tires DODGE DART 2013 PF / 1.G Service Manual

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change engine oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 565

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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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
580 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 415
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 538
Adding Fuel ........................... 462
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 534
Additives, Fuel ......................... 460
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 527
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 529
Air Conditioning ........................ 361
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 361
Air Conditioning Filter .................374,530
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............529,530
Air Conditioning System .............361,372,529
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 437
Airbag .............................. 60,77
Airbag Deployment ....................... 79
Airbag Light ..................... 67,81,95,291
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 80
Airbag, Side ........................ 63,65,77
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........64,65,77Alarm (Security Alarm)
.................... 21
Alarm Light ........................... 291
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 21
Alarm, Panic ............................ 26
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 415
Anti-Lock Warning Light .............294,415,417
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 21
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........537,560,561
Capacities .......................... 560
Disposal ........................... 540
Appearance Care ........................ 546
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 21
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 420
Assistance Towing ....................... 131
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 42
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 34
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 43
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 105
582 INDEX

Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 551
Interior Appearance Care .................. 550
Interior Lights .......................... 218
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 221
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 485
Jack Operation .......................... 487
Jacking Instructions ...................... 487
Jump Starting .......................... 505
Key-In Reminder ......................... 17
Key, Programming ........................ 20
Key, Replacement ........................ 20
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 19
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ................... 36,380
Keyless Entry System ...................... 24
Keyless Go ............................. 14
Keys ................................. 12 Knee Bolster
............................ 60
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 216
Lane Change Assist ...................... 216
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 50
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....87,88
Latch Plate ............................. 52
Latches ................................ 97
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 457
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 97
Life of Tires ............................ 443
Light Bulbs .......................... 97,556
Lights .............................. 97,211
Airbag ...................... 67,81,95,291
Alarm ............................ 291
Anti-Lock ....................... 294,417
Automatic Headlights ................. 212
Brake Warning ...................... 289
590 INDEX

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

Passing Light........................... 217
Pets .................................. 92
Phone, Cellular ......................... 117
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 117
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 432
Power Deck Lid Release ..................... 45
Door Locks ......................... 33
Mirrors ............................ 108
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 262
Sunroof ........................... 258
Windows ........................... 41
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 562
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 59
Preparation for Jacking .................... 486
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 58
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24 Radial Ply Tires
......................... 439
Radio Operation ........................ 360
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 223
Rear Camera ........................... 245
Rear Cupholder ......................... 266
Rear Park Sense System ................... 231
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 207
Rear Window Defroster ................... 275
Rear Window Features .................... 275
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 105
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 82
Recreational Towing ...................... 479
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 458
Refrigerant ............................ 530
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 214
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 58
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 24
594 INDEX

Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 358
Remote Starting System .................... 28
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 45
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 556
Replacement Keys ........................ 20
Replacement Parts ....................... 522
Replacement Tires ....................... 444
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 576
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 293
Restraint, Head ......................... 205
Restraints, Child ......................... 83
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 47
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 509
Rotation, Tires .......................... 448
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 95
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 97
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 576
Safety Information, Tire ................... 427 Safety Tips
............................. 94
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 94
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 564
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 552
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 58
Seat Belts .......................... 47,50,95
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 55
And Pregnant Women .................. 59
Child Restraint ................. 83,84,85,90
Extender ........................... 59
Front Seat ......................... 50,51
Inspection .......................... 95
Operating Instructions .................. 51
Pretensioners ........................ 58
Rear Seat ........................... 50
Untwisting Procedure .................. 55
Seats ................................. 197
Adjustment ...................... 197,200
Head Restraints ...................... 205
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INDEX 595

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

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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