DODGE DART 2013 PF / 1.G Owners Manual

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.
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INDEX
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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
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Automatic Door Locks..................... 34
Automatic Headlights .................... 212
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 372
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 380
Automatic Transmission ................386,544
Adding Fluid ....................... 545
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 545
Fluid Level Check .................... 545
Fluid Type ......................... 544
Gear Ranges ..................... 390,400
Special Additives ..................... 545
Autostick ............................. 407
B-Pillar Location ........................ 432
Battery ............................... 528
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 27
Belts, Seat ............................ 50,95
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 532
Brake Assist System ...................... 418 Brake Control System, Electronic
............. 415
Brake Fluid ............................ 562
Brake System ........................... 542
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 415
Master Cylinder ..................... 542
Parking ........................... 412
Warning Light ....................... 289
Brake, Parking .......................... 412
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 388
Brakes ............................... 542
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 93
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 218
Bulb Replacement ..................... 556,557
Bulbs, Light .......................... 97,556
Camera, Rear ........................... 245
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 560
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 560
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INDEX 583

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
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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

Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 275
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 108
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 262
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 415
Brake Assist System ................... 418
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 419
Electronic Stability Program ............. 423
Traction Control System ................ 418
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 419
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 227
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 423
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 245,297
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 46
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 46
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 509
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 483
Jacking ............................ 484 Jump Starting
....................... 505
Overheating ........................ 483
Towing ............................ 513
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 521
Engine ............................ 518,519
Block Heater ........................ 383
Break-In Recommendations .............. 93
Checking Oil Level ................... 524
Compartment ....................... 517
Cooling ........................... 537
Exhaust Gas Caution ................94,461
Fuel Requirements .................... 457
Jump Starting ....................... 505
Oil ......................... 524,560,561
Oil Change Interval ................... 525
Oil Filler Cap .................. 518,519,526
Oil Filter ........................... 561
Oil Selection ........................ 525
Overheating ........................ 483
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Temperature Gauge................... 286
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 78
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 23
Ethanol ............................... 458
Event Data Recorder ...................... 82
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 94,461
Exhaust System ....................... 94,534
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 107
Exterior Lighting ........................ 211
Exterior Lights .......................... 97
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 292
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 527
Air Conditioning .................. 374,530
Automatic Transmission ................ 545
Engine Oil ....................... 527,561
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 217 Flashers
Hazard Warning ..................... 483
Turn Signal .................... 97,216,286
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 484
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 382
Floor Console .......................... 268
Fluid Capacities ......................... 560
Fluid Leaks ............................. 97
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 545
Fluid, Brake ........................... 562
Fluids ................................ 561
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 561
Fog Lights .......................... 215,288
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 207
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 509
Fuel .............................. 457,561
Additives .......................... 460
Capacity ........................... 560
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INDEX 587

Clean Air.......................... 458
Conserving ......................... 320
Ethanol ........................... 458
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 462
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 292
Gasoline ........................... 457
Gauge ............................ 290
Light .......................... 292,312
Materials Added ..................... 460
Methanol .......................... 458
Octane Rating ....................... 457
Requirements ....................... 457
Saver Mode ........................ 320
Tank Capacity ....................... 560
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 320
Fuel Saver ............................. 320
Fuel System Caution ..................... 463
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 249Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)
...............462,520
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 560
Conserving ......................... 320
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 458
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 458
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 286
Fuel .............................. 290
Speedometer ........................ 290
Tachometer ......................... 284
Gear Ranges ...................... 384,390,400
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 511
General Information ............20,28,145,179,457
General Maintenance ..................... 523
Glass Cleaning .......................... 551
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 468
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............465,467
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 117
588 INDEX