fuel DODGE INTREPID 2004 2.G Owner's Guide

SCHEDULE “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with an.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof 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 Schedulessection of this manual.
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About Your Brakes...................... 134
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System...........91,134
Accident Damage....................... 199
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 189
Adding Fuel.......................... 146
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 180
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 182
Air Conditioning.................... 114,117
Air Conditioning Controls............. 114,117
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 123
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 182
Air Conditioning System................. 182
Air Pressure, Tires...................136,137
Airbag................................ 33
Airbag Deployment....................36,37
Airbag Light.....................37,40,48,90
Airbag Maintenance...................... 39
Alarm System.......................... 23
Alignment and Balance.................. 143
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 188
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 189
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 134
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 91Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 23
Anti-Theft System....................... 23
Appearance Care....................... 197
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Automatic Door Locks.................... 16
Automatic Mirrors....................... 53
Automatic Off, Interior Lights.............. 60
Automatic Temperature Control............ 117
Automatic Transaxle..................129,194
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 197
Fluid Level Check..................... 195
Reset Mode......................... 130
Selection Of Lubricant................. 194
Shifting............................ 130
Special Additives..................... 197
Backfire, Engine........................ 180
Ball Joints............................ 184
Battery............................158,181
Emergency Starting.................... 158
Gas Caution......................158,181
Jump Starting........................ 158
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
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Door Opener, Garage..................... 70
Drive Belts............................ 178
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 184
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 161
With an Automatic Transaxle............ 129
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 54
Electronic Speed Control.................. 67
Emergency Flashers..................... 152
Emission Control System Maintenance. . 170,180,212
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 180
Block Heater......................... 129
Break-In Recommendations............... 47
Checking Oil Level.................... 172
Compartment.....................167,168
Cooling..........................89,188
Fails to Start......................... 128
Oil ..............................88,172
Oil Change Interval................... 174
Oil Selection......................... 175
Oil Synthetic......................... 177Overheating.......................89,152
Specifications........................ 208
Timing Belt.......................... 180
Entry System, Illuminated................. 14
Exhaust Gas Caution..................47,187
Exhaust System........................ 187
Exterior Lights.......................62,204
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 180
Automatic Transaxle................... 197
Engine Fuel......................... 180
Engine Oil.......................... 178
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 152
Flat Tire Changing...................... 153
Floor Shift Interlock...................... 13
Fluid Capacities........................ 208
Fluid Leaks............................ 48
Fog Lights............................. 63
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 162
Fuel...............................88,143
Adding............................. 146
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Additives........................... 146
Filler Cap........................... 147
Filter.............................. 180
Gauge.............................. 88
Light............................... 88
Materials Added...................... 146
Octane Rating........................ 143
System Hoses........................ 194
Fuses.............................201,202
Garage Door Opener..................... 70
GasCap .............................. 147
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 144
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 144
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 89
Fuel................................ 88
Oil Pressure.......................... 88
Speedometer/Odometer................. 91
Glass Cleaning......................... 200
Glove Compartment..................... 14
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 152Head Restraints......................... 57
Headlights
Bulb Replacement..................... 204
Cleaning............................ 200
Dimmer Switch....................... 64
Lights On Reminder.................... 62
Switch.............................. 62
Time Delay........................... 62
Heater............................ 114,117
High Beam Indicator..................... 89
Holder, Cup........................... 52
Homelink Transmitter.................... 70
Hood Latch Maintenance................. 185
Hood Release.......................... 59
Hook, Coat............................ 52
Hoses............................191,194
Ignition
Key ...............................9,12
Lock............................... 13
Illuminated Entry....................... 14
Immobilizer............................. 9
Infant Restraint......................... 41
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Headlights........................... 62
Headlights On Reminder................ 62
High Beam Indicator................... 89
Illuminated Entry...................... 14
Instrument Cluster..................... 61
Interior...........................14,60
License............................. 207
Low Fuel............................ 88
Low Washer Fluid..................... 89
Malfunction Indicator................90,169
Map Reading......................... 61
Oil Pressure.......................... 88
Park.............................62,205
Passing............................. 64
Reading............................. 70
Rear Tail............................ 207
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 89
Security Alarm........................ 24
Service Engine Soon................... 169
Side Marker......................... 205
Theft Alarm.......................... 10
Traction Control..................66,88,136
Trunk Ajar........................... 88Turn Signal.....................89,205,207
Voltage.............................. 91
Locks
Child Protection....................... 16
Cylinder............................ 185
Door.............................14,15
Glove Compartment.................... 14
Lubricants............................ 184
Luggage Carrier........................ 148
Luggage Rack......................... 148
Lumbar Support........................ 57
Maintenance Free Battery................. 181
Maintenance Schedule................... 212
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 215
ScheduleA......................... 222
ScheduleB......................... 215
Malfunction Indicator Light.............90,170
Manual, Service........................ 233
Master Key............................. 9
Memory Seat........................... 21
Mirrors............................... 53
Automatic Dimming.................... 53
244 INDEX