Dodge Avenger: To open and close the hood
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left sideof the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
2. Lift the secondary latch located under the front edgeof the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Hood Safety Catch
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the openposition. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the holeon the left underside of the hood.
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location
Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rodin its proper location.
CAUTION:
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Use a firm downward push at the center ofthe hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING:
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving yourvehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could openwhen the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in seriousinjury or death.
Seats
Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint Systemof the vehicle. They
need to be used properly for safeoperation of the vehicle.
WARNING:
• DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of you ...
Lights
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of theparking lights, headlights,
headlight beam selection,passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimmingand
turn sig ...
See also:
Safety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can result
in over-heating and tire failure.
• Over-inflation red ...
If a Child Requires Close Attention
Many parents say they prefer to put
an infant or a small child in the front
passenger seat so they can watch the
child, or because the child requires
attention.
Placing a child in the front s ...
Changing the Volume
1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command
button.
2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).
3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the
volume to a comfortable level while the Voice ...
