maintenance reset DODGE DART 2013 PF / 1.G Owners Manual

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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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil
message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first. Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:•Check engine oil level.
•Check windshield washer fluid level.
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and
brake master cylinder as needed.
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
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S564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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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