weight DODGE DART 2015 PF / 1.G Owner's Guide

NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options,
must be considered as part of the total load on your
vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information
Placard” in “Tire Safety Information” for the maximum
combined weight of occupants and cargo for your ve-
hicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components, the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
•Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
•Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps
the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at
the heavier loads.
Perform the maintenance listed in the Maintenance
Schedule. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further
information. When towing a trailer, never exceed the
GAWR or GCWR ratings.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
Towing Requirements — Tires
•Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
•Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
•Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
•Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
•When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
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About Your Brakes........................450
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................453
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............587
Adding Fuel.............................505
Adding Washer Fluid......................581
Additives, Fuel...........................503
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................63
Air Bag Components.....................62
Air bag Operation.......................67
Air Bag Warning Light....................68
Driver Knee Air Bag......................77
Enhanced Accident Response................83
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................87
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Front Passenger Knee Air bag...............77
If A Deployment Occurs...................82
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................77
Lighter Weight Passengers..................71
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............86
Occupant Classification Module (OCM)........68
Transporting Pets.......................109
Air bag Deployment........................62
Air bag Light.............................84
Air bag Maintenance........................86
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .575
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................577
Air Conditioning..........................390
Air Conditioning Controls...................390
Air Conditioning Filter.....................405
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............404
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................577
Air Conditioning System....................390
Air Pressure, Tires.........................478
Alarm
Arm The System........................20
Rearming The System.....................20
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Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................505
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................315
Gasoline..............................500
Gauge...............................314
Light................................316
Materials Added........................503
Methanol.............................501
Octane Rating..........................500
Requirements..........................500
Specifications..........................616
Tank Capacity..........................615
Fueling................................505
Fuel System Caution.......................507
Fuses..................................602
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............275
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................505
Gasoline, Clean Air........................501
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................500
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................501
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................310
Fuel.................................314
Speedometer..........................314
Tachometer............................308
Gear Ranges.............................418
Gear Select Lever Override..................556
General Information.......................166
Glass Cleaning...........................600
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................511
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................508
GVWR.................................508
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®)...............135
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water.........................446
Hazard Warning Flasher....................52710
INDEX 647

Life of Tires...........................486
Load Capacity.........................471
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............491
Pressure Warning Light...................308
Quality Grading........................637
Radial...............................479
Replacement...........................487
Rotation..............................490
Safety...............................465
Sizes................................466
Snow Tires............................481
Spare Tire.............................540
Spinning.............................485
Tread Wear Indicators....................485
Tire Safety Information.....................465
Tire Service Kit...........................530
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................515
To Open Hood...........................234
Towing................................510
24-Hour Towing Assistance................150
Disabled Vehicle........................559
Guide...............................514
Recreational...........................523
Weight...............................514
Towing Assistance.........................150
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........523
Traction................................445
Traction Control..........................456
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................457
Trailer Towing...........................510
Cooling System Tips.....................522
Hitches..............................513
Minimum Requirements..................516
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................515
Wiring...............................520
Trailer Towing Guide.......................514
Trailer Weight............................514
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