charging DODGE NEON 2004 2.G Owners Manual

8. Oil Pressure Light
Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will
come on and remain on when the ignition key is
turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light
will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does
not come on during starting, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.
The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
This can be determined using the procedure shown in
Section 7.
9. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition key is first turned on, this
light will come on for about six seconds. A
chime will sound if you have not pulled the
shoulder belt out of the retractor. This is a reminder to
ªbuckle upº. If you do not buckle up, the light will
remain on.10. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical
charging system. The light should come on
briefly when the ignition is first turned on and remain
on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or
comes on while driving, it means that there is a
problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.
11. Airbag Light
The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does not
come on during starting, stays on, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
12. Theft Alarm Light Ð If Equipped
This light will flash rapidly for several seconds when the
alarm system is arming. The light will begin to flash
slowly indicating that the system is armed.
13. Fuel Door Reminder
This symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is
located on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
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WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the
discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode.
During cold weather when temperatures are below
freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery
may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting because
the battery could rupture or explode. The battery
temperature must be brought up above freezing
point before attempting to jump start.
6. If the vehicle is equipped with sentry key immobilizer,
turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for 3
seconds prior to moving the ignition switch to the crank
position and starting the vehicle.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting
out the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels, particularly with high output engines.
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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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