2014 DODGE DART automatic transmission

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: 2345678 9101112131415
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
Replace the 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) whichever comes first. XX
Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4L
turbo automatic) 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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 617

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: 2345678 9101112131415
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 filter
(2.0L, 2.4L engines only) if you frequently drive: on
rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on
short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather,
or while towing a trailer, or if you use the vehicle for
police, taxi, or in a commercial fleet. 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.8
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S618 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Assist, Hill Start..........................451
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................119
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .236
Automatic High Beams .....................237
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........401
Automatic Transmission ....................417
Adding Fluid ..........................587
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................588
Fluid Level Check .......................587
Fluid Type ............................586
Gear Ranges .......................... .421
Special Additives .......................587
Autostick ...............................437
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Auto Up Power Windows ....................43 Battery
.................................568
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Belts, Seat ...............................51
Bluetooth® Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or
Audio Device After Pairing ................173
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the
Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone .........189
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile
Phone ...............................169
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................574
B-Pillar Location ..........................464
Brake Assist System .......................449
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............446
Brake Fluid ..............................611
Brake, Parking .......................... .442
Brake System ............................583
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................446
Master Cylinder ........................584
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Defroster, Windshield......................110
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................245
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................560
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................241
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................587
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................582
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......35
Door Locks ............................25
KeyFob...............................32
Manual Door Locks ......................32
Power Door Locks .......................33
Remote ...............................32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................32
Door Locks, Automatic ......................34
Door Opener, Garage .......................274
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .225Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .440
Electrical Power Outlets .....................287
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................300
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................122
Electronic Brake Control System ...............446
Brake Assist System .....................449
Electronic Stability Program ................455
Traction Control System ...................449
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............450
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........252
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .............455
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......321
Emergency Brake ........................ .442
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................47
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................547
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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
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Vanity Mirror..........................123
Voltage ............................. .317
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......308
Loading Vehicle ..........................500
Capacities ............................502
Tires ............................... .464
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................34
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Lubrication, Body ........................ .574
Lug Nuts ...............................520
Maintenance Free Battery ....................568
Maintenance Procedures ....................563
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .614
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......318Manual, Service
..........................628
Manual Transmission ..................... .414
Fluid Level Check .......................588
Frequency of Fluid Change ................588
Lubricant Selection ..................... .588
Shift Speeds .......................... .415
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................584
Methanol ...............................493
Mini-Trip Computer .......................328
Mirrors ................................119
Automatic Dimming .....................119
Electric Powered ........................122
Electric Remote ........................ .122
Exterior Folding ........................121
Heated ...............................122
Outside ............................. .120
Rearview .............................119
Vanity ...............................123
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
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Service Assistance........................ .623
Service Contract ..........................625
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .318
Service Manuals ..........................628
Setting the Clock ..........................367
Shifting Manual Transmission ....................414
Shift Lever Override .......................549
Short Message Service (SMS) .................162
Shoulder Belts ............................51
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................56
Side Airbag ..............................79
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................120
Signals, Turn .............................111
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................481
Snow Tires ............................. .473
Spare Tire ...............................475
Specifications Oil..................................565 Speed Control (Cruise Control)
................252
Speedometer ............................ .314
Starting .................................28
Automatic Transmission ..................410
Engine Fails to Start .....................413
Manual Transmission ....................409
Remote ...............................28
Starting Procedures ........................409
Steering Column Controls .......................240
Column Lock ..........................249
Tilt Column .......................... .249
Wheel, Heated ........................ .250
Wheel, Tilt ............................249
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............387
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .387
Storage ............................... .294
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .403
Stuck, Freeing ............................547
648 INDEX