service DODGE NEON 2005 2.G Workshop Manual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
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Compact Spare Tire..................... 135
Compass.............................. 51
Compass Calibration..................... 54
Compass Variance....................... 53
Console............................... 70
Contract, Service....................... 226
Coolant...........................202,203
Cooling System........................ 181
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 183
Coolant Level.....................181,184
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 184
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 182
Inspection........................... 184
Points to Remember................183,184
Pressure Cap........................ 183
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 185
Selection of Coolant................... 182
Corrosion Protection.................... 191
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 175
Cruise Light........................... 81
Cup Holder............................ 70
Customer Assistance.................... 224Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 61
Daytime Running Lights.................. 62
Dealer Service......................... 168
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 110
Defroster, Windshield...............47,102,105
Deploying, Airbag....................... 36
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 166
Dimmer Control........................ 60
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 62
Disarming, Theft System.................. 23
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 184
Engine Oil.......................... 172
Domelight............................. 61
Door Locks............................ 14
Door Locks, Automatic................... 16
Downshifting.......................... 120
Drive Belts............................ 173
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 158
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 55
Electronic Speed Control.................. 65
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Rear Servicing....................... 201
Rear Tail............................ 201
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 79
Security Alarm........................ 22
Side Marker......................... 201
Theft Alarm.......................... 79
Turn Signal.....................62,78,201
Voltage.............................. 79
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description).... 77
Loading Vehicle........................ 146
Tires ............................... 128
Locks................................ 14
Child Protection....................... 17
Door............................... 14
Power Door.......................... 15
Steering Wheel........................ 13
Lubrication, Body....................... 178
Maintenance.......................169,206
Maintenance, Airbag..................... 38
Maintenance Free Battery................. 176
Maintenance Procedures.................. 169
Maintenance Schedule................... 206Schedule9A9......................... 218
Schedule9B9......................... 209
Maintenance, Sunroof.................... 69
Malfunction Indicator Light.............80,167
Manual, Service........................ 229
Manual Transaxle...............67,114,119,190
Downshifting........................ 120
Fluid Level Check..................... 190
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 191
Lubricant Selection.................... 190
Map/Reading Lights..................... 60
Master Cylinder........................ 187
Mirrors............................... 51
Compass/Temperature.................. 51
Electric Remote....................... 55
Outside............................. 54
Rearview............................ 51
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Mopar Parts........................168,229
Multi-Function Control Lever.............61,62
Occupant Restraints...................... 24
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Rear Window Defroster.................. 110
Reclining Front Seats..................... 56
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 203
Recreational Towing..................... 148
Reformulated Gasoline................... 142
Refrigerant............................ 177
Release, Hood.......................... 58
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
Remote Trunk Release.................... 18
Replacement Bulbs...................... 198
Replacement Keys....................... 12
Replacement Parts...................... 168
Replacement Tires...................... 138
Reporting Safety Defects................. 229
Rotation, Tires......................... 141
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 47
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 47
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 229
Safety Information, Tire.................. 124
Safety Tips............................. 46
Satellite Radio.......................... 93Satellite Radio Antenna................... 96
Seat Belts.............................. 24
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 28
And Pregnant Women.................. 30
Child Restraint........................ 39
Extender............................ 31
Front Seat............................ 24
Maintenance......................... 195
Rear Seat............................ 24
Untwisting Procedure................... 29
Seats................................. 55
Adjustment.......................... 55
Head Restraints....................... 57
Rear Folding......................... 57
Reclining............................ 56
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............22,79
Sentry Key.......................... 11,22
Sentry Key Programming.................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 224
Service Contract........................ 226
Service Manuals........................ 229
Setting the Clock........................ 82
Shift Speeds........................... 120
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Load Capacity....................128,129
Quality Grading...................... 231
Radial............................. 135
Replacement......................... 138
Rotation............................ 141
Safety...........................124,132
Sizes............................... 125
Snow Tires.......................... 140
Spinning............................ 137
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 137
Towing
Disabled Vehicle...................... 160
Guide.............................. 147
Recreational......................... 148
Weight............................. 147
Trailer Towing......................... 146
Minimum Requirements................ 147
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 147
Warnings........................... 146
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 147
Trailer Weight......................... 147
Transaxle
Automatic................. 9,114,116,117,188Manual...................10,67,114,119,190
Overdrive........................... 118
Selection of Lubricant.................. 188
Transmitter Battery Service................ 21
Transporting Pets........................ 45
Tread Wear Indicators................... 137
Trip Odometer.......................... 80
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 80
Trunk Release Button..................... 18
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 18
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 18
Turn Signals.........................62,78
Underhood Fuses....................... 195
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 231
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 29
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 185
Variance, Compass....................... 53
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................129,146
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 198
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