Dodge Avenger (2020 year). Manual in english

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Car-

Mini

Cavity

tridge

Description

Cavity

tridge

Description

Fuse

—

10 Amp

Switch Bank/

Electronic Stability

Red

Diagnostic Link

Control (ESC)

Connector/

Module - If

Powertrain Control

Equipped

Module (PCM)

30 Amp

—

Passenger Door

30 Amp

—

Anti-Lock Brakes

Pink

Module (PDM)/

Pink

(ABS) Module - If

Driver Door Mod-

Equipped/

ule (DDM)

Electronic Stability

—

25 Amp

Power Top Module

Control (ESC)

Natural

- If Equipped

Module - If

Equipped

40 Amp

—

Anti-Lock Brakes

Green

(ABS) Module - If

Equipped/

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• Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution

CAUTION!

Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).

• When installing the Integrated Power Module

• Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly

• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of

positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may

service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the

allow water to get into the Integrated Power Mod-

air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes

ule, and possibly result in an electrical system

in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will

failure.

ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the

• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use

possibility of compressor damage when the system is

only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The

started again.

use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may

result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If

REPLACEMENT BULBS

a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates

a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.

Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not

VEHICLE STORAGE

be used for replacement.

If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21

days, you may want to take steps to preserve your

battery.

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Interior Bulbs

Exterior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Front Courtesy/Reading

578/W5W

Low Beam Headlamp

9006

Lamp

High Beam Headlamp

9005

Center Courtesy/Reading

578/W5W

Front Park/Turn Signal

3457A

Lamp

Visor Vanity Lamp

A6220

Front Fog Lamp

H11

Glove Box Lamp

A6220

Front Side Marker Lamp

WY5W

Shift Indicator Lamp

IKLE14140

Center High Mounted

LED (Serviced at Autho-

Rear Compartment

579

Stop (CHMSL) Lamp

rized Dealer)

(Trunk) Lamp

Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Sig-

LED (Serviced at Autho-

nal Lamp

rized Dealer)

NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized

dealer for replacement.

Backup Lamp

921

License Lamp

W5W

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BULB REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-

spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric

conditions change to allow the condensation to change

back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually

accelerate the clearing process.

Headlamp

1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the

head lamp.

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner

filter housing and position the totally integrated power

Bulb Access Points

module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp

on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the

lamp assembly and grasp the connector.

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5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface,

CAUTION!

clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil

6. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate

contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the

clockwise ¼ turn to secure.

bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the

Fog Lamps

bulb with rubbing alcohol.

1. Access to the lamps through the lower fascia cutout is

limited.

2. Turn the steering wheel to allow access and remove

the inner fender shield.

3. Rotate the bulb and connector ¼ turn counterclock-

wise.

4. Pull the bulb off of connector and replace with a new

one.

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Backup Lamps

3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly outward pushing

gently on the studs from inside to disengage the lamp

1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner

housing.

behind the tail lamp.

2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the tail lamp

housing.

Tail Lamp Housing

4. Twist and remove socket from lamp.

5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.

Tail Lamp Housing Wing Nut

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License Plate Lamp

2. Gently pry the lamp assembly loose.

1. Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens in

3. Pull bulb from socket, replace and reattach the lamp

place.

assembly with the two retaining screws.

FLUID CAPACITIES

U.S.

Metric

Fuel (Approximate)

All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV)

16.9 Gallons

64 Liters

2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle)

18.5 Gallons

70 Liters

Engine Oil With Filter

2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)

4.5 Quarts

4.26 Liters

3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)

6 Quarts

5.6 Liters

Cooling System*

2.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/

7.7 Quarts

7.3 Liters

150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)

3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/

11.6 Quarts

11 Liters

150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)

* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS

Engine

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Engine Coolant

We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant

10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive

Technology).

Engine Oil - 2.4L Engine

We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20

Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-

terial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,

and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for

correct SAE grade.

Engine Oil - 3.6L Engine

We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20

Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-

terial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,

and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for

correct SAE grade.

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Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Engine Oil Filter

We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.

Spark Plugs - 2.4L Engine except PZEV*

We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap

0.043 in [1.1 mm]).

Spark Plugs - 2.4L with PZEV*

We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap

0.031 in [0.8 mm]).

Spark Plugs - 3.6L Engine

We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap

0.043 in [1.1 mm]).

Fuel Selection

87 Octane

* PZEV = Partial Zero Emission Vehicle

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Chassis

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Automatic Transmission

Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail-

ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or

performance of your transmission. We recommend

MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid.

Brake Master Cylinder

We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE

J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4

is acceptable.

Power Steering Reservoir

We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid

+4, MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by

referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change

Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in

indicator system. The oil change indicator system will

“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-

remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for

formation.

scheduled maintenance.

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter-

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change

vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,

indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-

whichever comes first.

vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions

such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or

Severe Duty All Models

cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will

Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle

influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is

is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This

displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the

type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty

change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles

(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:

soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).

• Check engine oil level.

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator

• Check windshield washer fluid level.

message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a

scheduled oil change is performed by someone other

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• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil

damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,

Change Indicator System:

even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns

• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-

on.

lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator

• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake

system turns on.

master cylinder, power steering and transmission

• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as

(four-speed only) and fill as needed.

required.

• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped

with dipstick.

Required Maintenance Intervals

• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses

Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following

and park brake.

page for the required maintenance intervals.

• Inspect engine cooling system protection and

hoses.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil

• Inspect exhaust system.

Change Indicator System:

• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or

• Change oil and filter.

off-road conditions.

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Maintenance Chart

Mileage or time passed

(whichever comes first)

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV joints.

Inspect front suspension, tie rod

ends, boot seals and replace if

necessary.

Inspect the brake linings, replace

as necessary.

Adjust parking brake as neces-

sary.

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Mileage or time passed

(whichever comes first)

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

Additional Maintenance

Replace engine air filter.

Replace cabin/air conditioning

filter.

Replace spark plugs

(2.4L Engine). **

Replace spark plugs (2.4L PZEV

Engine Only). **

Replace spark plugs (3.6L En-

gine). **

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Mileage or time passed

(whichever comes first)

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

Flush and replace the engine

coolant at 10 years or 150,000

miles (240,000 km) whichever

comes first.

Change automatic transmission

fluid and filter if using your ve-

hicle for any of the following: po-

lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer

towing.

Change automatic transmission

fluid and filter.

Inspect and replace PCV valve if

necessary.

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** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,

yearly intervals do not apply.

WARNING!

• You can be badly injured working on or around a

motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you

have the knowledge and the right equipment. If

you have any doubt about your ability to perform a

service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-

chanic.

• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-

hicle could result in a component malfunction and

effect vehicle handling and performance. This

could cause an accident.

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CONTENTS

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR

▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech

YOUR VEHICLE

493

Impaired (TDD/TTY)

495

▫ Prepare For The Appointment

493

▫ Service Contract

495

▫ Prepare A List

493

WARRANTY INFORMATION

496

▫ Be Reasonable With Requests

493

MOPAR® PARTS

497

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE

493

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

497

▫ FCA US LLC Customer Center

494

▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. .497

▫ FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center

494

▫ In Canada

497

▫ In Mexico Contact:

495

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS

498

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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR

Be Reasonable With Requests

YOUR VEHICLE

If you list a number of items and you must have your

Prepare For The Appointment

vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with

the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.

If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have

At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental

the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All

vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it

work to be performed may not be covered by the

is advisable to make these arrangements when you call

warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service

for an appointment.

manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s

service history. This can often provide a clue to the

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE

current problem.

The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally

Prepare A List

interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy

with our products and services.

Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the

specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident

Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.

or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the

We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an

service advisor know.

authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and

are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality

service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the

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facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and

• Authorized dealer name

the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

correctly and in a timely manner.

• Vehicle delivery date and mileage

This is why you should always talk to an authorized

dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re-

FCA US LLC Customer Center

solved with this process.

P.O. Box 21-8004

• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the

Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004

general manager or owner of the authorized dealer.

Phone: (800) 423-6343

They want to know if you need assistance.

• If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the con-

FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center

cern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer

P.O. Box 1621

center.

Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6

Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen-

Phone: (800) 465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983

French

ter should include the following information:

• Owner’s name and address

• Owner’s telephone number (home and office)

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