steering wheel DODGE DART 2013 PF / 1.G Owner's Guide

Hill Start Assist Disable Procedure
NOTE:Vehicle roll back mitigation will not be present
with this feature disabled.
Hill Start assist can be disabled if desired. This procedure
applies to vehicles equipped with a manual or Powertech
transmission.
1. Wheels must be pointed straight ahead, on a level
surface.
2. Automatic transmission should be in PARK.
3. Place manual transmission in NEUTRAL if equipped
4. Begin with the ignition OFF.
5. Engage park brake.
6. Start engine and wait for ESC OFF lamp to turn off.
7. Apply brake pedal. 8. Turn steering wheel 200 degrees counter clockwise,
just over half a turn from center position. Press the
ESC
off button 4 times.
9. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and continue
in a clockwise direction until 200 degrees past center.
10. Turn the ignition to off position.
11. If procedure was done correctly, ESC malfunction
lamp will flashfour times after engine starts.
12. Procedure must be completed within 90 seconds.
13. Repeat the condition to re-enable Hill Start Assist
(HSA).
HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
•Vehicle must be stopped.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle.
Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
•Failure to follow these warnings may cause the
vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide
with another vehicle, object or person, and cause
serious or fatal injury. Always remember to use the
parking brake while parking on a hill and that the
driver is responsible for braking the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability of
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor-
rects for over-steering and under-steering the vehicle by
applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine
power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain
the desired path.ESC reduces engine torque and applies brake pressure to
select individual wheels to mitigate vehicle under-steer
and vehicle over-steer. The system uses engine torque
reduction along with individual wheel brake pressure to
correct under-steer and over-steer conditions.
•Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
•Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESC Off Indicator Light
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
In some cases, when accelerating from stop on steep
grades, it may be beneficial to turn off ESC. Once the
grade ascent is complete, ESC can be turned on again.
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WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
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8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your manual transmission vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking
motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear
the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and
forth between DRIVE (automatic transmission) or 1st
Gear (manual transmission) and REVERSE. Using mini-
mal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: Automatic transmission vehicles cannot be
rocked in this manner, because the transmission will not
allow shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE while the
wheels are turning.
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Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the seat belts from the
car to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if
the buckles do not work properly.
FUSES
Interior Fuses
Cavity CartridgeFuseMini
Fuse Description
F1 — 20 Amp
Yellow Front Heated Seats
F2 — 20 Amp
Yellow
Rear Heated Seats,
Heated Steering Wheel
Cavity Cartridge FuseMini
Fuse Description
F3 — 10 Amp
RedPAM, Rear Camera,
LBSS, RBSS, Com-
pass
F4 — 15 Amp
BlueIPC
F5 — 10 Amp
RedHVAC, Humidity
Sensor, In-Car Tem-
perature Sensor, In-
side Mirror Assem-
bly
F18 — 15 Amp
BlueRadio
F19 — 10 Amp
RedFuel Door
F20 — 10 Amp
RedSCCM, SAS, Switch
Bank
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Starting Procedures...................... 379
Steering Column Controls ..................... 216
Column Lock ....................... 224
Tilt Column ........................ 224
Wheel, Heated ...................... 225
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 224
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 358
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 358
Storage ............................ 267,556
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 374
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 509
Sun Roof .............................. 258
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 109
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 249
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 60
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 420
System, Remote Starting .................... 28 Tachometer
............................ 284
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 224
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 372
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......286,484
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 87
Text Messaging ......................... 139
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 21
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 21
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 224
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 212
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 432
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 430
Tire Markings .......................... 427
Tire Safety Information .................... 427
TIREFIT .............................. 495
Tires ............................ 97,436,579
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 443
Air Pressure ........................ 436
Chains ............................ 446
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