2014 DODGE DART check oil

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Tires
Checking For Tire Wear
Once a month, check the tire inflation pressures and look
for unusual wear or damage. Rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
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568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Adding Washer Fluid
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine com-
partment, and the fluid level should be checked at regular
intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent
only (not radiator antifreeze).
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some washer
fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the
wiper blades, this will help blade performance. To prevent
freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold
weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds
the temperature range of your climate. This rating informa-
tion can be found on most washer fluid containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the
exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
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Fluid and Filter Changes
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the
life of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is used for
frequent trailer towing, police, fleet, taxi, etc., change the
fluid as indicated in the Maintenance Schedule. In addi-
tion, change the fluid (and filter, if equipped) if the fluid
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans-
mission is disassembled for any reason.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fluid Level Check
The transmission is designed to be fill for life. The oil
does not need to be check unless there is an oil leak.
Should the transmission be leaking oil, the transmission
should be serviced to correct the condition.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri-
cant has become contaminated with water.
NOTE:If contaminated with water, the fluid should be
changed immediately.
588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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 ser-
vice 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” 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 inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first. Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and brake
master cylinder as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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Warning Light........................ .313
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................420
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................243
Bulb Replacement ........................ .603
Bulbs, Light .............................111
Camera, Rear ............................270
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........608
Capacities, Fluid ..........................608
Caps, Filler Fuel .................................497
Oil (Engine) .......................... .558
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................581
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................108
Cargo Area Features .......................296
Cargo Compartment .......................296
Car Washes ............................ .589
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...................379
Cellular Phone .......................... .133Chains, Tire
............................ .481
Changing A Flat Tire .......................532
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .459
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .318
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............107
Checks, Safety .......................... .107
Child Restraint ............................84
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation ....................102
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....98
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ............................. .100
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......91
Seating Positions ........................90
Child Safety Locks .........................35
Clean Air Gasoline ........................493
Cleaning Wheels ...............................591
Climate Control ..........................390
634 INDEX

Hazard Warning Flasher..................519
Jacking ...............................532
Jump Starting ..........................543
Overheating .......................... .519
Towing ............................. .551
Emergency Trunk Release ....................47
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........561
Engine .................................558
Air Cleaner .......................... .567
Block Heater ..........................414
Break-In Recommendations ................106
Checking Oil Level ..................... .564
Compartment ..........................557
Cooling ............................. .578
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................108
Fuel Requirements ..................... .492
Jump Starting ..........................543
Oil..................................564
Oil Filler Cap ..........................558 Oil Selection
.......................... .565
Overheating .......................... .519
Temperature Gauge ..................... .310
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............80
Entry System, Illuminated ....................23
Ethanol ............................... .493
Event Data Recorder ........................83
Exhaust Gas Caution .......................108
Exhaust System .......................... .108
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................121
Exterior Lighting ..........................235
Exterior Lights ...........................111
Filler Location Fuel ........................316
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .567
Air Conditioning .......................404
Automatic Transmission ..................588
Engine Oil ............................567
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Engine Oil Disposal.....................567
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................519
Turn Signal ............................111
Flash-To-Pass ............................241
Flooded Engine Starting ....................413
Floor Console ............................292
Fluid, Brake .............................611
Fluid Capacities ..........................608
Fluid Leaks .............................112
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................587
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........609
Fog Lights ............................. .239
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .231
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................547
Fuel .................................. .492
Adding ............................. .497Additives
............................ .495
Capacity ............................ .608
Clean Air ............................ .493
Ethanol ............................. .493
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................497
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................316
Gasoline ............................. .492
Gauge ...............................314
Light ............................... .316
Materials Added ........................495
Methanol ............................ .493
Octane Rating ..........................492
Requirements ..........................492
Tank Capacity ..........................608
Fueling ............................... .497
Fuel System Caution .......................498
Fuses ................................. .595
638 INDEX

Alarm...............................316
Anti-Lock ............................ .318
Automatic Headlights ....................236
Brake Warning ........................ .313
Bulb Replacement .......................604
Cruise ...............................320
Daytime Running .......................239
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................240
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....457
Exterior ..............................111
Fog ................................ .239
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................519
Headlights ............................235
Headlights On Reminder ..................239
Headlights On With Wipers ................236
Headlight Switch .......................235
High Beam ............................241
High Beam Indicator .....................312
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............241Illuminated Entry
........................23
Instrument Cluster ..................... .235
Intensity Control ........................243
Interior ............................. .242
License ............................. .607
Lights On Reminder .....................239
Low Fuel ............................ .316
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........318
Oil Pressure .......................... .318
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........244
Passing ............................. .241
Reading ............................. .242
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .312
Security Alarm ........................ .316
Service ...............................604
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .318
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............308
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Control ........................457
Turn Signal ............................111
642 INDEX