2014 Dodge Dart Owner's Manual
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2014 Dart 2014 Dart OWNER’S MANUAL Chrysler Group LLC 14PFD41-126-AC Third Edition Rev 1 Printed in U.S.A. VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features DRIVING AND ALCOHOL and equipment described in this manual that are not on this Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of acci- vehicle. dents. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol design and specifications, and/or make additions to or im- levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t provements to its products without imposing any obligation drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a upon itself to install them on products previously manufac- friend, or use public transportation. tured. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your per- ceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never Copyright © 2013 Chrysler Group LLC drink and then drive. SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................113 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................301 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................405 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................517 6 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................555 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................613 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................621 9 10 INDEX ....................................................................631 10 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION ........................4 Ⅵ VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........6 Ⅵ HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............4 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7 Ⅵ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............6 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all tion. essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. tions and recommendations in this manual will help The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. contains a complete listing of all subjects. NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Consult the following table for a description of the should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. this Owner’s Manual: INTRODUCTION 5 1 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau- tions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through VIN Location the windshield. This number also is stamped into the right front body, on the right front seat crossmember under the carpet and the vehicle registration and title. INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 2 Ⅵ A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12 Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . .20 ▫ Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped. .12 ▫ Rearming Of The System ................20 ▫ Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped . .13 ▫ To Arm The System ....................20 ▫ Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped . .14 ▫ To Disarm The System ..................21 ▫ Key Fob — If Equipped ..................15 ▫ Tamper Alert .........................22 ▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........16 ▫ To Use The Panic Alarm .................23 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY® .........................17 ▫ Security System Manual Override ...........23 ▫ Replacement Keys .....................19 Ⅵ ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................23 ▫ Customer Key Programming ..............19 Ⅵ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........24 ▫ General Information ....................19 ▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................25 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors .....................25 Ⅵ KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .................36 ▫ To Unlatch The Trunk ...................26 Ⅵ WINDOWS ...........................41 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................26 ▫ Power Windows .......................41 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters .......27 ▫ Wind Buffeting .......................45 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........27 Ⅵ TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .............45 ▫ General Information ....................28 Ⅵ TRUNK SAFETY WARNING................46 Ⅵ REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .28 ▫ Trunk Emergency Release ................47 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ................29 Ⅵ OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................47 Ⅵ DOOR LOCKS .........................32 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................51 ▫ Manual Door Locks ....................32 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....56 ▫ Power Door Locks .....................33 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......57 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Rear Doors ..........................35 Equipped ............................58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Energy Management Feature ..............59 ▫ Child Restraints .......................84 ▫ Belt Pretensioning And Load Limitation ......59 Ⅵ ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . .106 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Ⅵ SAFETY TIPS .........................107 2 (BeltAlert®) ..........................60 ▫ Transporting Passengers .................107 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........61 ▫ Exhaust Gas .........................108 ▫ Seat Belt Extender .....................61 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Vehicle .............................109 Air Bags ............................61 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....67 Outside The Vehicle ...................111 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............83 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with consists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chip detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi- in it, or a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM). The is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When keyless ignition system consists of a Key Fob with released from the START position, the switch automati- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless cally returns to the ON/RUN position. Ignition Node (KIN). NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-N- Go™, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display the ignition switch position (OFF/ACC/RUN). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger 2 compartment. The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are