brake DODGE DART 2016 PF / 1.G Owner's Manual

Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINESTART/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. Using The DID Menu
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
•
Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Push and release the UP
or DOWNarrow
button to scroll through the main menu to “Vehicle
Info.”
• Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to
access the ”Oil Life” screen.
• Push and hold the RIGHTarrow button for one
second to reset the gauge and numeric display to
100% for ”Oil Life.”
• Push and release the UPor DOWNarrow
button to exit the DID screen.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ...............415
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......415
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....416
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................416
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .416
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F
or 29°C) .......................... .418
▫ Extended Park Starting ..................418
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................419
▫ After Starting ....................... .419▫
Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped . . .420
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .420
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .421
▫ Shifting ............................ .422
▫ Downshifting ....................... .423
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .425
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............428
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .428
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▫Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (1.4L Turbo
Engine Only — DDCT) .................428
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And
2.4L Engine Only — 6F24) ...............439
 AUTOSTICK ......................... .446
▫ Operation .......................... .446
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........448
▫ Acceleration ........................ .448
▫ Traction ........................... .448
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............449
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................449
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................449
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .451
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .454
POWER STEERING .....................455
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .456
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .456
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............456
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............456
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............458
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............459
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................459
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............462
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........463
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ...........467
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...............467
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ...............468
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▫Rainy Brake Support (RBS) ...............468
▫ Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) ...........468
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............469
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .469
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........473
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........475
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........476
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........481
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .481
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................482
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .484
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .484
▫ Tire Types .......................... .485▫
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............487
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............487
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .489
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................490
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .491
▫ Replacement Tires .....................491
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......493
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....494
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) ............................. .495
▫ Base System ........................ .498
▫ Premium System — If Equipped ...........501
▫ General Information ...................504
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make
sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode,
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
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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.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.
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NOTE:
•The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
• If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is
locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Press the brake
pedal before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of PARK.
Keyless Enter-N-Go
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in
the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
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4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior tothe engine starting, push the button again.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever/gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds or three short pushes in a row with the vehicle
speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will
shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in
the ACC position until the shift lever/gear selector is
in PARK and the button is pushed twice to the OFF position. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK
and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed
once, the EVIC/DID will display a “Vehicle Not In
Park” message and the engine will remain running.
Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position, or it
could roll.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or 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.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver ’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN
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•The engine block heater will require 110 Volts AC and
6.5 Amps to activate the heater element.
• The engine block heater must be plugged in at least
one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the
engine.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended without having the parking
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brake fully applied. The parking brake should al-
ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle,
especially on an incline.
CAUTION!
Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch
pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the
clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause
abnormal wear on the clutch.
NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in-
creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid
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Downshifting
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is
recommended to preserve brakes when driving down
steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time
provides better acceleration when you desire to resume
speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to
avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip, and the vehicle could skid.
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Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
Gear Selection 6 to 5 5 to 44 to 33 to 2 2 to 1
Maximum Speed 80 (129)
70 (113) 50 (81)30 (48) 15 (24)
CAUTION!
If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift
at too high of a vehicle speed, these conditions may
cause the engine to overspeed if too low of a gear is
selected and the clutch pedal is released. Damage to
the clutch and the transmission can result from
skipping a gear while downshifting or downshifting
at too high of a vehicle speed even if the clutch pedal
is held pressed (i.e., not released).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU-
TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle
speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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