2013 DODGE DART open hood

Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
•Remote Start Aborted — Door Open
•Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
•Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Open
•Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
•Remote Start Disabled — Start To Reset
•Remote Start Aborted — Too Cold
•Remote Start Aborted — Time Expired
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled
to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, parking
lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute
cycle.
NOTE:
•If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
•For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.
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▫Head Restraints ..................... 205
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 207
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 209
 Lights ............................. 211
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 211
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 212
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 212
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 212
▫ Smartbeam™ — If Equipped ............ 213
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .......... 214
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 214
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 215 ▫
Multifunction Lever .................. 216
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 216
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 216
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 217
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 217
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ............. 217
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 218
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 220
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 221
▫ Wiper Operation ..................... 221
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 222
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 222
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety
catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the
center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Latch
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3. Lift upward on the hood prop rod to release from
stowage retainer.4. Place the hood prop rod in hood slot to secure the
hood in the open position.
Hood Prop RodHood Prop Rod Slot
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approxi-
mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls the
operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru-
ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte-
rior lights and fog lights.
Headlight Switch
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•Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
•Door Open
•Doors Open
•Trunk open
•Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
•Remote Start Disabled Start To Reset
•Remote Start Active Key To Run
•Remote Start Aborted Door Open
•Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
•Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
•Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
•Remote Start Active Push Start Button
EVIC Main Menu
To step to each main menu feature press and release the
UP button once for each step. A step from the last item in
the list will cause the first item in the feature list to be
displayed. The following features are in the Main menu:
•Odometer
•Outside Temperature Display
•Digital Vehicle Speed
•Trip Info
•Range To Empty
•Fuel Economy Info
•Cruise Control Info
•Stored Messages
•Tire Pressure
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303

•Vehicle Not in Park
•Key in Ignition
•Key in Ignition Lights On
•Remote Start Active Key to Run
•Remote Start Active Push Start Button
•Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
•Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
•Remote Start Aborted Door Open
•Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
•Remote Start Aborted Trunk Open
•Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
•Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset
•Service Airbag System
•Service Airbag Warning Light
•Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
•Door Open
•Doors Open
•Trunk Open
•Gear Not Available
•Shift Not Allowed
•Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse
•Autostick Unavailable Service Required
•Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req.
•Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake
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to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H,” turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.(Continued)
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