warning DODGE DART 2015 PF / 1.G Service Manual

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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WARNING!
•Youcanbebadlyinjuredworkingonoraroundamotorvehicle.Doonlyserviceworkforwhichyouhavetheknowledgeandtheright
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
•Failuretoproperlyinspectandmaintainyourvehiclecouldresultinacomponentmalfunctionandeffectvehiclehandlingand
performance. This could cause an accident.
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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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SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “What To Do In Emergencies” on your DVD for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash with a compact or limited-use temporary spare installed. Damage
to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h a s p a r e t i r e a n d w h e e l e q u i v a l e n t i n l o o k a n d f u n c t i o n
to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This
spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option,
refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle
is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and
Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall
of the tire. Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S” preceding the
size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment tire should be repaired (or
replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare
wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not install
more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the
tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your spare. Failure to do so
could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
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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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ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
To a s s i s t c u s t o m e r s w h o h a v e h e a r i n g d i f f i c u l t i e s , t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r h a s i n s t a l l e d s p e c i a l
TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any
hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional
teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect
with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or
emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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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
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•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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T h e d r i v e r ’s p r i m a r y r e s p o n s i b i l i t y i s
t h e s a f e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e v e h i c l e .
D r i v i n g w h i l e d i s t r a c t e d c a n r e s u l t
i n l o s s o f v e h i c l e c o n t r o l , r e s u l t i n g
i n a c o l l i s i o n a n d p e r s o n a l i n j u r y .
C h r y s l e r G r o u p L L C s t r o n g l y
r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e d r i v e r u s e
e x t r e m e c a u t i o n w h e n u s i n g a n y
d e v i c e o r f e a t u r e t h a t m a y t a k e t h e i r
a t t e n t i o n o f f t h e r o a d . U s e o f a n y
e l e c t r i c a l d e v i c e s , s u c h a s c e l l u l a r
t e l e p h o n e s , c o m p u t e r s , p o r t a b l e
r a d i o s , v e h i c l e n a v i g a t i o n o r o t h e r
d e v i c e s , b y t h e d r i v e r w h i l e t h e
v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g i s d a n g e r o u s a n d
c o u l d l e a d t o a s e r i o u s c o l l i s i o n .
Te x t i n g w h i l e d r i v i n g i s a l s o
d a n g e r o u s a n d s h o u l d n e v e r b e d o n e
w h i l e t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g . I f y o u
f i n d y o u r s e l f u n a b l e t o d e v o t e y o u r
f u l l a t t e n t i o n t o v e h i c l e o p e r a t i o n ,
p u l l o f f t h e r o a d t o a s a f e l o c a t i o n
a n d s t o p y o u r v e h i c l e . S o m e s t a t e s
o r p r o v i n c e s p r o h i b i t t h e u s e o f
c e l l u l a r t e l e p h o n e s o r t e x t i n g w h i l e
d r i v i n g . I t i s a l w a y s t h e d r i v e r ’s
r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o c o m p l y w i t h a l l
local laws.
IMPORTANT
T h i s U s e r G u i d e i s i n t e n d e d t o f a m i l i a r i z e y o u w i t h t h e i m p o r t a n t f e a t u r e s
o f y o u r v e h i c l e . T h e D V D e n c l o s e d c o n t a i n s y o u r O w n e r ’s M a n u a l ,
Navigation/Uconnect® M a n u a l s , W a r r a n t y B o o k l e t s , Ti r e W a r r a n t y a n d
R o a d s i d e A s s i s t a n c e ( n e w v e h i c l e s p u r c h a s e d i n t h e U . S . ) o r R o a d s i d e
A s s i s t a n c e ( n e w v e h i c l e s p u r c h a s e d i n C a n a d a ) i n e l e c t r o n i c f o r m a t . W e
h o p e y o u f i n d i t u s e f u l . R e p l a c e m e n t D V D k i t s m a y b e p u r c h a s e d b y v i s i t i n g
www.techauthority.com. D O D G E a n d D a r t a r e r e g i s t e r e d t r a d e m a r k s o f
Chrysler Group LLC. Copyright 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.
DODGE.COM (U.S.)
D O D G E . C A ( C A N A D A )
T h i s g u i d e h a s b e e n p r e p a r e d t o h e l p y o u g e t q u i c k l y a c q u a i n t e d w i t h y o u r
n e w D o d g e a n d t o p r o v i d e a c o n v e n i e n t r e f e r e n c e s o u r c e f o r c o m m o n
q u e s t i o n s . H o w e v e r, i t i s n o t a s u b s t i t u t e f o r y o u r O w n e r ’s M a n u a l .
F o r c o m p l e t e o p e r a t i o n a l i n s t r u c t i o n s , m a i n t e n a n c e p r o c e d u r e s a n d
important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect® Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
N o t a l l f e a t u r e s s h o w n i n t h i s g u i d e m a y a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l e . F o r a d d i t i o n a l
i n f o r m a t i o n o n a c c e s s o r i e s t o h e l p p e r s o n a l i z e y o u r v e h i c l e , v i s i t
www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Dodge dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
D r u n k e n d r i v i n g i s o n e o f t h e m o s t f r e q u e n t c a u s e s
o f a c c i d e n t s . Y o u r d r i v i n g a b i l i t y c a n b e s e r i o u s l y i m p a i r e d w i t h
b l o o d a l c o h o l l e v e l s f a r b e l o w t h e l e g a l m i n i m u m . I f y o u a r e d r i n k i n g ,
d o n ’ t d r i v e . R i d e w i t h a d e s i g n a t e d n o n - d r i n k i n g d r i v e r , c a l l a c a b ,
a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
D r i v i n g a f t e r d r i n k i n g c a n l e a d t o a n a c c i d e n t . Y o u r p e r c e p t i o n s a r e
l e s s s h a r p , y o u r r e f l e x e s a r e s l o w e r , a n d y o u r j u d g m e n t i s i m p a i r e d
when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
If you are the !rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may
obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.