tire pressure DODGE DART 2015 PF / 1.G Owner's Manual

NOTE:
•ThemetalendfittingfromPowerPlug(8)maygethotafteruse,soitshouldbehandled
carefully.
•FailuretoreinstallthecaponthefittingattheendoftheSealantHose(6)canresult
in sealant contacting your skin, clothing, and the vehicle’s interior. It can also result in
sealant contacting internal Tire Service Kit components which may cause permanent
damage to the kit.
WARNING!
•Donotattempttosealatireonthesideofthevehicleclosesttotraffic.Pullfar
enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service Kit.•DonotusetheTireServiceKitordrivethevehicleunderthefollowingcircum-
stances:
•Ifthepunctureinthetiretreadisapproximately1/4”.(6mm)orlarger.
•Ifthetirehasanysidewalldamage.
•Ifthetirehasanydamagefromdrivingwithextremelylowtirepressure.
•Ifthetirehasanydamagefromdrivingonaflattire.
•Ifthewheelhasanydamage.
•Ifyouareunsureoftheconditionofthetireorthewheel.
•KeeptheTireServiceKitawayfromopenflamesorheatsource.
•AlooseTireServiceKitthrownforwardinacollisionorhardstopcouldendangerthe
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service Kit in the place provided.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you,
your passengers, and others around you.
•TakecarenottoallowthecontentsoftheTireServiceKittocomeincontactwith
hair, eyes, or clothing. The Tire Service Kit is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or
absorbed through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush
immediately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin. Change
clothing as soon as possible, if there is any contact with clothing.
•TheTireServiceKitSealantsolutioncontainslatex.Incaseofanallergicreaction
or rash, consult a physician immediately. Keep the Tire Service Kit out of reach of
children. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting! Consult a physician immediately.
•The Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and
repaired or replaced after using the Tire Service Kit. Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h)
until the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries
that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing ConditionWheels OFF TheGroundAUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONMANUALTRANSMISSION
Flat TowNONE NOT ALLOWEDTr a n s m i s s i o n i nNEUTRAL
Wheel Lift or DollyTo w
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
FlatbedALLBEST 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 REVERSE. Using
minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
•Automatictransmissionvehiclescannotberockedinthismanner,becausethe
transmission will not allow shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE while the wheels are
turning.
•IfyourvehicleisequippedwithElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)orTraction
Control,turnthesystemoffbeforeattemptingto“rock”thevehicle.
CAUTION!
•Racingtheengineorspinningthewheelsmayleadtotransmissionoverheatingand
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”astuckvehiclebymovingbetweenDRIVE/1stgearandREVERSE,
do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
•Revvingtheengineorspinningthewheelstoofastmayleadtotransmission
overheating 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).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions
can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since
last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles
(805 km).
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further
information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
• Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel.
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel.
•Checkthetireinflationpressuresandlookforunusualwearordamage.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,andbrakemastercylinderasneeded.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights.
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TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for
more information regarding tire warnings
and instructions.
WARNING!
•Overloadingofyourtiresisdangerous.Overloadingcancausetirefailure,affect
vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom-
mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
•Improperlyinflatedtiresaredangerousandcancausecollisions.Under-inflation
increases tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure. Over-inflation
reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can
cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated
tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation
pressure.
Tire And Loading Information Location(Example)
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Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the
originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire
may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the
temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the
vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire is identified by a
label located on the limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations for
this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the speed listed on
the limit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the
rear edge of the driver’s side door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment tire at the
first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of
vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be
cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
To r e m o v e h e a v y s o i l a n d / o r e x c e s s i v e b r a k e d u s t , u s e M O PA R®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven
cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car
washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's
protective finish. Only MOPAR®Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
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•HowdoIusetheUconnect®Voice Command?
•Uconnect®200 pg. 59
•Uconnect®8.4 & 8.4N pg. 86
•HowdoIoperatetheSteeringWheelAudioControls?pg.88
•HowdoIconfiguremyUniversalGarageDoorOpener(HomeLink)?pg.94
UTILITY
•HowdoIknowhowmuchIcantowwithmyDodgeDart?pg.98
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•WhatdoIdoifmyTPMSwarninglightcomeson?pg.100
•HowdoIchangeaflattire?pg.108
•HowdoIJump-Startmyvehicle?pg.120
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
•WhereismyFuseBlocklocated?pg.139
•WhattypeofoildoIuse?pg.132
•HowoftenshouldIchangemyengine’soil?pg.134
•Whatshouldmytirepressurebesetat?pg.142
FAQ
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . .133
Adding Washer Fluid..........133
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag.......16
Advance Front Air Bag.......16
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .16
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Side Impacts.............16
Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter)................133Air Conditioner Maintenance.....133Air Conditioning Refrigerant......133Air Conditioning System........133AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.......13Alarm (Security Alarm)......13,106Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .132, 133Capacities.............132Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Anti-Lock Warning Light........103Appearance Care............133Assistance Towing...........100Audio Settings............53,56Audio Systems (Radio)..........5Automatic Headlights..........35Automatic TemperatureControl (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . .39, 41Automatic TransmissionFluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Back-Up Camera............44Battery.................133Blind Spot Monitoring..........44Body Mechanism Lubrication.....133Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Brake System.............133Master Cylinder..........133Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .102Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Bulb Replacement...........145Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Calibration, Compass..........90
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine
Coolant)...............132
Capacities, Fluid............132
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)............133
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Change Oil Indicator..........104
Changing A Flat Tire..........108
Charging System Light.........103
Child Restraint..............22
Child RestraintsChild Tether AnchorageLocations...............25CleaningWheels...............133Windshield Wiper Blades.....133Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Clock Setting...............53Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .103Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . .102Charging System Light......103Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indi-cator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .106High Beam Indicator.......106
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)..103Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . .103Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m(TPMS) Light...........100Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......106Vehicle Security Light.......106Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Compact Spare Tire..........143Compass Calibration...........90Coolant (Antifreeze)..........132Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....133Coolant Level...........133Disposal of Used Coolant.....133Drain, Flush, and Refill......133
INDEX
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Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Points to Remember.......133
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .133
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..133
Corrosion Protection..........133
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Customer Assistance.......146, 147
Customer Programmable Features . . .94
Defects, Reporting...........148Dimmer Control.............35Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......35Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . .100DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....133Door Locks.................8Driver Cockpit...............4
ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n dSystem.............50,51Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .100Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFFIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .123Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .107To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 0EngineAir Cleaner.............133Break-In Recommendations....32Checking Oil Level.........133Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132, 133Oil Filler Cap...........133Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .132, 133Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .107Starting...............12Stopping..............12Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....102Event Data Recorder..........124Exhaust System............133
FiltersAir Cleaner.............133
Engine Oil.............133
Engine Oil Disposal........133
Flashers
Tu r n S i g n a l............106
Flat Tire Changing...........108
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Fluid Capacities............132
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132, 133
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 106Folding Rear Seat............29Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .123Front Heated Seats...........29FuelCapacity..............132Filler Cap (Gas Cap)........104Specifications...........132Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........132Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)...94Gasoline (Fuel).............132General Maintenance.........133Glass Cleaning.............133
HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Cleaning..............133Dimmer Switch...........35High Beam.............34Head Restraints.............26Heated Seats..............29Heated Steering Wheel.........30High Beam Indicator..........106High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . . .94Hood Release.............125
Instrument Cluster............6Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights . .106Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .100Instrument Panel Cover........133Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .133Interior Appearance Care.......133Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .33
INDEX
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Introduction................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth®Streaming Audio....72
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .109
Jack Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Jump Starting.............120
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lock The Doors............8Unlock The Doors...........8Keyless Enter-N-Go............9Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Starting/Stopping..........12Keyless Enter-N-Go™Lock The Vehicle’s Doors.......8
Lane Change Assist...........33Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145LightsFog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106High Beam Indicator . . . . . . .106Security Alarm...........106Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g ( T P M S )..100LocksDoor..................8Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH)................23Lubrication, Body...........133
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . .133Maintenance, General.........133Maintenance Procedures.......133Maintenance Record..........138Maintenance Schedule........134Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine)...............103Manual Transmission..........46Master Cylinder (Brakes)........133MOPAR®Accessories.........149
Navigation Voice Commands......87New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . .32
Occupant Restraints........21,22Oil Change Indicator..........104Oil Change Indicator, Reset......104
Oil, Engine............132, 133
Capacity..............132
Change Interval..........133
Checking..............133
Disposal..............133
Filter................133
Filter Disposal...........133
Materials Added to........133
Recommendation......132, 133
Viscosity..............133
Oil Filter, Selection...........133Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .103OutletPower................97Overheating, Engine..........107
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Panic Alarm................8Phone (Pairing)...........57,80Phone (Uconnect®). . . . . . . . .57,80Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .142PowerGlass Sunroof............45Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)..97Seats................27Preparation for Jacking........109
Rain Sensitive Wiper System......33Rear Camera...............44Rear Cross Path.............44Rear ParkSense System.........44Rear Seat, Folding............29Recreational Towing...........98Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Remote ControlTr u n k R e l e a s e . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors............8Unlock The Doors...........8Remote Starting System.........9Replacement Bulbs..........145Reporting Safety Defects.......148Restraint, Head.............26Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.....123
Schedule, Maintenance........134Seat Belt Maintenance........133
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Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt......15
Pretensioners............15
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Adjustment.............28
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Lumbar Support..........27
Power................27
Rear Folding............29
Security Alarm.............106
Security Alarm............13
Setting the Clock............53
Shift Lever Override..........122
Short Message Service (SMS)......61
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 106
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . .79
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . .108, 143, 144
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Speed Control
Accel/Decel.............36
Cancel................37Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36StartingRemote................9SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1Wheel, Heated...........30Steering Wheel Audio Controls.....88Store Radio Presets.........54,67Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Sun Roof.................45Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Te t h e r A n c h o r, C h i l d R e s t r a i n t.....24Te x t M e s s a g i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1Ti l t S t e e r i n g C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
Ti r e sAir Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .142Changing..........108, 109Compact Spare..........143Flat Changing...........108Jacking..............109Spare Tire.............108Ti r e S e r v i c e K i t.............114To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .123Recreational.............98To w i n g V e h i c l e B e h i n d a M o t o r h o m e . . 9 8Tr a i l e r To w i n gTr a i l e r a n d To n g u e W e i g h t.....98Tr a i l e r W e i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8Tr a n s m i s s i o nFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Maintenance............133Tu r n S i g n a l s............33,106
Uconnect®Phone..........57,80Uconnect®Voice Command....59,86USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56, 70
Voice Command...........59,86Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
WasherAdding Fluid............133Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . .33Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .133Wheel and Wheel Trim.........133Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . .133, 144Wind Buffeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Windshield Washers...........33Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Windshield Wiper Blades.......133Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . .33Wiper Blade Replacement.......133
INDEX
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