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2009 AVENGER
2009
OWNER’S MANUAL
Chrysler LLC
81-226-0930 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.
AVENGER
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VEHICLESSOLDINCANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution there- tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a fore. description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVINGANDALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is o
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................83 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................... 171 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................. 263 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ......................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6 How To Use This Manual .................. 4 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7 Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet contains a complete listing of all subjects. and various customer-oriented docume
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INTRODUCTION 5 1
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6 INTRODUCTION 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 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible thro
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 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 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................. 12 Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 19 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 13 ▫ Rearming The System .................. 19 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder................ 15 ▫ To Arm The System .................... 19 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key ............. 15 ▫ To Disarm The System .................. 20 Sentry Key........................... 15 Illuminated Entry System — If
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Express Down Windows Feature Power Windows........................ 35 — If Equipped........................ 26 ▫ Power Window Switches ................ 35 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 26 ▫ Auto Window Down — If Equipped ........ 36 ▫ Programming Additional RKE Transmitters . . . 26 ▫ Auto Window Up — If Equipped .......... 37 ▫ Battery Replacement ................... 26 ▫ Reset Auto Up ....................... 37 ▫ General
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Rear Seat Belts ....................... 49 ▫ Front Seat Airbag Features ............... 54 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners .................. 49 ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls .... 60 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 66 2 (BeltAlert).......................... 49 ▫ Child Restraints....................... 68 ▫ BeltAlert Programming................. 50 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 7
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Vehicle Key
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to 2 the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key. Ignition Switch Positions 1 — LOCK 3 — ON 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi- rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this tion. Opening either door will cancel this feature. The occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove time for th
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the CAUTION! door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always key forward. For door lock lubrication, refer to “Body remove key from the ignition and lock all doors Lubrication” under “Maintenance Procedures” in Sec- 2 when leaving the vehicle unattended. tion 7 of this manual. SENTRY KEY Key-In-Ignition Reminder The Sentry Key Immobili
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A key, which has not been programmed, is also CAUTION! considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. During normal operation, after turning the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three NOTE: seconds for a bulb check. If the Vehicle Security Light • The Sentry K
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer been programmed to the vehicle electronics. System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. Replacement Keys 2 Sentry Key Programming NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the You can program new keys to the system if you have two vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once valid Sentry Keys by performin
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within do not have a programmed Sentry Key, contact your 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In authorized dealer for details. addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK po
