2013 DODGE DART automatic transmission

JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery itcan be jump-started using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle or
by using a portable battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the proce-
dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, be-
hind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access
to the positive battery post.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK (manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and turn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift levercannot be moved out of the PARK posi-
tion, you can use the following procedure
to temporarily move the shift lever:• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
•
Remove the rubber storage tray liner
from the center console, then lift up the
front of the shift lever bezel, carefully
disengage the bezel from the shift lever
housing, and slide it up to the top of the
shift lever.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the access slot at the front of the shift lever assembly, and push and hold the
white override release lever down.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the shift lever bezel (use care to avoid pinching the wiring), and the rubber storage tray liner.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The
Ground AUTOMATIC TRANS-
MISSION MANUAL TRANSMIS-
SION
Flat Tow NONE
NOT ALLOWED Transmission in
NEUTRAL
Wheel Lift or Dolly To w Rear
NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL
BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your manual transmission vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often bemoved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area
around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE/1st Gear and RE-
VERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
• Automatic transmission vehicles cannot be rocked in this manner, because the trans- mission will not allow shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE while the wheels are turning.
• If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Traction Control
,
turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute
after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the
risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between DRIVE/1st gear and REVERSE, do
not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer
than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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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. —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Maintenance Chart
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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV boots. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake
function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (1.4L Turbo Engine). ** X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L Engine).
** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10
years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) which-
ever comes first. XX
Change the transmission fluid (manual or
automatic 1.4L turbo engine only) if using
your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery
service (commercial service), off-road, des-
ert operation or more than 50% of your
driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX X
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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 transmission fluid
and fliter (2.0L, 2.4L engines only) if using
your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery
service (commercial service), off-road, des-
ert operation or more than 50% of your
driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C). 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.
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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Airbag...................16
Alarm (Security Alarm)..........13
Audio Settings ............39,41
Automatic Headlights ..........26
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)................29,30
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............108
AxleFluid................108
Belts, Seat .................15
BrakeFluid................108
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................24
BulbReplacement........... .119
Calibration, Compass ...........72
Change Oil Indicator ...........83
Changing A Flat Tire ...........86
Child Restraint ...............17
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......17
Clock Setting ...............39
Compass Calibration ...........72
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........108
Cruise Light ................27
Customer Assistance ..........120
Customer Programmable Features ....75
Defects, Reporting ............121
Dimmer Control ..............26
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........26
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....36
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)..................71
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........82
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....101
Jacking ................86
Overheating .............85
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....24
Compartment ............105
Oil ..................108
Oil Selection .............108
Overheating .............85 Starting ................12
Stopping
...............12
EventDataRecorder...........102
Exterior Lights ..............119
FlatTireChanging ............86
Fluid Capacities .............108
Fluids ..................108
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . .108
FogLights ................26
Folding Rear Seat .............21
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........101
Front Heated Seats ............22
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........83
Filler Door Emergency Release . . .104
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .........104
Specifications ............108
Fuse ...................115
Fuses.................. .115
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....76
Headlights Automatic ..............
26
Dimmer Switch ............26
HighBeam ..............25
Heated Seats ...............22
Heated Steering Wheel ..........23
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .................25
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....76
Hood Release ..............103
Instrument Cluster .............6
Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .6, 80
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....25
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio .....56
Jacking Instructions ...........87
Jack Location ..............86
Jack Operation ..............87
Jump Starting ..............98
KeyFob...................8
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