2015 DODGE DART instrument panel

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g a i r b a g s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s :
•OccupantRestraintController(ORC)
•AirBagWarningLight
•SteeringWheelandColumn
•InstrumentPanel
•KneeImpactBolsters
•AdvancedFrontAirBags
•SupplementalSideAirBags
•SupplementalKneeAirBags
•FrontandSideImpactSensors
•SeatBeltPretenioners
•SeatBeltBuckleSwitch
•SeatTrackPositionSensors
•OccupantClassificationSystem
Advanced Front Air Bags
•ThisvehiclehasAdvancedFrontAirBagsforboththedriverandfrontpassengerasa
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
•AdvancedFrontAirBagsaredesignedtoprovideadditionalprotectionbysupplement-
ing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury
in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
•TheAdvancedFrontAirBagswillnotdeployinallfrontalcollisions,includingsome
that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
•Ontheotherhand,dependingonthetypeandlocationofimpact,AdvancedFrontAir
Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
severe initial deceleration.
•Becauseairbagsensorsmeasurevehicledecelerationovertime,vehiclespeedand
damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
•Seatbeltsarenecessaryforyourprotectioninallcollisions,andalsoareneededtohelp
keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
•Theairbagsmustbereadytoinflateforyourprotectioninacollision.TheOccupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical components.
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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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Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)
When a lighter weight passenger, including a small adult, occupies the front passenger
seat, the OCS may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. This
does not mean that the OCS is working improperly.
Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger
seat
The front passenger’s seated weight must be properly positioned on the front passenger
seat. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. The OCS determines the most
probable classification of the occupant that it detects. The OCS will detect the front
passenger’s decreased or increased seated weight, which may result in an adjusted
inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag in a collision. This does not mean
that the OCS is working improperly. Decreasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the
front passenger seat may result in a reduced-power deployment of the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag. Increasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the front
passenger seat may result in a full-power deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air
Bag. Examples of improper front passenger seating include:
•Thefrontpassenger’sweightistransferredtoanotherpartofthevehicle(likethedoor,
arm rest or instrument panel).
•Thefrontpassengerleansforward,sideways,orturnstofacetherearofthevehicle.
•Thefrontpassenger’sseatbackisnotinthefulluprightposition.
•Thefrontpassengercarriesorholdsanobjectwhileseated(e.g.,backpack,box,etc.).
•Objectsarelodgedunderthefrontpassengerseat.
•Objectsarelodgedbetweenthefrontpassengerseatandcenterconsole.
•Accessoriesthatmaychangetheseatedweightonthefrontpassengerseatare
attached to the front passenger seat.
•Anythingthatmaydecreaseorincreasethefrontpassenger’sseatedweight.
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•AtnotimeshouldanySupplementalRestraintSystem(SRS)componentorSRS
related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which
are approved by Chrysler Group LLC.
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column and a Supplemental Passenger Knee Air Bag
mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment. The Supplemental Knee
Air Bags provide enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the
seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
•Relyingontheairbagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.The
air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air
bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
•BeingtooclosetothesteeringwheelorinstrumentpanelduringAdvancedFrontAir
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
•Noobjectsshouldbeplacedoverorneartheairbagontheinstrumentpanelor
steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSeat-MountedSideAirBags(SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front and rear (in vehicles equipped with outboard
rear seat SABs) seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG label sewn into the
outboard side of the seats.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSideAirBagInflatableCurtains(SABICs)
located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle
occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.
•TheSABICsandSABs(“SideAirBags”)aredesignedtoactivateincertainside
impacts. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deploy-
ment of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is appropriate, based on the
severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether
or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
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NOTE:
On models that are equipped with remote start, this feature can be programmed to come
on during a remote start through the Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
WARNING!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
•Donotplaceanythingontheseatthatinsulatesagainstheat,suchasablanketor
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one
temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel control button is located within the Uconnect®system. You can
gain access to the control buttons through the climate screen or the controls screen.
•Presstheheatedsteeringwheelbuttononce to turn the heating element ON.
•Presstheheatedsteeringwheelbuttonasecondtimetoturntheheatingelement
OFF.
Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for up to 80 minutes
before automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not
turn on when the steering wheel is already warm.
NOTE:
Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, this feature can be programmed to come
on during a remote start through the Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
WARNING!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods.
•Donotplaceanythingonthesteeringwheelthatinsulatesagainstheat,suchasa
blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the
steering wheel heater to overheat.
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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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