•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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Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound
three times and the exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
•Allseatingpositionsinyourvehicleareequippedwithlap/shoulderbelts.
•Besureeveryoneinyourvehicleisinaseatandusingaseatbeltproperly.
•Positionthelapbeltsothatitissnugandlieslowacrossyourhips,belowyour
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen
the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
•Positiontheshoulderbeltacrosstheshoulderandchestwithminimal,ifanyslackso
that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack
in the shoulder belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
•Thefrontseatbeltsystemisequippedwithpretensioningdevicesthataredesignedto
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
•Adeployedpretensioneroradeployedairbagmustbereplacedimmediately.
WARNING!
•Inacollision,youandyourpassengerscansuffermuchgreaterinjuriesifyouare
not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others
in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
•Ashoulderbeltplacedbehindyouwillnotprotectyoufrominjuryduringacollision.
Yo u a r e m o r e l i k e l y t o h i t y o u r h e a d i n a c o l l i s i o n i f y o u d o n o t w e a r y o u r s h o u l d e r
belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
•Aseatbeltthatistooloosewillnotprotectyouproperly.Inasuddenstop,youcould
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
•Afrayedortornseatbeltcouldripapartinacollisionandleaveyouwithno
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or
modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
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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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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions
can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since
last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles
(805 km).
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further
information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
• Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel.
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel.
•Checkthetireinflationpressuresandlookforunusualwearordamage.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,andbrakemastercylinderasneeded.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights.
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
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Mopar®featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Dodge Dart.
•InchoosingAuthenticAccessoriesyougainfarmorethanexpressivestyle,premium
protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle
with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
•ForthefulllineofAuthenticDodgeAccessoriesbyMopar®,visityourlocaldealership
or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
NOTE:
All parts are subject to availability.
EXTERIOR:
•FrontChinSpoiler •ChromeDoorHandles •ChromeGrilleInsert
•RearAirDiffuser •TurnSignalMirrors •SideSills
INTERIOR:
•PremiumCarpetFloorMats•DoorSillGuards •Emergency/FirstAidKit
•SlushMats •Trunk/CargoMat •RearCargoOrganizer
•LeatherWrappedShiftKnob
ELECTRONICS:
•Mopar®Web (WiFi) • Trunk Lid Light Bar • Park Distance Sensors
•KickerSpeakerUpgrades •WirelessCharging(MobilePhone)•ElectronicVehicleTrackingSystem
•RemoteStart •Interior/AmbientLighting
CARRIERS:
•Hitch-MountBikeCarrier •RoofBoxCargoCarrier •RoofMountBikeCarrier
•RoofMountSkiandSnow-board Carrier•RoofMountWaterSportsCarrier•HitchReceiver
•RoofRack
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Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Points to Remember.......133
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .133
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..133
Corrosion Protection..........133
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Customer Assistance.......146, 147
Customer Programmable Features . . .94
Defects, Reporting...........148Dimmer Control.............35Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......35Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . .100DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....133Door Locks.................8Driver Cockpit...............4
ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n dSystem.............50,51Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .100Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFFIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .123Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .107To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 0EngineAir Cleaner.............133Break-In Recommendations....32Checking Oil Level.........133Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132, 133Oil Filler Cap...........133Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .132, 133Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .107Starting...............12Stopping..............12Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....102Event Data Recorder..........124Exhaust System............133
FiltersAir Cleaner.............133
Engine Oil.............133
Engine Oil Disposal........133
Flashers
Tu r n S i g n a l............106
Flat Tire Changing...........108
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Fluid Capacities............132
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132, 133
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 106Folding Rear Seat............29Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .123Front Heated Seats...........29FuelCapacity..............132Filler Cap (Gas Cap)........104Specifications...........132Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........132Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)...94Gasoline (Fuel).............132General Maintenance.........133Glass Cleaning.............133
HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Cleaning..............133Dimmer Switch...........35High Beam.............34Head Restraints.............26Heated Seats..............29Heated Steering Wheel.........30High Beam Indicator..........106High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . . .94Hood Release.............125
Instrument Cluster............6Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights . .106Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .100Instrument Panel Cover........133Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .133Interior Appearance Care.......133Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .33
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