2015 DODGE DART brakes

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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SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This vehicle may be equipped with a fuel efficient Dual-Dry Clutch, Six Speed Automatic
Tr a n s m i s s i o n . T h i s t r a n s m i s s i o n o f f e r s a s p o r t i e r d r i v i n g e x p e r i e n c e w i t h f a s t e r A u t o S t i c k®
shifting.
During low-speed driving conditions in first gear, vehicle momentum changes may feel
exaggerated in response to changes in accelerator pedal position. This behavior is normal
and is similar to vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.
NOTE:
•Veryaggressivedrivingmayresultinsomeclutchodorsimilartoamanualtransmis-
sion. An active warning message will display in the Instrument Cluster if cool down
actions are needed.
•Thefirstfewshiftsonanewvehiclemaybesomewhatabrupt.Thisisanormal
condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
•Atlowspeedsyoumayhearmechanicalnoisessimilartoamanualtransmissionasthe
transmission changes gears. These noises are normal and will not damage the
transmission.
•Beforeandaftertheengineisstarted,youmayhearahydraulicpumpforashortperiod
of time. This noise is normal and will not damage the transmission.
Shifting The Transmission
The transmission shift lever position (PRND) is displayed both on the shift lever and in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
To d r i v e , d e p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l , p r e s s t h e b u t t o n o n t h e f r o n t o f t h e s h i f t l e v e r a n d m o v e
the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
Manual shifts can also be made using the AutoStick®shift control.
This transmission is programmed to prevent shifting from Reverse to Drive or Drive to
Reverse, if vehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h). This safety feature helps protect your
transmission from damage.
NOTE:
•Whenstoppedonanincline,itisrecommendedthatyoualwaysholdthevehiclein
place using the brakes. On steep inclines, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will temporarily hold
the car in position when the brake pedal is released. If the accelerator pedal is not
applied after a short time, the car will roll back. Either reapply the brake (to hold the
vehicle) or press the accelerator to climb the hill.
•Duringacceleration,gearchangeswillfeelsmoothcomparedtoavehiclewitha
traditional manual transmission. This is a benefit of the dual clutch design that avoids
power loss during up-shifts.
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Instrument Cluster Messages
Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster (if equipped with an EVIC/DID) to
alert the driver when certain conditions occur. These messages are described below.
MESSAGEDESCRIPTION
GEAR NOT AVAILABLEIn AutoStick®mode, the gear selected bythe driver is not available due to a fault con-dition. See your authorized dealer for diag-nosis and service.
SHIFT NOT ALLOWED The gear position requested by the driver iscurrently blocked. This occurs if NEUTRALis requested while moving, if REVERSE isrequested while moving (at 6 mph[10 km/h] or faster), if DRIVE is requestedwhile moving backwards (at 6 mph[10 km/h] or faster), or if 3rd gear or higheris requested at a stop. Make sure the ve-hicle is stopped before engaging DRIVE orREVERSE.
SHIFT TO NEUTRAL THEN D or R The transmission has shifted itself intoNEUTRAL (due to a fault condition, or over-heat due to excessive idling when stoppedin DRIVE with the brakes released), but theshift lever remains in gear. Shift into NEU-TRAL and then back into gear for continueddriving. If the transmission will not reen-gage, see your authorized dealer.
AUTOSTICK NOT AVAILABLE AutoStick®mode is unavailable due to ashift lever fault. See your authorized dealerfor diagnosis and service.
AUTOMATIC MODE NOT AVAILABLE The transmission is unable to shift itselfautomatically, due to a fault condition. Usethe AutoStick®mode to shift the transmis-sion manually. See your authorized dealerfor diagnosis and service.
REDUCE GEAR CHANGES The transmission pump is overheating. InAutoStick®mode, try to drive in one spe-cific gear as much as possible, avoidingfrequent gear changes. In DRIVE, the trans-mission will automatically modify its shiftschedule to reduce the number of shifts.
TRANS. GETTING HOT PRESS BRAKE The transmission driving clutch is overheat-ing, usually due to repeated launches instop-and-go traffic. Pull over and allow thetransmission to cool in NEUTRAL until“TRANS. COOL READY TO DRIVE” is dis-played.
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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
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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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