overheating DODGE DART 2014 PF / 1.G User Guide

MESSAGEDESCRIPTION
SHIFT TO NEUTRAL THEN D or R The transmission has shifted itself into NEUTRAL (due to a fault condition, or over-
heat due to excessive idling when stopped in
DRIVE with the brakes released), but the shift lever remains in gear. Shift into NEUTRAL
and then back into gear for continued driving. If the transmission will not reengage, see your authorized dealer.
AUTOSTICK NOT AVAILABLE AutoStick® mode is unavailable due to a
shift lever fault. See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service.
AUTOMATIC MODE NOT AVAILABLE The transmission is unable to shift itself automatically, due to a fault condition.
Use the AutoStick® mode to shift the trans-
mission manually. See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service.
REDUCE GEAR CHANGES The transmission pump is overheating.
In AutoStick® mode, try to drive in one
specific gear as much as possible, avoiding frequent gear changes. In DRIVE, the trans- mission will automatically modify its shiftschedule to reduce the number of shifts.
TRANS. GETTING HOT PRESS BRAKE The transmission driving clutch is over- heating, usually due to repeated launches instop-and-go traffic. Pull over and allow the transmission to cool in NEUTRAL until“TRANS. COOL READY TO DRIVE” is displayed.
TRANS. HOT STOP SAFELY SHIFT TO P The transmission driving clutch has over- heated. Pull over, shift the transmission intoPARK, and allow the vehicle to cool until “TRANS. COOL READY TO DRIVE” is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION A transmission fault has been detected.
See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service.
SERVICE SHIFTER A shift lever fault has been detected.
See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service.
ENGAGE PARK BRAKE The sensor that monitors PARK engagement
is not functioning properly. Engage the
parking brake to ensure that the vehicle will not roll when in PARK.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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• Press and hold the RIGHTarrow button for one second to access the ”Oil Life Reset”
screen.
• Press and hold the DOWN
arrow button until the screen shows 100% oil life.
• Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Vehicles with base cluster
• Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads H (hot), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on H (hot), turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
Vehicles with premium cluster
• Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range
200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C) or greater and you hear
a chime, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing ConditionWheels OFF The
Ground AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONE
NOT ALLOWED Transmission in
NEUTRAL
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Rear
NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL
BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your manual transmission vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be
moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area
around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE/1st Gear and RE-
VERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
• Automatic transmission vehicles cannot be rocked in this manner, because the trans- mission will not allow shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE while the wheels are turning.
• If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Traction Control
,
turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute
after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the
risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between DRIVE/1st gear and REVERSE, do
not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated 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 vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer
than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Airbag...................15
Airbag Light...............86
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm ........13
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........13
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........86
Assistance Towing ............83
Audio Settings ............41,43
Audio Systems (Radio) ...........5
Automatic Headlights ..........27
Automatic Temperature Control(ATC)............31,32
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............111
AxleFluid................ .111
BrakeFluid................111
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................25
BulbReplacement............121
Calibration, Compass ...........74
Change Oil Indicator ...........87
Changing A Flat Tire ...........89
Charging System Light ..........86
Child Restraints CarSeat................17
Child Restraints ............17
Child Seat Installation .......18,19
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .......18,19
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............17, 18, 19
Using The Top Tether Anchorage. .18, 19
ChildSeat.................18
ClimateControl ..............5
Clock Setting ...............40
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light .....86
Charging System Light ........86
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ............86
Engine Temperature Warning Light..85
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .85
Oil Pressure Warning Light ......86
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light .............83
Compass Calibration ...........74 Cooling System
Coolant Capacity ...........111
Cruise Light ................28
Customer Assistance ..........122
Customer Programmable Features ....78
Defects, Reporting ............123
DimmerControl..............27
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........27
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........83
DoorLocks.................8
Driver Cockpit ...............4
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . .38, 39
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....83
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................85
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................86
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .................74
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........85
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . .104
Jacking ................89
Overheating .............88
Towing ................83
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....25
Compartment ............108
Oil ..................111
Oil Selection .............111
Overheating .............88
Starting ................12
Stopping ...............12
Temperature Warning Light .....85
EventDataRecorder...........105
Exterior Lights ..............121
FlatTireChanging ............89
Fluid Capacities .............111
Fluids ...................111
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . .111
FogLights.................27
Folding Rear Seat .............22
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........104
Front Heated Seats ............22
INDEX
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FuelFiller Cap (Gas Cap) .........86
Filler Door Emergency Release . . .107
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .........107
Specifications ............111
Fuse .................. .117
Fuses ...................117
GarageDoorOpener(HomeLink®) ....78
Headlights Automatic ..............27
Dimmer Switch ............27
HighBeam ..............26
HeatedSeats...............22
Heated Steering Wheel ..........24
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .................26
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....78
Hood Release ..............106
Instrument Cluster ............6,7
Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .6, 83
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....26
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth®StreamingAudio.....58
Jacking Instructions ...........91
Jack Location ..............89
Jack Operation ..............91
Jump Starting ..............101
KeyFob...................8 LockTheDoors ............8
Unlock The Doors ...........8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............10
Lock/Unlock .............10
Starting/Stopping ..........12
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Lock The Vehicle’s Doors .......8
Lane Change Assist ...........25
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ..............17, 18 Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .83
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Locks Door ..................8
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)...............17, 18
Maintenance Record ...........116
Maintenance Schedule ..........113
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ................85
MOPAR® Accessories ..........124
Navigation Voice Commands .......71
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......25
Oil Change Indicator ...........87
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........87
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............111
Oil Pressure Light .............86
Outlet Power .................81
Overheating, Engine ...........88
Panic Alarm ................8
Phone (Pairing) ............44,65
Phone

(Uconnect®) ..........44,65
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .119
Power Glass Sunroof ............34
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .81
Seats .................20
Steering ...............111
Preparation for Jacking .........90
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......26
Rear Seat, Folding ............22
Recreational Towing ...........82
Remote Control Trunk Release .............8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) LockTheDoors ............8
Unlock The Doors ...........8
Remote Starting System ..........9
INDEX
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