Dodge 2005 Neon SRT4 - Manual

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

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...

WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-ous for a number of reasons. A child or others couldbe injured. Children should be warned not to touchthe parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selectorlever. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A childcould operate power windows, other ...

immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for abulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on, thisindicates a problem with the electronics. If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check, thisindicates that an invalid key has been used to start thevehicle. Both of these conditions will r...

consists of programming a blank key to the vehicleelectronics. A blank key is one which has never beenprogrammed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to thedealer. Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have tw...

STEERING WHEEL LOCK Your vehicle is equipped with a passive steering wheellock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle without theignition key. If the steering wheel is rotated no more than1/2 turn in either direction and the key is not in theignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. To manual...

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 A power doo...

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 The doors will lock au...

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 The system monitors the doors, trunk latch, and ignitionfor unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the system will s...

NOTE: If the trunk is opened with the key while the system is armed, the alarm will sound. To disarm the system: Unlock a front door using either the key or the KeylessEntry Transmitter. Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry key will disarmthe system. Tamper Alert If the horn sounds 3 times when ...

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 ridetoo high on your body, possibly causing internalinjuries. 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 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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...

• If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling andpushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnectthe latch plate from the buckle, turn the bucklearound, and insert the latch plate into the buckleagain. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,try a different seating position. ...

To attach a child restraint tether strap: 1. Lift the cover over the anchor directly behind the seatwhere you are placing the child restraint. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct pathfor the strap between the anchor and the child seat. Ifyour vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear...

provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their olderproducts. Tether anchorage kits are also available formost older vehicles. Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced topassenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, childrestraint systems having attachments for those anchor-ages w...

Not all child restraint systems will be installed as wehave described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc-tions that come with the child restraint system. WARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to theLATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant orchild restraint. The child co...

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 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 ▫ Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side . . . . . . . . . . . .49 ▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side . . . . . . . . . ....

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...

Electric Remote-Control Mirrors 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 a mirror posi...

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 ...

Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, the center of each rearseatback can be folded forward. Pull on the loops shownin the picture to fold down either or both seatbacks. WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,people...

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located under the driver’s side ofthe instrument panel. Then lift the safety catch located under the front edge ofthe hood, near the center and raise the hood. Hood Release Lever Hood Safety C...

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the openposition as shown. To prevent possible damage, do notslam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push atthe center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up whenthe vehicle is movin...

Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 8minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is leftin the Dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ONto restore the interior light operation. Dimmer Control With...

Multi-Function Control Lever The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operationof the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlightbeam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interiorlights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever islocated on the left side of the steering colum...

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 switchin the control lever. Move the control lever up toselect the desired wiper speed. Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you andhold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while inthe de...

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 stalk. Rotate the end upward to decrease...

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. POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The sunro...

Once the sunroof panel is in the full vent position, youmay momentarily move the switch rearward (less thanone second) to initiate the express open mode. Duringthis operation, any movement of the switch will stop thesunroof and it will remain in a partial open position. NOTE: When closing the sunroo...

Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with thewindows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) in certainopen or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-rence and ca...

Ash Receiver and Cigar Lighter When the Smoker’s Package is ordered from your autho-rized dealer, an ash receiver tray and a cigar lighterelement are furnished. The lighter element can be in-serted in the auxiliary power outlet. The ash receiver fitssnugly in a cupholder position. To clean the ash r...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 䡵 Instrument Cluster—Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . .69 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 ▫ Clock...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 67 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—TURBO 68 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fog Light Indicator This light shows when the fog lights are ON. 2. Brake System Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions,including brake fluid level and parking brakeapplication. If the brake light comes on, it may indicate that the parking brake ...

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. Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the nextstation in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of thebutton to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The...

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 ...

Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomlyselected track. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stopRandom Play. Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between theCD player, the optional remote CD changer and theSatellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (ifequip...

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 t...

1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID). 2. Credit card information. 3. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ENS/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num-ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satell...

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...

Mix Air is directed through the floor, defrost and sidewindow demist outlets. This setting works bestin cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield. This setting is good for main-taining comfort while reducing moisture on the wind-shield. Defrost Air is directed through the wi...

Circulation Control Use this control to choose be-tween outside air intake orrecirculation of the air insidethe vehicle. Only use the re-circulate mode to temporarilyblock out any outside odors,smoke, or dust and to cool theinterior rapidly upon initialstart up in very hot or humidweather. This cont...

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Window Fogging Vehicle 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 ...

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...

TURBO BOOST GAUGE Your vehicle is equipped with a boost gauge that indi-cates the intake manifold pressure relative to barometricpressure. The engine management system in your vehicleintelligently regulates intake manifold pressure based onenvironmental (ambient) and engine operating condi-tions. Wi...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 ▫ Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 ▫ Starting In Cold Weather (Below 32°F Or 0°C) . .95 ▫ Extremely Cold W...

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...

If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, turn the keyOFF wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normalstarting procedure. WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get itstarted. Unburned fuel could enter the catalyticconverter and once the engine has started, ignite anddamage th...

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. Turbocharger “Cool Down” NOTE: Letting the engine idle after severe operati...

MANUAL TRANSAXLE NOTE: The parking brake should be engaged and the gear selector placed in REVERSE before leaving thevehicle, especially on an incline. NOTE: Clutch must be depressed for engine to start. Fully depress the clutch pedal before you shift gears. Asyou release the clutch pedal, lightly d...

For most city driving you will find it easier to use onlythe lower gears. For steady highway driving with lightaccelerations, 5th gear is recommended. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, ortry to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedalpartially engaged. This will cause a...

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parkingbrake is set. To set the parking brake, pull up firmly onthe lever. Also place the gear selector in Reverse (manualtransaxle). To release the parking brake, apply the brakepedal and pull up on the parking brake lever. Push therelease button and l...

BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes asstandard equipment. In the event power assist is lost forany reason (for example, repeated brake applicationswith the engine off), the brakes will still function. Theeffort required to brake the vehicle will be much greaterthan that ...

WARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu-ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, norcan it increase braking or steering efficiency be-yond that afforded by the condition of the vehiclebrakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, includingtho...

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” moldedinto the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tir...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = 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: Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor- mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information aboutthe,1) number of people that can be carried in the ...

Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceedthe load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Youwill not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if youadhere to the loading conditions, tire size and cold tireinflation pressures specified on the Tire and LoadingInformation pla...

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....

CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. Thiswill prevent moisture and dirt from entering thevalve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always“cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold ti...

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...

CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not takeyour vehicle through an automatic car wash with thecompact spare installed. Damage to the vehicle mayresult. Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do notspin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). See the p...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combina-tions of unapproved tires and wheels may changesuspension dimensions and performance charac-teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can causeun...

Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than whatwas originally equipped with your vehicle and shouldnot be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120km/h). Tire Rotation Recommendations Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, ...

conditions and would result in unnecessary cost. There-fore you should not have to add anything to the fuel. Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’sperformance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfo...

• Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every timethe vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditionsrepaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all sidewindows fully open. • Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle toprevent carbon monoxi...

NOTE: Tighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap isproperly tightened. If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the Malfunc-tion Indicator light will come on. Be sure the gas cap istightened every time the vehicle is fueled. WARNING! • Never have...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ 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...

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioneris on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat tothe engine cooling system and turning off the A/Cremoves this heat. You can also turn the Temperaturecontrol to maximum heat, the M...

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...

Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack issecurely engaged. 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right.Raise the vehicle only until the tire clears the surface.Miminum tire lift provides maximum vehicle stability. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can m...

WARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirtingout the battery vent; 2. Personal injury or property damage due to batteryexplosion; 3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle orof immobilized vehicle. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Accel...

4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle andthe vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a suddenstop. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, itcan often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn yoursteering wheel right a...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.4L Turbo Charged Engine Compartment . . . . 141 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 142 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe performance of the emissions, and engine controlsystems. When these systems are operating properly,your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel...

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...

If your OBD system is not ready, you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle wasrecently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,you may need to do nothing more than drive yourvehicle as you normally would in order for your OBDsystem to update. A recheck with t...

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 ...

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine OilIdentification Symbol This symbol means that the oil hasbeen certified by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). Themanufacturer only recommendsAPI Certified engine oils. Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operatin...

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 ...

Ignition Wiring System The ignition cables should be kept clean and properlyconnected. Terminals should be fully seated. Cracked,damaged, or faulty cables should be replaced. Crankcase Emission Control System Proper operation of this system depends on freedomfrom sticking or plugging due to deposits...

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...

Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar-bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioningservice be performed by dealers or other service fa...

Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items asseat tracks, doors, trunk and hood hinges, should belubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operationand to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should bewiped cle...

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass. 2. Rotate the blade 45 degrees to gain access to therelease tab. 3. Push the release tab shown in the picture and slide thewiper blade assembly down along the arm. Gently placethe wiper arm on the windshield. 4. Install th...

Adding Coolant When adding coolant, or refilling the system, a minimumsolution of 50% recommended HOAT ethylene glycolengine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water should beused. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) iftemperatures below ⫺ 37°C ( ⫺ 34°F ) are anticipated. Use only high pur...

Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method fordetermining that the coolant level is adequate. With theengine idling, and warm to normal operating tempera-ture, the level of the coolant in the bottle should bebetween the “FULL” and “ADD” marks. The radiator normally remains compl...

Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few kilome- ters (a few miles) of operation, you may observe vaporcoming from the front of the engine compartment. This isnormally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or highhumidity accumulation on the radiator and being vapor-ized when...

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....

Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body car requirements vary according to geo-graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roadspassable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed ontrees and road surfaces during other seasons, are...

Only Mopar Wheel Cleaners are recommended. Any ofthe “DO NOT USE” items listed below can damagewheels and wheel trim. DO NOT USE: • Any abrasive cleaner • Any abrasive cleaning pad (such as steel wool) orabrasive brush • Any cleaner that contains an acid which can react withand discolor the chrome s...

FUSES Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) A Power Distribution Center is located in the enginecompartment; next to the battery. A label identifying thecomponents and circuits is located on the underside ofthe cover. FUSE Amp/Color Items Fused 1 — — 2 — — 3 40 Amp/Green Headlamps 4 40 Amp/Blu...

15 15 Amp/Yellow Hazard Flasher 16 15 Amp/Lt.Blue MTV 17 20 Amp/Yellow Electronic AutomaticTransaxle (EATX) 18 10 Amp/Red Horn 19 Spare 20 20 Amp/Yellow Fog Lamp (Export Only) 21 20 Amp/Yellow ASD/Fuel Pump 22 10 Amp/Red A/C Clutch 23 15 Amp/Lt.Blue Stop Lamps Interior Fuses The fuse access panel is...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight Bulb Replacement CAUTION! Do not touch the new headlight bulb with yourfingers. Oil contamination will severely shortenbulb life. 1. Remove the three upper fascia screws. 2. Remove two screws from the headlight assembly andremove the assembly from the vehicle. NOTE: The he...

CAUTION! During installation, be sure when tightening theinboard screw, to only tighten until the rubbergrommet on the screw starts to compress against theheadlamp module housing. Front Park/Turn Signal Lights 1. Remove the headlight assembly 2. Twist the bulb socket 1/4 turn and remove. 3. Pull the...

Tail/Stop, Rear Turn Signals and Back-up Lights 1. Open the trunk and move the trunk liner away fromthe rear light mounting area. 2. Twist the bulb socket 1/4 turn to remove it from thehousing. 3. Pull bulb from socket and replace Center High Mounted Stop Light 1. Twist the socket 1/4 turn and remov...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 180 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 8 M A I N TE N A N...

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,whichever comes first, and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙ Maintenance Schedules ⬙ section of this manual. NOTE: IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace the engine coolant every 102,000 m...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if notreplaced at 3 months. X X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter. Replace as necessary...

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 brake linings. X Change the brake fluid. If vehicle is used for trailertowing. X In...

Miles 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000 (Kilometers) (56 000) (64 000) (72 000) (80 000) (88 000) [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 Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months, ifnot done a...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for yourvehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehiclelimited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If youpurchased a manufac...

MOPAR 姞 PARTS Mopar 威 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...

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . 159Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 151Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Air Co...

Steering, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . ....

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,71Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....