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

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding
legal lines).
WARNING!
•Pedalsthatcannotmovefreelycancauselossofvehiclecontrolandincreasethe
risk of serious personal injury.
•Alwaysmakesurethatobjectscannotfallintothedriverfootwellwhilethevehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator
pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
•Failuretoproperlyfollowfloormatinstallationormountingcancauseinterference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/transmission
gear selector.
•Donotleavethekeyfobinornearthevehicle,orinalocationaccessibleto
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Neverusethe“PARK”positionasasubstitutefortheparkingbrake.Alwaysapply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
•RefertoyourOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetails.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of
Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.
WARNING!
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
•DonotleavetheKeyFobinornearthevehicle,orinalocationaccessibleto
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
REMOTE START
•PushtheREMOTESTARTbuttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
•PushingtheREMOTESTARTbuttonathirdtimeshutstheengineoff.
•Todrivethevehicle,pushtheUNLOCKbuttonandcycletheignitiontotheON/RUN
position.
With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is
cycled to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
•Donotstartorrunanengineinaclosedgarageorconfinedarea.Exhaustgas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide
is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when
inhaled.
•KeepKeyFobtransmittersawayfromchildren.OperationoftheRemoteStart
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without having to
push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with
the push of a button.
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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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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
Alongbreak-inperiodisnotrequiredfortheengineanddrivetrain(transmissionandaxle)
in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
Anewenginemayconsumesomeoilduringitsfirstfewthousandmiles(kilometers)of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as
an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
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NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth
close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
WARNING!
•Donotletchildrenplaywiththesunroof.Neverleavechildrenunattendedina
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near
the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power
sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
•Inacollision,thereisagreaterriskofbeingthrownfromavehiclewithanopen
sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
•Donotallowsmallchildrentooperatethesunroof.Neverallowyourfingers,other
body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
Be sure the transmission is in first gear, not third, when starting from a standing position.
Damage to the clutch can result from starting in third gear.
Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and never try to hold the vehicle on
ahillwiththeclutchpedalpartiallyengaged.Thiswillcauseabnormalwearontheclutch.
Shifting Into Reverse
To s h i f t i n t o R e v e r s e p u l l u p o n t h e l o c k o u t r i n g ( l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e s h i f t k n o b ) a n d s h i f t t h e
transmission into Reverse.
NOTE:
•NevershiftintoREVERSEuntilthevehiclehascometoacompletestop.
•Duringcoldweather,untilthetransmissionlubricantiswarm,youmayexperience
slightly higher shift efforts. This is normal and not harmful to the transmission.
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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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MESSAGEDESCRIPTION
TRANS. HOT STOP SAFELY SHIFT TO P The transmission driving clutch has over-heated. Pull over, shift the transmission intoPA R K , a n d a l l o w t h e v e h i c l e t o c o o l u n t i l“TRANS. COOL READY TO DRIVE” is dis-played.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION A transmission fault has been detected. Seeyour authorized dealer for diagnosis andservice.
SERVICE SHIFTERAshiftleverfaulthasbeendetected.Seeyour authorized dealer for diagnosis andservice.
ENGAGE PARK BRAKEThe sensor that monitors PARK engagementis not functioning properly. Engage the park-ing brake to ensure that the vehicle will notroll when in PARK.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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