equipped ...........36

▫Reset Auto Up ........................37

▫Window Lockout Switch .................38

▫Wind Buffeting ........................38

mTrunk Release ..........................39

mTrunk Safety Warning.....................39

▫Trunk Internal Emergency Release ..........40

mOccupant Restraints ......................40

▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................42

▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....48

▫Rear Seat Belts ........................49

▫Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................49

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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