maintenance DODGE NEON 2004 2.G Owner's 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.
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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.
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (115 000) (125
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000)(154 000) (160
000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.XX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. Not
required if previously changed. * ³X
Replace themake-up air filter(located inside the
air cleaner).X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months,
regardless of mileage.X
Replaceengine timing belt.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.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you're having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty, discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle's
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle's problems or the
specific work you want done. If you've had an accident,
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items, and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at aminimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable
to make these arrangements when you call for an ap-
pointment.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 124
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 182
Adding Fuel.......................... 145
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 175
Air Conditioning....................104,176
Air Conditioning Controls................ 104
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 177
Air Conditioning System................. 176
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 134
Airbag................................ 31
Airbag Deployment...................... 37
Airbag Light.......................39,47,80
Airbag Maintenance...................... 39
Airbag, Side........................... 38
Alarm, Panic........................... 18
Alarm System........................20,80
Alignment and Balance.................. 139
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 97
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............200,201
Capacities........................... 200
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 124
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 79Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 20
Appearance Care....................... 190
Arming Theft System..................... 20
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 70
Automatic Door Locks.................... 16
Automatic Transaxle........... 9,114,116,117,187
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 189
Fluid Level Check..................... 187
Interlock System....................14,116
Reset Mode.......................... 117
Selection Of Lubricant................. 187
Shifting............................. 117
Special Additives..................... 189
Ball Joints............................ 178
Battery............................... 175
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 19
Belts, Drive........................... 173
Belts, Engine.......................... 174
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 178
B-Pillar Location....................... 129
Brake Fluid........................... 201
Brake, Parking......................... 121
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Brake System.......................123,185
Anti-Lock........................... 124
Hoses.............................. 185
Master Cylinder...................... 186
Parking............................ 121
Warning Light........................ 78
Brakes............................123,185
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 116
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 46
Bulb Replacement...................196,197
Calibration, Compass..................... 54
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 200
Capacities, Fluid....................... 200
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 145
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 145
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance........ 98
Cassette Tape Player...................84,86
Catalytic Converter..................... 173
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 47
CD Changer.....................87,92,93,99
CD Player...........................89,91CD Player Maintenance.................. 101
Cellular Phone......................... 102
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 199
Central Door Locks...................... 15
Central Locking......................... 15
Chains, Tire........................... 139
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 153
Charging System Light................... 80
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 126
Child Restraint......................... 39
Child Safety Locks....................... 16
Circuit Breakers........................ 195
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 194
Headlights.......................... 193
Climate Control........................ 102
Clock................................. 83
Compact Disc Changer................... 99
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 101
Compact Spare Tire..................... 136
Compass.............................. 51
Compass Calibration..................... 54
Compass Variance....................... 53
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Emission Control System Maintenance....167,204
Engine............................... 165
Break-In Recommendations............... 46
Checking Oil Level.................... 169
Compartment........................ 165
Cooling............................ 180
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 145
Jump Starting........................ 157
Oil ..........................169,200,201
Oil Change Interval................... 170
Oil Filter............................ 201
Oil Selection......................... 171
Oil Synthetic......................... 172
Overheating......................... 152
Temperature Gauge.................... 82
Timing Belt.......................... 174
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................ 171
Exhaust Gas Caution..................47,145
Exhaust Pipes......................... 179
Exhaust System........................ 179
Extender, Seat Belt....................... 31Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 175
Automatic Transaxle................... 189
Engine Fuel......................... 175
Engine Oil.......................172,201
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 152
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 115
Fluid, Brake........................... 201
Fluid Capacities........................ 200
Fluid Leaks............................ 48
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 187
Manual Transaxle..................... 189
Fog Lights...........................62,78
Folding Rear Seat....................... 57
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 160
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 178
Fuel..............................141,201
Adding............................. 145
Capacity............................ 200
Filler Cap........................... 145
Filter.............................. 175
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Theft Alarm.......................... 80
Turn Signal.....................62,79,199
Voltage.............................. 80
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description).... 78
Loading Vehicle........................ 147
Tires ............................... 129
Locks................................ 14
Child Protection....................... 16
Door............................... 14
Power Door.......................... 15
Steering Wheel........................ 13
Lubrication, Body....................... 178
Maintenance.......................169,204
Maintenance, Airbag..................... 39
Maintenance Free Battery................. 175
Maintenance Procedures.................. 169
Maintenance Schedule................... 204
Schedule9A9......................... 215
Schedule9B9......................... 207
Maintenance, Sunroof.................... 69
Malfunction Indicator Light.............81,167
Manual, Service........................ 225Manual Transaxle...............67,114,119,189
Downshifting........................ 121
Fluid Level Check..................... 189
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 190
Lubricant Selection.................... 189
Map/Reading Lights..................... 60
Master Cylinder........................ 186
Mirrors............................... 51
Compass/Temperature.................. 51
Electric Remote....................... 54
Outside............................. 54
Rearview............................ 51
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Mopar Parts........................168,224
Multi-Function Control Lever.............61,62
Occupant Restraints...................... 23
Odometer
Trip ................................ 81
Oil, Engine.........................169,200
Capacity............................ 200
Change Interval...................... 170
Checking........................... 169
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Release, Hood.......................... 58
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 17
Remote Trunk Release.................... 21
Replacement Bulbs...................... 196
Replacement Keys....................... 12
Replacement Parts...................... 168
Replacement Tires...................... 138
Reporting Safety Defects................. 224
Rotation, Tires......................... 141
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 47
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 48
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 224
Safety Information, Tire.................. 125
Safety Tips............................. 47
Satellite Radio.......................... 95
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 97
Seat Belts.............................. 23
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 28
And Pregnant Women.................. 30
Child Restraint........................ 39
Extender............................ 31
Front Seat............................ 24Maintenance......................... 194
Rear Seat............................ 24
Untwisting Procedure................... 29
Seats................................. 55
Adjustment.......................... 55
Head Restraints....................... 57
Rear Folding......................... 57
Reclining............................ 56
Security Alarm.......................20,80
Sentry Key.......................... 11,21
Sentry Key Programming.................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 220
Service Contract........................ 222
Service Manuals........................ 225
Setting the Clock........................ 83
Shift Speeds........................... 120
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle............ 120
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 28
Side Airbag............................ 38
Side Window Demisters...............103,109
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 159
Snow Tires............................ 140
Spark Plugs........................... 173
238 INDEX