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How Do I Reset My Oil Change Message On My 2012 Dodge Avenger
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Owner Manual - Page 87
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Oil changes should be considered a normal part of the break-in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury... at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85
The engine oil installed in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. ...
Owner Manual - Page 89
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... Belts Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, the blower control on for lubrication or oil change. If there is first turned ON.
Owner Manual - Page 191
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If Equipped ...211 ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays ...213 ▫ Oil Change Required - If Equipped ...210 ▫ Control Buttons ...210 Ⅵ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If Equipped ...215 ▫ EVIC Main Menu ...215 ▫ Compass Display ......
Owner Manual - Page 203
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......Trunk Ajar LoW tirE ...Low Tire Pressure CHANgE OIL...Oil Change Required gASCAP ...Fuel Cap Fault HOTOIL ...Engine Oil Temperature Exceeds Safe Threshold HOTOIL When this condition occurs, the "HOTOIL" message will be reset then push and hold the button until the display resets (approximately two seconds). LoW tirE Vehicle Odometer Messages When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer...
Owner Manual - Page 204
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... driving style. Your vehicle is duty cycle based, which reset. The "CHANgE OIL" message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your authorized dealer service center as soon as possible. If necessary, repeat this message will display in the odometer display area. If this occurs...
Owner Manual - Page 213
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... display shown, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then press and hold the RESET button located on the instrument cluster to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip B. The following displays can be reset or changed: • Trip A • Trip B Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the...
Owner Manual - Page 216
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... vehicle graphic showing which door is /are open .
Fuel low Remote start aborted - Vehicle Not In PARK • • Personal Settings Not Avail - System fault Oil Change Required (with a single chime) Low Tire (with vehicle graphic showing which tire(s) is open . A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in Motion • •...
Owner Manual - Page 217
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..., Outside Temperature, Audio Information (if perform the following features are in the feature list to Empty To reset the oil change indicator system did not reset. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you turn off the message temporarily, press and release the MENU button. To turn the ignition switch to each step. Turn the ignition...
Owner Manual - Page 426
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... remind you that are API Certified and meet the requirements of oil pressure and an increase in for further information.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has Change Engine Oil been certified by the American The oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, whichever...
Owner Manual - Page 428
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... taken in your vehicle. 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Lubricants which do not have a full-flow type Materials Added To Engine Oils disposable oil filter. station, or governmental agency for oil and filter changes are met, and the recommended maintenance intervals for advice on how and fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num...
Owner Manual - Page 436
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... not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your vehicle is not kept in "Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle" for lubrication or oil change. To avoid breathing CO, refer to "Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas" in proper operating condition. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is raised for further information...
Owner Manual - Page 470
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... for your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle performance and reliability. This means that it has been six months since last reset. even if the oil change indicator message will sound, oil if it is displayed. Inspection and service should also be done at the times or mileages specified to take your vehicle in...
Owner Manual - Page 471
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... level ground will improve the exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, whichaccuracy of the oil level reading. Checking the oil level • Under no circumstances should oil change . Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after a fully warmed engine is performed by someone other electrical items for an extended period of coolant...
Owner Manual - Page 472
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... required maintenance items may result in damage to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S
470 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION!
Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the vehicle.
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Owner Manual - Page 505
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INDEX 503
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...202,215 Oil Filter, Change ...426 Oil Filter, Selection ...426 Oil Pressure Light ...198 Oil, Engine ...423,464 Capacity ...463 Change Interval ...202,215,424 Checking ...423 Dipstick ...423 Disposal ...426 Filter ...426,464 Filter Disposal ...426 Identification Logo ...424 Materials Added to ...426 Recommendation ...424,...
Owner Manual - Page 506
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... ...276 Remote Starting System ...27 Remote Trunk Release ...39 Replacement Bulbs ...458 Replacement Keys ...17 Replacement Parts ...421 Replacement Tires ...353 Reporting Safety Defects ...486 Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...202,215
User Guide - Page 9
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Engine Oil is over temperature CHANgE OIL* - Change Engine Oil gASCAP - Cruise Indicator - Fuel Cap Fault LoW tirE* - Park/Headlight ON Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator
Odometer Messages
door - Low Tire Pressure
* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On
7 Vehicle Security Indicator* - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Trunk Ajar ...
User Guide - Page 71
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... drive normally.
- If the light is flashing when the engine is heard. • Press the odometer reset button to turn off . • If the message continues to the OFF/LOCK position.
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Oil Change Indicator
Message • If an "oil change . Resetting The Light After Servicing • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not...
User Guide - Page 101
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... the Clock ...26,28,31,39 Shift Lever Override ...79 Short Message Service (SMS) ...57 Signals, Turn ...18 SIRIUS Travel Link ...... ...52 Bluetooth Streaming Audio ...58 Jack Location ...Jack Operation ...Jacking Instructions Jump Starting ...71 71,72 . . 72 . . 76 Oil Change Indicator Oil, Engine Capacity ...Outlet Power ...Overheating, Engine ...69 ...86 ...62 ...70 ...8 . . 53 . . 53 . . 93 ....
User Guide - Page 103
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...EMERGENCIES
• What do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with my Dodge Avenger? pg. 93
101 pg. 88 • What should I change a flat tire? pg. 26, 28, 30, 39 • How do I ...TPMS warning light is my Fuse Block located? pg. 60
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I change my engine's oil? pg. 53 • How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 71 • How do I ...
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