automatic transmission DODGE DART 2015 PF / 1.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC..2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8REMOTE START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™..........9VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM........13SEAT BELT SYSTEMS............15SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) — AIR BAGS.............16CHILD RESTRAINTS............22HEAD RESTRAINTS.............26FRONT SEATS................27REAR SEAT..................29HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29HEATED STEERING WHEEL........30TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN..31
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS............32TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGHBEAM LEVER.................33HEADLIGHT SWITCH............35ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IFEQUIPPED...................36MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS.......38Uconnect®8.4 MANUAL CLIMATECONTROLS..................39Uconnect®8.4 AUTOMATIC CLIMATECONTROLS..................41BLIND SPOT MONITORING.........44PA R K V I E W®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 44WIND BUFFETING..............44POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED....45MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IFEQUIPPED...................46SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . 47
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM....50Uconnect®200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Uconnect®8.4 & 8.4N............62STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 88ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER(EVIC) — STANDARD (2 BUTTON) . . . . . . . . 89DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) —PREMIUM (4 BUTTON)...........90Uconnect®8.4 CUSTOMERPROGRAMMABLE FEATURES.......94UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®).................94POWER OUTLET...............97
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)........98RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)............98
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..........100INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS...................100INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS...................106IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS......107JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IFEQUIPPED..................108TIRE SERVICE KIT.............114JUMP-STARTING..............120SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE.........122TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.....123FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.......123EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).....124
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD...........1251.4L Turbo Engine..............1262.0L Engine.................1282.4L Engine.................130FLUID CAPACITIES.............132FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 2MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES......133MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.......134MAINTENANCE RECORD.........138FUSES....................139TIRE PRESSURES.............142SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED......143WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE....144REPLACEMENT BULBS..........145
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMERCENTER...................146CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMERCENTER...................146ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED..................146PUBLICATIONS ORDERING........147REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES..............148Uconnect®CUSTOMER CENTER.....148
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®..149
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS....150
INDEX.....................152
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
1. With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob inside the vehicle.
2. Place the shift lever in PARK or NEU-
TRAL.
3. While pushing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. If
the engine fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 sec-
onds.
4. To stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, push the button
again.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter
(Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can be used
to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the Key Fob against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the brake pedal (transmission in
PA R K o r N E U T R A L p o s i t i o n ) .
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttononcetochangetheignitionswitchtotheACC
position.
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonasecondtimetochangetheignitionswitchto
the ON/RUN position.
Engine START/STOP Button
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•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonathirdtimetoreturntheignitionswitchtothe
OFF position.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
ON/RUN (engine not running) position and
the transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle SecurityAlarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release are disabled. If somethingtriggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following audible and visiblesignals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the VehicleSecurity Light in the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm The System
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Remove the key from the ignition switch and either push a power door LOCK switch while thedriver or passenger door is open or push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the Vehicle Security Alarmwill arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that time, the Vehicle Security Light will flash. Ifit does not illuminate, the Vehicle Security Alarm is not arming. In addition, if you open a doorduring the arming period, the Vehicle Security Alarm will cancel the arming process. If youwish to rearm the Vehicle Security Alarm after closing the door, you must repeat one of thepreviously-described arming sequences.
Yo u m a y a l s o d i s a r m t h e u l t r a s o n i c i n t r u s i o n s e n s o r d u r i n g t h e 1 6 s e c o n d a r m i n g p e r i o d b ypushing the lock button three times with a delay of no more than five seconds between keypushes. The horn will pulse twice to acknowledge that the ultrasonic intrusion sensor has beendisabled.
NOTE:
•Thedriver’sdoorkeycylinderandthetrunkbuttonontheRKEtransmittercannotarmor disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
•TheVehicleSecurityAlarmremainsarmedduringtrunkentry.PushingtheTRUNKbutton will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the vehiclethrough the trunk, and opens any door, the alarm will sound.
Ignition Positions
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SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This vehicle may be equipped with a fuel efficient Dual-Dry Clutch, Six Speed Automatic
Tr a n s m i s s i o n . T h i s t r a n s m i s s i o n o f f e r s a s p o r t i e r d r i v i n g e x p e r i e n c e w i t h f a s t e r A u t o S t i c k®
shifting.
During low-speed driving conditions in first gear, vehicle momentum changes may feel
exaggerated in response to changes in accelerator pedal position. This behavior is normal
and is similar to vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.
NOTE:
•Veryaggressivedrivingmayresultinsomeclutchodorsimilartoamanualtransmis-
sion. An active warning message will display in the Instrument Cluster if cool down
actions are needed.
•Thefirstfewshiftsonanewvehiclemaybesomewhatabrupt.Thisisanormal
condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
•Atlowspeedsyoumayhearmechanicalnoisessimilartoamanualtransmissionasthe
transmission changes gears. These noises are normal and will not damage the
transmission.
•Beforeandaftertheengineisstarted,youmayhearahydraulicpumpforashortperiod
of time. This noise is normal and will not damage the transmission.
Shifting The Transmission
The transmission shift lever position (PRND) is displayed both on the shift lever and in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
To d r i v e , d e p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l , p r e s s t h e b u t t o n o n t h e f r o n t o f t h e s h i f t l e v e r a n d m o v e
the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
Manual shifts can also be made using the AutoStick®shift control.
This transmission is programmed to prevent shifting from Reverse to Drive or Drive to
Reverse, if vehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h). This safety feature helps protect your
transmission from damage.
NOTE:
•Whenstoppedonanincline,itisrecommendedthatyoualwaysholdthevehiclein
place using the brakes. On steep inclines, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will temporarily hold
the car in position when the brake pedal is released. If the accelerator pedal is not
applied after a short time, the car will roll back. Either reapply the brake (to hold the
vehicle) or press the accelerator to climb the hill.
•Duringacceleration,gearchangeswillfeelsmoothcomparedtoavehiclewitha
traditional manual transmission. This is a benefit of the dual clutch design that avoids
power loss during up-shifts.
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Instrument Cluster Messages
Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster (if equipped with an EVIC/DID) to
alert the driver when certain conditions occur. These messages are described below.
MESSAGEDESCRIPTION
GEAR NOT AVAILABLEIn AutoStick®mode, the gear selected bythe driver is not available due to a fault con-dition. See your authorized dealer for diag-nosis and service.
SHIFT NOT ALLOWED The gear position requested by the driver iscurrently blocked. This occurs if NEUTRALis requested while moving, if REVERSE isrequested while moving (at 6 mph[10 km/h] or faster), if DRIVE is requestedwhile moving backwards (at 6 mph[10 km/h] or faster), or if 3rd gear or higheris requested at a stop. Make sure the ve-hicle is stopped before engaging DRIVE orREVERSE.
SHIFT TO NEUTRAL THEN D or R The transmission has shifted itself intoNEUTRAL (due to a fault condition, or over-heat due to excessive idling when stoppedin DRIVE with the brakes released), but theshift lever remains in gear. Shift into NEU-TRAL and then back into gear for continueddriving. If the transmission will not reen-gage, see your authorized dealer.
AUTOSTICK NOT AVAILABLE AutoStick®mode is unavailable due to ashift lever fault. See your authorized dealerfor diagnosis and service.
AUTOMATIC MODE NOT AVAILABLE The transmission is unable to shift itselfautomatically, due to a fault condition. Usethe AutoStick®mode to shift the transmis-sion manually. See your authorized dealerfor diagnosis and service.
REDUCE GEAR CHANGES The transmission pump is overheating. InAutoStick®mode, try to drive in one spe-cific gear as much as possible, avoidingfrequent 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 overheat-ing, usually due to repeated launches instop-and-go traffic. Pull over and allow thetransmission to cool in NEUTRAL until“TRANS. COOL READY TO DRIVE” is dis-played.
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
NOTE:
Trailer towing is not recommended for the 1.4L turbo engine.
Engine/TransmissionFrontal Area Max. GTW(Gross Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.(See Note)
2.0L and 2.4LAuto/Man22 sq ft(2.04 sq m)1,000 lbs(450 kg)150 lbs(50 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight ofoccupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and LoadingInformation placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information” in “Starting and Operating” for furtherinformation.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing ConditionWheels OFF theGroundManualTransmission
1.4L TurboEngine WithAutomaticTransmission(DDCT)
2.0L/2.4LEngine WithAutomaticTransmission
Flat Tow NoneTr a n s m i s s i o n i nNEUTRALTr a n s m i s s i o n i nNEUTRALNOTALLOWED
Dolly Tow
FrontNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWEDNOTALLOWED
RearNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWEDNOTALLOWED
On TrailerAllOKOKOK
NOTE:When recreationally towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws.Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
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NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission or a DDCT transmission (1.4L turbo
engine) may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any
distance, if the transmission is inNEUTRAL.ForvehicleswithDDCTtransmission(1.4L
turbo automatic), refer to "Shift Lever Override" in "What to Do in Emergencies" for
instructions on shifting the transmission into NEUTRAL when the ignition is OFF. If the
ignition is left in the ACC position, it may be helpful to disconnect the negative battery
cable (and secure it away from the battery post), to avoid draining the battery.
CAUTION!
•DO NOTflat tow any 2.0L or 2.4L engine vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing,
make sure all the wheels are OFF the ground.
•Donotdollytowthisvehicle.Useofatowingdollycancausesignificantdamageto
your vehicle. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
•Towingthisvehicleinviolationoftheaboverequirementscancausesevere
transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WARNING!
•Donotattempttochangeatireonthesideofthevehicleclosetomovingtraffic.
Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
•Beingunderajacked-upvehicleisdangerous.Thevehiclecouldslipoffthejack
and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to an
authorized service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•Neverstartorruntheenginewhilethevehicleisonajack.
•Thejackisdesignedtobeusedasatoolforchangingtiresonly.Thejackshouldnot
be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
•Carefullyfollowthesetirechangingwarningstohelppreventpersonalinjuryor
damage to your vehicle:
•Alwaysparkonafirm,levelsurfaceasfarfromtheedgeoftheroadwayaspossible
before raising the vehicle.
•TurnontheHazardWarningflasher.
•Blockthewheeldiagonallyoppositethewheeltoberaised.
•SettheparkingbrakefirmlyandsetanautomatictransmissioninPARK.
•Donotletanyonesitinthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Donotgetunderthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Onlyusethejackinthepositionsindicatedandforliftingthisvehicleduringatire
change.
•Ifworkingonorneararoadway,beextremelycarefulofmotortraffic.
•Toassurethatsparetires,flatorinflated,aresecurelystowed,sparesmustbe
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
•Raisingthevehiclehigherthannecessarycanmakethevehiclelessstable.Itcould
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove
the tire.
•Toavoidpossiblepersonalinjury,handlethewheelcoverswithcaretoavoidcontact
with any sharp edges.
•Toavoidtheriskofforcingthevehicleoffthejack,donottightenthewheelnuts
fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
•Aloosetireorjack,thrownforwardinacollisionorhardstopcouldendangerthe
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
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JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it
can be jump-started using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle or by
using a portable battery booster pack.
Jump-starting can be dangerous if done
improperly so please follow the procedures
in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the
front of the engine compartment, behind
the left headlight assembly.
NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access
to the positive battery post.
•Settheparkingbrake,shifttheautomatictransmissionintoPARK(manualtransmis-
sion in NEUTRAL) and turn the ignition to LOCK.
•Turnofftheheater,radio,andallunnecessaryelectricalaccessories.
•Ifusinganothervehicletojump-startthebattery,parkthevehiclewithinthejumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
1. Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the positive(+)post of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable to the positive(+)post of the
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative(-)end of the jumper cable to the negative(-)post of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the
fuel injection system.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Positive Post (Under Cover)
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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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