Dodge Avenger: Engine break-in recommendations
A long break-in period is not required for the engine anddrivetrain (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 or55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within thelimits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimentaland should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is ahigh-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oilchanges should be consistent with anticipated climateconditions under which vehicle operations will occur. Forthe recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERALOILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first fewthousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should beconsidered a normal part of the break-in and not interpretedas an indication of difficulty.
Occupant restraints
Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems.
The following safetyfeatures are standard on all vehicles:
• Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seatin ...
Safety tips
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGOAREA
WARNING:
• Do not leave children or animals inside parkedvehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up maycause serious inj ...
See also:
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment
1. Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
2. Rear-compartment air vent, right
3. Rear control panel for automatic climate
control
4. R ...
Vents
Center
Adjust air flow direction by moving the vent slides.
Open or close the vents by using the dial. Move the dial toward the
to open the vents or toward the
to close them.
Side ...
DRIVE 3
This range eliminates shifts into fourth gear. The transmission
will operate normally in first and second gear.
Shifts into third may be delayed to provide second gear
operation at higher speeds. ...
