DODGE DART 2016 PF / 1.G Owners Manual

Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of
the armrest, to open the storage compartment.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the
console compartment lid open may result in injury in
a collision.
Door Storage
The door panels contain storage areas.
Front Door Trim Storage
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Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped
For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the
armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage
compartment.
Rear Door Trim StorageRear Armrest Storage
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat — If
Equipped
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling the
seatback loops between the seatbacks and the bolsters.
When the seats are folded down, they provide a continu-
ous, nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
NOTE:The rear seatback loops can be tucked away
when not in use.
After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward.
Rear Seatback Loops
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When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
Folded Rear Seatback
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WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos-
sible.
• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of
the vehicle to sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.
Ski Pass-Through
There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear
seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis, to
be stored in the rear cargo area. Lower the armrest and pull
downward on the latch to open the ski pass-through door.
Ski Pass-Through
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control. Push this button to turn on the
rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if
equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15
minutes. For an additional 15 minutes of operation, push
the button a second time.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
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CAUTION! (Continued)
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........298
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE (EVIC) .....299
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
ANALOG (DID) ....................... .302
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
DIGITAL (DID) ....................... .304
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS .......305
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ..............306
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ............316
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ............325▫
White Telltale Indicator Light .............327
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Light ..............328
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................... .329
▫ Two Button EVIC — If Equipped ..........330
▫ Oil Change Indicator ...................338
 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY DID .......339
▫ Four Button DID — If Equipped ...........341
▫ Oil Change Indicator ...................353
 Uconnect SETTINGS ....................3554

▫Buttons On The Faceplate ................355
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ..............356
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
System 8.4 Settings ....................356
 Uconnect 200 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH
CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SiriusXM
RADIO ............................. .371
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode .......371
▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ...................377
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............379
▫ Enter/Browse Button (CD Mode For
MP3/WMA Play) .....................381
▫ INFO Button (CD Mode For
MP3/WMA Play) .....................382 ▫
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode . . . .382
▫ Operation Instructions — Universal Serial Bus
(USB) — If Equipped ...................382
▫ Security ........................... .383
 CD PLAYER — IF EQUIPPED .............383
▫ CD Player Operating Instructions ..........384
 iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL WITH Uconnect
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED ........385
▫ Connecting The iPod Or External
USB Device ......................... .385
▫ Using This Feature .....................387
▫ Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons ...................387
▫ Play Mode ......................... .387
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▫List Or Browse Mode ...................389
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) .........390
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......392
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .392
▫ CD Player .......................... .393
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........393
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . .394
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................394 ▫
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning — If
Equipped .......................... .394
▫ Uconnect 8.4 Climate Controls — If
Equipped .......................... .399
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............405
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......406
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .408
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Demister5 — Glove Compartment9 — Trunk Release
2 — Outlet 6 — Climate Control Hard Controls/
Uconnect System Hard Controls 10 — Hood Release
3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Power Outlet11 — Dimmer Control
4 — Radio/Uconnect System 8 — Ignition Switch12 — Headlight Switch
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