cruise control DODGE DART 2015 PF / 1.G Owners Manual

NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Electronic Speed
Control. The Cruise Indicator Light in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information
Display (DID) will illuminate. To turn the system off,
push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON.
NOTE:The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed
and on level ground before pressing the SET button.
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
the SET (-) button and release. Release the accelerator and
the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
NOTE:After pressing the SET button “Cruise Control
Set” message is displayed for five seconds or until
another switch is pressed.
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For Premium Clusters Only
•When set to analog mode: The red outer line on the
speedometer changes from red to white to identify set
speed.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the
vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without
erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF
button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set
speed memory.
NOTE:After pressing the OFF button a “Cruise Control
Off” message is displayed for five seconds or until
another switch is pressed.
For Premium Clusters Only
•When set to analog mode: The white outer line on the
speedometer returns to red.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+)
button and release. Resume can be used at any speed
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Vary The Speed Setting
To Increase Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in-
crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255

•Service Air Bag Warning Light
•Washer Fluid Low
•Parking Brake Engaged
•Brake Fluid Low
•Service Electronic Braking System
•Engine Temperature Hot
•Battery Voltage Low
•Oil Pressure Low
•Fuel Low
•Service Antilock Brake System
•Service Electronic Throttle Control
•Transmission Too Hot
•Service Power Steering
•Oil Temperature Hot
•Check Fuel Cap
•Oil Change Due
•Service Tire Pressure System
•Inflate Tire to XX
•Coolant Low
•Rain Sensor Fail
•Traction Control Off
•Engine Warming Wait To Start
•Too Cold Plug In Heater
•Cruise Off
•Cruise Ready
•Cruise Set To XXX MPH
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325

3 — Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range to
Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average MPG)
4 — Menu Titles / Odometer
5 — Menu Set (Selectable Icons)
6 — Shift Lever Status (PRNDL)
7 — Reconfigurable Telltales
9 — Sub-menu Current Position — Whenever there are
sub-menus available, the position within the sub-menus
is shown here.
DID Messages
•Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
•Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Service Airbag System
•Traction Control Off
•Washer Fluid Low
•Oil Pressure Low
•Oil Change Due
•Fuel Low
•Service Antilock Brake System
•Service Electronic Throttle Control
•Service Power Steering
•Cruise Off
•Cruise Ready
•Cruise Set To XXX MPH
•Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to
XX”
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Electrical Power Outlets.....................287
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................298
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................124
Electronic Brake Control System...............452
Brake Assist System.....................455
Electronic Stability Program................461
Traction Control System...................456
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............456
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........253
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).............461
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......271
Emergency Brake.........................448
Emergency Deck Lid Release..................48
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................555
Hazard Warning Flasher..................527
Jacking...............................539
Jump Starting..........................551
Overheating...........................527
Towing..............................559
Emergency Trunk Release....................48
Emission Control System Maintenance..........569
Engine.................................566
Air Cleaner...........................575
Block Heater..........................416
Break-In Recommendations................109
Checking Oil Level......................572
Compartment..........................565
Cooling..............................585
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................111
Fuel Requirements......................500
Jump Starting..........................551
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..572
Oil Filler Cap..........................566
Oil Selection...........................573
Overheating...........................527
Temperature Gauge......................310
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............8310
INDEX 645

Lane Change Assist........................243
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................52
Latches................................114
Lead Free Gasoline........................500
Leaks, Fluid.............................114
Life of Tires.............................486
Light Bulbs..............................114
Lights.................................114
Airbag................................84
Alarm...............................315
Anti-Lock.............................318
Automatic Headlights....................237
Brake Warning.........................312
Bulb Replacement.......................611
Cruise...............................320
Daytime Running.......................240
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................242
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator.....464
Exterior..............................114
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..241
Hazard Warning Flasher..................527
Headlights............................236
Headlights On Reminder..................240
Headlights On With Wipers................238
Headlight Switch.......................236
High Beam............................243
High Beam Indicator.....................312
High Beam/Low Beam Select...............243
Illuminated Entry........................23
Instrument Cluster......................236
Intensity Control........................244
Interior..............................244
License..............................613
Lights On Reminder.....................240
Low Fuel.............................316
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........318
Oil Pressure...........................317
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)...........246
650 INDEX

Security Alarm
Arm The System........................20
Rearming The System.....................20
Security Alarm..........................20
Tamper Alert...........................22
Selection of Oil...........................573
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................19
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................17
Sentry Key Programming....................19
Sentry Key Replacement.....................18
Service Assistance.........................631
Service Contract..........................633
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .318
Service Manuals..........................636
Setting the Clock..........................367
Shifting
Manual Transmission....................417
Shift Lever Override.......................556
Short Message Service (SMS).................164
Shoulder Belts............................52
Side View Mirror Adjustment.................122
Signals, Turn.............................114
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................488
Snow Tires..............................481
Spare Tire...............................483
Spark Plugs.............................616
Specifications
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..573
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................253
Speedometer.............................314
Starting.................................30
Automatic Transmission..................412
Engine Fails to Start.....................415
Manual Transmission.....................411
Remote...............................30
Starting Procedures........................411
656 INDEX