2016 DODGE DART headlights

Blue Telltale Indicator Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue TelltaleLight What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control
lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
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•Display Mode
When in this display you may select one of the auto
display settings. To change Mode status, press and re-
lease the Day, Night or Auto button on the touchscreen.
Then press the back arrow button on the touchscreen.
NOTE: When Day or Night is selected for the Display
Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause
the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control
even though the headlights are on.
• Display Brightness With Headlights ON
When in this display, you may select the brightness with
the headlights on. Adjust the brightness with the + and –
setting buttons on the touchscreens or by selecting any
point on the scale between the + and – buttons on the
touchscreens. Then press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen. •
Display Brightness With Headlights OFF
When in this display, you may select the brightness with
the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the + and –
setting buttons on the touchscreens or by selecting any
point on the scale between the + and – buttons on the
touchscreens. Then press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen.
• Set Language
When in this display, you may select one of three languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions
and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the Set
Language button on the touchscreen and then press the
desired language button on the touchscreen until a check-
mark appears next to the language, showing that setting
has been selected. Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
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make your selection, press the Interior Accent Lighting
button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu.
•Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the amount of time the headlights remain on after the
engine is shut off. To change the Headlights Off Delay
setting, press the “Headlight Off Delay” button on the
touchscreen, and choose either “0 sec,” “30 sec,” “60 sec”
or “90 seconds.” A check-mark appears next to setting
indicating that the setting has been selected. Press the
back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
• Headlight Illumination On Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status,
press the + or - button on the touchscreen to select your
desired time interval. Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•
Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make
your selection, press the Headlights With Wipers button
on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the
back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
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•Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press the Auto High Beams button
on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the
back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu. Refer to “Lights/Automatic High Beam
Headlamp Control — If Equipped” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
• Daytime Running Lights
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on
whenever the engine is running. To make your selection,
press the Daytime Running Lights button on the touch-
screen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow button
on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•Flash Lights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press the Flash Lamps
with Lock button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark
appears next to setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen
to return to the previous menu.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the Doors & Locks button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available.
• Auto Lock
When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h). To make your selection, press the “Auto
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Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available.
•Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect system (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off
Power Delay status press the “0 seconds,” “45 seconds,
“5 minutes” or “10 minutes” button on the touchscreen.
Then press the back arrow button on the touchscreen.
• Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have
the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
exiting the vehicle. To change the Headlight Off Delay status press the “+” or “–” button on the touchscreen to
select your desired time interval. Press the back arrow
button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Compass Settings — If Equipped
After pressing the Compass Settings button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available.
•
Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences the variance should be set for the zone where
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set,
the compass will automatically compensate for the differ-
ences, and provide the most accurate compass heading.
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upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
CAUTION!
Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repellents,
suntan lotions, or hand sanitizers to the plastic,
painted, or decorated surfaces of the interior may
cause permanent damage. Wipe away immediately.
CAUTION!
Damage caused by these type of products may not be
covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton
based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as
damage to the seat may result.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
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Tamper Alert...........................22
Vehicle Security Alarm ....................20
Alarm, Panic .......................... .22, 26
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................20, 310
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................20
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........592, 622, 623
Capacities ........................... .622
Disposal ............................. .595
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................456
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................322
Appearance Care ........................ .602
Assistance Towing ........................ .149
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .459
Auto Down Power Windows ..................44
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................121
Automatic Door Locks ....................35, 36
Automatic Headlights ..................... .235
Automatic High Beams .....................236 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
..........406
Automatic Transmission .................425, 599
Adding Fluid ......................... .600
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................601
Fluid Level Check ...................... .600
Fluid Type ........................ .599, 625
Gear Ranges ...................... .430, 440
Special Additives ...................... .600
Autostick .............................. .446
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................36
Auto Up Power Windows ....................45
Battery ............................ .312, 583
Charging System Light ...................312
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Belts, Seat ...............................110
Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio
Device After Pairing .....................174
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Additives............................ .507
Capacity ............................ .622
Clean Air ............................ .505
Ethanol ............................. .506
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................509
Gasoline ............................. .504
Light ............................... .323
Materials Added ....................... .507
Methanol ............................ .506
Octane Rating ......................... .504
Requirements ......................... .504
Specifications ......................... .623
Tank Capacity ......................... .622
Fueling ............................... .509
Fuses ................................. .609
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........270, 277
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................509, 574
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .505Gasoline (Fuel)
....................504, 622, 623
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................505
Gear Ranges ..................... .422, 430, 440
Gear Select Lever Override ..................561
General Information .................165, 201, 504
Glass Cleaning .......................... .607
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................515
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............513, 514
GVWR ................................ .513
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ................135
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .449
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................531
Headlights Automatic ........................... .235
Cleaning ............................ .606
Delay ............................... .235
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INDEX 653