2014 DODGE DART oil change

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle)
in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contrib-
utes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental 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 “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
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 an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times andautomatically turn off.
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EVIC Selectable Menu Items
• The following items can be selected in the EVIC menu.
Full Speedometer Analog Or Digital Display
•Full Speedometer Analog Display Icon.
•
Full Speedometer Digital Display Icon.
• Press and release the UP
orDOWN button until the Analog or Digital display
icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT
button to change the
display between analog and digital.
Vehicle Speed MPH/km/h
• Press and release the UPorDOWN button until the Vehicle Speed icon is
highlighted in the EVIC. Press the RIGHT
button to view a digital display of the current
speed in MPH or km/h. Pressing the RIGHT
button a second time will toggle the unit
of measure between mph or km/h. Press the LEFT
button to return to the main menu.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
• Press and release the UPor DOWNbutton until the Vehicle Info icon is
highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT
button and Coolant Temp will be
displayed. Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to scroll through the following information
sub-menus:
• Tire Pressure
• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Oil Life
Fuel Economy
• Press and release the UPorDOWN button until the Fuel Economy icon is
highlighted. Press the RIGHT
button and the next screen will display the following:
• Average Fuel Economy/Miles Per Gallon (MPG Bargraph)
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
• Current Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Navigation
• Press and release the UPor DOWNbutton until the Navigation icon is
highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT
button to display the Navigation
screen in the center of the EVIC display.
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Oil Change Indicator
• Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil ChangeDue” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval
may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style.
• Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the MENU
button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled main-
tenance) refer to the following procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
Using The EVIC Menu
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
• Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Press and release the DOWN
arrow button to scroll downward through the main
menu to “Vehicle Info”.
• Press and release the RIGHT
arrow button to access the ”Oil Life” screen.
• Press and hold the RIGHT
arrow button for one second to access the ”Oil Life Reset”
screen.
• Press and hold the DOWN
arrow button until the screen shows 100% oil life.
• Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry
• Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Press and release the DOWN
arrow button to scroll downward through the main
menu to “Vehicle Info”.
• Press and release the RIGHT
arrow button to access the ”Oil Life” screen.
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• Press and hold the RIGHTarrow button for one second to access the ”Oil Life Reset”
screen.
• Press and hold the DOWN
arrow button until the screen shows 100% oil life.
• 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.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Vehicles with base cluster
• Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads H (hot), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on H (hot), turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
Vehicles with premium cluster
• Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range
200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C) or greater and you hear
a chime, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
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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 service 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).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals 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.
• 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.
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change engine oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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• How do I use the Uconnect® Voice Command?• Uconnect® 200 pg. 46
• Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N pg. 70
• How do I operate the Steering Wheel Audio Controls? pg. 72
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 78
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Dart? pg. 82
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light comes on? pg. 83
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 89
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 101
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 117
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 111
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 113
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 119
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Airbag...................15
Airbag Light...............86
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm ........13
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........13
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........86
Assistance Towing ............83
Audio Settings ............41,43
Audio Systems (Radio) ...........5
Automatic Headlights ..........27
Automatic Temperature Control(ATC)............31,32
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............111
AxleFluid................ .111
BrakeFluid................111
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................25
BulbReplacement............121
Calibration, Compass ...........74
Change Oil Indicator ...........87
Changing A Flat Tire ...........89
Charging System Light ..........86
Child Restraints CarSeat................17
Child Restraints ............17
Child Seat Installation .......18,19
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .......18,19
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............17, 18, 19
Using The Top Tether Anchorage. .18, 19
ChildSeat.................18
ClimateControl ..............5
Clock Setting ...............40
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light .....86
Charging System Light ........86
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ............86
Engine Temperature Warning Light..85
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .85
Oil Pressure Warning Light ......86
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light .............83
Compass Calibration ...........74 Cooling System
Coolant Capacity ...........111
Cruise Light ................28
Customer Assistance ..........122
Customer Programmable Features ....78
Defects, Reporting ............123
DimmerControl..............27
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........27
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........83
DoorLocks.................8
Driver Cockpit ...............4
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . .38, 39
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....83
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................85
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................86
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .................74
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........85
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . .104
Jacking ................89
Overheating .............88
Towing ................83
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....25
Compartment ............108
Oil ..................111
Oil Selection .............111
Overheating .............88
Starting ................12
Stopping ...............12
Temperature Warning Light .....85
EventDataRecorder...........105
Exterior Lights ..............121
FlatTireChanging ............89
Fluid Capacities .............111
Fluids ...................111
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . .111
FogLights.................27
Folding Rear Seat .............22
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........104
Front Heated Seats ............22
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FuelFiller Cap (Gas Cap) .........86
Filler Door Emergency Release . . .107
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .........107
Specifications ............111
Fuse .................. .117
Fuses ...................117
GarageDoorOpener(HomeLink®) ....78
Headlights Automatic ..............27
Dimmer Switch ............27
HighBeam ..............26
HeatedSeats...............22
Heated Steering Wheel ..........24
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .................26
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....78
Hood Release ..............106
Instrument Cluster ............6,7
Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .6, 83
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....26
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth®StreamingAudio.....58
Jacking Instructions ...........91
Jack Location ..............89
Jack Operation ..............91
Jump Starting ..............101
KeyFob...................8 LockTheDoors ............8
Unlock The Doors ...........8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............10
Lock/Unlock .............10
Starting/Stopping ..........12
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Lock The Vehicle’s Doors .......8
Lane Change Assist ...........25
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ..............17, 18 Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .83
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Locks Door ..................8
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)...............17, 18
Maintenance Record ...........116
Maintenance Schedule ..........113
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ................85
MOPAR® Accessories ..........124
Navigation Voice Commands .......71
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......25
Oil Change Indicator ...........87
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........87
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............111
Oil Pressure Light .............86
Outlet Power .................81
Overheating, Engine ...........88
Panic Alarm ................8
Phone (Pairing) ............44,65
Phone

(Uconnect®) ..........44,65
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .119
Power Glass Sunroof ............34
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .81
Seats .................20
Steering ...............111
Preparation for Jacking .........90
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......26
Rear Seat, Folding ............22
Recreational Towing ...........82
Remote Control Trunk Release .............8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) LockTheDoors ............8
Unlock The Doors ...........8
Remote Starting System ..........9
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