belt DODGE NEON SRT 2004 2.G Owner's Guide

Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect theengine air cleaner filterand re-
place as necessary.*X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if neces-
sary. Not required if previously changed. * ³X
Replace theengine timing belt.*X
Inspect and replace, if required, themake-up
air filter(located inside the air cleaner).XX
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
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SCHEDULE ªAº
Miles 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (8 000) (16 000) (24 000) (32 000) (40 000) (48 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace themake-up air filter(located inside
the air cleaner).X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
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Miles 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 85,000
(Kilometers) (96 000) (104
000)(112
000)(120
000)(128
000)(136 000)
[Months] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. 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 previously changed. * ³X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months,
regardless of mileage.X
Replace themake-up air filter(located inside the
air cleaner).X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
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Miles 90,000 95,000 100,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. Not required if
previously changed. * ³X
Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. X
Replace themake-up air filter(located inside the air cleaner). X
Replace theengine timing belt.X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System.............. 94
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 150
Adding Fuel........................... 116
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 142
Air Conditioning.....................78,144
Air Conditioning Controls................. 78
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 144
Air Conditioning System................. 144
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 105
Airbag................................ 27
Airbag Deployment...................... 33
Airbag Light.......................35,44,65
Airbag Maintenance...................... 35
Airbag, Side........................... 34
Alarm, Panic........................... 17
Alarm System.......................... 65
Alignment and Balance.................. 110
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 76
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............165,166
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 94
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 63
Appearance Care....................... 155Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 58
Automatic Door Locks.................... 13
Ball Joints............................ 145
Battery............................... 142
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 18
Belts, Drive........................... 140
Belts, Engine.......................... 142
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 145
B-Pillar Location....................... 100
Brake Fluid........................... 166
Brake, Parking.......................... 92
Brake System........................94,153
Anti-Lock............................ 94
Hoses.............................. 153
Master Cylinder...................... 154
Parking............................. 92
Warning Light........................ 63
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 42
Bulb Replacement...................162,163
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 116
192 INDEX

Downshifting........................... 92
Drive Belts............................ 140
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 128
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 48
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 122
Jump Starting........................ 125
Towing............................. 130
Emergency Trunk Release................. 15
Emission Control System Maintenance....... 168
Engine
Break-In Recommendations............... 42
Checking Oil Level.................... 137
Jump Starting........................ 125
Oil ..........................137,165,166
Oil Change Interval................... 138
Oil Filter............................ 166
Oil Selection......................... 138
Oil Synthetic......................... 139
Overheating......................... 120
Temperature Gauge.................... 67Timing Belt.......................... 142
Exhaust Gas Caution..................... 43
Exhaust System........................ 147
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 142
Engine Fuel......................... 142
Engine Oil.......................140,166
Flooded Engine Starting................... 88
Fluid, Brake........................... 166
Fluid Capacities........................ 165
Fluid Leaks............................ 44
Fluid Level Checks
Manual Transaxle..................... 155
Fog Lights...........................54,63
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 129
Fuel.............................. 113,166
Adding............................. 116
Filler Cap........................... 116
Filter.............................. 142
Gauge.............................. 65
Light............................... 65
Octane Rating........................ 113
194 INDEX

Keyless Entry System..................... 16
Keys.................................. 9
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 64
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 20
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 113
Leaks, Fluid............................ 44
Light Bulbs........................162,163
Lighter, Cigar.......................... 58
Lights................................ 52
Airbag..........................35,44,65
Anti-Lock............................ 63
Brake Warning........................ 63
Center Mounted Stop.................. 164
Daytime Running...................... 54
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............53,55
Dome............................... 53
Exterior Check........................ 44
Fog ................................ 54
Headlights On Reminder................ 54
High Beam Indicator................... 64
Instrument Cluster..................... 54
Lights On Reminder.................... 54Malfunction Indicator................... 66
Map Reading......................... 52
Oil Pressure.......................... 64
Park................................ 54
Passing............................. 55
Rear Servicing....................... 164
Rear Tail............................ 164
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 65
Side Marker......................... 164
Theft Alarm.......................... 65
Turn Signal.....................55,64,164
Voltage.............................. 65
Loading Vehicle........................ 117
Tires ............................... 100
Locks................................ 12
Child Protection....................... 14
Door............................... 12
Ignition............................ 134
Power Door.......................... 13
Steering Wheel........................ 12
Lubrication, Body....................... 145
Maintenance Free Battery................. 142
196 INDEX

Power
Door Locks.......................... 13
Steering..........................95,145
Steering, Checking.................... 145
Windows............................ 19
Power Steering Fluid.................... 166
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 26
Programming Transmitters................. 17
Radial Ply Tires........................ 107
Radio..............................68,69
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 68
Radio, Satellite.......................... 74
Rear Window Defroster................... 83
Reclining Front Seats..................... 49
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 166
Reformulated Gasoline................... 114
Refrigerant............................ 144
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 16
Remote Trunk Release.................... 15
Replacement Bulbs...................... 162
Replacement Tires...................... 109Reporting Safety Defects................. 187
Rotation, Tires......................... 112
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 43
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 44
Safety Information, Tire................... 96
Safety Tips............................. 43
Satellite Radio.......................... 74
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 76
Schedule, Maintenance................... 168
Seat Belts.............................. 19
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 24
And Pregnant Women.................. 26
Child Restraint........................ 35
Extender............................ 27
Front Seat............................ 20
Maintenance......................... 160
Rear Seat............................ 20
Untwisting Procedure................... 25
Seats................................. 48
Adjustment.......................... 48
Rear Folding......................... 50
Reclining............................ 49
198 INDEX

Security Alarm......................... 65
Sentry Key............................. 9
Service Assistance...................... 184
Service Contract........................ 186
Service Manuals........................ 188
Setting the Clock........................ 68
Shift Speeds............................ 91
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle............. 91
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 24
Side Airbag............................ 34
Side Window Demisters................... 82
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 128
Snow Chains.......................... 111
Snow Tires............................ 111
Spark Plugs........................... 140
Speedometer........................... 64
Starting............................... 87
Engine Fails to Start.................... 88
Steering
Power.............................. 95
Tilt Column.......................... 57
Wheel Lock.......................... 12
Storage, Vehicle........................ 161Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 27
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 139
Tachometer............................ 64
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......67,121
Tilt Steering Column..................... 57
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 100
Tire Markings.......................... 96
Tire Safety Information................... 96
Tires ...........................44,104,189
Alignment.......................... 110
Chains............................. 111
Changing........................... 122
Compact Spare....................... 107
High Speed......................... 106
Inflation Pressures.................... 105
Jacking............................. 122
Load Capacity....................100,101
Quality Grading...................... 189
Radial............................. 107
Replacement......................... 109
Rotation............................ 112
Safety.............................. 104
INDEX 199
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