2016 DODGE DART brake

Using The EVIC Menu
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
•Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Push and release the UP
arrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info”.
• Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to
access the ”Oil Life” screen.
• Push and hold the RIGHTarrow button for one
second to reset Oil Life to 100%.
• Push and release the UParrow button to exit the
EVIC screen.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do
not start the engine). •
Push and release the UP
arrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle
Info”.
• Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to
access the ”Oil Life” screen.
• Push and hold the RIGHTarrow button for one
second to reset Oil Life to 100%.
• Push and release the UParrow button to exit the
EVIC screen.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY DID
The DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) features
an interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.
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The main display area will normally display the main
menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main
menu. The main display area also displayspop up
messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn-
ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall
into several categories:
• Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Most of
the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the Messagesmain menu item. As long
as there is a stored message, an iwill be displayed in the
DID’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this
message type are Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
and Low Tire Pressure. •
Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are Turn Signal On(if a turn signal
is left on) and Lights On(if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
Remote Start Aborted - Door Open andPress Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds
and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this
message type is Automatic High Beams On. 
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DID Messages
•Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Service Airbag System
• Traction Control Off
• Washer Fluid Low
• Oil Pressure Low
• Oil Change Due
• Fuel Low
• Service Antilock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Service Power Steering •
Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to
XX”
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Lights On
• Right Turn Signal Light Out
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•Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req.
• Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake
• Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool
• Transmission Cool Ready to Drive
• Service Transmission
• Service Shifter
• Engage Park Brake to Prevent Rolling
• Transmission Too Cold Idle With Engine On
• Washer Fluid Low
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, yellow telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.Analog Or Digital Speedometer Selection
Full Speedometer Analog Icon
Full Speedometer Digital Icon
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Analog or Digital display icon is highlighted in the
DID. Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to change
the display between analog and digital.
Vehicle Speed MPH / km/h
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Vehicle Speed icon is high-
lighted in the DID. Push the RIGHT arrow
button to view a digital display of the current
speed in MPH or km/h. Pushing the RIGHT arrow
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Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINESTART/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
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 push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. Using The DID Menu
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
•
Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Push and release the UP
or DOWNarrow
button to scroll through the main menu to “Vehicle
Info.”
• Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to
access the ”Oil Life” screen.
• Push and hold the RIGHTarrow button for one
second to reset the gauge and numeric display to
100% for ”Oil Life.”
• Push and release the UPor DOWNarrow
button to exit the DID screen.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ...............415
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......415
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....416
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................416
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .416
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F
or 29°C) .......................... .418
▫ Extended Park Starting ..................418
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................419
▫ After Starting ....................... .419▫
Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped . . .420
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .420
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .421
▫ Shifting ............................ .422
▫ Downshifting ....................... .423
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .425
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............428
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .428
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▫Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (1.4L Turbo
Engine Only — DDCT) .................428
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And
2.4L Engine Only — 6F24) ...............439
 AUTOSTICK ......................... .446
▫ Operation .......................... .446
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........448
▫ Acceleration ........................ .448
▫ Traction ........................... .448
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............449
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................449
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................449
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .451
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .454
POWER STEERING .....................455
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .456
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .456
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............456
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............456
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............458
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............459
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................459
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............462
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........463
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ...........467
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...............467
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ...............468
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▫Rainy Brake Support (RBS) ...............468
▫ Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) ...........468
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............469
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .469
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........473
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........475
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........476
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........481
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .481
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................482
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .484
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .484
▫ Tire Types .......................... .485▫
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............487
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............487
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .489
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................490
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .491
▫ Replacement Tires .....................491
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......493
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....494
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) ............................. .495
▫ Base System ........................ .498
▫ Premium System — If Equipped ...........501
▫ General Information ...................504
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