2016 DODGE DART hood open

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK (manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and
turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories. 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557

WARNING!(Continued)
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
NOTE:Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead
to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is
needed to be added to the system please contact your
local authorized dealer.
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains
visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and
flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to
MS.90032).
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Selection Of Coolant
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Pressure Warning Light...................319
Quality Grading ....................... .643
Radial .............................. .484
Replacement .......................... .491
Rotation ............................. .494
Safety ........................... .469, 481
Sizes ............................... .471
Snow Tires ........................... .486
Spare Tire ...................487, 488, 489, 544
Spinning ............................ .489
Tread Wear Indicators ....................490
Tire Safety Information .....................469
Tire Service Kit .......534, 535, 538, 539, 541, 542, 543
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................518
To Open Hood .......................... .231
Towing ............................... .514
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................149
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .563
Guide .............................. .517Recreational
.......................... .527
Weight .............................. .517
Towing Assistance ........................ .149
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........527
Traction ............................... .448
Traction Control ......................... .462
Trailer Towing .......................... .514
Cooling System Tips .....................526
Hitches ............................. .517
Minimum Requirements ..................519
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................518
Wiring .............................. .523
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .517
Trailer Weight ........................... .517
Transmission Automatic ........................ .425,
599
Filter ............................... .601
Fluid ............................... .625
Maintenance .......................... .599
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