2013 DODGE DART transmission oil

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after afully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. The range markings will
consist of a crosshatch zone that says SAFE or a cross-
hatch zone that says MIN at the low end of the range and
MAX at the high end of the range. Adding 1 qt (1L) of oil
when the reading is at the low end of the indicated range
will result in the oil level at the full end of the indicator
range.
524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cooling System......................... 537
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 538
Coolant Level .................... 537,540
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 540
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 537
Inspection .......................... 540
Points to Remember ................ 539,541
Pressure Cap ........................ 539
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 537
Corrosion Protection ..................... 546
Cupholders ............................ 265
Customer Assistance ..................... 573
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 82
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 220
Daytime Running Lights ................... 214
Dealer Service .......................... 523
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 46
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 45 Defroster, Rear Window
................... 275
Defroster, Windshield ................96,364,370
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 221
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 520
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 217
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 545
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 540
Engine Oil ......................... 526
Door Locks ............................. 32
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 34
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 249
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 201
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 408
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 409
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 320
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INDEX 585

Temperature Gauge................... 286
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 78
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 23
Ethanol ............................... 458
Event Data Recorder ...................... 82
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 94,461
Exhaust System ....................... 94,534
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 107
Exterior Lighting ........................ 211
Exterior Lights .......................... 97
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 292
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 527
Air Conditioning .................. 374,530
Automatic Transmission ................ 545
Engine Oil ....................... 527,561
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 217 Flashers
Hazard Warning ..................... 483
Turn Signal .................... 97,216,286
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 484
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 382
Floor Console .......................... 268
Fluid Capacities ......................... 560
Fluid Leaks ............................. 97
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 545
Fluid, Brake ........................... 562
Fluids ................................ 561
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 561
Fog Lights .......................... 215,288
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 207
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 509
Fuel .............................. 457,561
Additives .......................... 460
Capacity ........................... 560
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INDEX 587

Heated............................ 202
Rear Folding ........................ 207
Seatback Release .................. 201,207
Tilting ............................ 201
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 21
Selection of Oil ......................... 525
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 19
Sentry Key Programming ................... 20
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 20
Service Assistance ....................... 573
Service Contract ......................... 575
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 294
Service Manuals ........................ 577
Setting the Clock ........................ 340
Shift Lever Override ...................... 511
Shifting Manual Transmission .................. 384
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 139Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage
.............. 55
Shoulder Belts ........................... 50
Side Airbag ............................. 77
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 106
Signals, Turn ...................... 97,216,286
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 408
SmartBeams ........................... 213
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 446
Snow Tires ............................ 447
Spare Tire ....................... 440,441,485
Specifications Oil ............................... 525
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 227
Speedometer ........................... 290
Starting ............................. 28,379
Automatic Transmission ................ 380
Engine Fails to Start .................. 382
Manual Transmission .................. 379
Remote ............................ 28
596 INDEX