2013 DODGE DART User Guide

OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located on theinstrument panel, below the steering col-
umn.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood
opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Lift upward on the hood prop rod insulator to release the hood prop rod from the
stowage retainer.
• Insert the hood prop rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then
lower the hood slowly.
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.
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FUEL DOOR RELEASE
• The fuel door release button is located onthe instrument panel below the headlight
switch.
• Push the button once and release to open the fuel door.
Fuel Door Emergency Release
• If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the manual fuel filler door
release.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Pull right side of weather strip off of trunk carpet trim.
3. Pull back carpet to access the fuel re- lease cable.
4. Pull the release cable.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT1.4L Turbo Engine
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2.0L Engine
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2.4L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 1.4L, 2.0L,
and 2.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
OAT (Organic Additive Tech-
nology). 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) Includes
heater and coolant recovery
bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter – 1.4L En-
gine We recommend you use API
Certified SAE 5W-40 Syn-
thetic Engine Oil, API Certified.
Refer to your engine oil filler
cap for correct SAE grade. 4 Quarts (3.8 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter – 2.0L
Engine We recommend you use API
Certified SAE 0W-20 Engine
Oil, API Certified. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
If 0W-20 engine oil is not
available, 5W-20 may be used
as a suitable alternative.
Please ensure that you switch
back to 0W-20 for the next oil
change, as indicated by your
vehicles automatic oil change
indicator. 5 Quarts (4.7 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter – 2.4L
Engine We recommend you use API
Certified SAE 0W-20 Engine
Oil, API Certified. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
If 0W-20 engine oil is not
available, 5W-20 may be used
as a suitable alternative.
Please ensure that you switch
back to 0W-20 for the next oil
change, as indicated by your
vehicles automatic oil change
indicator. 5.5 Quarts (5.2 Liters)
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Fuel Selection 1.4L Turbo En-
gine 87 Octane Acceptable
91 Octane Recommended 15.8 Gallons (59.8 Liters)
Fuel Selection 2.0L and 2.4L
Engines 87 Octane Acceptable 15.8 Gallons (59.8 Liters)
Fuel Selection – 1.4L Engine
Aero Model Only 87 Octane Acceptable
91 Octane Recommended 13.2 Gallons (50 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use
MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plugs 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap
0.025 in [0.65 mm]) —
Spark Plugs 2.0L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plugs 2.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap
0.047 in [1.2 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission –
1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® C635 DDCT/MTX
Transmission Fluid. —
Automatic Transmission –
2.0L, 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SK
Energy ATF SP-4 Transmis-
sion Fluid. —
Manual Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR® C635 DDCT/MTX
Transmission Fluid. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 SAE J1703. If
DOT 3 is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable. Only use
recommended brake fluids. —
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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technol-ogy (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may de-
crease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not
use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe
Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500
miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the
next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
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