2015 DODGE DART ignition

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding
legal lines).
WARNING!
•Pedalsthatcannotmovefreelycancauselossofvehiclecontrolandincreasethe
risk of serious personal injury.
•Alwaysmakesurethatobjectscannotfallintothedriverfootwellwhilethevehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator
pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
•Failuretoproperlyfollowfloormatinstallationormountingcancauseinterference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/transmission
gear selector.
•Donotleavethekeyfobinornearthevehicle,orinalocationaccessibleto
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Neverusethe“PARK”positionasasubstitutefortheparkingbrake.Alwaysapply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
•RefertoyourOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetails.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of
Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 35
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Control/ Driver Information
Display (DID) pg. 6
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever pg. 33
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 6
6. Fuel Door Locator pg. 6
7. Speed Control pg. 36
8. Ignition Switch pg. 12
9. Your Vehicles Sound System pg. 50
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.
WARNING!
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
•DonotleavetheKeyFobinornearthevehicle,orinalocationaccessibleto
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
REMOTE START
•PushtheREMOTESTARTbuttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
•PushingtheREMOTESTARTbuttonathirdtimeshutstheengineoff.
•Todrivethevehicle,pushtheUNLOCKbuttonandcycletheignitiontotheON/RUN
position.
With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is
cycled to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
•Donotstartorrunanengineinaclosedgarageorconfinedarea.Exhaustgas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide
is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when
inhaled.
•KeepKeyFobtransmittersawayfromchildren.OperationoftheRemoteStart
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without having to
push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with
the push of a button.
GETTING STARTED
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Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
1. With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob inside the vehicle.
2. Place the shift lever in PARK or NEU-
TRAL.
3. While pushing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. If
the engine fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 sec-
onds.
4. To stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, push the button
again.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter
(Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can be used
to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the Key Fob against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the brake pedal (transmission in
PA R K o r N E U T R A L p o s i t i o n ) .
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttononcetochangetheignitionswitchtotheACC
position.
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonasecondtimetochangetheignitionswitchto
the ON/RUN position.
Engine START/STOP Button
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•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonathirdtimetoreturntheignitionswitchtothe
OFF position.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
ON/RUN (engine not running) position and
the transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle SecurityAlarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release are disabled. If somethingtriggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following audible and visiblesignals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the VehicleSecurity Light in the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm The System
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Remove the key from the ignition switch and either push a power door LOCK switch while thedriver or passenger door is open or push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the Vehicle Security Alarmwill arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that time, the Vehicle Security Light will flash. Ifit does not illuminate, the Vehicle Security Alarm is not arming. In addition, if you open a doorduring the arming period, the Vehicle Security Alarm will cancel the arming process. If youwish to rearm the Vehicle Security Alarm after closing the door, you must repeat one of thepreviously-described arming sequences.
Yo u m a y a l s o d i s a r m t h e u l t r a s o n i c i n t r u s i o n s e n s o r d u r i n g t h e 1 6 s e c o n d a r m i n g p e r i o d b ypushing the lock button three times with a delay of no more than five seconds between keypushes. The horn will pulse twice to acknowledge that the ultrasonic intrusion sensor has beendisabled.
NOTE:
•Thedriver’sdoorkeycylinderandthetrunkbuttonontheRKEtransmittercannotarmor disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
•TheVehicleSecurityAlarmremainsarmedduringtrunkentry.PushingtheTRUNKbutton will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the vehiclethrough the trunk, and opens any door, the alarm will sound.
Ignition Positions
GETTING STARTED
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•WhentheVehicleSecurityAlarmisarmed,theinteriorpowerdoorlockswitcheswill
not unlock the doors.
•Theultrasonicintrusionsensormaybeinadvertentlyactivatedbyachild,petorshifting
package left within the vehicle after the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button until the EVIC/DID indicates that the
vehicle ignition is “OFF” (refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information). Then either push the power door LOCK switch while the driver or
passenger door is open, push the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter LOCK button
or push the Passive Entry Door Handle LOCK button (refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in
“Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information).
To Disarm The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create
conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the
previously-described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open
adoor,thealarmwillsound.Ifthisoccurs,disarmtheVehicleSecurityAlarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle
Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Either push the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or insert a valid ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
•Thedriver'sdoorkeycylinderandthetrunkbuttonontheRKEtransmittercannotarm
or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
•TheVehicleSecurityAlarmremainsarmedduringtrunkentry.PushingtheTRUNK
button will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the vehicle
through the trunk, and opens any door, the alarm will sound.
•WhentheVehicleSecurityAlarmisarmed,theinteriorpowerdoorlockswitcheswill
not unlock the doors.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Either push the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or grasp the Passive Entry Unlock
Door Handle (refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information), push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button
(requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle), or insert a valid Key Fob into the
ignition switch (if the START/STOP button is removed) and rotate it to the ON/RUN
position.
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•TheORCturnsontheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelforapproximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the
ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the
light comes on again after initial startup.
•TheORCmonitorsthereadinessoftheelectronicpartsoftheairbagsystemwhenever
the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the
OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will
not inflate.
•IftheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelisnotonduringthefourtoeight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
•Afteranycollision,thevehicleshouldbetakentoanauthorizeddealerimmediately.
•Donotdriveyourvehicleaftertheairbagshavedeployed.Ifyouareinvolvedinanother
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
•Ifitisnecessarytomodifytheairbagsystemforpersonswithdisabilities,contactyour
authorized dealer.
•RefertotheOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetailsregardingtheSupplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
Occupant Classification System
This vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger Occupant Classification System
(“OCS”) that is designed to provide Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag output appropriate
to the occupant’s seated weight input, as determined by the OCS.
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the following:
•OccupantRestraintController(ORC)
•OccupantClassificationModule(OCM)andSensorlocatedinthefrontpassengerseat
•AirBagWarningLight
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NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth
close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
WARNING!
•Donotletchildrenplaywiththesunroof.Neverleavechildrenunattendedina
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near
the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power
sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
•Inacollision,thereisagreaterriskofbeingthrownfromavehiclewithanopen
sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
•Donotallowsmallchildrentooperatethesunroof.Neverallowyourfingers,other
body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
Be sure the transmission is in first gear, not third, when starting from a standing position.
Damage to the clutch can result from starting in third gear.
Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and never try to hold the vehicle on
ahillwiththeclutchpedalpartiallyengaged.Thiswillcauseabnormalwearontheclutch.
Shifting Into Reverse
To s h i f t i n t o R e v e r s e p u l l u p o n t h e l o c k o u t r i n g ( l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e s h i f t k n o b ) a n d s h i f t t h e
transmission into Reverse.
NOTE:
•NevershiftintoREVERSEuntilthevehiclehascometoacompletestop.
•Duringcoldweather,untilthetransmissionlubricantiswarm,youmayexperience
slightly higher shift efforts. This is normal and not harmful to the transmission.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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