2013 DODGE DART battery replacement

▫To Lock The Doors .................... 26
▫ To Unlatch The Trunk .................. 26
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 26
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 27
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 27
▫ General Information ................... 28
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 28
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 29
 Door Locks ........................... 32
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 32
▫ Power Door Locks .................... 33
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ............................. 35 
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ................... 36
 Windows ............................ 41
▫ Power Windows ...................... 41
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 45
 Trunk Lock And Release ................. 45
 Trunk Safety Warning ................... 46
▫ Trunk Emergency Release ............... 46
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 47
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 50
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 55
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..... 56
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped ......................... 56
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a
second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
•The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the
Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights
and horn will remain on.
•You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted
by the system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,
remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons
facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the
RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the
elastomer seal during removal.
2. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the
battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on
the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover.
Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin
oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a
battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 1.4L Turbo ........ 517
 Engine Compartment — 2.0L ............. 518
 Engine Compartment — 2.4L ............. 519
 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 520
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 520
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 521
 Replacement Parts ..................... 522
 Dealer Service ........................ 523 
Maintenance Procedures ................. 523
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 524
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... 527
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 527
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 528
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 529
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 532
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 533
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ................. 534
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4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready. Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPAR
parts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than
21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
NOTE: When the vehicle has not been started or driven
for at least 35 days, an Extended Park Start Procedure is
required to start the vehicle. Refer to “Starting Proce-
dures” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa-
tion.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Lights Bulb Type
Dome Lamp ........................... W5W
Overhead Console Lamp .................. W5W
Exterior Lights Bulb Type
Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen Headlamp) . . HIR2
Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Headlamp) .... D3S
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp ...........7442NALL
Sidemarker Lamp ........................ 194
Front Fog Lamp ......................... H11
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ..... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp ............ LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp .......................... 7440
License Lamp ........................... 168
556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Automatic Door Locks..................... 34
Automatic Headlights .................... 212
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 372
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 380
Automatic Transmission ................386,544
Adding Fluid ....................... 545
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 545
Fluid Level Check .................... 545
Fluid Type ......................... 544
Gear Ranges ..................... 390,400
Special Additives ..................... 545
Autostick ............................. 407
B-Pillar Location ........................ 432
Battery ............................... 528
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 27
Belts, Seat ............................ 50,95
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 532
Brake Assist System ...................... 418 Brake Control System, Electronic
............. 415
Brake Fluid ............................ 562
Brake System ........................... 542
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 415
Master Cylinder ..................... 542
Parking ........................... 412
Warning Light ....................... 289
Brake, Parking .......................... 412
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 388
Brakes ............................... 542
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 93
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 218
Bulb Replacement ..................... 556,557
Bulbs, Light .......................... 97,556
Camera, Rear ........................... 245
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 560
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 560
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