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

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 API Certified Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-12991 such as
MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 2.0L and 2.4L Engine
We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Penn-
zoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 1.4L Turbo Engine 91 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection – 2.0L and
2.4L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
CAUTION!
•
Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
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CAUTION! (Continued)
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and
brake master cylinder as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change engine oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 629

Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever ComesFirst)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Replace the spark plugs (1.4L Turbo Engine).** XX X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L Engine).** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4L
turbo automatic) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police,
delivery service (commercial service), off-road, des-
ert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at
sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F
(32°C). XX X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 631

About Your Brakes....................... .454
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............593
Adding Fuel ............................ .509
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .588
Additives, Fuel .......................... .507
Adjust Down .............................. .220
Forward ............................. .220
Rearward ............................ .220
Up ................................ .220
AirBag.............................. .62, 63
Advance Front Air Bag ...............63, 64, 65
Air Bag Operation .......................65
Air Bag Warning Light ..................66, 84
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................76
Enhanced Accident Response ................83
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................86
FrontAirBag......................62, 63, 66
Front Passenger Knee Air Bag ...............76If A Deployment Occurs
...................82
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................76
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............85
Transporting Pets ...................... .107
Air Bag Deployment ........................62
Air Bag Light ..................... .84, 110, 307
Air Bag Maintenance .......................85
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .582
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................584
Air Conditioning ......................... .394
Air Conditioning Controls ...................394
Air Conditioning Filter ..................409, 585
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............408
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............584, 585
Air Conditioning System .............394, 406, 584
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .482
Alarm Arm The System ........................20
Rearming The System .....................20
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Tamper Alert...........................22
Vehicle Security Alarm ....................20
Alarm, Panic .......................... .22, 26
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................20, 310
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................20
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........592, 622, 623
Capacities ........................... .622
Disposal ............................. .595
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................456
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................322
Appearance Care ........................ .602
Assistance Towing ........................ .149
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .459
Auto Down Power Windows ..................44
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................121
Automatic Door Locks ....................35, 36
Automatic Headlights ..................... .235
Automatic High Beams .....................236 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
..........406
Automatic Transmission .................425, 599
Adding Fluid ......................... .600
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................601
Fluid Level Check ...................... .600
Fluid Type ........................ .599, 625
Gear Ranges ...................... .430, 440
Special Additives ...................... .600
Autostick .............................. .446
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................36
Auto Up Power Windows ....................45
Battery ............................ .312, 583
Charging System Light ...................312
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Belts, Seat ...............................110
Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio
Device After Pairing .....................174
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INDEX 647

Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect
Phone And Mobile Phone.................189
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone . .170
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................587
B-Pillar Location ......................... .476
Brake Assist System ...................... .459
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............456
Brake Fluid ............................ .625
Brake, Parking .......................... .451
Brakes ................................ .454
Brake System ........................ .454, 597
Master Cylinder ....................... .597
Warning Light ........................ .308
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................428
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................241
Bulb Replacement ..................... .616, 618
Bulbs, Light ..........................113,616
Camera, Rear ........................... .266Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
......622, 623
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .622
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .509
Oil (Engine) .................572, 573, 580, 581
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................595
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............109, 509
Cargo Area Features ...................... .291
Cargo Compartment ...................... .291
Car Washes ............................ .602
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...................383
Cellular Phone .......................... .135
Chains, Tire ............................ .493
Change Oil Indicator ...................338, 353
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .544
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .471
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .575
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............108
Checks, Safety .......................... .108
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Points To Remember.....................596
Pressure Cap ......................... .595
Radiator Cap ......................... .595
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............592
Corrosion Protection ...................... .602
Cruise Light ............................ .327
Cupholders ............................ .286
Customer Assistance ...................... .637
Data Recorder, Event .......................86
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............243
Daytime Running Lights ....................237
Dealer Service ........................... .577
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................48
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................47
Defroster, Rear Window .....................294
Defroster, Windshield ...................111,398
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................244
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................574Dimmer Switch, Headlight
...................240
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................600
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................595
Door Ajar .............................. .315
Door Ajar Light ......................... .315
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......36
Door Locks ......................... .25, 33
KeyFob...............................33
Manual Door Locks ......................33
Power Door Locks .......................35
Remote ............................ .33, 35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..............33, 35
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .270
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .223
650 INDEX