2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 217

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will 10. Engine Temperature Warning Light flash or remain on continuously. Refer to "Occupant This light warns of an overheated engine condiRestraints" in "Things To Know Before Starting Your tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the Vehicle" for further information. gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a 9. Oil Pressure Warning Light single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The pass H, and a continuous chime will occur until the light will come on and remain on when the ignition engine is allowed to cool or the 4 minutes duration is switch is turned from the OFF to the ON/RUN position, expired, whichever come first. and the light will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the system If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, checked by an authorized dealer. shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the veIf the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED. service. Refer to "If Your Engine Overheats" in "What To The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine. Do In Emergencies" for further information. This can be determined using the procedure shown in "Maintaining Your Vehicle". 4