brake DODGE DART 2013 PF / 1.G User Guide

25. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) LightThis light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 26. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of
an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that
monitors engine and automatic transmission con-
trol systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in
the ON/RUN position, before engine start. If the bulb
does not come on when turning the key from OFF to
ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should
be serviced if the light stays on through several of your
typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and will not require towing.
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The main display area will normally display the main
menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main
menu. The main display area also displayspop up
messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn-
ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall
into several categories:
•Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Most of
the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the Messagesmain menu item. As long
as there is a stored message, an iwill be displayed in the
EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this
message type are Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
and Low Tire Pressure.
•Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are Turn Signal On(if a turn signal
is left on) and Lights On(if driver leaves the vehicle).
•Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar andPress Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.
•Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An
example of this message type is Automatic High Beams
On.
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Engine Oil Change Indicator System
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 sec-
onds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™. To turn off the
message temporarily, press and release the MENU but-
ton. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol-
lowing procedure.Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/
RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do
not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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UP Arrow ButtonPress and release the UP arrow button to scroll
upward through the main menus (Odometer,
Digital Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Range To
Empty, Average Fuel Economy, Current Fuel
Economy, Stored Messages, Settings).
RIGHT Arrow Button Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to
access the sub-menu screens of a main menu
item. Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button
for two seconds to reset displayed/selected
features that can be reset.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Messages
•
Key Fob Battery Low
•Wrong Key Fob
•Key Fob Damaged
•Key In Ignition
•Left Turn Signal Out
•Right Turn Signal Out
•Turn Signal On
•Lights On
•Low Beam Headlight Out
•High Beam Headlight Out
•License Plate Light Out
•Backup Light Out
•Brake Light Out
•Parking Light Out
•Service Airbag System
•Service Airbag Warning Light
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•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
•Cruise Set To XXX km/h
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•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”
•Service Tire Pressure System
•Parking Brake Engaged
•Brake Fluid Low
•Service Electronic Braking System
•Engine Temperature Hot
•Battery Voltage Low
•Service Electronic Throttle Control
•Lights On
•Right Turn Signal Light Out
•Left Turn Signal Light Out
•Turn Signal On
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•Vehicle Not in Park
•Key in Ignition
•Key in Ignition Lights On
•Remote Start Active Key to Run
•Remote Start Active Push Start Button
•Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
•Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
•Remote Start Aborted Door Open
•Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
•Remote Start Aborted Trunk Open
•Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
•Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset
•Service Airbag System
•Service Airbag Warning Light
•Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
•Door Open
•Doors Open
•Trunk Open
•Gear Not Available
•Shift Not Allowed
•Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse
•Autostick Unavailable Service Required
•Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req.
•Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake
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•Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool
•Transmission Cool Ready to Drive
•Service Transmission
•Service Shifter
•Engage Park Brake to Prevent Rolling
•Transmission Too cold Idle with Engine On
•Washer Fluid Low
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
EVIC Amber Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Low Fuel Telltale When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal
(7.5 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
•Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator This telltale will turn on to indicate the wind-
shield washer fluid is low.
•Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale – If
Equipped This telltale indicates that the transmission
fluid temperature is running hot. This may
occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light
turns off.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures .................... 379
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 379
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..... 380
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go – If Equipped ........ 380
▫ Normal Starting ..................... 380
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –30°F Or 34°C)............... 382
▫ Extended Park Starting ................ 382
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ................ 382 ▫
After Starting ....................... 383
▫ Turbocharger “Cool Down” – If Equipped . . . 383
 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 383
 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........ 384
▫ Shifting ........................... 384
▫ Downshifting ....................... 385
 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ...... 386
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ............. 388
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 388
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▫Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
(1.4L Turbo Engine Only — Ddct) ......... 389
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ 390
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
(2.0L And 2.4L Engine Only — 6F24) ...... 399
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ 400
 AutoStick .......................... 407
▫ Operation ......................... 407
 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............. 408
▫ Acceleration ........................ 408
▫ Traction ........................... 409
 Driving Through Water ................. 409
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ................. 410
▫ Shallow Standing Water ............... 410 
Parking Brake ........................ 412
 Power Steering ....................... 414
 Electronic Brake Control System ........... 415
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 415
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) .............. 418
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ........... 418
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ......... 419
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ............. 420
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) ................ 420
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ......... 423
 Tire Safety Information ................. 427
▫ Tire Markings ....................... 427
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ......... 430
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