Dodge Avenger: Electrical power outlets
There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outletson this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected bya fuse.
The instrument panel power outlet, located below theclimate control knobs, has power available only when theignition is ON. This power outlet will also operate aconventional cigar lighter unit. To preserve the heatingelement, do not hold the lighter in the heating position.
Instrument Panel Power Outlet
The center console power outlet is powered directly fromthe battery (power available at all times). Items pluggedinto this power outlet may discharge the battery and/orprevent the engine from starting.
Console Interior
NOTE:
• To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob andelement must be used.
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) powerrating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system willneed to be replaced.
WARNING:
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this type ofoutlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while drivingthe vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause anelectric shock and failure.
CAUTION:
• Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s battery, even when not inuse (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, ifplugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery willdischarge sufficiently to degrade battery lifeand/or prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade thebattery even more quickly. Only use these intermittentlyand with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, orlong periods of the vehicle not being started (withaccessories still plugged in), the vehicle must bedriven a sufficient length of time to allow thegenerator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
Power sunroof — if equipped
The sunroof controls are mounted between the dome/reading lights.
Power Sunroof Switch
WARNING:
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key inthe ignition switch. Occupants,
particularly ...
Cigar lighter and ash receiver — if equipped
An optional ash receiver is available from your authorizeddealer and will fit
in the center console frontcupholder.
Ash Receiver
CAUTION:
For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooledcuphold ...
See also:
BRAKE FLUID LOW
This message is displayed when the
brake fluid level is low. See Brake
Fluid. ...
Care of the CD/DVD Player
Do not add a label to a disc, as it
could get caught in the CD/DVD
player. If a label is needed, label the
top of the recorded disc with a
marking pen.
Do not use disc lens cleaners
because ...
Switching off the engine
With the engine running, press the START/ STOP ENGINE button.
If the gear selector is not in the P position or if the vehicle is moving, press
the button twice or press and hold it in until the eng ...
