2016 DODGE DART maintenance schedule

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and
brake master cylinder as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar 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
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever ComesFirst)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect CV joint boots. XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler
pulley, and replace if necessary. X
Additional Maintenance
Replace the cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XX X X X
630 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever ComesFirst)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Replace the spark plugs (1.4L Turbo Engine).** XX X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L Engine).** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4L
turbo automatic) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police,
delivery service (commercial service), off-road, des-
ert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at
sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F
(32°C). XX X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 631

Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever ComesFirst)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the automatic transmission fluid (2.0L, 2.4L
engines only) if you frequently drive: on rough or
unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips,
in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or while tow-
ing a trailer, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi,
or in a commercial fleet. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
Replace the timing belt (1.4L Turbo Engine). X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
632 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633

Vanity Mirror......................... .124
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .311, 326
Loading Vehicle ...................... .512, 514
Capacities ........................... .514
Tires ............................... .476
Locks ..................................33
Automatic Door .........................35
Auto Unlock ...........................36
Child Protection .........................36
Door .................................33
Power Door ............................35
Lubrication, Body ........................ .587
Lug Nuts .............................. .532
Maintenance Free Battery ....................583
Maintenance Procedures ....................577
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .628
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .316, 575
Manual, Service ......................... .642Manual Transmission
...................421, 601
Fluid Level Check ...................... .601
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................601
Lubricant Selection ..................... .601
Shift Speeds .......................... .422
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................597
Methanol .............................. .506
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .334
Mirrors ............................... .121
Automatic Dimming .....................121
Electric Powered ....................... .123
Electric Remote ........................ .123
Exterior Folding ....................... .123
Heated .............................. .124
Outside ............................. .122
Rearview ............................ .121
Vanity .............................. .124
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................495
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INDEX 657

Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................112
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................641
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .109
Safety Information, Tire .....................469
Safety Tips ............................. .108
Schedule, Maintenance .....................628
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......57
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........60
Energy Management Feature ................60
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................55
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................52
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............57
Pregnant Women ........................59
Seat Belt Extender .......................58
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................59
Seat Belt Reminder .......................50
Seat Belt System .........................48
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .608Seat Belt Reminder
.........................50
Seat Belts ............................ .50, 110
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................57
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........57
Child Restraint ..........................87
Extender ..............................58
Front Seat ....................... .50, 52, 55
Inspection ............................110
Operating Instructions ....................55
Pregnant Women ........................59
Pretensioners ...........................59
Rear Seat ..............................52
Reminder ............................ .306
Untwisting Procedure .....................57
Seats ........................... .219, 220, 224
Adjustment .....................219, 220, 222
Heated .............................. .224
Rear Folding ......................... .230
Seatback Release ....................223, 230
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INDEX 661