2015 DODGE DART ECU

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS
-TurnSignalIndicator
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is operated.
Atonewillchime,andaEVIC/DIDmessagewillappearifeitherturnsignalisleftonfor
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTE:
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
-HighBeamIndicator
Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
-FrontFogLightIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
-VehicleSecurityLight
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm
is arming. The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The
security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
-ElectronicSpeedControlONIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the electronic speed control has been activated to the
“ON” position.
-ElectronicSpeedControlSETIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the cruising speed has been set.
-ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)OFFIndicatorLight
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
-WindshieldWasherFluidLowIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these
steps to access the jack and spare tire.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap.
3. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire.
4.Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt
wrench from the spare wheel as an assem-
bly. Turn the jack screw to the left to
loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and remove
the wrench from the jack assembly.
5. Remove the spare tire.
Jack And Spare Tire
1—SpareTire2—PullStrap3—JackAndLugWench
Fastener Location
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WARNING!
•Donotattempttochangeatireonthesideofthevehicleclosetomovingtraffic.
Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
•Beingunderajacked-upvehicleisdangerous.Thevehiclecouldslipoffthejack
and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to an
authorized service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•Neverstartorruntheenginewhilethevehicleisonajack.
•Thejackisdesignedtobeusedasatoolforchangingtiresonly.Thejackshouldnot
be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
•Carefullyfollowthesetirechangingwarningstohelppreventpersonalinjuryor
damage to your vehicle:
•Alwaysparkonafirm,levelsurfaceasfarfromtheedgeoftheroadwayaspossible
before raising the vehicle.
•TurnontheHazardWarningflasher.
•Blockthewheeldiagonallyoppositethewheeltoberaised.
•SettheparkingbrakefirmlyandsetanautomatictransmissioninPARK.
•Donotletanyonesitinthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Donotgetunderthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Onlyusethejackinthepositionsindicatedandforliftingthisvehicleduringatire
change.
•Ifworkingonorneararoadway,beextremelycarefulofmotortraffic.
•Toassurethatsparetires,flatorinflated,aresecurelystowed,sparesmustbe
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
•Raisingthevehiclehigherthannecessarycanmakethevehiclelessstable.Itcould
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove
the tire.
•Toavoidpossiblepersonalinjury,handlethewheelcoverswithcaretoavoidcontact
with any sharp edges.
•Toavoidtheriskofforcingthevehicleoffthejack,donottightenthewheelnuts
fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
•Aloosetireorjack,thrownforwardinacollisionorhardstopcouldendangerthe
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To c o n t a c t N H T S A , y o u m a y e i t h e r c a l l t h e A u t o S a f e t y H o t l i n e t o l l f r e e a t 1 – 8 8 8 – 3 2 7 – 4 2 3 6
(TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go tohttp://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian govern-
ment should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls
at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/ .
Uconnect® CUSTOMER CENTER
•Uconnect®CUSTOMER CENTER Phone: 1–877–855–8400www.DriveUconnect.com.
•Uconnect®Canadian Residents CUSTOMER CENTER Phone: 1–800–465–2001
(English) or 1–800–387–7783 (French) www.UconnectPhone.com.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . .133
Adding Washer Fluid..........133
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag.......16
Advance Front Air Bag.......16
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .16
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Side Impacts.............16
Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter)................133Air Conditioner Maintenance.....133Air Conditioning Refrigerant......133Air Conditioning System........133AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.......13Alarm (Security Alarm)......13,106Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .132, 133Capacities.............132Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Anti-Lock Warning Light........103Appearance Care............133Assistance Towing...........100Audio Settings............53,56Audio Systems (Radio)..........5Automatic Headlights..........35Automatic TemperatureControl (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . .39, 41Automatic TransmissionFluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Back-Up Camera............44Battery.................133Blind Spot Monitoring..........44Body Mechanism Lubrication.....133Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Brake System.............133Master Cylinder..........133Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .102Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Bulb Replacement...........145Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Calibration, Compass..........90
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine
Coolant)...............132
Capacities, Fluid............132
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)............133
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Change Oil Indicator..........104
Changing A Flat Tire..........108
Charging System Light.........103
Child Restraint..............22
Child RestraintsChild Tether AnchorageLocations...............25CleaningWheels...............133Windshield Wiper Blades.....133Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Clock Setting...............53Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .103Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . .102Charging System Light......103Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indi-cator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .106High Beam Indicator.......106
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)..103Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . .103Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m(TPMS) Light...........100Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......106Vehicle Security Light.......106Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Compact Spare Tire..........143Compass Calibration...........90Coolant (Antifreeze)..........132Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....133Coolant Level...........133Disposal of Used Coolant.....133Drain, Flush, and Refill......133
INDEX
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Introduction................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth®Streaming Audio....72
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .109
Jack Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Jump Starting.............120
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lock The Doors............8Unlock The Doors...........8Keyless Enter-N-Go............9Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Starting/Stopping..........12Keyless Enter-N-Go™Lock The Vehicle’s Doors.......8
Lane Change Assist...........33Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145LightsFog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106High Beam Indicator . . . . . . .106Security Alarm...........106Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g ( T P M S )..100LocksDoor..................8Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH)................23Lubrication, Body...........133
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . .133Maintenance, General.........133Maintenance Procedures.......133Maintenance Record..........138Maintenance Schedule........134Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine)...............103Manual Transmission..........46Master Cylinder (Brakes)........133MOPAR®Accessories.........149
Navigation Voice Commands......87New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . .32
Occupant Restraints........21,22Oil Change Indicator..........104Oil Change Indicator, Reset......104
Oil, Engine............132, 133
Capacity..............132
Change Interval..........133
Checking..............133
Disposal..............133
Filter................133
Filter Disposal...........133
Materials Added to........133
Recommendation......132, 133
Viscosity..............133
Oil Filter, Selection...........133Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .103OutletPower................97Overheating, Engine..........107
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Panic Alarm................8Phone (Pairing)...........57,80Phone (Uconnect®). . . . . . . . .57,80Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .142PowerGlass Sunroof............45Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)..97Seats................27Preparation for Jacking........109
Rain Sensitive Wiper System......33Rear Camera...............44Rear Cross Path.............44Rear ParkSense System.........44Rear Seat, Folding............29Recreational Towing...........98Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Remote ControlTr u n k R e l e a s e . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors............8Unlock The Doors...........8Remote Starting System.........9Replacement Bulbs..........145Reporting Safety Defects.......148Restraint, Head.............26Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.....123
Schedule, Maintenance........134Seat Belt Maintenance........133
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Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt......15
Pretensioners............15
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Adjustment.............28
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Lumbar Support..........27
Power................27
Rear Folding............29
Security Alarm.............106
Security Alarm............13
Setting the Clock............53
Shift Lever Override..........122
Short Message Service (SMS)......61
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 106
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . .79
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . .108, 143, 144
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Speed Control
Accel/Decel.............36
Cancel................37Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36StartingRemote................9SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1Wheel, Heated...........30Steering Wheel Audio Controls.....88Store Radio Presets.........54,67Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Sun Roof.................45Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Te t h e r A n c h o r, C h i l d R e s t r a i n t.....24Te x t M e s s a g i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1Ti l t S t e e r i n g C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
Ti r e sAir Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .142Changing..........108, 109Compact Spare..........143Flat Changing...........108Jacking..............109Spare Tire.............108Ti r e S e r v i c e K i t.............114To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .123Recreational.............98To w i n g V e h i c l e B e h i n d a M o t o r h o m e . . 9 8Tr a i l e r To w i n gTr a i l e r a n d To n g u e W e i g h t.....98Tr a i l e r W e i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8Tr a n s m i s s i o nFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Maintenance............133Tu r n S i g n a l s............33,106
Uconnect®Phone..........57,80Uconnect®Voice Command....59,86USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56, 70
Voice Command...........59,86Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
WasherAdding Fluid............133Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . .33Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .133Wheel and Wheel Trim.........133Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . .133, 144Wind Buffeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Windshield Washers...........33Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Windshield Wiper Blades.......133Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . .33Wiper Blade Replacement.......133
INDEX
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