tires DODGE DART 2014 PF / 1.G Service Manual

WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.3. Remove the rubber storage tray liner from the center
console, then lift up the front of the shift lever bezel,
carefully disengage the bezel from the shift lever
housing, and slide it up to the top of the shift lever.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
Shift Lever Bezel
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO . . . .557
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L ..........558
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..........559
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .560
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............560
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..........................561
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................562
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .563
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........563▫
Engine Oil ..........................564
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .567
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................567
▫ Tires ..............................568
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............568
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............569
▫ A/C Air Filter .......................571
▫ Body Lubrication .....................574
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............574
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................575
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Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Tires
Checking For Tire Wear
Once a month, check the tire inflation pressures and look
for unusual wear or damage. Rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
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568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange Indicator System:
•Change engine oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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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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 depart
significantly 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 performance.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 629

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.
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, andexcessive 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.
630 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Uconnect® Settings........................25
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................446
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............580
Adding Fuel ............................ .497
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .575
Additives, Fuel .......................... .495
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................80
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................82
Airbag, Side ..............................65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .567
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................569
Air Conditioning ..........................390
Air Conditioning Controls ...................390
Air Conditioning Filter .....................404
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................569
Air Conditioning System ....................390 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .470
Alarm Arm The System ........................20
Disarm The System .......................21
Rearming The System .....................20
Tamper Alert ...........................22
Vehicle Security Alarm ....................20
Alarm Light ............................ .316
Alarm, Panic .............................23
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................20
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................20
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................579
Capacities ............................608
Disposal ............................. .582
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................446
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................318
Appearance Care ........................ .589
Assistance Towing ........................ .147
632 INDEX

Lock The Doors.........................25
Panic Alarm ............................23
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........27
Programming Additional Transmitters .........27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................24
Unlatch The Trunk .......................26
Unlock The Doors .......................25
Key-In Reminder ..........................16
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................410
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ Enter The Trunk .........................26
KeyFob...............................36
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ..................36
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..................25
Passive Entry ...........................36
Passive Entry Programming .................36
Remote Control .........................36
Unlock From The Driver’s Side ..............25
Unlock From The Passenger Side .............25Keyless Entry System
.......................24
Keyless Go ...............................13
Key, Programming .........................19
Key, Replacement ..........................19
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................17
Knee Bolster ..............................61
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................241
Lane Change Assist ........................241
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................51
Latches ................................112
Latch Plate ...............................52
Lead Free Gasoline ........................492
Leaks, Fluid .............................112
Life of Tires ............................ .478
Light Bulbs ..............................111
Lights .................................111
Airbag ................................68
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INDEX 641

Vanity Mirror..........................123
Voltage ............................. .317
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......308
Loading Vehicle ..........................500
Capacities ............................502
Tires ............................... .464
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................34
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Lubrication, Body ........................ .574
Lug Nuts ...............................520
Maintenance Free Battery ....................568
Maintenance Procedures ....................563
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .614
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......318Manual, Service
..........................628
Manual Transmission ..................... .414
Fluid Level Check .......................588
Frequency of Fluid Change ................588
Lubricant Selection ..................... .588
Shift Speeds .......................... .415
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................584
Methanol ...............................493
Mini-Trip Computer .......................328
Mirrors ................................119
Automatic Dimming .....................119
Electric Powered ........................122
Electric Remote ........................ .122
Exterior Folding ........................121
Heated ...............................122
Outside ............................. .120
Rearview .............................119
Vanity ...............................123
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
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INDEX 643

Passing Light............................241
Pets .................................. .106
Phone, Cellular .......................... .133
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............133
Phone (Pairing) .......................... .172
Phone (Uconnect®) ........................164
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........464
Power Deck Lid Release ........................45
Door Locks ............................33
Mirrors ............................. .122
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........287
Sunroof ............................. .283
Windows ..............................41
Power Steering Fluid .......................611
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................61
Preparation for Jacking .....................534 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ..............................59
Radial Ply Tires ..........................472
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........581
Radio Operation ..........................390
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................247
Rear Camera ............................270
Rear Cupholder ..........................291
Rear ParkSense System .....................257
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .231
Rear Window Defroster .....................300
Rear Window Features .....................300
Recorder, Event Data .......................83
Recreational Towing .......................515
Reformulated Gasoline .....................493
Refrigerant ............................. .570
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INDEX 645