2015 DODGE DART oil change

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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•Pushthebuttoninthecentertoselectthenextpresetstation(radio)ortochangeCDs
if equipped with a CD Changer.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) —
STANDARD (2 BUTTON)
The EVIC features a driver interactive dis-
play that is located in the instrument clus-
ter. Pushing the controls on the left side of
the steering wheel allows the driver to select
vehicle information/personal settings. For
additional information, refer to “Program-
mable Features” in this section.
•PushtheUParrow button to scroll
upward through the main menus.
•PushtheRIGHTarrow button to
access the submenu screens of a main
menu item. Push and hold the RIGHT
arrow button for two seconds to reset
displayed/selected features that can be
reset.
Programmable Features
The EVIC can be used to select the following vehicle information/personal settings. To step
to each main menu feature push the UPbutton once for each step. A step from the
last item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list to be displayed. The following
features are in the Main menu:
•Odometer•OilLife
•DigitalSpeedometer•TirePressureMonitor
•TripMeter•StoredMessages
•FuelEconomy•Settings
NOTE:
For features in the EVIC that can be reset (Average Fuel Economy), the EVIC prompts a
reset with a RIGHT arrow button graphic and the word RESET next to it.
Two Button EVIC Controls
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DID Selectable Menu Items
The following items can be selected in the DID menu.
Full Speedometer Analog Or Digital Display
•Full Speedometer Analog Display Icon.
•Full Speedometer Digital Display Icon.
Press the UPorDOWN button until the Analog or Digital display icon is
highlighted in the DID. Press the RIGHTbutton to change the display between analog
and digital.
Vehicle Speed MPH/km/h
Press the UPorDOWN button until the Vehicle Speed icon is highlighted in the
DID. Press the RIGHTbutton to view a digital display of the current speed in MPH or
km/h. Pressing the RIGHTbutton a second time will toggle the unit of measure
between mph or km/h. Press the LEFTbutton to return to the main menu.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Press the UPor DOWNbutton until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted in the
DID. Press the RIGHTbutton and Coolant Temp will be displayed. Press the UP or
DOWN arrow button to scroll through the following information submenus:
•TirePressure
•CoolantTemperature
•OilTemperature
•OilLife
Fuel Economy
Press the UPorDOWN button until the Fuel Economy icon is highlighted. Press
the RIGHTbutton and the next screen will display the following:
•AverageFuelEconomy/MilesPerGallon(MPGBargraph)
•DistanceToEmpty(DTE)
•CurrentMilesPerGallon(MPG)
Navigation
Press the UPor DOWNbutton until the Navigation icon is highlighted in the
DID. Press the RIGHTbutton to display the Navigation screen in the center of the DID
display.
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-ElectronicThrottleControl(ETC)IndicatorLight
This light informs you of a problem with the system.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the
ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK
position; the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable;
however, see an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is
running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
-AirBagWarningLight
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
•Ifa“gascap”message(shownasCheckFuelCap)appears,tightenthegascapuntil
a“clicking”soundisheard.
•Presstheodometerresetbuttontoturnthemessageoff.
•Ifthemessagecontinuestoappearformorethanthreedaysaftertighteningthegas
cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
•Yourvehicleisequippedwithanengineoilchangeindicatorsystem.The“OilChange
Due” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style.
•Unlessreset,thismessagewillcontinuetodisplayeachtimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go™. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled
maintenance) refer to the following procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
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Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
Using The EVIC Menu
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
•Withoutpressingthebrakepedal,presstheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonandcycle
the ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
•PressandreleasetheDOWNarrow button to scroll downward through the main
menu to “Vehicle Info”.
•PressandreleasetheRIGHTarrow button to access the ”Oil Life” screen.
•PressandholdtheRIGHTarrow button for one second to access the ”Oil Life
Reset” screen.
•PressandholdtheDOWNarrow button until the screen shows 100% oil life.
•PressandreleasetheUparrowbuttontoexittheEVICscreen.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry
•Withoutpressingthebrakepedal,cycletheignitiontotheON/RUNposition(Donot
start the engine.)
•PressandreleasetheDOWNarrow button to scroll downward through the main
menu to “Vehicle Info”.
•PressandreleasetheRIGHTarrow button to access the ”Oil Life” screen.
•PressandholdtheRIGHTarrow button for one second to access the ”Oil Life
Reset” screen.
•PressandholdtheDOWNarrow button until the screen shows 100% oil life.
•PressandreleasetheUparrowbuttontoexittheEVICscreen.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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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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Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change engine oil and filter.
•Rotatethetires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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•HowdoIusetheUconnect®Voice Command?
•Uconnect®200 pg. 59
•Uconnect®8.4 & 8.4N pg. 86
•HowdoIoperatetheSteeringWheelAudioControls?pg.88
•HowdoIconfiguremyUniversalGarageDoorOpener(HomeLink)?pg.94
UTILITY
•HowdoIknowhowmuchIcantowwithmyDodgeDart?pg.98
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•WhatdoIdoifmyTPMSwarninglightcomeson?pg.100
•HowdoIchangeaflattire?pg.108
•HowdoIJump-Startmyvehicle?pg.120
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
•WhereismyFuseBlocklocated?pg.139
•WhattypeofoildoIuse?pg.132
•HowoftenshouldIchangemyengine’soil?pg.134
•Whatshouldmytirepressurebesetat?pg.142
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