warning DODGE DART 2015 PF / 1.G User Guide

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.

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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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Selectable Information Area — If Equipped
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Driver Information Display (DID)
4. Speedometer
(See page 100 for Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators.)
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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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Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound
three times and the exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
•Allseatingpositionsinyourvehicleareequippedwithlap/shoulderbelts.
•Besureeveryoneinyourvehicleisinaseatandusingaseatbeltproperly.
•Positionthelapbeltsothatitissnugandlieslowacrossyourhips,belowyour
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen
the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
•Positiontheshoulderbeltacrosstheshoulderandchestwithminimal,ifanyslackso
that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack
in the shoulder belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
•Thefrontseatbeltsystemisequippedwithpretensioningdevicesthataredesignedto
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
•Adeployedpretensioneroradeployedairbagmustbereplacedimmediately.
WARNING!
•Inacollision,youandyourpassengerscansuffermuchgreaterinjuriesifyouare
not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others
in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
•Ashoulderbeltplacedbehindyouwillnotprotectyoufrominjuryduringacollision.
Yo u a r e m o r e l i k e l y t o h i t y o u r h e a d i n a c o l l i s i o n i f y o u d o n o t w e a r y o u r s h o u l d e r
belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
•Aseatbeltthatistooloosewillnotprotectyouproperly.Inasuddenstop,youcould
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
•Afrayedortornseatbeltcouldripapartinacollisionandleaveyouwithno
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or
modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
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 t h e f o l l o w i n g a i r b a g s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s :
•OccupantRestraintController(ORC)
•AirBagWarningLight
•SteeringWheelandColumn
•InstrumentPanel
•KneeImpactBolsters
•AdvancedFrontAirBags
•SupplementalSideAirBags
•SupplementalKneeAirBags
•FrontandSideImpactSensors
•SeatBeltPretenioners
•SeatBeltBuckleSwitch
•SeatTrackPositionSensors
•OccupantClassificationSystem
Advanced Front Air Bags
•ThisvehiclehasAdvancedFrontAirBagsforboththedriverandfrontpassengerasa
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
•AdvancedFrontAirBagsaredesignedtoprovideadditionalprotectionbysupplement-
ing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury
in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
•TheAdvancedFrontAirBagswillnotdeployinallfrontalcollisions,includingsome
that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
•Ontheotherhand,dependingonthetypeandlocationofimpact,AdvancedFrontAir
Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
severe initial deceleration.
•Becauseairbagsensorsmeasurevehicledecelerationovertime,vehiclespeedand
damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
•Seatbeltsarenecessaryforyourprotectioninallcollisions,andalsoareneededtohelp
keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
•Theairbagsmustbereadytoinflateforyourprotectioninacollision.TheOccupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical components.
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•TheORCturnsontheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelforapproximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the
ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the
light comes on again after initial startup.
•TheORCmonitorsthereadinessoftheelectronicpartsoftheairbagsystemwhenever
the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the
OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will
not inflate.
•IftheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelisnotonduringthefourtoeight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
•Afteranycollision,thevehicleshouldbetakentoanauthorizeddealerimmediately.
•Donotdriveyourvehicleaftertheairbagshavedeployed.Ifyouareinvolvedinanother
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
•Ifitisnecessarytomodifytheairbagsystemforpersonswithdisabilities,contactyour
authorized dealer.
•RefertotheOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetailsregardingtheSupplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
Occupant Classification System
This vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger Occupant Classification System
(“OCS”) that is designed to provide Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag output appropriate
to the occupant’s seated weight input, as determined by the OCS.
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the following:
•OccupantRestraintController(ORC)
•OccupantClassificationModule(OCM)andSensorlocatedinthefrontpassengerseat
•AirBagWarningLight
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The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an occupant in
the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal
to the OCS that is different from the occu-
pant’s properly seated weight input, for ex-
ample:
The Air Bag Warning Lightwill turn on
whenever the OCS is unable to classify the
front passenger seat status. A malfunction
in the OCS may affect the operation of the
air bag system.
If the Air Bag Warning Lightdoes not
come on, or stays on after you start the
vehicle, or it comes on as you drive, take the
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service
immediately.
The passenger seat assembly contains criti-
cal components that may affect the Passen-
ger Advanced Front Air Bag inflation. In
order for the OCS to properly classify the
seated weight of a front seat passenger, the
OCS components must function as de-
signed.
Do not make any modifications to the front
passenger seat components, assembly, or
to the seat cover. If the seat, trim cover, or
cushion needs service for any reason, take
the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only
Chrysler Group LLC approved seat accesso-
ries may be used.
The following requirements must be strictly
followed:
•Donotmodifythefrontpassengerseat
assembly or components in any way.
•Donotusepriororfuturemodelyearseat
covers or cushions not designated by
Chrysler Group LLC for the specific
model being repaired. Always use the
correct seat cover and cushion specified
for the vehicle.
•Donotreplacetheseatcoverorcushionwithanaftermarketseatcoverorcushion.
•Donotaddasecondaryseatcoverormat.
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
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•AtnotimeshouldanySupplementalRestraintSystem(SRS)componentorSRS
related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which
are approved by Chrysler Group LLC.
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column and a Supplemental Passenger Knee Air Bag
mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment. The Supplemental Knee
Air Bags provide enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the
seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
•Relyingontheairbagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.The
air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air
bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
•BeingtooclosetothesteeringwheelorinstrumentpanelduringAdvancedFrontAir
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
•Noobjectsshouldbeplacedoverorneartheairbagontheinstrumentpanelor
steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSeat-MountedSideAirBags(SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front and rear (in vehicles equipped with outboard
rear seat SABs) seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG label sewn into the
outboard side of the seats.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSideAirBagInflatableCurtains(SABICs)
located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle
occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.
•TheSABICsandSABs(“SideAirBags”)aredesignedtoactivateincertainside
impacts. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deploy-
ment of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is appropriate, based on the
severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether
or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
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