2015 DODGE DART User Guide

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The tilt/telescoping control lever is located
below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.
1. Push down on the lever to unlock the
steering column.
2. To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired.
3. To lengthen or shorten the steering col-
umn, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired.
4. Pull upward on the lever to lock the
column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be
locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the
tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or
killed.
Tilt/Telescoping Control Lever
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
Alongbreak-inperiodisnotrequiredfortheengineanddrivetrain(transmissionandaxle)
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
contributes 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:
Anewenginemayconsumesomeoilduringitsfirstfewthousandmiles(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.
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TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
Ta p t h e l e v e r u p o r d o w n o n c e a n d t h e t u r n s i g n a l ( r i g h t o r l e f t ) w i l l f l a s h t h r e e t i m e s a n d
automatically turn off.
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of four intermittent settings,
the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.
Mist
Rotate the end of the lever downward when a single wipe is desired.
Multifunction Lever
1—PushForWasher2—RotateDownwardForMist3—PushLeverForHighBeams
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NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
Washer Operation
Push the end of the lever inward and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Rain Sensing Wipers
This feature senses moisture on the vehicle's windshield and automatically activates the
wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position. Rotate the end of the
lever to one of four settings to activate this feature and adjust sensitivity.
Rain Sensing can be turned on and off using the Uconnect®System, refer to the Owner's
Manual on the DVD for further details.
High Beam Operation
Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to
pass.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
Rotate the headlight switch, located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering
wheel, to the first detent for parking lights
and to the second detent for head-
lights.
With the parking lights or low beam head-
lights on, push the headlight switch once
for fog lights.
Rotate the headlight switch to AUTO for
AUTO headlights if equipped with this fea-
ture.
When set to AUTO, the system automati-
cally turns the headlights on or off based on
ambient light levels.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
Tu r n t h e h e a d l i g h t s o r p a r k i n g l i g h t s o n a n d
push the headlight switch once to turn the
fog lights on.
Push the switch a second time to turn the fog lights off. Fog lights will not operate when
high beams are on.
Afoglightsymbolwillilluminateintheclustertoindicatethefoglightsareon.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
•Rotatethedimmercontroltotheextremebottompositiontofullydimtheinstrument
panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptoincreasethebrightnessoftheinstrumentpanelwhen
the parking lights or headlights are on.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptothenextdetentpositiontofullybrightentheodometer
and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptothelastdetentpositiontoturnontheinteriorlighting.
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the dimming is programmable through the
Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings ” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Headlight Switch Premium Model
1—Auto-IfEquipped2—RotateHeadlightSwitch3—RotateDimmer4—RotateAmbientLightControl-IfEquipped
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Speed Control switches are
located on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
•PushtheON/OFFbuttontoactivatethe
Speed Control.
NOTE:
CRUISEwill appear on the instrument
cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
•PushtheON/OFFbuttonasecondtime
to turn the system off.
SET
With the Speed Control on, push and re-
lease the SET – button to set a desired
speed.
Accel/Decel
To Increase Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set,
you can increase speed by pushing the RES+button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped. Refer to “ Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for more information. The
speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (MPH) or Metric
(km/h):
U.S. Speed (MPH)
•PushingtheRES+button once will result in a 1 MPH increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 MPH.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetoincreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•PushingtheRES+button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetoincreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Electronic Speed Control Switches
1—PushCANCEL2—PushON/OFF3—PushResume/Accel4—PushSet/Decel
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To Decrease Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET-
button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped. Refer to “ Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for more information. The
speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (MPH) or Metric
(km/h):
U.S. Speed (MPH)
•PushingtheSET-button once will result in a 1 MPH decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 MPH.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetodecreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•PushingtheSET-button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetodecreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
To r e s u m e a p r e v i o u s l y s e l e c t e d s e t s p e e d i n m e m o r y, p u s h t h e R E S + b u t t o n a n d r e l e a s e .
Cancel
Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set
speed memory.
Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
•LeavingtheElectronicSpeedControlsystemonwhennotinuseisdangerous.You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
•ElectronicSpeedControlcanbedangerouswherethesystemcannotmaintaina
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in
heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off.
Recirculation is allowed in floor and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five
minutes.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on
the rear window defroster.
Manual Climate Controls
1—RotateBlowerControl2—PushAirRecirculationButton3—RotateTemperatureControl
4—PushA/CButton5—RotateModeControl6—PushRearDefrosterButton
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