Dodge 2014 Dart Owner's Manual page 616

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614 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
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indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
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remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
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scheduled maintenance.
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Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
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indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
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vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
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such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
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cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
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influence when the "Change Oil" message is displayed.
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Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil
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message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
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since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
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possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
• 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.