cruise control DODGE DART 2014 PF / 1.G Owners Manual

NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Electronic Speed
Control. The Cruise Indicator Light in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will illuminate. To
turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second
time. The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off. The system
should be turned off when not in use.
Electronic Speed Control Buttons
1 — ON/OFF 3 — SET -
2 — RES + 4 — CANCEL
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WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON.
NOTE:The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed
and on level ground before pressing the SET button.
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
the SET (-) button and release. Release the accelerator and
the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
NOTE: After pressing the SET button “Cruise Control
Set” message is displayed for five seconds or until
another switch is pressed. For Premium Clusters Only
•
When set to analog mode: The red outer line on the
speedometer changes from red to white to identify set
speed.
• When set to digital mode: The MPH reading turns
from white to red to identify set speed.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the
vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without
erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF
button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set
speed memory.
NOTE: After pressing the OFF button a “Cruise Control
Off” message is displayed for five seconds or until
another switch is pressed.
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

•Service Air Bag Warning Light
• Washer Fluid Low
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low
• Oil Pressure Low
• Fuel Low
• Service Antilock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Transmission Too Hot
• Service Power Steering •
Oil Temperature Hot
• Check Fuel Cap
• Oil Change Due
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Inflate Tire to XX
• Coolant Low
• Rain Sensor Fail
• Traction Control Off
• Engine Warming Wait To Start
• Too Cold Plug In Heater
• Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Messages
•Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Service Airbag System
• Traction Control Off
• Washer Fluid Low
• Oil Pressure Low
• Oil Change Due
• Fuel Low
• Service Antilock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control •
Service Power Steering
• Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
•
Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to XX”
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Lights On4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335

Defroster, Windshield......................110
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................245
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................560
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................241
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................587
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................582
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......35
Door Locks ............................25
KeyFob...............................32
Manual Door Locks ......................32
Power Door Locks .......................33
Remote ...............................32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................32
Door Locks, Automatic ......................34
Door Opener, Garage .......................274
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .225Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .440
Electrical Power Outlets .....................287
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................300
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................122
Electronic Brake Control System ...............446
Brake Assist System .....................449
Electronic Stability Program ................455
Traction Control System ...................449
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............450
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........252
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .............455
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......321
Emergency Brake ........................ .442
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................47
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................547
636 INDEX

Alarm...............................316
Anti-Lock ............................ .318
Automatic Headlights ....................236
Brake Warning ........................ .313
Bulb Replacement .......................604
Cruise ...............................320
Daytime Running .......................239
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................240
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....457
Exterior ..............................111
Fog ................................ .239
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................519
Headlights ............................235
Headlights On Reminder ..................239
Headlights On With Wipers ................236
Headlight Switch .......................235
High Beam ............................241
High Beam Indicator .....................312
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............241Illuminated Entry
........................23
Instrument Cluster ..................... .235
Intensity Control ........................243
Interior ............................. .242
License ............................. .607
Lights On Reminder .....................239
Low Fuel ............................ .316
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........318
Oil Pressure .......................... .318
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........244
Passing ............................. .241
Reading ............................. .242
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .312
Security Alarm ........................ .316
Service ...............................604
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .318
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............308
T raction

Control ........................457
Turn Signal ............................111
642 INDEX

Service Assistance........................ .623
Service Contract ..........................625
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .318
Service Manuals ..........................628
Setting the Clock ..........................367
Shifting Manual Transmission ....................414
Shift Lever Override .......................549
Short Message Service (SMS) .................162
Shoulder Belts ............................51
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................56
Side Airbag ..............................79
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................120
Signals, Turn .............................111
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................481
Snow Tires ............................. .473
Spare Tire ...............................475
Specifications Oil..................................565 Speed Control (Cruise Control)
................252
Speedometer ............................ .314
Starting .................................28
Automatic Transmission ..................410
Engine Fails to Start .....................413
Manual Transmission ....................409
Remote ...............................28
Starting Procedures ........................409
Steering Column Controls .......................240
Column Lock ..........................249
Tilt Column .......................... .249
Wheel, Heated ........................ .250
Wheel, Tilt ............................249
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............387
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .387
Storage ............................... .294
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .403
Stuck, Freeing ............................547
648 INDEX