2013 DODGE DART Control arm

NOTE:Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-
mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your
earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has
diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could
recur.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer
service is required.
Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically
controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will
automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con-
ditions are present:
•the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
•the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem-
perature,
•the engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera-
ture,
•vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
•the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
A clutch within the torque converter engages automati-
cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly
different feeling or response during normal operation in
the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during
some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages.
NOTE: Engagement of the torque converter clutch is
inhibited at very cold temperatures. Because the engine
speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not
engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting
into Overdrive when cold. This is normal. The torque
converter clutch will function normally once the trans-
mission is sufficiently warm.
406 STARTING AND OPERATING

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 415
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 538
Adding Fuel ........................... 462
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 534
Additives, Fuel ......................... 460
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 527
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 529
Air Conditioning ........................ 361
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 361
Air Conditioning Filter .................374,530
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............529,530
Air Conditioning System .............361,372,529
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 437
Airbag .............................. 60,77
Airbag Deployment ....................... 79
Airbag Light ..................... 67,81,95,291
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 80
Airbag, Side ........................ 63,65,77
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........64,65,77Alarm (Security Alarm)
.................... 21
Alarm Light ........................... 291
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 21
Alarm, Panic ............................ 26
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 415
Anti-Lock Warning Light .............294,415,417
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 21
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........537,560,561
Capacities .......................... 560
Disposal ........................... 540
Appearance Care ........................ 546
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 21
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 420
Assistance Towing ....................... 131
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 42
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 34
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 43
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 105
582 INDEX

Bulb Replacement.................... 557
Daytime Running .................... 214
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........216,217
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 423
Exterior ............................ 97
Fog ............................ 215,288
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 483
Headlight Switch ..................... 211
Headlights ...................... 21 1,557
Headlights On Reminder ............... 214
Headlights On With Wipers ..........212,222
High Beam ......................... 217
High Beam Indicator .................. 288
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 217
Illuminated Entry ..................... 23
Instrument Cluster .................... 211
Intensity Control ..................... 218
Interior ............................ 218
License ............................ 559 Lights On Reminder
.................. 214
Low Fuel ....................... 292,312
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 294
Oil Pressure ........................ 293
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 220
Passing ............................ 217
Reading ........................ 217,248
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 288
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 291
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 294
SmartBeams ........................ 213
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 291
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 284
Traction Control ..................... 423
Turn Signal ....................... 97,216
Vanity Mirror ....................... 109
Voltage ............................ 293
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 284
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INDEX 591

ModeFuel Saver ......................... 320
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 449
Mopar Parts ......................... 522,576
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 458
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 216
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 245
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 93
Occupant Restraints ................... 47,65,79
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........63,64,65,77
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 457
Odometer ............................. 292
Oil Change Indicator .................. 293,299
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............293,299
Oil, Engine ......................... 524,560
Capacity ........................... 560 Change Interval
..................... 525
Checking .......................... 524
Disposal ........................... 526
Filter ............................. 527
Materials Added to ................... 526
Recommendation .................. 525,560
Viscosity ........................... 526
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............520,521
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 249
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 106
Overhead Console ....................... 248
Overheating, Engine ................... 286,483
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,577
Paint Care ............................. 546
Panic Alarm ............................ 26
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 231
Parking Brake .......................... 412
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INDEX 593

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

Starting Procedures...................... 379
Steering Column Controls ..................... 216
Column Lock ....................... 224
Tilt Column ........................ 224
Wheel, Heated ...................... 225
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 224
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 358
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 358
Storage ............................ 267,556
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 374
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 509
Sun Roof .............................. 258
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 109
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 249
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 60
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 420
System, Remote Starting .................... 28 Tachometer
............................ 284
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 224
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 372
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......286,484
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 87
Text Messaging ......................... 139
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 21
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 21
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 224
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 212
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 432
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 430
Tire Markings .......................... 427
Tire Safety Information .................... 427
TIREFIT .............................. 495
Tires ............................ 97,436,579
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 443
Air Pressure ........................ 436
Chains ............................ 446
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INDEX 597