Dodge 2005 Neon - Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 m ...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the keycode numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers canbe used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Askyour dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safeplace. The double sided keysmay be inserted into thelocks with e...

Manual TransaxleDepress and hold the release button located between theignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the igni-tion key to LOCK and remove the key. WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-ous for a number of reasons. A child or others couldbe injured. Children sho...

Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignitionswitch, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. NOTE: With the driver’s door open, and the key in the ignition, the power door locks will not lock via theinterior door lock switch. SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Im...

• Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, orany other transponder equipped components on thesame keychain will not cause a key-related (tran-sponder) fault unless the additional part is physi-cally held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, orot...

4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch andturn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10seconds a single chime will sound. The Theft Alarm Lightwill stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this procedure to program u...

Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unlessthe shift lever is in PARK and the shift knob push-buttonis fully released. It also prevents shifting out of PARKunless the key is in the ON/RUN or START positions andyou have depressed the brake peda...

WARNING! When leaving the vehicle always remove the keyfrom the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do notleave children unattended in the vehicle, or withaccess to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use ofvehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju-ries and death. Power Door Locks — If Equipp...

4. A single chime will sound to signify that you havesuccessfully disabled the double activation feature. Youcan turn the feature back on by repeating the abovementioned procedure. You can turn the feature back on by repeating the abovementioned procedure. Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The door...

Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) To provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child-protection door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door and slide thecontrol UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengagethe ch...

INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK LID RELEASE WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,either by climbing into the trunk from outside, orthrough the inside of the vehicle. Always close thetrunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once inthe trunk, young children may not be able to escape,e...

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors andtrunk or activate the panic alarm from distances up toabout 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held transmitter. NOTE: A slight delay of up to two seconds can occur before the doors or trunk will unlock. To Unlock ...

A chime will sound to signify that the feature has beensuccessfully completed. To Unlock the Trunk Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter twice tounlock the trunk. NOTE: A slight delay of up to two seconds can occur before the trunk unlatches. Using The Panic Alarm To turn on the panic alarm feat...

General Information This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference and (2) This devicemust accept any interference that may be received, in-cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. If...

3. To reassemble the transmitter case, snap two halvestogether. Make sure there is an even gap between the twohalves. Test transmitter operation. VEHICLE THEFT ALARM — IF EQUIPPED The system monitors the doors, trunk key cylinder (FleetVehicles Only) , trunk latch (Regular Production Ve- hicles Only...

NOTE: With the system armed on vehicles built for Fleet Service , the trunk can be opened with the key without sounding the Theft Alarm. With the systemarmed on Regular Production Vehicles , opening thetrunk with the key will cause the Theft Alarm to sound. To disarm the system: Unlock a front door ...

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. These include the frontand rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, frontairbags for both the driver and front passenger and sideairbags for both the driver and front passenger. If youw...

WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts of yourbody and can take the forces of a collision thebest. • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could makeyour injuries in a collision much worse...

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride toohigh on your body, possibly causing internal injuries.Always buckle your belt i...

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upon the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug beltreduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. WARNING...

WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collisionand leave you with no protection. Inspect the beltsystem periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or looseparts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seatbelt assemblies must be replaced ...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to theanchor point. Twisted Seat Belt Positioning Latch Plate THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2

2. At about 6 to 12 inches above the latch plate, grasp andtwist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that beginsimmediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of thelatch plate. 4. Continue to slide the ...

Keep the belt low so that it does not come across theabdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will takethe force if there is a collision. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended andwhen the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (ifequipped) is in its lowest ...

NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they arelocated inside the driver and front passenger seats, andtheir covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the ...

Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Alongwith the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru-ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protectionfor the driver and front passenger. Side airbags also workwith seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed...

• Right and Left Side Impact Airbag Control Modules(SIACM) • Interconnecting Wiring How The Airbag System WorksFront Airbag System • The front Airbag Control Module determines if afrontal collision is severe enough to require the airbagsto inflate. • The Airbag Control Module is not designed to dete...

WARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panelcould mean you won’t have the airbags to protectyou in a collision. If the light does not come on, stayson after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as youdrive, have the airbag system checked right away. • When the Airbag Control Modul...

However, if you have not healed significantly within afew days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctorimmediately. • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-likeparticles. The particles are a normal by-product of theprocess that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbaginflation. Thes...

• In moderate to severe side collisions, the side airbaginflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered bythe appropriate SIACM, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The inflating side airbag exits through theseat seam into the space between the occupant and thedoor. The side airbag moves a...

Airbag LightYou will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for yourprotection in an impact. While the airbag system isdesigned to be maintenance free, if any of the followingoccurs, have an authorized dealer service the systemimmediately: • The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers duringthe...

from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end beltseveral times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate intothe buckle with the release button facing out. • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling andpushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnectthe latch plate from the buckle, tur...

In addition, there are tether strap anchoragesbehind each rear seating position located in thepanel between the rear seat back and the rearwindow — under a hinged plastic cover with this symbol on it. (Shown to the left) In recent years, onlythe tether anchorage has been provided in new vehicles. To...

In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lowerstraps and tether straps so that you can more easily attachthe hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tetheranchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push thechild restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Not all child r...

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS The engine in your new vehicle does not require a longbreak-in period. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, w...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 ▫ Inside Compass/Temperature Mirror—If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 ▫ Outside Mi...

MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rearwindow. A two point pivot system allows for horizontaland vertical mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving thesmall control under the mirror to the night position(toward rear of vehic...

Lights • Briefly press the “Right” button to toggle the rightreading lamp “ON/OFF”. Repeat the key press tocycle the light • Briefly press the “Left” button to toggle the leftreading lamp “ON/OFF”. Repeat the key press tocycle the light. NOTE: The light can be activated with the ignition off. NOTE: ...

Compass Variance • Find your current location and determine the correctZone number from the map. • Press and hold the “Left” button for 5–10 seconds(until “Zone” appears in the display), then release thebutton. The number displayed is the current Zonevalue. • If a new Zone value is desired, briefly ...

Compass CalibrationIf “CAL” is not displayed, press and hold the “Left”button for 10–15 seconds, or until “CAL” appears in thedisplay, then release the button. The compass is now incalibration mode. The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways • Drive the vehicle in circles at less then 5 mph (8 ...

Electric Remote-Control Mirrors — If Equipped Use the mirror select switch, located on the drivers doortrim panel, to adjust the view obtained in the outsidemirrors. Press the rocker knob to the L or R for Left orRight mirror selection. Use the center off position toguard against accidentally moving...

WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seatcould cause you to lose control. The seat beltmight not be properly adjusted and you could beinjured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle isparked. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that ...

Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury inthe event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push downon the restraints so that the upper edge is as high aspractical. Push in on the release button to lower the headrestraint. Folding Rear Seat To provide additiona...

WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat-belts • Be sure...

LIGHTS Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped These lights, located under the rearview mirror, can beturned on by means of switches located at the base of therearview mirror. NOTE: The map lights will remain on when the ignition switch is in the Run or Accessory positions. Interior Lights The interi...

Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control com-pletely upward to the second de-tent to turn on the interior lights.The interior lights will remain onwhen the dimmer control is in thisposition. Daytime Brightness FeatureCertain instrument panel components can be illuminatedat full brightness durin...

Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The front fog lights will come on as Daytime RunningLights whenever the ignition is on, the headlights are off,and the parking brake is off. The headlight switch mustbe used for normal night time driving. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switchon the control lever. The lever is located on theright side of the steering column. Move the con- trol lever up to select the desired wiper speed. Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you andh...

Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditionsmake a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-tween cycles, desirable. Move the lever to the first detent(DEL) position, then select the delay interval by turningthe end of the lever. Rotate the knob upward (clockwise...

WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and havean accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPE...

WARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system onwhen not in use is dangerous. You could accidentallyset the system or cause it to go faster than you want.You could lose control and have an accident. Alwaysleave the system OFF when you are not using it. To Set At A Desired Speed: When the vehi...

Manual Transaxle: Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speedcontrol. A slight increase in engine RPM before the speedcontrol disengages is normal. Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need tobe shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speedloss. WARNING! Speed Control can b...

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The sunroof control is located on the headliner betweenthe sun visors. A single control “tilts” the sunroof to the vent positionand also slides the sunroof rearward to the full openposition. Move the switch rearward to move the sunroofpanel to the full vent position. The ...

CONSOLE FEATURES The Standard console with armrest has two front cupholders and a front storage tray. There are two additionalcupholders; one is molded in the center of the console tohold large cups, and the other is on the underside of theconsole lid to serve passengers in the rear seat. Theundersi...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS m Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 m Standard Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 m Optional Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 m Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . .77 m Electro...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 74 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 75 4

OPTIONAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 76 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This light shows when the front fog lights areON. (See page 62 for more information.) 2. Brake System Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions,including brake fluid level and parkingbrake application. If the ...

added. If the fuel level drops to about 1/2 gallon, thefuel symbol will begin to flash and the chime willsound several times. 16. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnosticsystem called OBD that monitors emissions,engine, and automatic transmission control systems. The l...

19. Door Ajar IndicatorThis vacuum fluorescent display indicator illuminateswhen a door is not completely closed. If the door is openfor more than 8 minutes and the ignition key is in theOFF position, the indicator will turn off. 20. Trip IndicatorThis light will illuminate when the Trip Odometer is...

Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances duringtransmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,and thus remain a part of the AM reception. Theyinterfere very little with the frequency variations thatcarry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplit...

NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC positionto operate the radio. Electronic Volume ControlThe electronic volume control turns continuously (360degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning thevolume control to the right incr...

stations to be locked into push-button memory. Thestations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected bypressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a correspondingbutton number will be displayed. AudioThe audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BAL-ANCE, and FADE. Press the AUDIO ...

Cassette Player Features With ignition OFF and the sound system OFF, you caneject the tape cassette by pushing the EJECT button. You can turn the tape player ON by inserting a cassette oractivating the MODE button (with a cassette in the radio),but only when the ignition and radio are on. Each time ...

When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol appears on thedisplay. Each time a tape is inserted the Dolby will turnON. * “Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under licensefrom Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-ratories Licensing Corporation. CD C...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped)Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual. CD Diagnostic IndicatorsWhen driving over a very rough road, the CD player mayskip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc orthe player, and play will resume automatically. As ...

Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will bedisplayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase ordecrease the Treble tones. Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will bedisplayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust thesound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the AUDIO ...

Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3 ⁄ 4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage theCD player mechanism. You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radioOFF, the display will show ...

Random Play (RND)Press the Random button to play the tracks on theselected disc in random order for an interesting change ofpace. Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a secondtime or by ejecting the CD from the changer. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped)Refer to the...

System Activation To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call thetoll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web siteat www.sirius.com. Please have the following informa-tion available when activating your system: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID)...

CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition,take the following precautions: 1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise,sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin-ished. 2. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect fromsl...

6 DISC CD CHANGER — IF EQUIPPED The CD changer is located below the radio in theinstrument panel. The changer plays only 4 3 ⁄ 4 inch (12 cm) discs. The changer holds up to 6 discs. Each disc isloaded and ejected through a single slot in front of thechanger. Each disc has a numbered button with an a...

Playing Discs The radio will show the CD number, the CD tracknumber, and the Track Time Elapsed while the radio is inthe CD mode. If more than one CD is loaded in thechanger, the changer will automatically play the next discafter playing the last track of the current disc. Seek Button Press the top ...

Time Button Press this button to switch between time of day and CDtrack time. Changing Modes While in the radio mode, if a cassette is loaded, press theMode button to switch to the tape mode. If a CD isloaded, press the Mode button to select the CD mode. Ifneither a tape nor CD is loaded, the radio ...

6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may becometoo high. NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theftprotection encoding. Try a known good disc beforeconsidering disc player service...

The controls are as follows: Fan and Air Conditioning Control Use this control to regulatethe amount of air forcedthrough the system in anymode you select. The fanspeeds to the left of the OFFposition are for Air Condi-tioning. Choosing one ofthese speeds turns on the airconditioning compressor. The...

Temperature Control Use this control to regulatethe temperature of the air in-side the passenger compart-ment. The blue area of thescale indicates cooler tem-peratures while the red areaindicates warmer tempera-tures. NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the fr...

In cold weather, the use of the Recirculate position willcause windows to fog on the inside because of moisturebuild up inside the vehicle. For maximum defogging,select the Outside Air position. If the mode control is in the range between Mix andDefrost and you choose the Recirculate mode, the modec...

Operating Tips 108 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Window FoggingVehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mildrainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, use theA/C, PANEL and blower controls. Direct the paneloutlets toward the side windows. Do not use recirculatewithout A/C for long periods as fogging may occur. Interior fogging on the w...

ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER A push-button at the center of the instrumentpanel, below the radio, turns the defroster and the heated mirrors (if equipped) ON or OFF. An amber lightshows that the defroster is on. NOTE: The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes of operation. Each follow...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ Start...

STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at highengine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera-tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leaveyour veh...

CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank theengine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to15 seconds before trying again. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the enginewarms up. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occu...

NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safetyfeature is inoperable. The engine can be started andstopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtainservice. Four Speed Automatic Transaxle The electronically controlled transaxle p...

When frequent transaxle shifting occurs while using theOverdrive range, such as when operating the vehicleunder heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel-ing into strong head winds, or while towing trailers), usethe “3” range. “3” DriveThis range eliminates shifts into Overdrive. The transa...

CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshiftingor downshift at too high an engine speed, you coulddamage the engine, transaxle, or clutch. To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shiftdown to 2nd or 1st when descending a steep grade. When turning a corner, or driving up a steep g...

You should always apply the parking brake before leav-ing the vehicle. WARNING! • Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan-gerous for a number of reasons. A child or otherscould be injured. Children should be warned notto touch the parking brake or the gear selector.Don’t leave the keys in th...

malfunction is caused by an internal leak, as the brakefluid in the master cylinder drops, the brake warningindicator will light. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped The ABS gives increased vehicle stability and brakeperformance under most braking conditions. The systemautomatically “pumps” t...

POWER STEERING The power assisted steering system of your vehicleprovides mechanical steering capability in the eventpower assist is lost. If for some reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted,it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under theseconditions you will observe a substantial in...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ( ....blank.... ( = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = S...

EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load correspondingto its load index under certain operating conditions.—The maximum speed correspon...

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tirehowever the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN includingdate code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black side...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure for passenger cars is listed on either the face of the driver’sdoor or the driver’s side “B” pillar. For vehicles otherthan passenger cars, the cold tire inflation pressures arelisted on either the shu...

2. Economy—Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tirerolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3. ...

WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi-mum load is dangerous. The added strain on yourtires could cause them to fail. You could have aserious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to themaximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75mph (120 km/h). Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Combini...

Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount aconventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since thewheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheelon the vehicle at any given time. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do n...

Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of manycharacteristics. They should be inspected regularly forwear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-lent to the originals in size, quality and performancewhen re...

CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different sizemay result in false speedometer and odometer read-ings. Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear. • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sidedwear. • Vehicle pull to right or left. Tires ma...

CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe thefollowing precautions: • Because of restricted chain clearance between tiresand other suspension components, it is importantthat only chains in good condition are used. Brokenchains can cause serious damage. Stop the vehicleimmediately if...

Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problemsresulting from the use of such fuels or additives is notthe responsibility of the manufacturer. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessedagainst you. Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! Carb...

CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting capcould let impurities into the fuel system. CAUTION! A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the MalfunctionIndicator Lamp to turn on. NOTE: When the fue...

WARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into aportable container that is inside of a vehicle. Youcould be burned. Always place gas containers on theground while filling. VEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Loading CapacitiesFront Seat Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rear Seat ...

Trailer Towing Information (Maximum TrailerWeight Ratings) ( Trailer Towing Guide ( NOTE: For trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following websiteaddress: http:// www.dodge.com/towing. In Canada, refer to the following website address:http:// www.dodge.ca. Warra...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 m If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 m Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 ▫ Instructions...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is on top of the steering column,just behind the steering wheel. Depress the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and rear direc-tional signals will flash. Depress the switch again to turnHazard Warning Flashers off. Do not use this emergency war...

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.You could be crushed. Never get any part of yourbody under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never startor run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. Ifyou need to g...

Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for awedge of water to build up between the tire and roadsurface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial orcomplete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. Toreduce this possibility, the following precautions shouldbe observed: 1...

Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towedwith the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should beused under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-age to the vehicle. Towing This Vehicle Behind Another V...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m 2.0L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 166 m Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 m Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

2.0L ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 165 7

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe performance of the emissions, engine, and automatictransmission control systems. When these systems areoperating properly, your vehicle will provide excell...

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to passan inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states which have an I/M (Inspection andMaintenance) requirement, this check verifies...

WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Do only that service work for whichyou have the knowledge and the proper equipment.If you have any doubt about your ability to performa service job, take your vehicle to a competentmechanic. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that ...

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground willimprove the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintainthe oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on thedipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is atthe MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on theseengines. CAUTION! Overfilli...

• Driving in dusty conditions • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km) • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained highspeeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C) • Trailer towing • Taxi, Police, or delivery service (commercial service) • Off-road or desert operation • If equipped for and ...

CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if yourvehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. Inthe event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-ued operation of your vehicle ...

Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma-nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor isperiodic maintenance required. CAUTION! When servicing the battery, always reinstall thebattery thermowrap. The thermowrap provides bat-tery heat protection and will exten...

CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on thebattery that the positive cable is attached to thepositive post and the negative cable is attached to thenegative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+)and negative (-) and identified on the battery case.Cable clamps should be tight on th...

Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a definedservice interval is not required. The fluid should only bechecked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises areapparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici-pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through a certifie...

Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and thewindshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and amild non abrasive cleaner, or use the washer solvent. Thiswill remove accumulations of salt or road film and helpreduce streaking and smearing. Operation of the wipers o...

Cooling System WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignitionswitch to the OFF position. The fan is temperaturecontrolled and can start at any time the ignitionswitch is in the ON position. • You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant...

Adding CoolantYour vehicle has been built with an improved enginecoolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. Thiscoolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles beforereplacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-nance period, it is important that you use the samecoolant throughou...

WARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” onthe cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-caution. Never add coolant when the engine isoverheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap tocool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressureto build up in the cooling system. To preventscalding or injury,...

humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant toenter the radiator. If an examination of your engine compartment shows noevidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may besafely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill ...

Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted orcollapsed. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks arepresent. Components should be replaced immediately if there isany evidence of degradation that could cause failure. Brake System In o...

NOTE: Inspection of brake hoses should be done whenever the brake system is serviced and every engineoil change. WARNING! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.You could have an accident. If you see any signs ofcracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brakehoses replaced immediately....

WARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result inspilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and thebrake fluid catching fire. Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closedcontainer to avoid contamination from foreign matter. Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate thebrak...

To check the fluid level properly, the following proceduremust be used: 1. The vehicle must be on level ground. 2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for aminimum of 60 seconds. 3. Fully apply parking brake. 4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gearposition ending with the lev...

CAUTION! Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transaxle cancause serious damage. To prevent dirt and waterfrom entering the transaxle after checking or replen-ishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap isseated properly. Fluid and Filter ChangesAutomatic transmission fluid and filter should ...

Frequency of Fluid ChangeUnder normal operating conditions, the fluid installed atthe factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life ofthe vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless thefollowing conditions exist: • The lubricant has become contaminated with water. Ifcontaminated with w...

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster LensesThe lenses in front of the instruments in the vehicle aremolded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, caremust be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may beused, but do not use high alcohol content ...

Interior Fuses The fuse access panel is behind the end cover at the leftside of the instrument panel. To remove the panel, pull itout, as shown. A diagram identifying the componentsand circuits is located on the inside of the cover. FUSE Amp/Color Items Fused 1 10 Amp/Red Power Mirror/Multifunction ...

Front Park/Turn Signal Lights 1. Remove the headlight assembly 2. Twist the bulb socket 1/4 turn and remove. 3. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace. Front Sidemarker Light 1. Remove the screws and push-pins from the frontfender splash shield. 2. Reach between the fender and the splash shield, ...

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate)2.0L Engines 87 Octane 12.5 Gallons 47.5 Liters Engine Oil-With Filter 2.0 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified Engine Oil) 4.5 qts 4.3 Liters Cooling System * 2.0 Liter Engines (Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula), or equiva...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 206 m Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 8 M A I N TE N A ...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emissioncontrol system. These, and all other maintenance servicesincluded in this manual, should be done to p...

Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicleunder one or more of the following conditions. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operatedunder one or more of the conditions marked with an L . Change the manu...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-placed at 3 months. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake liningsand rotors. X Inspect and replace, if required, the mak...

Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (Kilometers ) (29 000) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-placed at 3 months.. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake liningsand rotors. X X Replace air cleaner filter. X I...

Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000 ) (91 000) (96 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-placed at 3 months. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake liningsand rotors. X Replace air cleaner filter. X Chec...

Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000 ) (134 000 ) (139 000 ) (144 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-placed at 3 months. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake liningsand rotors. X X Replace air cleaner filte...

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000 ) (163 000) (168 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-placed at 3 months. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake liningsand rotors. X Inspect and replace, if neces...

Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X Replace the spark plu...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer’s Warranty Information Bookletfor information on warranty coverage and transfer ofwarranty. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 227 9

MOPAR T PARTS Mopar t fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect which could causea crash or c...

Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat andits ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.Sustained high temperature can cause the material of ...

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . 183Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 175Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,177A...

Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Intermittent Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jack Operation . . . . ...

Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...