DODGE DART 2013 PF / 1.G Owners Manual

HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 409
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 483
Head Restraints ......................... 205
Head Rests ............................ 205
Headlights ............................ 557
Automatic ......................... 212
Cleaning ........................... 550
Delay ............................. 212
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 217
Lights On Reminder .................. 214
On With Wipers ................... 212,222
Passing ............................ 217
Switch ............................ 211
Time Delay ......................... 212
Heated Mirrors ......................... 108
Heated Seats ........................... 202
Heater ............................... 361 Heater, Engine Block
..................... 383
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 217
Hill Start Assist ......................... 420
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 469
Holder, Coin ........................... 268
Holder, Cup ........................... 265
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 249
Ignition Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 19
Infant Restraint ........................ 83,84
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 297
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 105
Instrument Cluster .................... 281,284
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 280
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 551
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INDEX 589

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
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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
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ModeFuel Saver ......................... 320
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 449
Mopar Parts ......................... 522,576
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 458
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 216
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 245
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 93
Occupant Restraints ................... 47,65,79
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........63,64,65,77
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 457
Odometer ............................. 292
Oil Change Indicator .................. 293,299
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............293,299
Oil, Engine ......................... 524,560
Capacity ........................... 560 Change Interval
..................... 525
Checking .......................... 524
Disposal ........................... 526
Filter ............................. 527
Materials Added to ................... 526
Recommendation .................. 525,560
Viscosity ........................... 526
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............520,521
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 249
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 106
Overhead Console ....................... 248
Overheating, Engine ................... 286,483
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,577
Paint Care ............................. 546
Panic Alarm ............................ 26
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 231
Parking Brake .......................... 412
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INDEX 593

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
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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
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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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INDEX 597

Changing....................... 484,487
Compact Spare ...................... 440
Flat Changing ....................... 484
General Information .................. 436
High Speed ......................... 438
Inflation Pressures .................... 437
Jacking ......................... 486,487
Life of Tires ........................ 443
Load Capacity .................... 432,433
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 449
Pressure Warning Light ................ 284
Quality Grading ..................... 579
Radial ............................ 439
Replacement ........................ 444
Rotation ........................... 448
Safety .......................... 427,436
Sizes ............................. 428
Snow Tires ......................... 447
Spare Tire .......................... 485 Spinning
........................... 442
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 442
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 470
Towing ............................... 467
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 131
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 513
Guide ............................. 470
Recreational ........................ 479
Weight ............................ 470
Towing Assistance ....................... 131
Traction .............................. 409
Traction Control ......................... 418
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 420
Trailer Towing .......................... 467
Cooling System Tips .................. 478
Hitches ............................ 469
Minimum Requirements ................ 472
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 470
Wiring ............................ 475
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