2014 DODGE DART fuel

When the RTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the RTE display will change
to a “LOW FUEL” message. This display will continue
until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant
amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW
FUEL” message and a new RTE value will display. Press
the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu.
Current/Instantaneous Fuel Economy
The feature displays instantaneous fuel economy in a bar
graph below the RTE, this function cannot be reset. Press
the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu.
Trip Info
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Trip Info icon is highlighted in
the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow
button to display the following three trip fea-
tures in the next screen:
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Elapsed Time
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•Floor
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
small amount flowing through the defrost and
side window demist outlets.
• Mix
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side
window demist outlets. This setting works best in
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to
the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
• Front Defrost
Air is directed through the windshield and side window
demist outlets. Use this mode with maximum blower and
temperature settings for best windshield and side win-
dow defrosting.
NOTE:
The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix,
Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air Condi-
tioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy,
use these modes only when necessary.
6. Electronic Rear Window Defrost
Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster
and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indica-
tor in the button will illuminate when the rear window
defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 15 minutes. For an addi-
tional 15 minutes of operation, press the button a second
time.
NOTE:
•You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime
by pressing the rear window defroster switch a
second time.
• To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
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NOTE:BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con-
ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and
warmer air from the floor outlets.
• Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount
of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
• Mix Mode
Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window
demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or
snowy conditions.
• Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist
outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature
settings for best windshield and side window defrosting
and defogging. When the defrost mode is selected, the
blower level may increase. 13. SYNC
Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off.
The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is
enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the passenger
temperature setting with the driver temperature setting.
Changing the passenger temperature setting while in
Sync will automatically exit this feature.
Climate Control Functions
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator
to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning
system. When the air conditioning system is turned on,
cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into
the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the A/C
button to turn off the air conditioning and manually
adjust the blower and airflow mode settings.
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TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........468
▫ Tire Pressure ........................468
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................470
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .471
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .472
▫ Tire Types .......................... .472
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............474
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............474
▫ Tire Spinning ........................477
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................478
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .478
▫ Replacement Tires .....................479
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......481
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....482
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) .......................483
▫ Base System ........................ .486
▫ Premium System — If Equipped ...........488
▫ General Information ...................491
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................492
▫ 1.4L Turbo Engine .....................492
▫ 2.0L And 2.4L Engine ...................492
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................493
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............493
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......494
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................494
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▫Materials Added To Fuel ................495
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................495
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............496
 ADDING FUEL ........................497
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............497
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................500
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...............500
 TRAILER TOWING .....................502
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............502▫
Trailer Hitch Classification ...............505
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) .................506
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............506
▫ Towing Requirements ..................507
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .513
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................515
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .515
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If Engine Fails To Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine
for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear any excess
fuel in case the engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key
in the ON position, release the accelerator pedal and
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously
crank the engine for more than 25 seconds at a time.
Wait 60 seconds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an after-run pump to cool
the turbocharger after the engine is shut off. Depending
on the type of driving and the amount of cargo, the pump
will run for up to 10 minutes after the engine has been
shut off to circulate coolant through the turbocharger.
Although the pump is rubber-mounted for quiet opera-
tion, it is normal to hear it running during this time.
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Shifting
Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you
release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator
pedal.
You should always use first gear when starting from a
standing position.
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both
fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as
listed in recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the
vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily
loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift
speeds may not apply.
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
All Engines Engine Speeds 2 to 3 3 to 44 to 5 5 to 6
Accel. 24 (39)34 (55)47 (76) 56 (90)
Cruise 19 (31)27 (43)37 (60) 41 (66)
Downshifting
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is
recommended to preserve brakes when driving down
steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to resume
speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to
avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch.
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REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with the engine running. The engine may be
started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift
the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A
Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies”
for further information.
DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The
DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris-
tics under all normal operating conditions.
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