2014 DODGE DART Owners Manual

NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Right Front Body VIN Location
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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12
▫ Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped. .12
▫ Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped . . .13
▫ Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped . . .14
▫ Key Fob — If Equipped ..................15
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........16
 SENTRY KEY® .........................17
▫ Replacement Keys .....................19
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............19
▫ General Information ....................19 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .20
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Rearming Of The System ................20
▫ To Arm The System ....................20
▫ To Disarm The System ..................21
▫ Tamper Alert .........................22
▫ To Use The Panic Alarm .................23
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........23
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................23
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........24
▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................25
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▫To Lock The Doors .....................25
▫ 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 ................47
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................47
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................51
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....56
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......57
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If
Equipped ............................58
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▫Energy Management Feature ..............59
▫ Belt Pretensioning And Load Limitation ......59
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®) ..........................60
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........61
▫ Seat Belt Extender .....................61
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ............................61
▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....67
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............83▫
Child Restraints .......................84
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .106
 SAFETY TIPS ........................ .107
▫ Transporting Passengers .................107
▫ Exhaust Gas ........................ .108
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................ .109
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................111
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or
keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system
consists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chip
in it, or a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM). The
keyless ignition system consists of a Key Fob with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless
Ignition Node (KIN).
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped
The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi-
tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position
is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When
released from the START position, the switch automati-
cally returns to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will
display the ignition switch position (OFF/ACC/RUN).
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If
Equipped” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger
compartment.
The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start
RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may
have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put
the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the
Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Feature
If your vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ feature, refer to “Starting Procedure” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information.
Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped
Your vehicle may use a standard blade key ignition
system. The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle
has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your
authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these
numbers and keep them in a safe place. You can insert the
double-sided standard blade key into the ignition switch
or lock cylinders with either side up.
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
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