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

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).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the hood release lever located on
the instrument panel, below the steering
column.
2. Raise the hood and locate the safety
catch lever, in the middle of the hood
opening.
3. Move the safety latch while lifting the
hood at the same time.
4. Lift upward on the hood prop rod insu-
lator to release the hood prop rod from
the stowage retainer.
5. Insert the hood prop rod into the slot on
the hood.
6. To close the hood, remove the support
rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Hood Release Lever Location
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FUSES
Interior Fuses
The interior fuses are located on the drivers side under the instrument panel.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini FuseDescription
F1–20AmpYellowFrontHeatedSeats–IfEquipped
F2–20AmpYellowRear Heated Seats, Heated Steer-ing Wheel – If Equipped
F3–10AmpRedPark Assist Module, Rear Camera,Left and Right Blind Spot Sensor,Compass – If Equipped
F4–15AmpBlueInstrumentCluster
F5–10AmpRedHVAC, Humidity Sensor, In-CarTe m p e r a t u r e S e n s o r, I n s i d e M i r r o rAssembly
F18–15AmpBlueRadio
F20–10AmpRedSteering Column Control Module,Switch Bank
F21–10AmpRedDiagnosticPort
F22–10AmpRedUniversal Garage Door Opener,EOM
F23–20AmpYellowSunroof
F24–5AmpTan Run/AccessoryRelay
F25–5AmpTan TransmissionControlModule#4
F26–5AmpTan StopLampSwitch
F27–10AmpRedPneumaticLumbarSupport
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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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•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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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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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
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