2014 Dodge Dart Owner's Manual
Year:
2014
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Dart
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped
14
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped
15
Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped
16
Key Fob — If Equipped
17
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
18
SENTRY KEY®
19
Replacement Keys
21
Customer Key Programming
21
General Information
21
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
22
Rearming Of The System
22
To Arm The System
22
To Disarm The System
23
Tamper Alert
24
To Use The Panic Alarm
25
Security System Manual Override
25
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
25
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
26
To Unlock The Doors
27
1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks
27
Flash Lights With Lock
27
Headlight Illumination On Approach
27
To Lock The Doors
27
Sound Horn With Lock
28
To Unlatch The Trunk
28
Using The Panic Alarm
28
Programming Additional Transmitters
29
Transmitter Battery Replacement
29
General Information
30
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
30
How To Use Remote Start
31
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
32
To Enter Remote Start Mode
32
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
33
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
33
DOOR LOCKS
34
Manual Door Locks
34
Power Door Locks
35
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
36
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
36
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
37
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
37
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
37
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
38
WINDOWS
43
Power Windows
43
Driver One Touch Down
44
Front Windows Express Up And Down — If Equipped
45
Reset Auto-Up
46
Window Lockout Switch
46
Wind Buffeting
47
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
47
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
48
Trunk Emergency Release
49
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
49
Lap/Shoulder Belts
53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
54
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
58
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
58
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
59
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
60
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
60
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
60
Energy Management Feature
61
Belt Pretensioning And Load Limitation
61
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
62
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
63
Seat Belt Extender
63
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
63
Air Bag System Components
65
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
66
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
67
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
67
Knee Impact Bolsters
69
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
69
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
69
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat
71
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
80
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit
80
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
81
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
81
Front And Side Impact Sensors
82
Enhanced Accident Response System
82
If A Deployment Occurs
82
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
84
Air Bag Warning Light
85
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
85
Child Restraints
86
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
88
Infants And Child Restraints
89
Older Children And Child Restraints
90
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
91
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
92
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System
93
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
94
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
97
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
98
Center Seat LATCH
99
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
100
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
101
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
102
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
102
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
104
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
105
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
106
Transporting Pets
108
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
108
SAFETY TIPS
109
Transporting Passengers
109
Exhaust Gas
110
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
111
Seat Belts
111
Air Bag Warning Light
111
Defroster
112
Floor Mat Safety Information
112
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
113
Tires
113
Lights
113
Door Latches
114
Fluid Leaks
114
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
115
MIRRORS
121
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
121
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
121
Outside Mirrors
122
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
123
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped
123
Power Mirrors
124
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
124
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
125
Sun Visor “Slide-On Rod” Feature — If Equipped
125
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED
125
Rear Cross Path
131
Modes Of Operation
133
General Information
134
Uconnect® Phone (Uconnect® 200)
135
Operation
137
Voice Command Tree
137
Help Command
138
Cancel Command
138
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
138
Dial By Saying A Number
139
Call By Saying A Name
139
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
140
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook
141
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
142
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry
143
List All Uconnect® Phonebook Names
144
Phone Call Features
144
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
144
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
145
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
145
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
145
Toggling Between Calls
146
Conference Call
146
Three-Way Calling
146
Call Termination
146
Redial
146
Call Continuation
147
Uconnect® Phone Features
147
Language Selection
147
Emergency Assistance
148
Roadside Assistance
149
Paging
149
Voice Mail Calling
150
Working With Automated Systems
150
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
151
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
151
Phone And Network Status Indicators
151
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
152
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
152
Advanced Phone Connectivity
153
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
153
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
153
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
153
Select Another Mobile Phone
154
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones
154
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
154
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial
154
Voice Training
155
Reset
155
Voice Command
156
Far End Audio Performance
157
Power-Up
158
Voice Text Reply
164
Bluetooth® Communication Link
166
General Information
166
Uconnect® PHONE (8.4/8.4N)
166
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4Nav
166
Operation
169
Natural Speech
170
Voice Command Tree
171
Help Command
171
Cancel Command
171
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
171
Pair Additional Mobile Phones
174
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device
174
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
175
Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device
176
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
176
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
176
Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped
177
Managing Your Favorite Phonebook
178
To Remove A Favorite
179
Emergency And Towing Assistance
180
Phone Call Features
181
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
181
Dial By Saying A Number
182
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
182
Call Controls
182
Touch-Tone Number Entry
183
Recent Calls
183
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
184
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
184
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
185
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
185
Toggling Between Calls
185
Join Calls
185
Call Termination
185
Redial
186
Call Continuation
186
Uconnect® Phone Features
186
Emergency Assistance
186
Roadside Assistance / Towing Assistance
187
Voice Mail Calling
187
Working With Automated Systems
188
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
189
Voice Response Length
189
Phone And Network Status Indicators
189
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
190
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
190
Advanced Phone Connectivity
191
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
191
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
191
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
191
Voice Command
191
Far End Audio Performance
192
Voice Text Reply
193
Bluetooth® Communication Link
197
Power-Up
197
Voice Tree
198
General Information
203
VOICE COMMAND (Uconnect® 200)
203
Voice Command System Operation
203
Commands
205
Changing The Volume
205
Main Menu
205
Radio AM
206
Radio FM
206
Satellite Radio
207
Disc Mode
207
USB Mode
207
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode
208
Memo Mode
208
Setup
209
Voice Training
210
VOICE COMMAND
210
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav
210
Uconnect® Voice Commands
212
Changing The Volume
213
Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session In Radio/Player Modes
213
Source
213
Voice Tree
214
SEATS
223
Power Seats — If Equipped
224
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
224
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
224
Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward
224
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
225
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
226
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
227
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
227
Heated Seats — If Equipped
228
Front Heated Seat Operations — Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4 and 8.4N:
229
Head Restraints
230
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
231
Rear Head Restraints
232
Folding Rear Seat
233
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
234
LIGHTS
237
Headlight Switch
237
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
238
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
238
Headlight Time Delay
239
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
239
To Activate
240
To Deactivate
240
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
241
Lights-On Reminder
241
Fog Lights — If Equipped
241
Multifunction Lever
242
Turn Signals
243
Lane Change Assist
243
High/Low Beam Switch
243
Flash-To-Pass
243
Front Map/Reading Lights
244
Interior Lights
244
Dimmer Controls
245
Ambient Light Control
246
Dome Light Position
246
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
246
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
246
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
247
Intermittent Wiper System
247
Wiper Operation
247
Mist Feature
248
Windshield Washers
248
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
249
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
249
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
251
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
252
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
254
To Activate
255
To Set A Desired Speed
256
To Deactivate
256
To Resume Speed
257
To Vary The Speed Setting
257
To Accelerate For Passing
258
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
259
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
259
ParkSense® Sensors
260
ParkSense® Warning Display
260
ParkSense® Display
260
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®
267
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
267
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
270
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
270
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
272
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Touchscreen Radio
274
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
274
Front Map/Reading Lights
274
Sunglass Bin Door
275
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
276
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
277
Programming A Rolling Code
278
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
280
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
280
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
281
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
281
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
283
Using HomeLink®
283
Security
283
Troubleshooting Tips
283
General Information
284
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
285
Opening Sunroof — Express
286
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
287
Closing Sunroof — Express
287
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
287
Pinch Protect Feature
287
Pinch Protect Override
288
Venting Sunroof — Express
288
Sunshade Operation
288
Wind Buffeting
288
Sunroof Maintenance
289
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED
289
CUPHOLDERS
292
Front Seat Cupholders
292
Rear Seat Cupholders
293
STORAGE
293
Glove Compartment
293
Console Features
294
Door Storage
295
Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped
296
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped
298
CARGO AREA FEATURES
298
Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped
298
Cargo Tie-Downs
301
Ski Pass-Through
301
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
302
Rear Window Defroster
302
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
303
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
306
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
307
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM ANALOG
308
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM DIGITAL
309
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
310
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
323
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
325
Oil Change Required
325
Two Button EVIC — If Equipped
327
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages
328
EVIC Main Menu
330
Trip Info
331
Trip A
331
Trip B
331
Elapsed Time
331
Resetting A Trip Info Function
332
Range To Empty (RTE)
332
Average Fuel Economy
332
Tire PSI
333
Stored Messages
333
Settings — EVIC Units And Language Selection
333
Four Button EVIC — If Equipped
334
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
336
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages
337
EVIC Amber Telltales
339
EVIC Red Telltales
340
EVIC White Telltales
342
EVIC Green Telltales
342
Full Speedometer Analog Or Digital Display Selection
343
Vehicle Speed MPH / Km/h
343
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
344
Tire Pressure
344
Fuel Economy
345
Average Fuel Economy
347
Range To Empty (RTE)
347
Current/Instantaneous Fuel Economy
348
Trip Info
348
Trip A
350
Trip B
350
Elapsed Time
350
Resetting A Trip Info Function
350
Stored Messages
350
Screen Setup
351
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
352
Uconnect® SETTINGS
353
Hard-Keys
353
Soft-Keys
354
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® System 8.4 Settings
354
Display
355
Clock
357
Safety & Driving Assistance
358
Lights
359
Doors & Locks
361
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
363
Engine Off Options
364
Compass Settings
365
Audio
366
Phone/Bluetooth®
367
SiriusXM Setup
367
Uconnect® 200 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SiriusXM RADIO
368
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
369
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
369
Electronic Volume Control
369
SEEK Buttons
369
TIME Button
369
Clock Setting Procedure
369
INFO Button
370
RW/FF
370
TUNE Control
370
Setting The Bass, Mid Range, Treble, Balance Or Fade
371
MENU Button
372
RADIO Button
373
Buttons 1 - 5
373
To Set The Pushbutton Memory
374
Player Button
374
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
374
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
374
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
375
SEEK Button
375
TIME Button
376
RW/FF
376
Shuffle (SHFL) And Repeat (RPT)
376
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
376
Supported Media (Disc Types)
376
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
377
Supported MP3 File Formats
378
Playback Of MP3 Files
379
Enter/Browse Button (CD Mode For MP3/WMA Play)
379
INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3/WMA Play)
379
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
380
Operation Instructions — Universal Serial Bus (USB)
380
Security
381
CD PLAYER — IF EQUIPPED
381
CD Player Operating Instructions
382
Loading
382
EJECT (EJT) Button
382
Uconnect® — If Equipped
382
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL WITH Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
382
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device
383
Using This Feature
384
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
385
Play Mode
385
List Or Browse Mode
386
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)
388
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
388
Play Mode
388
Selecting A Different Audio Device
389
Next Track
389
Previous Track
389
Browse
389
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
389
Radio Operation
390
CD Player
391
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
391
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
392
CLIMATE CONTROLS
392
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning — If Equipped
392
Uconnect® 8.4 Climate Controls — If Equipped
397
Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys)
398
Climate Control Functions
402
A/C (Air Conditioning)
402
Recirculation
403
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
403
Automatic Operation
403
Manual Operation Override
404
Operating Tips
404
Summer Operation
405
Winter Operation
405
Vacation Storage
405
Window Fogging
405
Outside Air Intake
406
A/C Air Filter
406
STARTING AND OPERATING
407
STARTING PROCEDURES
411
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
411
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
412
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
412
Normal Starting
412
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
412
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
413
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
413
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or −29°C)
414
Extended Park Starting
414
If Engine Fails To Start
415
After Starting
415
Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped
415
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
416
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
416
Shifting
417
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
417
Downshifting
417
Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds
418
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
419
Key Ignition Park Interlock
421
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
422
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (1.4L Turbo Engine Only — DDCT)
422
Gear Ranges
423
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And 2.4L Engine Only — 6F24)
432
Gear Ranges
433
AUTOSTICK®
439
Operation
439
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
441
Acceleration
441
Traction
442
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
442
Flowing/Rising Water
442
Shallow Standing Water
443
PARKING BRAKE
444
POWER STEERING
447
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
448
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
448
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
450
Brake Assist System (BAS)
451
Traction Control System (TCS)
451
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
452
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
453
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
453
Hill Start Assist Disable Procedure
454
HSA Activation Criteria
455
Towing With HSA
455
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
457
ESC Operating Modes
457
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
458
ESC Off Indicator Light
459
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
460
Tire Markings
460
Tire Sizing Chart
461
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
463
Tire Terminology And Definitions
465
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
466
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
466
Tire And Loading Information Placard
466
Loading
467
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
470
Tire Pressure
470
Safety
470
Economy
471
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
471
Tire Inflation Pressures
472
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
473
Radial Ply Tires
474
Tire Types
474
All Season Tires — If Equipped
474
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
475
Snow Tires
475
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
476
Spare Tires — If Equipped
476
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
477
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
477
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
478
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
478
Tire Spinning
479
Tread Wear Indicators
480
Life Of Tire
480
Replacement Tires
481
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
483
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
484
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
485
Base System
488
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
488
Service TPMS Warnings
489
Premium System — If Equipped
490
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
491
Service TPMS Message
491
General Information
493
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
494
1.4L Turbo Engine
494
2.0L And 2.4L Engine
494
Reformulated Gasoline
495
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
495
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
496
MMT In Gasoline
496
Materials Added To Fuel
497
Fuel System Cautions
497
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
498
ADDING FUEL
499
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
499
Manual Fuel Filler Door Release
501
VEHICLE LOADING
502
Vehicle Certification Label
502
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
503
Tire Size
503
Rim Size
503
Inflation Pressure
503
Curb Weight
503
Overloading
503
Loading
504
TRAILER TOWING
504
Common Towing Definitions
504
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
504
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
505
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
505
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
505
Tongue Weight (TW)
506
Frontal Area
506
Trailer Sway Control
506
Weight-Carrying Hitch
506
Weight-Distributing Hitch
506
Trailer Hitch Classification
507
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
508
Trailer And Tongue Weight
508
Towing Requirements
509
Towing Requirements — Tires
512
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
512
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
513
Towing Tips
515
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
515
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
515
AutoStick®
515
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
516
Cooling System
516
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
517
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
517
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
519
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
521
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
521
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
522
Torque Specifications
522
TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED
524
TIREFIT Storage
524
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation
524
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
525
TIREFIT Usage Precautions
525
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT
528
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:
528
(B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT:
528
(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
529
(D) Drive Vehicle:
531
(E) After Driving:
532
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
533
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
534
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
534
Preparations For Jacking
536
Jacking And Changing A Tire
537
Road Tire Installation
542
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
542
Road Tire Installation
544
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
545
Preparations For Jump-Start
546
Jump-Starting Procedure
547
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
549
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
551
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
553
Automatic Transmission
554
Manual Transmission
555
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
557
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO
559
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L
560
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
561
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
562
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
562
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
563
REPLACEMENT PARTS
564
DEALER SERVICE
565
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
565
Engine Oil
566
Checking Oil Level
566
Change Engine Oil
567
Engine Oil Selection — 1.4L Turbo Engine
567
Engine Oil Selection — 2.0L And 2.4L Engine
567
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 1.4L Turbo Engine
568
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.0L And 2.4L Engine
568
Materials Added To Engine Oil
568
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
569
Engine Oil Filter
569
Engine Oil Filter Selection
569
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
569
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
570
Tires
570
Maintenance-Free Battery
570
Air Conditioner Maintenance
571
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped
572
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf — If Equipped
573
A/C Air Filter
573
Body Lubrication
576
Windshield Wiper Blades
576
Adding Washer Fluid
577
Exhaust System
577
Cooling System
580
Coolant Checks
580
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
580
Selection Of Coolant
581
Adding Coolant
582
Cooling System Pressure Cap
583
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
584
Coolant Level
584
Points To Remember
584
Brake System
585
Brake Master Cylinder
586
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
588
Selection Of Lubricant
588
Special Additives
589
Fluid Level Check
589
Fluid and Filter Changes
590
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
590
Lubricant Selection
590
Fluid Level Check
590
Frequency Of Fluid Change
590
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
591
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
591
What Causes Corrosion?
591
Washing
591
Special Care
592
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
593
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
594
Interior Care
594
Cleaning Headlights
595
Glass Surfaces
595
Instrument Panel Cover
596
Instrument Panel Bezels
596
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
596
Seat Belt Maintenance
596
FUSES
597
Interior Fuses
598
Underhood Fuses
600
Body Control Module (BCM) Fuses
603
VEHICLE STORAGE
605
REPLACEMENT BULBS
605
BULB REPLACEMENT
606
Headlamps
606
Halogen Headlamps
606
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)
606
Backup Lamps
607
License Lamp
609
FLUID CAPACITIES
610
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
611
Engine
611
Chassis
613
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
615
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
616
Required Maintenance
617
Maintenance Chart
618
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
623
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
625
Prepare For The Appointment
625
Prepare A List
625
Be Reasonable With Requests
625
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
625
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
626
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
626
In Mexico Contact:
627
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
627
Service Contract
627
WARRANTY INFORMATION
628
MOPAR® PARTS
629
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
629
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
629
In Canada
629
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
630
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
631
Treadwear
631
Traction Grades
631
Temperature Grades
632
INDEX
633
2014 Dodge Dart Overview
Introduction
The 2014 Dodge Dart embodies a perfect blend of bold style, innovative technology, and efficient performance, making it a compelling choice in the compact sedan market. With its aggressive design and modern aesthetics, the Dart is crafted to stand out while providing a comfortable and dynamic driving experience. Engineered with the driver in mind, this model emphasizes both style and substance, making daily commutes and weekend excursions alike enjoyable.
Powertrains
The 2014 Dodge Dart comes with a diverse lineup of powertrains that cater to different driving preferences. The base model features a spirited 2.0-liter inline-4 engine, delivering 160 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. For those looking for a boost in performance, the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine offers 160 horsepower and a remarkable 184 lb-ft of torque. The most powerful option is the 2.4-liter inline-4 engine, providing 184 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. Each engine can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission, ensuring a versatile driving experience.
Trims
The Dart is available in several trims: the SE, SXT, Limited, and the performance-oriented GT. Each trim level is designed to enhance the driving experience, with the SE offering essential features and the Limited and GT adding more upscale appointments, advanced technology, and luxury elements, such as leather upholstery and premium audio systems.
Features
Inside the 2014 Dodge Dart, the cabin is equipped with a range of practical and high-tech features, ensuring driver comfort and convenience. Standard features include a 4.3-inch touchscreen interface, Bluetooth connectivity, and a six-speaker audio system. Higher trims enhance this experience with available options such as a 8.4-inch touchscreen, navigation, a rearview camera, and advanced safety features like blind-spot monitoring.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2014 Dodge Dart serves as an essential resource for understanding the vehicle's features, maintenance schedules, and operational guidelines. It provides comprehensive information about vehicle specifications, troubleshooting advice, and warranty coverage, ensuring that owners can fully engage with and care for their Dart over the years.
User manual download
The Dodge Dart owner manual for the 2014 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2014 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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