2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 452

450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean. WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency. • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emisCheck the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately sions. if the brake system warning light indicates system failBrake System ure. In order to assure brake system performance, all brake Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when persystem components should be inspected periodically. forming underhood services. Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintenance intervals.