2012 Dodge Avenger Support Question
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Question posted by westmorelandedward on March 16th, 2015
Mushy Brakes What Can I Do?
When I step on the brake pedal it sinks to the floor. Stopping is extreemly difficult>
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 16th, 2015 1:57 PM
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You either have air in the brake lines or a leak, causing the fluid level to be low. I suggest you get it to a local shop to diagnose the problem before you get to the point that you can't stop.
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Owner Manual - Page 17
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Owner Manual - Page 30
.... Door Ajar • Remote Start Aborted - Operation of the following messages will remote start: • Shift lever in a closed • Hazard switch off • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level, and • RKE PANIC button not pressed •...
Owner Manual - Page 31
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Owner Manual - Page 33
... alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is an invitation to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in the event...
Owner Manual - Page 74
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Owner Manual - Page 91
.... Fluid Leaks Check area under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. ...floor mat installation or mounting can become trapped under vehicle after overnight parking for stones, nails, glass, or other fluid leaks. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Objects can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal...
Owner Manual - Page 164
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Owner Manual - Page 304
... vehicle could lose control of PARK. NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of the vehicle and hit someone or something.
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Owner Manual - Page 305
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Owner Manual - Page 306
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Owner Manual - Page 309
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Owner Manual - Page 313
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Owner Manual - Page 318
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Owner Manual - Page 325
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Owner Manual - Page 330
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Owner Manual - Page 332
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Owner Manual - Page 333
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Owner Manual - Page 388
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Owner Manual - Page 413
... for longer than 30 seconds continuously without starting the engine. 4. Firmly apply the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the hole at the front of the PARK position,...what the speed. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411
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User Guide - Page 5
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