trailer DODGE NEON 2004 2.G User Guide

Schedule ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº 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 anL.
Change the manual transaxle fluid every 48,000 miles (77
000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or
more of the conditions marked with an ².
²Day or night temperatures are below 32ÉF (0ÉC).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90ÉF (32ÉC).
²Trailer towing.²L
²Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial services).²
L
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If 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 ªBº of the
9Maintenance Schedules9section of this manual.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on schedule9A9of the9Mainte-
nance Schedules9section of this manual.
SCHEDULE ªBº 207
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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. X X X X X
Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theair cleaner
element (filter).*X
Replace manual transaxle fluid.² X
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X
Replace theengine timing belt.X
Inspect and replace, if required, themake-up air
filter(located inside the air cleaner).X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
² This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine type operation, or trailer towing.LThis maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine type operation, or trailer towing.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
214 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Snow Tires.......................... 140
Spinning............................ 137
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 137
Towing
Disabled Vehicle...................... 161
Trailer Towing......................... 148
Minimum Requirements................ 148
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 149
Warnings........................... 148
Transaxle
Automatic................. 9,114,116,117,187
Manual....................9,67,114,119,189
Overdrive........................... 118
Selection of Lubricant.................. 187
Transmitter Battery Service................ 19
Transporting Pets........................ 46
Tread Wear Indicators................... 137
Trip Odometer.......................... 81
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 81
Trunk Release Button..................... 21
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 22
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 21
Turn Signals.........................62,79Underhood Fuses....................... 195
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 226
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 29
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 184
Variance, Compass....................... 53
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................130,147
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 196
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............ 78
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 222
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 179
Washers, Windshield..................... 63
Washing Vehicle........................ 191
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 139
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 192
Wind Buffeting......................... 69
Window Fogging....................... 109
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