NOTE:
AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES
BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Yo u r v e h i c l e h a s a l s o b e e n e q u i p p e d w i t h a T P M S m a l f u n c t i o n i n d i c a t o r t o i n d i c a t e w h e n
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE:
Ti r e p r e s s u r e s c h a n g e b y a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 p s i ( 7 k P a ) p e r 1 2 ° F ( 7 ° C ) o f a i r t e m p e r a t u r e
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is
32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can
cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your
vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer
than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•Howvarioussystemsinyourvehiclewereoperating.
•Whetherornotthedriverandpassengersafetybeltswerebuckled/fastened.
•Howfar(ifatall)thedriverwasdepressingtheacceleratorand/orbrakepedal.
•Howfastthevehiclewastraveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is
recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To r e a d d a t a r e c o r d e d b y a n E D R , s p e c i a l e q u i p m e n t i s r e q u i r e d , a n d a c c e s s t o t h e v e h i c l e
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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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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REPLACEMENT BULBSInterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Dome LampW5W
Overhead Console LampW5W
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen Head-lamp)HIR2
Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Head-lamp)D3S **
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp 7442NALL
Sidemarker Lamp 194
Front Fog Lamp H11
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) *
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) *
Backup Lamp 7440
License Lamp 168
*Lampisnotserviceable.ItisaLEDlamp.ToreplacetheLED,theentireassemblymust
be replaced.
** The headlamps are a type of high-voltage discharge tube. High voltage can remain in
the circuit even with the headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of this, you
should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
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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
FAQ
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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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