service DODGE DART 2013 PF / 1.G Owners Manual

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investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department immedi-
ately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government should contact Transport
Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Caps, FillerFuel .............................. 462
Oil (Engine) ................... 518,519,526
Car Washes ............................ 547
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............94,461
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 350
Cellular Phone ....................... 1 17,360
Chains, Tire ............................ 446
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 484
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 428
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............294,521
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 94
Checks, Safety ........................... 94
Child Restraint .................. 83,84,85,88,90
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............87,88
Child Safety Locks ........................ 35
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 458 Cleaning
Wheels ............................ 549
Climate Control ......................... 361
Clock ................................ 340
Clutch ............................... 542
Clutch Fluid ........................... 542
Coin Holder ........................... 268
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 360
Compact Disc (CD) Player ................. 350
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 440
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 303
Connector UCI .............................. 352
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 352
Conserving Fuel ........................ 320
Console, Floor .......................... 268
Console, Overhead ....................... 248
Contract, Service ........................ 575
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 560,561
584 INDEX

Cooling System......................... 537
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 538
Coolant Level .................... 537,540
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 540
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 537
Inspection .......................... 540
Points to Remember ................ 539,541
Pressure Cap ........................ 539
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 537
Corrosion Protection ..................... 546
Cupholders ............................ 265
Customer Assistance ..................... 573
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 82
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 220
Daytime Running Lights ................... 214
Dealer Service .......................... 523
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 46
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 45 Defroster, Rear Window
................... 275
Defroster, Windshield ................96,364,370
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 221
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 520
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 217
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 545
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 540
Engine Oil ......................... 526
Door Locks ............................. 32
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 34
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 249
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 201
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 408
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 409
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 320
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INDEX 585

Bulb Replacement.................... 557
Daytime Running .................... 214
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........216,217
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 423
Exterior ............................ 97
Fog ............................ 215,288
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 483
Headlight Switch ..................... 211
Headlights ...................... 21 1,557
Headlights On Reminder ............... 214
Headlights On With Wipers ..........212,222
High Beam ......................... 217
High Beam Indicator .................. 288
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 217
Illuminated Entry ..................... 23
Instrument Cluster .................... 211
Intensity Control ..................... 218
Interior ............................ 218
License ............................ 559 Lights On Reminder
.................. 214
Low Fuel ....................... 292,312
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 294
Oil Pressure ........................ 293
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 220
Passing ............................ 217
Reading ........................ 217,248
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 288
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 291
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 294
SmartBeams ........................ 213
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 291
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 284
Traction Control ..................... 423
Turn Signal ....................... 97,216
Vanity Mirror ....................... 109
Voltage ............................ 293
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 284
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INDEX 591

Loading Vehicle...................... 464,466
Capacities .......................... 466
Tires .............................. 432
Locks ................................. 32
Auto Unlock ......................... 34
Automatic Door ...................... 34
Child Protection ...................... 35
Door .............................. 32
Power Door ......................... 33
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 87,88
Lubrication, Body ....................... 532
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 528
Maintenance Procedures ................... 523
Maintenance Schedule .................... 564
Maintenance, General ..................... 523
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 294,521
Manual Transaxle ........................ 379 Manual Transmission
.................. 384,546
Fluid Level Check .................... 546
Frequency of Fluid Change ............. 546
Lubricant Selection ................... 546
Shift Speeds ........................ 384
Manual, Service ......................... 577
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 542
Methanol ............................. 458
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 303
Mirrors ............................... 105
Automatic Dimming .................. 105
Electric Powered ..................... 108
Electric Remote ...................... 108
Exterior Folding ..................... 107
Heated ............................ 108
Outside ........................... 106
Rearview .......................... 105
Vanity ............................ 109
592 INDEX

Heated............................ 202
Rear Folding ........................ 207
Seatback Release .................. 201,207
Tilting ............................ 201
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 21
Selection of Oil ......................... 525
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 19
Sentry Key Programming ................... 20
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 20
Service Assistance ....................... 573
Service Contract ......................... 575
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 294
Service Manuals ........................ 577
Setting the Clock ........................ 340
Shift Lever Override ...................... 511
Shifting Manual Transmission .................. 384
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 139Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage
.............. 55
Shoulder Belts ........................... 50
Side Airbag ............................. 77
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 106
Signals, Turn ...................... 97,216,286
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 408
SmartBeams ........................... 213
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 446
Snow Tires ............................ 447
Spare Tire ....................... 440,441,485
Specifications Oil ............................... 525
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 227
Speedometer ........................... 290
Starting ............................. 28,379
Automatic Transmission ................ 380
Engine Fails to Start .................. 382
Manual Transmission .................. 379
Remote ............................ 28
596 INDEX

Trailer Towing Guide..................... 470
Trailer Weight .......................... 470
Transaxle Automatic ......................... 380
Autostick .......................... 407
Manual ........................... 379
Transmission Automatic ....................... 386,544
Filter ............................. 545
Maintenance ........................ 544
Manual ......................... 384,546
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 27
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 249
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 24
Transporting Pets ........................ 92
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 442 Trip Odometer
.......................... 292
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 45,46
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 45
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 46
Turn Signals ......................... 216,286
UCI Connector ......................... 352
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 117
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 579
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 352
Universal Transmitter ..................... 249
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 457
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 55
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 109
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 465
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 433,464,466
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
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INDEX 599