2016 Dodge Dart Owner's Manual
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2016 Dart OWNER’S MANUAL VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of disregard any features and equipment described in this accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve- drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- ments to its products without imposing any obligation drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans- upon itself to install them on products previously manu- portation. factured. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. Copyright © 2015 FCA US LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 1 INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3 2 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . ..............................115 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................295 4 5 STARTINGANDOPERATING....................................................411 5 6 WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................529 6 7 MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................569 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................627 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................635 9 10 INDEX.....................................................................645 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 FCA US LLC dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials your satisfaction. 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 Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating 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 Owner’s 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 2 CONTENTS Ⅵ A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12 ▫ General Information ....................19 ▫ Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped. .12 Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ............................20 ▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped . .13 ▫ Rearming Of The System ................20 ▫ Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped . .14 ▫ To Arm The System ....................20 ▫ Key Fob — If Equipped ..................14 ▫ To Disarm The System...................21 ▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........16 ▫ Tamper Alert .........................22 ▫ General Information ....................17 ▫ To Use The Panic Alarm .................22 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY ..........................18 ▫ Security System Manual Override ...........23 ▫ Replacement Keys .....................19 Ⅵ ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................23 ▫ Customer Key Programming ..............19 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ⅵ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........23 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle .............................32 ▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................24 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The ▫ To Lock The Doors .....................25 Vehicle ..............................32 ▫ To Unlatch The Trunk ...................26 ▫ General Information ....................33 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................26 Ⅵ DOOR LOCKS .........................33 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters .......26 ▫ Manual Door Locks ....................33 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........27 ▫ Power Door Locks .....................35 ▫ General Information ....................29 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Ⅵ REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF Doors ..............................36 EQUIPPED ............................30 Ⅵ KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO ..................37 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ................30 ▫ General Information ....................43 ▫ Remote Start Abort Message ..............31 Ⅵ WINDOWS ...........................43 ▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ..............31 ▫ Power Windows .......................43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Wind Buffeting .......................46 ▫ Transporting Pets .....................107 Ⅵ TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .............47 Ⅵ ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . .107 2 Ⅵ TRUNK SAFETY WARNING................48 Ⅵ SAFETY TIPS .........................108 ▫ Trunk Emergency Release ................48 ▫ Transporting Passengers .................108 Ⅵ OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........48 ▫ Exhaust Gas .........................109 ▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............49 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle .............................110 ▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................50 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........62 Outside The Vehicle ...................112 ▫ Child Restraints .......................87 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system consists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chip in it, or a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM). The keyless ignition system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless Push Button Ignition. Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an Ignition Node Module (IGNM) ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi- 1 — OFF tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 3 — ON/RUN is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When 4 — START released from the START position, the switch automati- cally returns to the ON/RUN position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote 2 Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment. The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start RUN will illuminate. NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change with Keyless Push Button Ignition the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back