2013 DODGE DART towing

Mileage Or Time Passed
(Whichever Comes First) 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 trans-
mission fluid and filter (2.0L,
2.4L engines only) if you fre-
quently drive: on rough or un-
paved roads, on mountain
roads, on short trips, in heavy
city traffic during hot weather,
or while towing 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.8
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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

Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 275
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 108
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 262
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 415
Brake Assist System ................... 418
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 419
Electronic Stability Program ............. 423
Traction Control System ................ 418
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 419
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 227
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 423
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 245,297
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 46
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 46
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 509
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 483
Jacking ............................ 484 Jump Starting
....................... 505
Overheating ........................ 483
Towing ............................ 513
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 521
Engine ............................ 518,519
Block Heater ........................ 383
Break-In Recommendations .............. 93
Checking Oil Level ................... 524
Compartment ....................... 517
Cooling ........................... 537
Exhaust Gas Caution ................94,461
Fuel Requirements .................... 457
Jump Starting ....................... 505
Oil ......................... 524,560,561
Oil Change Interval ................... 525
Oil Filler Cap .................. 518,519,526
Oil Filter ........................... 561
Oil Selection ........................ 525
Overheating ........................ 483
586 INDEX

HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 409
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 483
Head Restraints ......................... 205
Head Rests ............................ 205
Headlights ............................ 557
Automatic ......................... 212
Cleaning ........................... 550
Delay ............................. 212
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 217
Lights On Reminder .................. 214
On With Wipers ................... 212,222
Passing ............................ 217
Switch ............................ 211
Time Delay ......................... 212
Heated Mirrors ......................... 108
Heated Seats ........................... 202
Heater ............................... 361 Heater, Engine Block
..................... 383
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 217
Hill Start Assist ......................... 420
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 469
Holder, Coin ........................... 268
Holder, Cup ........................... 265
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 249
Ignition Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 19
Infant Restraint ........................ 83,84
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 297
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 105
Instrument Cluster .................... 281,284
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 280
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 551
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INDEX 589

Passing Light........................... 217
Pets .................................. 92
Phone, Cellular ......................... 117
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 117
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 432
Power Deck Lid Release ..................... 45
Door Locks ......................... 33
Mirrors ............................ 108
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 262
Sunroof ........................... 258
Windows ........................... 41
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 562
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 59
Preparation for Jacking .................... 486
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 58
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24 Radial Ply Tires
......................... 439
Radio Operation ........................ 360
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 223
Rear Camera ........................... 245
Rear Cupholder ......................... 266
Rear Park Sense System ................... 231
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 207
Rear Window Defroster ................... 275
Rear Window Features .................... 275
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 105
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 82
Recreational Towing ...................... 479
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 458
Refrigerant ............................ 530
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 214
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 58
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 24
594 INDEX

Changing....................... 484,487
Compact Spare ...................... 440
Flat Changing ....................... 484
General Information .................. 436
High Speed ......................... 438
Inflation Pressures .................... 437
Jacking ......................... 486,487
Life of Tires ........................ 443
Load Capacity .................... 432,433
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 449
Pressure Warning Light ................ 284
Quality Grading ..................... 579
Radial ............................ 439
Replacement ........................ 444
Rotation ........................... 448
Safety .......................... 427,436
Sizes ............................. 428
Snow Tires ......................... 447
Spare Tire .......................... 485 Spinning
........................... 442
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 442
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 470
Towing ............................... 467
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 131
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 513
Guide ............................. 470
Recreational ........................ 479
Weight ............................ 470
Towing Assistance ....................... 131
Traction .............................. 409
Traction Control ......................... 418
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 420
Trailer Towing .......................... 467
Cooling System Tips .................. 478
Hitches ............................ 469
Minimum Requirements ................ 472
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 470
Wiring ............................ 475
598 INDEX

Trailer Towing Guide..................... 470
Trailer Weight .......................... 470
Transaxle Automatic ......................... 380
Autostick .......................... 407
Manual ........................... 379
Transmission Automatic ....................... 386,544
Filter ............................. 545
Maintenance ........................ 544
Manual ......................... 384,546
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 27
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 249
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 24
Transporting Pets ........................ 92
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 442 Trip Odometer
.......................... 292
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 45,46
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 45
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 46
Turn Signals ......................... 216,286
UCI Connector ......................... 352
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 117
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 579
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 352
Universal Transmitter ..................... 249
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 457
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 55
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 109
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 465
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 433,464,466
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
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INDEX 599