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

While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance
free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized
dealer service the air bag system immediately.
•The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN position.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.
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 protec-
tion. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument
panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on
as a bulb check when the ignition is first placed in the
on position, and stays on after you start the vehicle, or
if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer
service the air bag system immediately.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the air bag system could
cause it to fail when you need it. You could be
injured if the air bag system is not there to protect
you. Do not modify the components or wiring,
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Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning lightwill turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a
single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning
Light has been detected, it will stay on until the fault
is cleared. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer
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Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .121
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . .121
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .121
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... .122
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If
Equipped .......................... .123
▫ Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And
Approach Lighting — If Equipped .........123
▫ Power Mirrors ...................... .123
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........124▫
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .124
 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .125
▫ Rear Cross Path ...................... .131
▫ Modes Of Operation ...................133
▫ General Information ....................134
 Uconnect PHONE (Uconnect 200) ...........135
▫ Operation .......................... .137
▫ Phone Call Features ....................144
▫ Uconnect Phone Features ................1473

▫Head Restraints ..................... .225
▫ Folding Rear Seat .....................230
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........231
 LIGHTS ............................ .234
▫ Headlight Switch .....................234
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......235
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............235
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................235
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped .......................... .236
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ...........237
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................238
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............238 ▫
Multifunction Lever ...................239
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .239
▫ Lane Change Assist ....................240
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................240
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .240
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............240
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .241
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......243
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............244
▫ Wiper Operation ..................... .244
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .245
▫ Windshield Washers ...................245
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▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............246
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........246
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .248
 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .249
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .250
▫ To Activate ......................... .251
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................251
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .252
▫ To Resume Speed .....................252
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............252
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............253
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .254
▫ ParkSense Sensors .....................255
▫ ParkSense Warning Display ..............255
▫ ParkSense Display .....................255
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .........262
▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .262
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System ...........264
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions ........264
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .266
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................268
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............269
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to
center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted
on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in
reverse.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
NOTE:The passenger side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged. The
hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to
resist damage. The hinge has three detent positions: full
forward, full rearward and normal.
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach
Lighting — If Equipped
Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn signal
and puddle lamp contain three LEDs.
Two of the LED’s are used as turn signal indicators,
which flash with the corresponding turn signal lights in
the front and rear of the vehicle. Turning on the Hazard
Warning flashers will also activate these LEDs.
The third LED supplies illuminated entry lighting, which
turns on in both mirrors when you use the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any door. This
LED shines downward to illuminate the ground adjacent
to the Front and Rear Doors.
The Illuminated Entry lighting fades to off after about 30
seconds or it will fade to off immediately once the
ignition is placed into the RUN position.
NOTE:
The approach lighting will not function when the
shift lever is moved out of the PARK position.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls are located on the drivers door
trim panel.
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The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-
tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a
mirror, push either the L (left) or R (right) button to select
the mirror that you want to adjust.Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to
move.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature can be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear
Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the
mirror cover upward. The light will turn on automati-
cally. Closing the mirror cover will turn off the light.Power Mirror Control
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