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:
Brake fluid level
If you notice that the brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
MIN mark or less, check the brake system
immediately for leaks. Also check the
thickness of the brake li ...
Tilting the glass sunroof
Push switch upward briefly.
▷ The closed roof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens
slightly.
▷ The opened roof closes until
it is in its tilted position. The
sliding visor stay ...
Head Restraints
The vehicle's front and rear seats
have adjustable head restraints in
the outboard seating positions.
WARNING!
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a g ...
