2014 DODGE DART ignition

Using The EVIC Menu
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINESTART/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Press and release the DOWN
arrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu to “Ve-
hicle Info”.
3. Press and release the RIGHTarrow button to
access the ”Oil Life” screen.
4. Press and hold the RIGHTarrow button for one
second to access the ”Oil Life Reset” screen.
5. Press and hold the DOWNarrow button until the
screen shows 100% oil life.
6. Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen. Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to
the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2.
Press and release the DOWNarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle
Info”.
3. Press and release the RIGHTarrow button to
access the ”Oil Life” screen.
4. Press and hold the RIGHTarrow button for one
second to access the ”Oil Life Reset” screen.
5. Press and hold the DOWNarrow button until the
screen shows 100% oil life.
6. Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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•UP Arrow Button
Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll
upward through the main menus (Odometer,
Digital Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Range To
Empty, Average Fuel Economy, Current Fuel
Economy, Stored Messages, Settings).
• RIGHT Arrow Button
Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to
access the sub-menu screens of a main menu
item. Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button
for two seconds to reset displayed/selected
features that can be reset.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Messages
• Key Fob Battery Low
• Wrong Key Fob •
Key Fob Damaged
• Key In Ignition
• Left Turn Signal Out
• Right Turn Signal Out
• Turn Signal On
• Lights On
• Low Beam Headlight Out
• High Beam Headlight Out
• License Plate Light Out
• Backup Light Out
• Brake Light Out
• Parking Light Out
• Service Air Bag System
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•Oil Life
• Settings
• Units
• Language
NOTE:
For features in the EVIC that can be reset (Average
Fuel Economy), the EVIC prompts a reset with a RIGHT
arrow button graphic and the word RESET next to it.
Trip Info
Press and release the UP 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
features in the next screen:
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Elapsed Time Press the UP buttons to cycle through all the Trip
Computer functions.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion:
Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
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•Right Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Turn Signal Light Out
• Turn Signal On
• Vehicle Not In Park
• Key In Ignition
• Key In Ignition Lights On
• Remote Start Active Key to Run
• Remote Start Active Push Start Button
• Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
• Remote Start Aborted Door Open
• Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted Trunk Open •
Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
• Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset
• Service Airbag System
• Service Airbag Warning Light
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Door Open
• Doors Open
• Trunk Open
• Gear Not Available
• Shift Not Allowed
• Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse
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•Charging System Telltale
This telltale shows the status of the electrical
charging system. If the telltale stays on or comes
on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-
essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at
idle). If the charging system telltale remains on, it means
that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See
an authorized dealer.
• If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. •
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Telltale
This telltale informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If the
telltale comes on while driving, have the sys-
tem checked by an authorized dealer.
•
If a problem is detected, the telltale will come on while
the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the
vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is
placed in the PARK position. The telltale should turn off.
• If the telltale remains lit with the engine running, your
vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an
authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the
telltale is flashing when the engine is running, imme-
diate service is required. You may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall
and your vehicle may require towing.
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The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion:
Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
Resetting A Trip Info Function
To Reset any of the three Trip Info functions, select the
function you want to reset using the UP or DOWN
buttons. Press the RIGHT arrow button until the feature
displays zero.
Stored Messages
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Messages display icon is high-
lighted in the EVIC. This feature shows the
number of stored warning messages. Pressing
the RIGHT arrow button will allow you to see what the
stored messages are. Press the LEFT arrow button to
return to the Main Menu.
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•Horn With Remote Start
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the remote start is activated. To make your selection,
touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu.
• Auto-On Driver Heated Seat & Steering Wheel With
Vehicle Start — If Equipped
When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and
heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when
temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). To make your
selection, touch the Auto Heated Seats soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu.Engine Off Options
After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol-
lowing settings will be available.
• Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® system (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off
Power Delay status touch the “0 seconds,” “45 seconds, 
“5 minutes” or “10 minutes” soft-key. Then touch the
back arrow soft-key.
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Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or
ACC position to operate the radio.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUMEcontrol knob to turn on the
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME
control knob a
second time to turn off the radio.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously
(360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turn-
ing the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases
the volume, and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttonsto search for
the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the
right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek
down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station
until you make another selection. Holding either but-
ton will bypass stations without stopping until you
release it.
TIME Button
Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time
and radio frequency.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours are highlighted.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob.
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