2015 DODGE DART heating

CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd Gear
and REVERSE (with manual transmission) while gently
pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accel-
erator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the en-
gine.
NOTE:1.4L Turbo automatic transmission vehicles can-
not be rocked in this manner, because the transmission
will not allow shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE while
the wheels are turning.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555

NOTE:Press the#ESC Off#switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in “partial off” mode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the#ESC
Off#switch again to restore#ESC On#mode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive-
train damage may result.
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Electrical Power Outlets.....................287
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................298
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................124
Electronic Brake Control System...............452
Brake Assist System.....................455
Electronic Stability Program................461
Traction Control System...................456
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............456
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........253
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).............461
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......271
Emergency Brake.........................448
Emergency Deck Lid Release..................48
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................555
Hazard Warning Flasher..................527
Jacking...............................539
Jump Starting..........................551
Overheating...........................527
Towing..............................559
Emergency Trunk Release....................48
Emission Control System Maintenance..........569
Engine.................................566
Air Cleaner...........................575
Block Heater..........................416
Break-In Recommendations................109
Checking Oil Level......................572
Compartment..........................565
Cooling..............................585
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................111
Fuel Requirements......................500
Jump Starting..........................551
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..572
Oil Filler Cap..........................566
Oil Selection...........................573
Overheating...........................527
Temperature Gauge......................310
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............8310
INDEX 645

Overheating, Engine.......................310
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paint Care..............................595
Panic Alarm..............................22
Parking Brake............................448
Parking On Hill..........................448
ParkSense® System, Rear....................258
Passing Light............................243
Pets...................................109
Phone, Cellular...........................135
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)...............135
Phone (Pairing)...........................174
Phone (Uconnect®)........................167
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........472
Power
Brakes...............................450
Deck Lid Release........................47
Door Locks............................35
Mirrors..............................124
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........287
Sunroof..............................284
Windows..............................43
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................59
Preparation for Jacking.....................542
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................59
Radial Ply Tires..........................479
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........588
Radio Operation..........................389
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.................249
Rear Camera............................271
Rear Cupholder..........................291
Rear ParkSense System.....................258
Rear Seat, Folding.........................232
Rear Window Defroster.....................298
Rear Window Features.....................29810
INDEX 653