Oil change DODGE NEON 2005 2.G Owner's Manual

Miles108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings and rotors. X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs and ignition cables.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. Not required if previ-
ously 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, if not done at 60 months. 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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Brake, Parking......................... 121
Brake System.......................122,186
Anti-Lock........................... 123
Hoses.............................. 186
Master Cylinder...................... 187
Parking............................ 121
Warning Light........................ 77
Brakes............................122,186
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 116
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 46
Bulb Replacement...................198,199
Calibration, Compass..................... 54
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 202
Capacities, Fluid....................... 202
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 144
Oil (Engine)......................... 172
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 144
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance........ 97
Cassette Tape Player...................83,86
Catalytic Converter..................... 173
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 46CD Changer.......................87,92,98
CD Player...........................88,90
CD Player Maintenance.................. 100
Cellular Phone......................... 101
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 201
Central Door Locks...................... 15
Central Locking......................... 15
Chains, Tire........................... 139
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 152
Charging System Light................... 79
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 125
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 167
Child Restraint......................... 39
Child Safety Locks....................... 17
Circuit Breakers.....................195,197
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 194
Headlights.......................... 194
Climate Control........................ 101
Clock................................. 82
Compact Disc Changer................... 98
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 100
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Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 152
Jump Starting........................ 155
Towing............................. 160
Emergency Trunk Release................. 18
Emission Control System Maintenance....167,206
Engine............................... 165
Break-In Recommendations............... 46
Checking Oil Level.................... 169
Compartment........................ 165
Cooling............................ 181
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 144
Jump Starting........................ 155
Oil ..........................169,202,203
Oil Change Interval................... 170
Oil Filler Cap........................ 172
Oil Filter............................ 203
Oil Selection......................... 171
Oil Synthetic......................... 172
Overheating......................... 150
Temperature Gauge.................... 81
Timing Belt.......................... 174
Exhaust Gas Caution..................46,144Exhaust Pipes......................... 180
Exhaust System........................ 180
Extender, Seat Belt....................... 31
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 175
Automatic Transaxle................... 190
Engine Fuel......................... 175
Engine Oil.......................173,203
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 150
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 115
Fluid, Brake........................... 203
Fluid Capacities........................ 202
Fluid Leaks............................ 47
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 188
Manual Transaxle..................... 190
Fluids............................... 203
Fog Lights...........................62,77
Folding Rear Seat....................... 57
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 159
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 178
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Interior Fuses.......................... 197
Interior Lights.......................... 60
Intermittent Wipers...................... 64
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Operation......................... 152
Jacking Instructions..................... 152
Jump Starting......................... 155
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key Release Button...................... 10
Key, Replacement....................... 12
Key, Sentry............................ 11
Key-In Reminder........................ 11
Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys.................................. 9
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 78
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 24
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 42
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 141
Leaks, Fluid............................ 47Light Bulbs........................198,199
Lighter, Cigar.......................... 70
Lights................................ 60
Airbag..........................39,47,79
Anti-Lock............................ 77
Brake Warning........................ 77
Center Mounted Stop.................. 201
Daytime Running...................... 62
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............61,62
Dome............................... 61
Exterior Check........................ 47
Fog ..............................62,77
Headlights On Reminder................ 62
High Beam Indicator................... 78
Instrument Cluster..................... 61
Interior.............................. 60
Lights On Reminder.................... 62
Low Fuel............................ 79
Malfunction Indicator................... 80
Map Reading......................... 60
Oil Pressure.......................... 78
Park................................ 61
Passing............................. 62
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Odometer
Trip ................................ 80
Oil, Engine.........................169,202
Capacity............................ 202
Change Interval...................... 170
Checking........................... 169
Disposal............................ 172
Filter.............................. 173
Identification Logo.................... 172
Materials Added to.................... 172
Quality............................. 172
Recommendation..................171,202
Synthetic........................... 172
Viscosity............................ 172
Oil Pressure Light....................... 78
Onboard Diagnostic System............166,167
Operator Manuals (Owner's Manuals)......... 4
Outside Air Intake...................103,109
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 54
Overdrive............................ 118
Overheating, Engine..................... 150
Owner's Manual......................4,229Paint Care............................ 191
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 121
Passing Light........................... 62
Pets.................................. 45
Phone, Cellular........................ 101
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 128
Power
Door Locks.......................... 15
Steering.........................124,178
Steering, Checking.................... 178
Sunroof............................. 68
Windows............................ 23
Power Steering Fluid.................... 203
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 30
Preparation for Jacking................... 152
Programming Transmitters................. 20
Radial Ply Tires........................ 135
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 82
Radio Operation......................83,88
Radio, Satellite.......................... 93
Radio (Sound Systems)...............82,83,88
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