2023 DODGE HORNET transmission

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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ......................................................80
Normal Starting ........................................................... 80
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) .......................................... 81
Extended Park Starting............................................... 81
After Starting — Warming Up The Engine .................. 81
If Engine Fails To Start ............................................... 81
Stopping The Engine ................................................... 82
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .......................82
PARK BRAKE ....................................................................... 82 Electric Park Brake (EPB) .......................................... 82
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .............................................85 Ignition Park Interlock................................................. 86
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ......................................................................... 86
9-Speed Automatic Transmission ............................. 86
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) ..................................................88
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ...........................................88
POWER STEERING ..............................................................88
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED.............................89 Autostop Mode ............................................................ 89
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop.... 89
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode............ 90
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System ........... 90
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System............ 90
System Malfunction .................................................... 90 ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 90
Activation...................................................................... 91
Exceeding The Set Speed ........................................... 91
Deactivation ................................................................. 91
INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST (ISA) —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................................ 91 Activation...................................................................... 92
Sign Capture Modes .................................................... 92
Exceeding The Set Speed ........................................... 92
Deactivation ................................................................. 92
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS ............................................. 92 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)..................................... 92
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................................ 99 Activation/Deactivation ............................................... 99
Traffic Sign Recognition Modes .................................. 99
Indications On The Display....................................... 100
INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................................... 100 Activation/Deactivation ............................................ 100
ACTIVE DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................................... 101 Operation................................................................... 101
Turning Active Driving Assist On Or Off ................... 102
Indications On The Display....................................... 103
Minimum Risk Maneuver ......................................... 104
System Status ........................................................... 104
System Operation/Limitations................................. 104 PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................................105
ParkSense Sensors ................................................... 105
ParkSense Warning Display...................................... 105ParkSense Display .................................................... 105
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .......................... 106
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ............ 106
Cleaning The ParkSense System ............................. 106
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .................... 106
Side Distance Warning (SDW) System..................... 107
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED......................................................................108 Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active
Park Assist System .................................................... 109
Parallel/Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance
Operation ................................................................... 110Exiting The Parking Space ........................................ 112
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 113 LaneSense Operation ............................................... 113Turning LaneSense On Or Off ................................... 114
LaneSense Warning Message .................................. 114
Changing LaneSense Status .................................... 116
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............................ 116
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED......................................................................117
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................................119
VEHICLE LOADING ...........................................................120 Certification Label ..................................................... 120

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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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Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light
Úpage 75
Service Stop/Start System Warning Light
Úpage 75
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
Úpage 75
Towing Hook Breakdown Warning Light
Úpage 76
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Fault Warning Light
Úpage 76
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
Úpage 76
Yellow Indicator Lights
Exterior Lights Failure Indicator Light
Úpage 77
Yellow Warning Lights
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF Indicator Light

Úpage 77
Immobilizer Fail / VPS Electrical Alarm Indicator Light
Úpage 77
Green Indicator Lights
Active Speed Limiter SET Indicator Light
Úpage 77
Hold’n Go Indicator Light
Úpage 77
Auto Low Beams Indicator Light
Úpage 77
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
Úpage 77
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Úpage 77
Yellow Indicator Lights
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36GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
FOLDING MIRRORS
The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to pivot
forward or rearward to help avoid damage. The mirror has
two detent positions: normal and full rearward.

Folding Mirror
Folding Mirror Positions

HEATED MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
This feature will be activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped)
Úpage 46.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink® Buttons On Sun Visor

Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
 HomeLink® replaces up to three
hand-held transmitters that operate
devices such as garage door
openers, motorized gates, lighting,
or home security systems. The
HomeLink® unit is powered by your
vehicle’s 12 Volt battery. 
The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the over -
head console or sun visor designate the three different
HomeLink® channels.
 To operate HomeLink®, push and release any of the
programmed HomeLink® buttons. These buttons will
activate the devices they are programmed to with each
press of the corresponding HomeLink® button.
 The HomeLink® indicator light is located above the
center button.
NOTE:HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Security system
is active Úpage 275.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROGRAMMING
H
OMELINK®
For efficient programming and accurate transmission of
the Radio Frequency (RF) signal, it is recommended that a
new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device that is being programmed to the HomeLink®
system. Make sure your hand-held transmitter is
programmed to activate the device you are trying to
program your HomeLink® button to.
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage
before you begin programming.
It is recommended that you erase all the channels of your
HomeLink® before you use it for the first time.
1 — Full Rearward Position
2 — Normal Driving Position

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38GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Non-Rolling Code Garage Door Opener Final Steps

1. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink® button
and observe the HomeLink® indicator light. If the
HomeLink® indicator light stays on constantly,
programming is complete.

2. Push the programmed HomeLink® button to confirm that the garage door opener motor operates. If the
garage door opener motor does not operate, repeat
the steps from the beginning.PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® TO A
M
ISCELLANEOUS DEVICE
The procedure on how to program HomeLink® to a
miscellaneous device follows the same procedure as
programming to a garage door opener
Úpage 130.
Be sure to determine if the device has a rolling code, or
non-rolling code before beginning the programming
process.
NOTE:Canadian Radio Frequency (RF) laws require transmitter
signals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans -
mission, which may not be long enough for HomeLink® to
pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this
Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to
time-out in the same manner. The procedure may need to
be performed multiple times to successfully pair the
device to your HomeLink® buttons.
REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE
H
OMELINK® BUTTON
To reprogram a single HomeLink® button that has been
previously trained, without erasing all the channels,
proceed as follows. Be sure to determine whether the new
device you want to program the HomeLink® button to has
a rolling code, or non-rolling code.

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position, without
starting the engine.
2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink® button until
the HomeLink® indicator light begins to flash after
20 seconds. Do not release the button.
3. Without releasing the button , proceed with Step 2 in
“Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door
Opener” and follow all remaining steps.
CANADIAN/GATE OPERATOR
P
ROGRAMMING
For programming transmitters in Canada/United States
that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after
several seconds of transmission:
Canadian Radio Frequency (RF) laws require transmitter
signals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of
transmission, which may not be long enough for
HomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming.
Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed to time-out in the same manner.
It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling
process to prevent possible overheating of the garage
door or gate motor.

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™, place
the ignition in the RUN position. Make sure while
programming HomeLink® with the engine on that your
vehicle is outside of your garage, or that the garage door
remains open at all times.
WARNING!
 Your motorized door or gate will open and close while
you are programming the universal transmitter. Do
not program the transmitter if people or pets are in
the path of the door or gate.
 Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or
confined area while programming the transmitter.
Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.
Carbon monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and
can cause you and others to be severely injured
or killed.

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62GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HANDS-FREE LIFTGATE — IF EQUIPPED

Hands-Free Liftgate Activation Zone

To open or close the liftgate using hands-free activation,
use a straight in and out kicking motion under the vehicle
activation zone in the general location below the rear
license plate. Do not move your foot sideways or in a
sweeping motion or the sensors may not detect the
motion.
Move your foot under the fascia/bumper, simulating a
kick. When you have completed this movement, withdraw
your leg. To activate the liftgate, both sensors must detect
your leg. If it is closed, the Hands-Free Liftgate unlocks and opens
completely, and with another movement of the foot, it
stops. A further movement of the foot reverses the
direction and closes the liftgate completely, if you do not
stop it again.
If it is open, with a movement of the foot, the Hands-Free
Liftgate closes completely, and with another movement of
the foot, it stops. If the liftgate is stopped, another
movement of the foot will reverse the direction and open
it completely.
NOTE:

To conserve the battery charge, avoid performing this
operation repeatedly with the engine off.

 Opening or closing the Hands-Free Liftgate requires a
valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the door
handle. If a valid Passive Entry key fob is not within 5 ft
(1.5 m), the liftgate will not respond to any kicks.

 The Hands-Free Liftgate feature may be turned on or
off through the Uconnect system
Úpage 130.
 The Hands-Free Liftgate feature should be turned off
during jacking, tire changing, manual car wash, and
vehicle service. 
The Hands-Free Liftgate feature can be activated by
any metallic object making a similar in-and-out motion
under the rear fascia/bumper, such as cleaning using
a metal broom.
 The Hands-Free Liftgate will only operate when the
transmission is in PARK.
 If anything obstructs the Hands-Free Liftgate while it is
opening or closing, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed/open position, provided it meets
sufficient resistance.
 There are pinch sensors attached to the side of the lift -
gate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these
strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open posi -
tion.

 If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions
within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop.
If this occurs, the liftgate must be operated manually.

 The power liftgate will release, but not power open, in
temperatures below −12°F (−24°C). Be sure to
remove any buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate
before opening the liftgate.
 If the liftgate is left open for an extended period of time
(approximately one hour), the liftgate may need to be
closed manually to reset power liftgate functionality.

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68GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Exam -
ples of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn
signal is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the
vehicle with the lights on).
 Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the igni -
tion is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type
are “Remote Start Canceled - Door Ajar” and
“Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start.”
 Five Second Unstored 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.
An example of this message type is “Automatic High
Beams On.”
OIL CHANGE RESET
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
 Your vehicle is equipped with an
engine oil change indicator system.
A message will display in the instru -
ment cluster display for five
seconds to indicate the next sched -
uled oil change interval is due. The
engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based,
which means the engine oil change interval may fluc -
tuate, dependent upon your personal driving style. 
Unless reset, this message will continue to display
each time the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
To reset the oil change indicator after performing the
scheduled maintenance, refer to the following procedure:

1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within ten seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start the
vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If
necessary, repeat this procedure.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will
display in the instrument cluster display for five seconds
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon
your personal driving style.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR (GSI) —
I
F EQUIPPED
The GSI system is enabled on vehicles with a manual
transmission, or when a vehicle with an automatic
transmission is in manual shift mode. The GSI provides
the driver with a visual indication when the recommended gear shift point has been reached. This indication notifies
the driver that changing gear will allow a reduction in fuel
consumption. When the up shift indicator is shown on the
instrument cluster display, the GSI is advising the driver to
engage a higher gear. When the down shift indicator is
shown on the display, the GSI is advising the driver to
engage a lower gear.
The GSI remains illuminated until the driver changes
gears, or the driving conditions return to a situation where
changing gear is not required to improve fuel
consumption.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY MENU
I
TEMS
The instrument cluster display can be used to view the
main menu items for several features. Use the up and
down arrow buttons to scroll through the driver
interactive display menu options until the desired menu is
reached.
NOTE:The instrument cluster display menu items display in the
center of the instrument cluster. Menu items may vary
depending on your vehicle features.
Main Menu
Use the Thumbwheel to scroll Up and Down through the
Menu options. Press the Thumbwheel to enter and exit the
highlighted menu option.
NOTE:These Menu options may vary based on your vehicles trim
level.

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