2013 DODGE DART engine overheat

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC...................2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ............6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .....................8
REMOTE START.................9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ............9
THEFT ALARM .................13
SEATBELT ...................15
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIRBAGS ....................16
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............17
FRONT SEATS .................19
REARSEAT ...................21
HEATEDSEATS ................22
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ..........23
TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ....................23
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 24
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER ..................24
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ..............26
SPEED CONTROL ................27
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........28
Uconnect® 8.4 MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROLS ...................29
Uconnect® 8.4 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROLS ...................30
POWER SUNROOF ...............32
WIND BUFFETING ...............33
SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . 33
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......36
Uconnect® 200 .................38
Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N .............47
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.....70
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) – STANDARD (2 BUTTON) ........70
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) – PREMIUM
(4 BUTTON) ...................71
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®) ..................76
POWER OUTLET ................78
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHTRATINGS) ...............79
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.) ......................79
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............80
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .....................80
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........85
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........86
TIREFIT KIT ..................92
JUMP-STARTING ...............98
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........100
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......100
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........101
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........102
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.............103
FUEL DOOR RELEASE ............104
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........105
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........108
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........110
MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........114
FUSES .....................115
TIRE PRESSURES ...............118
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......119
EXTERIOR BULBS ...............119
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER....................120
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................120
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................120
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........120
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED
STATES .....................121
Uconnect® CUSTOMER CENTER .......121
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR® ....................122
INDEX....................123
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......126
TABLE OF CONTENTS

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Resi-dents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your loca- tion, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will
contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the
engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continu-
ously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system.
• If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you
drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Moni- toring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLAC-
ARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.
NOTE:
AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate whenthe system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction
exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS mal-
function telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by takingthe appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control 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!
Vehicles with base cluster
• Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads H (hot), 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 H (hot), turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
Vehicles with premium cluster
• Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range
200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C) or greater and you hear
a chime, 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.
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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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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
INDEX
123

Keyless Enter-N-Go............9
Lock/Unlock .............10
Starting/Stopping ..........12
Lane Change Assist ...........24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ................17
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .80
Warning (Instrument Cluster Descrip-
tion) ..................6
Maintenance Record ...........114
Maintenance Schedule ..........110
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ................82
MOPAR® Accessories ..........122
Navigation Voice Commands .......68
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......24
Oil Change Indicator ...........83
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........83
Oil, Engine Capacity...............108
Outlet Power .................78
Overheating, Engine ...........85
Phone (Pairing) ............42,63
Phone (Uconnect®) ..........42,62
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .118
Power Glass Sunroof ............32
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .78
Seats .................19
Steering ...............108
Preparation for Jacking ..........87
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......25
Rear Seat, Folding .............21
Recreational Towing ...........79
Remote Starting System ..........9
ReplacementBulbs .......... .119
Reporting Safety Defects ........121
Restraints, Child ..............17
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......101Seat Belts
.................15
Seats ...................19
Adjustment..............20
Heated ................22
Lumbar Support ...........19
Power .................19
Rear Folding .............21
Security Against Theft ..........13
Setting the Clock .............39
Shift Lever Override ...........100
Short Message Service (SMS) ......46
Signals, Turn ...............24
SIRIUSTravelLink.............61
SpareTire.................86
SparkPlugs...............108
Speed Control Cancel ................27
Resume ................27
Set ..................27
Starting Remote ................9
Steering Tilt Column ..............23
Wheel, Heated ............23
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......70
Store Radio Presets .........39,50
Stuck,

Freeing ..............101
SunRoof.................32
Text Messaging ..............46
Tilt Steering Column ...........23
TIREFIT..................92
Tires Air Pressure .............118
Changing .............86,87
Flat Changing ............86
Jacking ................87
SpareTire ..............86
Towing...................79 Disabled Vehicle ..........100
Recreational .............79
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .79
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......79
Trailer Weight ...............79
Transmission Fluid .................108
INDEX
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