trailer DODGE DART 2016 PF / 1.G Owner's Guide

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil
message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
628 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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

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
Change the automatic transmission fluid (2.0L, 2.4L
engines only) if you frequently drive: on rough or
unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips,
in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or while tow-
ing a trailer, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi,
or in a commercial fleet. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
Replace the timing belt (1.4L Turbo Engine). X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
632 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........240
Lights On Reminder .....................238
On With Wipers .....................235, 246
Passing ............................. .240
Switch .............................. .234
Time Delay ........................... .235
Head Restraints ......................... .225
Heated Mirrors .......................... .124
Heater ................................ .394
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .420
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .240
Hill Start Assist .......................... .459
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .517
Holder, Coin ............................ .288
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............270
Ignition Key..................................12 Illuminated Entry
..........................23
Courtesy Lights .........................23
Front Courtesy Overhead Console ............23
Illuminated Entry ........................23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter .......23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................18
Information Center, Vehicle ..................329
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................121
Instrument Cluster ..................299, 311, 326
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............298
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............608
Interior Appearance Care ....................605
Interior Lights .......................... .241
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............244
Introduction ..............................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..........173, 205, 390
Jacking Instructions ....................... .547
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Pressure Warning Light...................319
Quality Grading ....................... .643
Radial .............................. .484
Replacement .......................... .491
Rotation ............................. .494
Safety ........................... .469, 481
Sizes ............................... .471
Snow Tires ........................... .486
Spare Tire ...................487, 488, 489, 544
Spinning ............................ .489
Tread Wear Indicators ....................490
Tire Safety Information .....................469
Tire Service Kit .......534, 535, 538, 539, 541, 542, 543
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................518
To Open Hood .......................... .231
Towing ............................... .514
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................149
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .563
Guide .............................. .517Recreational
.......................... .527
Weight .............................. .517
Towing Assistance ........................ .149
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........527
Traction ............................... .448
Traction Control ......................... .462
Trailer Towing .......................... .514
Cooling System Tips .....................526
Hitches ............................. .517
Minimum Requirements ..................519
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................518
Wiring .............................. .523
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .517
Trailer Weight ........................... .517
Transmission Automatic ........................ .425,
599
Filter ............................... .601
Fluid ............................... .625
Maintenance .......................... .599
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