tow DODGE DART 2013 PF / 1.G User Guide
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC...................2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ............6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .....................8
REMOTE START.................9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ............9
THEFT ALARM .................13
SEATBELT ...................15
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIRBAGS ....................16
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............17
FRONT SEATS .................19
REARSEAT ...................21
HEATEDSEATS ................22
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ..........23
TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ....................23
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 24
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER ..................24
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ..............26
SPEED CONTROL ................27
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........28
Uconnect® 8.4 MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROLS ...................29
Uconnect® 8.4 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROLS ...................30
POWER SUNROOF ...............32
WIND BUFFETING ...............33
SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . 33
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......36
Uconnect® 200 .................38
Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N .............47
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.....70
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) – STANDARD (2 BUTTON) ........70
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) – PREMIUM
(4 BUTTON) ...................71
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®) ..................76
POWER OUTLET ................78
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHTRATINGS) ...............79
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.) ......................79
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............80
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .....................80
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........85
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........86
TIREFIT KIT ..................92
JUMP-STARTING ...............98
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........100
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......100
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........101
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........102
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.............103
FUEL DOOR RELEASE ............104
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........105
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........108
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........110
MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........114
FUSES .....................115
TIRE PRESSURES ...............118
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......119
EXTERIOR BULBS ...............119
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER....................120
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................120
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................120
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........120
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED
STATES .....................121
Uconnect® CUSTOMER CENTER .......121
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR® ....................122
INDEX....................123
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......126
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of four intermittent settings,the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.
Mist
• Rotate the end of the lever downward when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
Washer Operation
• Push the end of the lever inward and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Rain Sensing Wipers
• This feature senses moisture on the vehicle's windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position. Rotate the end of the
lever to one of four settings to activate this feature and adjust sensitivity.
• Rain Sensing can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to pass.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
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Common Phone Commands (Examples)
“Call John Smith”“Show Missed Calls”
“Call John Smith mobile” “Show Recent Calls”
“Dial 1 248 555 12XX” “Show My Contacts:
“Call Emergency” “Redial”
“Call Towing Assistance” “Call Back”
“Redial”
“Send 1234#” (only available while call is active)
“Search for John Smith”
Phonebook
• Uconnect® radios will automatically download your contact list from your
paired phone, if this feature is supported
by your phone. Entries are updated each
time that the phone is paired. If your con-
tact list entries do not appear, check the
settings on your phone. Some phones re-
quire you to enable this feature manually.
• Your phonebook can be browsed on your radio screen, but editing can only be done
on your phone. To browse, touch the
Phone soft-key, then the Phonebook soft-
key.
• Favorite phonebook entries can be saved as Favorites for quicker access. Favorites are shown at the top of your main phone screen.
Voice Command Tips
• The Phonebutton is for placing calls, or responding to texts, or Phone controls
• The Voice Command
button is for controlling Media, such as changing broad-
cast modes, (FM, SATELLITE), or Tuning to stations (95.5 or “Symphony Hall” )
• Take care to speak into the Voice Command System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of Voice Command to recognize user voice commands may be negatively
affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level.
• Use longer names that are less easily mistaken for others. For examples, say “Call John Doe” instead of “Call John”.
• You can “chain” commands together for faster results. Say “Call John Doe, mobile”, for example.
• You can interrupt while the system is talking to you, enabling you to say your response without waiting. Just press the
button on the steering wheel to say your
command.
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• Locating an address can be given as aone shot entry. For example, after saying “Find
Address” and the system is ready, you can say the entire address in one command,
“1234 1st Street, Any Town, Michigan.” If you are searching for a particular address or
Point Of Interest, the available voice commands depend on what is displayed on the
touch-screen.
• When the Voice Command system is ready to be given a command, the green indicator is visible in the right corner of the touch-screen.
• The following chart lists the navigation voice commands that may be available.
Navigation Voice Com-
mands: “Where To?” (Main Menu com-
mand)
“View Map” (Main Menu com-
mand)
“Repeat guidance”
“Cancel Route”
“Detour” (During a Route Guid-
ance)
“WhereAmI?”
“Find Address”
“Go Home”
“Find Place by Category”
“Find Place by Name”
“Find Recently Found”
“Find Favorite”
“Find City”
“Find Nearest Restaurant”
“Find Nearest Fuel” “Find Nearest Transit”
“Find Nearest Lodging”
“Find Nearest Shopping”
“Find Nearest Bank”
“Find Nearest Parking”
“Find Nearest Entertainment”
“Find Nearest Recreation”
“Find Nearest Attractions”
“Find Nearest Hospitals”
“Find Nearest Community”
“Find Nearest Auto Services”
“Find Nearest Airport”
“Find Nearest Police Stations”
“Find Nearest Fire Stations”
“Find Nearest Auto Dealers”
WARNING!
• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions follow-
ing applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely
operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others
to be severely injured or killed.
• In an emergency, to use Uconnect® Phone, your mobile phone must be:
• turned on,
• paired to Uconnect® Phone,
• and have network coverage.
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)
NOTE:
Trailer towing is not recommended for the 1.4L turbo engine.
Engine/
Transmission Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.0L and 2.4L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of
occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and
Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information” in “Starting and Operat-
ing” for further information.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the GroundManual Transmission Automatic Trans-
mission
Flat Tow None• Transmission in
NEUTRAL NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer AllOK
OK
NOTE: When recreationally towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial
laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed (flat towed)
at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmission is in the
NEUTRAL position.
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BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake
System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally
and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend
you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
• This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light
turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest authorized dealer immediately and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is
running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance,
an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
• Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds 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
button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled main-
tenance) refer to the following procedure.
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these
steps to access the jack and spare tire.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap.
3. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire.
4. Remove the scissors jack and wheel boltwrench from the spare wheel as an as-
sembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to
loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and re-
move the wrench from the jack assembly.
5. Remove the spare tire.
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4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screwclockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange, centering
the jack saddle between the locating notches on the sill flange.
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.
7. Mount the spare tire.
8. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turn- ing the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of
the handle for increased leverage.
Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern
until each bolt has been tightened twice.
The correct tightness of each wheel bolt
is 110 ft/lb. (150 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Install the jack with the base facing the front of the vehicle before tightening down the fastener.
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Road Tire Installation
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two wheelbolts on the wheel which are on each side of the valve stem. Install the wheel bolts with
the threaded end of the bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install
the cover by hand, snapping the cover
over the two wheel bolts. Do not use a
hammer or excessive force to install the
cover.
4. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the
wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turn- ing the jack handle counterclockwise.
6. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of
the handle for increased leverage.
Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern
until each wheel bolt has been tightened
twice. The correct tightness of each
wheel bolt is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
2 — Valve Notch 5 — Road Wheel
3 — Wheel bolt
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