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  • Page 1 > 2014 DART // USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 > IMPORTANT This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty ® Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ..82 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND DRIVER COCKPIT .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
  • Page 5 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trade- marks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Headlight Switch pg. 27 2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Control pg. 6 3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever pg. 25 4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6 5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) pg. 6 6.
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 10. Switch Panel • Hazard Switch • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 83 11. Glove/Storage Compartment 12. Climate Control pg. 30 13. Shifter 14. Power Outlet pg. 81 15. Power Locks 16. Power Windows 17. Power Mirrors...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. Tachometer 2. Selectable Information Area 3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) 4. Speedometer Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Power Steering System - Oil Pressure Warning Light Warning Light - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS)
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 5. Gear Position Display 6. Fuel Gauge 7. Fuel Door Location Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator* - High Beam Indicator - Windshield Washer Fluid Low - Front Fog Light Indicator Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Door Ajar Indicator...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. • Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver's door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors.

  • Page 11: Remote Start

    GETTING STARTED Emergency Key • Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency key located in the Key Fob. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

  • Page 12: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    GETTING STARTED KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ • The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without having to press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the press of a button.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED NOTE: • If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features”...
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED Engine Starting/Stopping Starting • With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle. • Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL. • While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disen- gage automatically after 10 seconds.

  • Page 15: Vehicle Security Alarm

    GETTING STARTED Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position: • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position. • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. • The ultrasonic intrusion sensor may be inadvertently activated by a child, pet or shifting package left within the vehicle after the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed. Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™...

  • Page 17: Tamper Alert

    GETTING STARTED Tamper Alert If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and the exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering. SEAT BELT Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED • This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window. • This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.

  • Page 19: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED • In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it. •...
  • Page 21 GETTING STARTED To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR: 1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path. 2.

  • Page 22: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed.

  • Page 23: Manual Seat Adjustment

    GETTING STARTED Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

  • Page 24: Rear Seat

    GETTING STARTED REAR SEAT Folding Rear Seatback • Pull on the loops, located near the outer top of the seatbacks, to fold down either or both seatbacks. These loops can be tucked away when not in use. • When the seatback is raised to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat loop.

  • Page 25: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED NOTE: Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, this feature can be programmed to come on during a remote start through the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. WARNING! •...

  • Page 26: Heated Steering Wheel

    GETTING STARTED HEATED STEERING WHEEL The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one temperature setting. The heated steering wheel control button is located within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen. • Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn the heating element On.

  • Page 27: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
  • Page 28 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of four intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation. Mist •...

  • Page 29: Headlight Switch

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT SWITCH Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights • Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for park- ing lights and to the second detent for headlights •...

  • Page 30: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. •...
  • Page 31 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE To Decrease Speed • When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET - button. The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: U.S.

  • Page 32: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off. • Recirculation is allowed in floor and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes. Heated Mirrors •...

  • Page 33: Uconnect® 8.4 Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® 8.4 MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate Control Knobs • For your convenience the climate controls can be operated by using the soft-keys located on the touchscreen or the climate control knobs below the Uconnect® touchscreen.

  • Page 34: Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Air Recirculation • Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off. • Recirculated air is not allowed in Defrost modes. If the Recirculation button is pressed while in this mode, the LED indicator will flash several times then go out. Recirculation will be disabled automatically is this mode is selected.

  • Page 35: Automatic Operation

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Climate Control Knobs • For your convenience the climate controls can be operated by using the soft-keys located on the touchscreen or the climate control knobs below the Uconnect® touchscreen. Automatic Operation • Press the AUTO button or AUTO soft-key. •...

  • Page 36: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF • The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. Opening Sunroof Express Open • Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second. The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically. Manual Open •...

  • Page 37: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not let children play with the sunroof. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
  • Page 38 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Shifting The Transmission • The transmission shift lever position (PRND) is displayed both on the shift lever and in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). • To drive, depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front of the shift lever and move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
  • Page 39 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MESSAGE DESCRIPTION SHIFT TO NEUTRAL THEN D or R The transmission has shifted itself into NEUTRAL (due to a fault condition, or over- heat due to excessive idling when stopped in DRIVE with the brakes released), but the shift lever remains in gear.

  • Page 40: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. Uconnect® Voice Command Button pg. 70 2. Uconnect® Phone Button pg. 65 3. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left) pg. 72 4. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Right) pg. 72...
  • Page 41 ELECTRONICS 5. Volume Knob/Audio Mute Button 6. Uconnect® 8.4 Radio pg. 49 7. Tune/Scroll Knob/Browse/Enter Button 8. Media Hub: Audio Jack, USB Port, and CD Slot (located inside front console) pg. 55...

  • Page 42: Uconnect® 200

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 200 NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect® Voice Command and Uconnect® Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, locate and press the Uconnect® Voice Command and Uconnect® Phone buttons on the steering wheel. •...

  • Page 43: Radio Operation

    ELECTRONICS NOTE: Time format has the options of 12HR or 24HR. Selecting one of these options will change the way the clock is displayed. Equalizer, Balance And Fade • To set the Bass, Mid Range, Treble, Balance or Fade settings press the AUDIO button to access the Audio sub-menu.

  • Page 44: Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    ELECTRONICS MENU Button • Pressing the MENU button allows you to scroll between the setting sub-menus. Once the desired sub-menu setting is highlighted press the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select the setting. The following items are selectable: Radio Mode • Audio — Selecting the Audio sub-menu will allow you to adjust the Bass, Mid Range, Treble, Balance or Fade, just like pressing the AUDIO hard control.
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS • If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. Canadian residents call 1-888-539-7474. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com.
  • Page 46 ELECTRONICS • When connected, the MP3 Player/compatible USB device can be controlled using the radio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls or Voice Commands to play, skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the contents. • The MP3/WMA Player battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific device).
  • Page 47 ELECTRONICS Start Pairing Procedure • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • Wait for the “ready” prompt and BEEP. • After the BEEP, say “Setup Phone Pairing”. • After the BEEP, say “Pair a Phone”. • Follow the audible prompts. •...
  • Page 48 ELECTRONICS • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible. • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phonebook. • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone.
  • Page 49 ELECTRONICS Common Voice Commands (Examples) While In: Voice Command Example: “Radio AM” (to switch to the radio mode) “Radio FM” (to switch to the radio mode) “Satellite Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode) Main Menu “USB”...
  • Page 50 ELECTRONICS While In: Voice Command Example: To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. The following are common voice commands for this mode: “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the recording, you may press the Voice Command button to stop recording.

  • Page 51: Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions follow- ing applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 52 ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N AT A GLANCE Anti-Theft Protection • This radio will not operate in any vehicle other than the vehicle in which it was delivered. The radio display will prompt you to enter an anti-theft code and the radio will not function, if this radio is transferred to another vehicle.
  • Page 53 ELECTRONICS Audio Settings • Touch the “Audio” soft-key to activate the Audio settings screen to adjust Balance\Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume. • You can return to the Radio screen by touching the “X” located at the top right. Balance/Fade •...
  • Page 54 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access the Radio mode, touch the “Radio” soft-key at the lower left of the screen. Selecting Radio Stations • Touch the desired radio band (AM, FM or SAT) soft-key. Seek Up/Seek Down • Touch the “Seek” arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through radio stations.
  • Page 55 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO • SiriusXM Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100% commercial- free music from nearly every genre, plus all your favorite sports, news, talk and enter- tainment channels – all with crystal clear, coast-to-coast coverage, all in one place and all at your fingertips.
  • Page 56 ELECTRONICS • SiriusXM also offers the option to permanently block selected channels. Call (1-888-601-6297 for U.S. customers, 1-877-438-9677 for Canadian customers) and request the Family Package. Browse • Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing, Favorites, Genres, Game Zone, and Weather channels.
  • Page 57 ELECTRONICS MP3 Player/USB/CD/Audio Jack/Bluetooth® Operation Selecting The Source • The MP3 Player/USB, CD, Audio Jack, or Bluetooth® source is accessed by touch- ing the “Player” soft-key to enter the Player main screen, then touch the “Source” soft-key and choose between Disc, Aux, MP3 Player or Bluetooth®.
  • Page 58 ELECTRONICS USB Port • Connect your MP3 Player or compatible device using a USB cable into the USB Port. USB Memory sticks with audio files can also be used. Then, audio from the device can be played on the vehicles sound system while providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) information on the radio display.
  • Page 59 ELECTRONICS NOTE: When connecting your MP3 Player device for the first time, the system may take several minutes to read your music, depending on the number of files. For example, the system will take approximately five minutes for every 1000 songs loaded on the device. Also during the reading process, the Shuffle and Browse functions will be disabled.
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS Bluetooth® Streaming Audio • If equipped with Uconnect® Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped MP3 Player devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's sound system. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your Uconnect®...
  • Page 61 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Acquiring Satellites • The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception. • Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. If no signal is found the Navigation system still can operate with internal gyro direction &...
  • Page 62 ELECTRONICS Finding A Place By Spelling The Name • From the Main Navigation Menu touch the “Where To?” soft-key, touch “Points of Interest”, then touch “Spell Name.” • Enter the name of your destination. • Touch “Done.” • Select your destination and touch “Go.” Entering A Destination Address •...
  • Page 63 ELECTRONICS Secondary Search Selections • From the main Navigation menu touch the “Where To?” soft-key, then touch the “down” arrow to display the secondary search selections. Selection Selection Description Extras Visit www.garmin.com/extras to add more content to your device with purchasable and free downloads.
  • Page 64 ELECTRONICS Adding A Via Point • To add a via point you must be navigating a route. • Touch the “back” arrow to return to the Main Navigation menu. • Touch the “Where To?” soft-key, then search for the via point. Select the via point to add from the search results.
  • Page 65 ELECTRONICS Manually Avoid Traffic On Your Route • While navigating a route, touch the traffic icon. • Touch “Traffic On Route.” • If necessary, touch the arrows to view other traffic delays on your route. • Touch the desired delay and touch “Avoid.”...
  • Page 66 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (8.4N ONLY) • SiriusXM Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips. • To access Travel Link, touch the “More” soft-key, then the “Travel Link” soft-key. NOTE: • SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase.
  • Page 67 ELECTRONICS Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® HANDS FREE CALLING) • If the Uconnect® Phone Button exists on your steering wheel, then you have the Uconnect® Phone features. • The Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command section). •...
  • Page 68 ELECTRONICS Complete The Pairing Procedure • When prompted on the phone, enter the 4-digit PIN number shown on the Uconnect® Screen. • If your phone asks you to accept a con- nection request from Uconnect®, select “Yes.” If available, check the box telling it not to ask again –...
  • Page 69 ELECTRONICS • After the BEEP, say “dial” then the number. Or, (After the BEEP) say “call” then the name as listed in your phone; see Phonebook below. NOTE: You can also initiate a call by using the touchscreen on the Phone main screen. Receiving A Call —...
  • Page 70 ELECTRONICS Voice Command Tips • The Phone button is for placing calls, or responding to texts, or Phone controls. • The Voice Command button is for controlling Media, such as changing broad- cast modes, (FM, SATELLITE), or Tuning to stations (95.5 or “Symphony Hall”). •...
  • Page 71 ELECTRONICS Read Messages: • If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect® Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message. Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: •...
  • Page 72 ELECTRONICS Uconnect® Voice Command • If the Uconnect® Voice Command button exists on your steering wheel, then you have the Voice Command feature. • The Voice Command feature lets you keep your hands on the steering wheel, and your eyes on the road. •...
  • Page 73 ELECTRONICS NOTE: For the shortened Sirius XM Satellite Radio mode commands to be recognized you must be in that mode. For example, if you are in Sirius XM Satellite Radio mode you can say “39”, but if you are not in Sirius XM mode, you would need to say “Tune to Satellite Channel 39.” Common Navigation Voice Commands •...

  • Page 74: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions follow- ing applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed.

  • Page 75: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - Standard (2 Button)

    ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — STANDARD (2 BUTTON) • The EVIC features a driver interactive dis- play that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information/ personal settings.

  • Page 76: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - Premium (4 Button)

    ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — PREMIUM (4 BUTTON) • The EVIC features a driver interactive dis- play that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.

  • Page 77: Evic Selectable Menu Items

    ELECTRONICS EVIC Selectable Menu Items • The following items can be selected in the EVIC menu. Full Speedometer Analog Or Digital Display • Full Speedometer Analog Display Icon. • Full Speedometer Digital Display Icon. • Press and release the UP DOWN button until the Analog or Digital display icon is highlighted in the EVIC.
  • Page 78 ELECTRONICS Trip Info • Press and release the UP DOWN button until the Trip Info icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT button to display the following three trip features in the next screen: • Trip A •...
  • Page 79 ELECTRONICS NOTE: This option is only available when the vehicle is in the Park position. Driver Selectable Items Speedometer • Analog 1 • Analog 2 • Digital 1 (default setting) • Digital 2 Gear Display • Standard (PRND –/+) (default setting) •...

  • Page 80: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    ELECTRONICS Lower Right • None • Compass • Outside Temp • Time (default setting) Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To • Cancel • Okay Default Settings) Uconnect® 8.4 Customer Programmable Features • The Uconnect® 8.4 system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature set- tings such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors &...
  • Page 81 ELECTRONICS Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For efficient programming and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency 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®...
  • Page 82 ELECTRONICS • Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink® button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, program- ming is complete. NOTE: If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training.

  • Page 83: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver 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 transceiver.

  • Page 84: Utility

    UTILITY TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) NOTE: Trailer towing is not recommended for the 1.4L turbo engine. Engine/ Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. Transmission (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 2.0L and 2.4L 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg) Auto/Man...

  • Page 85: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your loca- tion, including the telephone number from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 86 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
  • Page 87 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
  • Page 88 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
  • Page 89 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Oil Change Indicator • Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 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.

  • Page 90: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button for one second to access the ”Oil Life Reset” screen. • Press and hold the DOWN arrow button until the screen shows 100% oil life. • Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset.

  • Page 91: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
  • Page 92 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the fastener securing the jack and spare tire. 4. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from the spare wheel as an as- sembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and re- move the wrench from the jack assembly.
  • Page 93 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Changing A Tire 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench. 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the wheel bolt wrench to pry the cen- ter cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.

  • Page 94: Road Tire Installation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Mount the spare tire. 8. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts. 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turn- ing the jack handle counterclockwise.
  • Page 95 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each wheel bolt is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m).
  • Page 96 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

  • Page 97: Tirefit Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT KIT Your vehicle may be equipped with a TIREFIT Kit. Small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).

  • Page 98: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Usage Precautions • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to “Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT” section (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement.” •...
  • Page 99 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire: Always start the engine before turning ON the TIREFIT kit. NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in NEUTRAL. After pressing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1) through the Sealant Hose (6) and into the tire.
  • Page 100 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes: 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn off the TIREFIT kit. 2. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle (1) and place the sticker on the instrument panel.
  • Page 101 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center. 5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 102 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit. •...

  • Page 103: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the proce- dures in this section carefully.
  • Page 104 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

  • Page 105: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.

  • Page 106: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Wheels OFF The AUTOMATIC MANUAL Towing Condition Ground TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION Transmission in NONE NOT ALLOWED Flat Tow NEUTRAL Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED BEST METHOD BEST METHOD...

  • Page 107: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 108: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD 1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering col- umn. 2. Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening. 3. Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.

  • Page 109: Fuel Door Release

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUEL DOOR RELEASE • The fuel door release button is located on the instrument panel below the headlight switch. • Push the button once and release to open the fuel door. Fuel Door Emergency Release • If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the manual fuel filler door re- lease.

  • Page 110: Engine Compartment

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  • Page 113: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Engine Coolant – 1.4L, 2.0L, We recommend you use 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) and 2.4L Engine MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Includes heater and coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula recovery bottle filled to MAX OAT (Organic Additive Tech- level.
  • Page 114 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Spark Plugs 2.0L Engine We recommend you use — MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) Spark Plugs 2.4L Engine We recommend you use — MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.047 in [1.2 mm]) Automatic Transmission –...

  • Page 115: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
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  • Page 118: Maintenance Record

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  • Page 119: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Interior Fuses • The interior fuse panel is located on the driver's side under the instrument panel. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description — 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats - If Equipped Rear Heated Seats, Heated Steer- —...
  • Page 120 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses • The Power Distribution Center is located on the right side of the engine compartment, behind the battery. Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 70 Amp Tan — Body Control Module #1 60 Amp Blue —...

  • Page 121: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller — 25 Amp Natural Brake System Module — 20 Amp Yellow Engine Control Module, Fuel Injectors — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Console) 60 Amp Blue —...

  • Page 122: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom- mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”.

  • Page 123: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp LED (*) Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (*) Fog Lamp – If Equipped Front Park/Turn Signal 7442NALL Front Side Marker Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Headlamp) D3S (**) Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen Headlamp) HIR2...

  • Page 124: Consumer Assistance

    • A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites. • Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired...

  • Page 125: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 126: Mopar® Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by MOPAR®, visit your local Dodge dealership or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.

  • Page 127: Faq (How To?)

    FAQ (How To?) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 17 • How do I fold down my rear seat? pg. 22 ELECTRONICS • Which radio is in my vehicle? • Uconnect® 200 pg. 40 •...
  • Page 128 • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 78 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Dart? pg. 82 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light comes on? pg. 83 •...

  • Page 129: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....15 Cooling System Airbag Light ....86 Coolant Capacity .
  • Page 130 INDEX Fuel Lights Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..86 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .83 Filler Door Emergency Release . . .107 Warning (Instrument Cluster Filler Door (Gas Cap) ..107 Description) .
  • Page 131 INDEX Replacement Bulbs ...121 Store Radio Presets ..41, 52 Reporting Safety Defects ..123 Stuck, Freeing ....104 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .
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  • Page 139: Driving And Alcohol

    DODGE.COM This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Dodge and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect...
  • Page 140 DOWNLOAD A FREE ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL OR WARRANTY BOOKLET by visiting the Owners tab at: www.dodge.com (U.S.) www.dodge.ca (Canada) 14PFD41-926-AA Third Edition DART User Guide...

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