2012 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 471

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 469 M • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your At Each Stop For Fuel vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, whichaccuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when ever comes first. the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required. scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by Once A Month referring to the steps described under "Electronic Vehicle • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required" in damage. "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" or under "Instrument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. eter" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8