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Dodge Dart (2016 year). Instruction - part 18

Center Console Outlet

Underhood Fuses (Power Outlet Fuses)

1 — F84 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter
2 — F30 Fuse 20 A Yellow Center Console Outlet

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WARNING!

To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet

should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.

• Do not touch with wet hands.

• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the

vehicle.

• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric

shock and failure.

CAUTION!

• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw

power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.

• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,

vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently and with greater caution.

• After the use of high power draw accessories, or

long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs

only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage.

CUPHOLDERS

Front Seat Cupholders

The cupholders are located in the center console forward
of the armrest between the front seats.

Front Cupholders

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Rear Seat Cupholders

The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest
between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned
forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide conve-
nient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining
a resting place for the rear occupant’s elbows.

STORAGE

Glove Compartment

The glove compartment is located on the passenger side
of the instrument panel. Pull on the release handle to
open the glove compartment.

Rear Seat Cupholders

Glove Compartment

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Console Features

An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the
center console forward of the shift lever.

There is a storage compartment located under the center
console armrest. If equipped, the 12 Volt power outlet,
USB and Aux jack are located here.

Opened Glove Compartment

Center Console

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Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of
the armrest, to open the storage compartment.

WARNING!

Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the
console compartment lid open may result in injury in
a collision.

Door Storage

The door panels contain storage areas.

Front Door Trim Storage

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Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped

For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the
armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage
compartment.

Rear Door Trim Storage

Rear Armrest Storage

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CARGO AREA FEATURES

Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat — If
Equipped

The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling the
seatback loops between the seatbacks and the bolsters.
When the seats are folded down, they provide a continu-
ous, nearly-flat extension of the load floor.

NOTE:

The rear seatback loops can be tucked away

when not in use.

After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward.

Rear Seatback Loops

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When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.

WARNING!

• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into

position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat could cause serious injury.

• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the

rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.

• To help protect against personal injury, passengers

should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.

Folded Rear Seatback

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WARNING!

The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put

heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos-
sible.

• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear

axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of
the vehicle to sway.

• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of

the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.

Ski Pass-Through

There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear
seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis, to
be stored in the rear cargo area. Lower the armrest and pull
downward on the latch to open the ski pass-through door.

Ski Pass-Through

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REAR WINDOW FEATURES

Rear Window Defroster

The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control. Push this button to turn on the

rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if
equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15
minutes. For an additional 15 minutes of operation, push
the button a second time.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear

window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on

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CAUTION! (Continued)

the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.

• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive

window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.

• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CONTENTS

䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . .298
䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE (EVIC) . . . . .299
䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM

ANALOG (DID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302

䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM

DIGITAL (DID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304

䡵 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . . . . .305