2023 DODGE HORNET battery

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving w\
hile distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and personal
injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution whe\
n using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical
devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicl\
e navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead
to a serious accident. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while th\
e vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention
to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your\
vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is
always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Dodge brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For add\
itional information, visit mopar.com/om (U.S.), owners.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Dodge brand
dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far
below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with \
a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a rideshare, a friend, or use public
transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower and your judg\
ment is impaired when you have
been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway \
motor vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lea\
d, which are known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash\
your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipme\
nt that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may\
also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered \
on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described i\
n this manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications\
, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without impos\
ing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall b\
e deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution\
therefore.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of y\
our vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual, Owner Handbook, Radio Instruction Manual and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover.
U.S. Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your v\
ehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 or by contacting your dealer. Replacement kits can be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Canadian Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of yo\
ur vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the W arranty Booklet or purchase a replacement kit by calling 1-800-387-1143 or by contacting your dealer.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to modify the terms or discontinue the Roa\
dside Assistance Program at any time. The Roadside Assistance Program i\
s subject to restrictions and conditions of use, that are determined solely by FCA US LLC.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK AT YOUR SERVICE. CALL 1-800-521-2779 OR VISIT CHRYSLER.RSAHELP.COM (USA) CALL 1-800-363-4869 OR VISIT FCA.ROADSIDEAID.COM (CANADA) SERVICES: Flat Tire Service, Out Of Gas/Fuel Delivery, Battery Jump Assistance, Lockout Service and Towing Service
Please see the Customer Assistance chapter in this Owner’s Manual for further information.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................................40Multifunction Lever .................................................... 40
Headlight Switch ......................................................... 40
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped .................................................................. 40
High/Low Beam Switch ............................................. 40
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ................................................................. 41
Flash-To-Pass .............................................................. 41
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ......................... 41
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers —
If Equipped .................................................................. 41
Headlight Delay ........................................................... 41
Lights-On Reminder .................................................... 41
Cornering Lights — If Equipped .................................. 41
Turn Signals ................................................................ 42
Lane Change Assist ................................................... 42
Battery Saver Feature................................................. 42
INTERIOR LIGHTS................................................................42 Interior Courtesy Lights............................................... 42
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........................... 44 Windshield Wiper Operation....................................... 44
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .......................... 45
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ..................................... 46
CLIMATE CONTROLS ..........................................................46 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions ..................................................................... 46
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) ............................................................... 49
Climate Voice Commands .......................................... 49
Operating Tips ............................................................ 49 INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............................ 50
Storage ......................................................................... 50
USB Control .................................................................. 51
Power Outlets — If Equipped ....................................... 52
Wireless Charging Pad —
If Equipped ................................................................... 53
WINDOWS .......................................................................... 55 Power Window Controls............................................... 55
Automatic Window Features ......................................55
Power Window System Initialization........................... 55
Window Lockout Switch ..............................................56
Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 56
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 56 Opening And Closing The Sunroof ..............................57
Opening And Closing The Power Sunshade ............... 57
Pinch Protect Feature.................................................. 57
Re-Initialization Procedure .......................................... 58
Sunroof Maintenance.................................................. 58
HOOD ................................................................................... 58 Opening The Hood .......................................................58
Closing The Hood ......................................................... 59
LIFTGATE .............................................................................. 59 Unlock/Open The Liftgate ........................................... 59
Lock/Close The Liftgate ..............................................60
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ......................................60
Adjustable Power Liftgate Height ............................... 61
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped ............................ 62
Cargo Area Features.................................................... 63GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER................................... 65 Instrument Cluster Descriptions
b
.......................... 66
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................................... 66 Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls........................................................................ 66
Oil Change Reset

b
.................................................. 68
Oil Change Indicator System ...................................... 68
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) —
If Equipped................................................................... 68
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ................... 68
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped ...... 70
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................................ 71 Red Warning Lights ..................................................... 71
Yellow Warning Lights ................................................. 73
Yellow Indicator Lights ................................................ 77
Green Indicator Lights................................................. 77
White Indicator Lights ................................................. 78
Blue Indicator Lights ................................................... 78
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II .................... 78 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................................... 79
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................................................................... 79

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 223
Maintenance Plan ..................................................... 224
ENGINE COMPARTMENT................................................. 226 2.0L Engine .............................................................. 226Checking Oil Level ..................................................... 227
Adding Washer Fluid ................................................ 227Maintenance-Free Battery........................................ 227Pressure Washing ..................................................... 228
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ................................................. 228 Engine Oil................................................................... 228
Engine Oil Filter ......................................................... 228
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ........................................... 229
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................................... 229
Body Lubrication ....................................................... 230Wiper Blades ............................................................ 230
Exhaust System ........................................................ 232
Cooling System.......................................................... 233
Brake System ........................................................... 236
Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped ................................................................ 236
Fuses ......................................................................... 237
Bulb Replacement ................................................... 246
TIRES ................................................................................ 246 Tire Safety Information ............................................ 246
Tires — General Information .................................... 254
Tire Types................................................................... 257
Spare Tires — If Equipped ........................................ 258Snow Traction Devices ............................................ 259
Tire Rotation Recommendations ............................ 260 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................................................. 260
Treadwear ................................................................. 260Traction Grades ........................................................ 261Temperature Grades ................................................ 261
STORING THE VEHICLE ................................................... 261
BODYWORK ...................................................................... 262 Protection From Atmospheric Agents ...................... 262Body And Underbody Maintenance ......................... 262
Preserving The Bodywork ......................................... 263
INTERIORS ....................................................................... 263 Seats And Fabric Parts ............................................. 263
Plastic And Coated Parts .......................................... 264Leather Surfaces ...................................................... 264
Glass Surfaces ......................................................... 264
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)..................... 265
BRAKE SYSTEM .............................................................. 265
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .............. 265 Torque Specifications ............................................... 265
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 266 2.0L Engine ............................................................... 266Reformulated Gasoline ........................................... 266Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................................... 266E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ..................... 267CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications.................. 267
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline ................................. 267
Materials Added To Fuel .......................................... 267Fuel System Cautions ............................................... 267 FLUID CAPACITIES ...........................................................268
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................................269
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..............................269
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE ................................................................. 270 Prepare For The Appointment .................................. 270
Prepare A List ............................................................ 270Be Reasonable With Requests ................................. 270
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .............................................270 Roadside Assistance ................................................. 271
FCA US LLC Customer Center ................................... 272
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Care .............................. 272
Mexico ........................................................................ 272
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands............................ 272
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..................................... 272
Service Contract ....................................................... 272
WARRANTY INFORMATION.............................................273
MOPAR® PARTS ..............................................................273
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ......................................273 In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C........ 273
In Canada................................................................... 273
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .......................................274
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR ADDRESS.......................274
GENERAL INFORMATION................................................. 275

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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating precautions to be
observed when using this component. It is important to follow all warnings when operating
your vehicle. See below for the definition of each symbol
Úpage 71.
NOTE:Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options and current
vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
Úpage 71
Brake Warning Light
Úpage 71
Battery Charge Warning Light
Úpage 72
Door Open Warning Light
Úpage 72
Drowsy Driver Detected Warning Light
Úpage 72
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light
Úpage 72
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
Úpage 72
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Úpage 73
Hood Open Warning Light
Úpage 73
Liftgate Open Warning Light
Úpage 73
Oil Pressure Warning Light
Úpage 73
Oil Temperature Warning Light
Úpage 73
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Úpage 73
Transmission Fault Warning Light
Úpage 73
Red Warning Lights
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
KEY FOBS
Your vehicle is equipped with a key fob which supports
Passive Entry, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ (if equipped), Remote Start (if equipped),
and Panic button operation. The key fob allows you to lock
or unlock the doors and liftgate from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m). In some conditions, this
distance can be reduced or increased. The key fob does
not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system. The key fob also contains an emergency key,
which is stored in the rear of the key fob.
NOTE:
The key fob’s wireless signal may be blocked if the key
fob is located next to a metallic object, mobile phone,
laptop, wireless charging pad, or other electronic
device. This may result in poor performance.
 If the key fob’s battery is near depletion, the key fob
performance can be reduced.
 With the ignition on and the vehicle moving at 2 mph
(4 km/h), all RKE commands are disabled.
Key Fob
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push
of a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted
battery. A low key fob battery can be verified by referring to
the instrument cluster, which will display directions to
follow
Úpage 275.
To Unlock/Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door. If selected within Uconnect
Settings, pushing the unlock button twice within five
seconds will unlock all the doors and the liftgate. To lock
all the doors and the liftgate, push the lock button once.
Unlock settings can be changed within the Uconnect
system
Úpage 130.
When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals will flash
and the illuminated entry system will be activated. When
the doors are locked, the turn signals will flash and the
horn will chirp.
Using The Panic Feature

To turn the Panic feature on or off, push the Panic button on
the key fob. When the Panic feature is activated, the turn
signals will flash, the horn may pulse on and off (if equipped
with horn alarm), and the interior lights will turn on.

1 — Unlock
2 — Liftgate
3 — Emergency Key
4 — Lock
5 — Remote Start (If Equipped)
6 — Panic
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The Panic feature will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time
or driving the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or
greater.
NOTE:
The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition in
the ON/RUN position while the Panic feature is
activated. However, the exterior lights and horn
(if equipped with horn alarm) will remain on.
 You may need to be closer than 66 ft (20 m) from the
vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic
feature due to the radio frequency noises emitted by
the system.
Key Left Vehicle Feature
If a valid key fob is no longer detected inside the vehicle
while the vehicle’s ignition system is in the ON/RUN or
START position, the message “Key Fob Has Left The
Vehicle” will be shown in the instrument cluster display
and an interior chime will sound. An exterior audible and
visual alert will also be activated to warn the driver.
The vehicle’s horn will rapidly chirp three times along with
a single flash of the vehicle’s exterior lights.
NOTE:
The doors have to be open and then closed in order for
the vehicle to detect a key fob. The Key Left Vehicle
feature will activate when the first door is closed and
no key fob is detected in the vehicle. If the warning has
been activated, and the other doors are closed, no
other warnings will be issued. 
These alerts will not be activated in situations where
either the vehicle’s engine is left running with the key
fob inside, or the key fob’s wireless signals are blocked.
Using The Key Fob To Open/Close Vehicle
Windows — If Equipped
To Open The Windows
From outside of the vehicle, push the unlock button on the
key fob twice, and hold for several seconds. All vehicle
door windows will open.
To Close The Windows
From outside of the vehicle, push the lock button on the
key fob twice, and hold for several seconds. All vehicle
door windows will close.
NOTE:
This feature is enabled through Uconnect Settings Úpage 130.
 Vehicle must be equipped with front and rear auto up/
down windows.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
The replacement battery is one CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
Customers are recommended to use a battery
obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin battery
dimensions may not meet the original OEM coin battery
dimensions. 
Perchlorate material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for
further information.
 Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
To replace the key fob battery, proceed as follows:

1. Remove the emergency key (2) by sliding the emergency key release (1) on the back of the key fob
and pulling the emergency key out with your other
hand.

Emergency Key Removal

1 — Emergency Key Release
2 — Emergency Key

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2. Hold the key fob with the button side facing down,
and locate the small rectangular gap on the left side
between the housing and the back cover of the key
fob. Insert a small flat-bladed tool, or a coin into the
gap, then rotate downward to loosen the halves.
Gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart making
sure not to damage the seal during removal.

Separating Case With A Coin

3. Remove the cap covering the key fob battery.
4. Insert the small flat-bladed tool into the gap next to the battery and pry the battery upward to remove.
5. When replacing the battery, match the (+) sign on the battery to the (+) sign on the inside of the battery clip,
located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery
deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.

Key Fob Battery Replacement

6. Replace the battery cap, the reassemble the key fob case by snapping the two halves together.
Programming And Requesting Additional
Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an
authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
repurposed and reprogrammed to another vehicle.
 Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle elec -
tronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank
key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one
that has never been programmed.
NOTE:
 When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an autho -
rized dealer.
 Keys must be ordered to the correct key cut to match
the vehicle locks.
 It is not mandatory to replace the key fob if a new emer -
gency key is needed, and vice versa.
WARNING!
 The integrated key fob contains a coin cell battery.
Do not ingest the battery; there is a chemical burn
hazard. If the coin cell battery is swallowed, it can
cause severe internal burns in just two hours and
can lead to death.
 If you think a battery may have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention.
 Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely,
stop using the product and keep it away from chil -
dren.
WARNING!
 Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
 For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Igni -
tion, always remember to place the ignition in the
OFF position when exiting the vehicle.
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Starting The Engine With A Depleted Key Fob Battery
If the ignition state/mode does not change with the push
of a button, the key fob may have a low or depleted
battery. In this situation, a backup method can be used to
operate the ignition switch:
Place the key fob in the cupholder, and then press the
ignition button.

Place Key Fob In Cupholder

NOTE:
If the key fob battery is depleted, and the vehicle doors
were locked using the key fob lock button, Passive Entry
lock button (if equipped), or the vehicle App (if equipped),
the engine must be started using the described backup
starting method. The vehicle doors can then be unlocked
using one of the unlock methods (key fob, Passive Entry
handle, or vehicle App). To Stop The Engine With A Depleted Key Fob Battery
Push and hold the ignition button for several seconds, or
push it three times quickly.
NOTE:

The ignition button will not activate if the key fob is
inside the rear cargo compartment while the liftgate is
open.
 If the ignition is in the ON/RUN position for 30 minutes
while the gear selector is in PARK, the ignition will auto -
matically be placed in the OFF position.
 For information on normal starting, see
Úpage 80.
 When opening the driver's door and the ignition is in
the ON/RUN (engine not running) position, a chime will
sound to remind you to place the ignition in the OFF
position. In addition to the chime, the “Vehicle On”
message will display in the cluster.
Disabling A Key Fob Left Inside The Vehicle
The key fob can be disabled from starting the vehicle if it
is left in the passenger compartment. To do this, proceed
as follows:

1. Close all doors and the liftgate.

2. Push the lock button on another key fob twice, or push the Passive Entry lock button on the door handle
(with another key fob within range), waiting three
seconds between each push.
3. Wait 30 seconds without unlocking the vehicle or opening any doors. To reactivate the previously disabled key fob, the vehicles
must be either unlocked or started with a key fob.
WARNING!

When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
 Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the gear selector.
 Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN position. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
 Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehi -
cles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may cause
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Always
remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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