2014 DODGE DART maintenance

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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................113
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................301
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................405
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................517
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................555
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................613
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................621
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INDEX ....................................................................631
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac-
tion.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
4 INTRODUCTION

Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first cycled to the ON/RUN position.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
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While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................272
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............272
▫ Sunglass Bin Door ....................273
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .274
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .275
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............276
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........278
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......279
▫ Using HomeLink® ....................281
▫ Security ............................281
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................281
▫ General Information ....................282
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........283▫
Opening Sunroof — Express ..............284
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........285
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............285
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........285
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................285
▫ Pinch Protect Override ..................286
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............286
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................286
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................286
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................287
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .287
 CUPHOLDERS ........................290
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Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED
The 12 Volt (13 Amp) instrument panel power outlet is
located on the lower instrument panel, below the climate
controls. The power outlet has power available when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or RUN position. The
power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar
lighter unit (if equipped with an optional Smoker’s
Package).NOTE:To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® cigar
knob and element must be used.
Instrument Panel Outlet
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▫Operation Instructions — CD MODE For
CD And MP3 Audio Play ................372
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............374
▫ Enter/Browse Button (CD Mode For
MP3/WMA Play) .....................377
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INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . .377
▫ Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode . . . .378
▫ Operation Instructions — Universal
Serial Bus (USB) ..................... .378
▫ Security ............................379
 CD PLAYER — IF EQUIPPED .............379
▫ CD Player Operating Instructions ..........380
 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL WITH Uconnect®
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED ........380▫
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB
Device ............................ .381
▫ Using This Feature .....................382
▫ Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons ...................383
▫ Play Mode ..........................383
▫ List Or Browse Mode ...................384
▫ Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) .......386
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......387
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .388
▫ CD Player .......................... .389
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........389
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .390
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................390
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute
(RPM x 1000).
2.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
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