light DODGE NEON SRT 2005 2.G Workshop Manual

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
You may:
•Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS—Inside Bulb No.
ABS Indicator.......................... LED
Airbag Indicator........................ LED
Brake System Warning Indicator............. LED
Climate Controls........................ LED
Console Gear Selector...................PC194
Dome Light............................T579
Glove Box............................PC194
Front Fog Indicator...................... LED
High Beam Indicator....................PC194
Instrument Cluster Illumination............PC194
Low Fuel Indicator....................... LEDLow Oil Pressure Indicator................. LED
Rear Cargo............................T906
Seat Belt Indicator....................... LED
Security Alarm Indicator................... LED
Malfunction Indicator Light................ LED
TRAC OFF Indicator..................... LED
Turn Signal Indicator....................PC194
Voltage Indicator........................ LED
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHTS BULBS—Outside Bulb No.
Headlight.............................9007
Front Park/Turn Signal Light.............3457AK
Front Side Marker Light.................... 168
Front Fog Light......................9145/H10
Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL).........................921–W16W
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Light......3157–P27/7W
Backup Light......................921–W16W
License Light........................... 168
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Bulb Replacement
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new headlight bulb with your
fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten
bulb life.
1. Remove the three upper fascia screws.2. Remove two screws from the headlight assembly and
remove the assembly from the vehicle.
NOTE:The headlight assembly is located to the fender
by a molded pin. Pull the outboard side of the headlight
straight out until the molded pin clears the fender, then
slide the headlight out from behind the bumper fascia
and grille.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the retaining ring and replace the bulb.
174 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
During installation, be sure when tightening the
inboard screw, to only tighten until the rubber
grommet on the screw starts to compress against the
headlamp module housing.
Front Park/Turn Signal Lights
1. Remove the headlight assembly
2. Twist the bulb socket 1/4 turn and remove.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace.
Front Sidemarker Light
1. Remove the screws and push-pins from the front
fender splash shield.
2. Reach between the fender and the splash shield, grasp
the bulb and socket assembly and turn it counterclock-
wise. Remove the bulb and socket assembly from the
light housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.
Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly and replace the
fender splash shield.
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Tail/Stop, Rear Turn Signals and Back-up Lights
1. Open the trunk and move the trunk liner away from
the rear light mounting area.
2. Twist the bulb socket 1/4 turn to remove it from the
housing.
3. Pull bulb from socket and replace
Center High Mounted Stop Light
1. Twist the socket 1/4 turn and remove it from the
housing.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 91 Octane12.5 Gallons 47.5 Liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
2.4 Liter Turbo Charged Engines (5W-30, API Certified Engine
Oils)5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Turbo Charged Engines (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)8.1 qts 7.7 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
176 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once a Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transaxle and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
•
Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug
condition.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your service
contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See your manufacturer’s Warranty Information Booklet
for information on warranty coverage and transfer of
warranty.
198 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 102
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 159
Adding Fuel.......................... 124
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 151
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 153
Air Conditioning........................ 84
Air Conditioning Controls................. 84
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........153,154
Air Conditioning System................. 153
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 113
Airbag................................ 30
Airbag Deployment...................... 35
Airbag Light.......................38,46,71
Airbag Maintenance...................... 37
Airbag, Side........................... 36
Alarm, Panic........................... 19
Alarm System........................21,71
Alignment and Balance.................. 118
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 83
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........158,176,177
Capacities........................... 176
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 102Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 69
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 21
Appearance Care....................... 165
Arming Theft System..................... 21
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 63
Automatic Door Locks.................... 15
Ball Joints............................ 154
Battery............................... 152
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 20
Belts, Drive........................... 149
Belts, Engine.......................... 150
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 155
B-Pillar Location....................... 108
Brake Fluid........................... 177
Brake, Parking......................... 100
Brake System.......................102,162
Anti-Lock........................... 102
Hoses.............................. 162
Master Cylinder...................... 163
Parking............................ 100
Warning Light........................ 69
Brakes............................102,162
204 INDEX

Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 45
Bulb Replacement...................173,174
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 176
Capacities, Fluid....................... 176
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 124
Oil (Engine)......................... 148
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 123
Catalytic Converter..................... 149
CD Changer........................... 79
CD Player...........................75,77
CD Player Maintenance................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 176
Central Door Locks...................... 14
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 119
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 130
Charging System Light................... 71
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 105
Child Restraint......................... 38
Child Safety Locks....................... 16
Circuit Breakers.....................170,171Cleaning
Glass.............................. 168
Headlights.......................... 168
Climate Control......................... 84
Clock................................. 74
Compact Disc Maintenance................ 83
Compact Spare Tire..................... 115
Console............................... 62
Contract, Service....................... 198
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 97
Coolant...........................176,177
Cooling System........................ 157
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 159
Coolant Level.....................157,160
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 159
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 158
Inspection........................... 160
Points to Remember................159,161
Pressure Cap........................ 159
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 161
Selection of Coolant................... 158
Corrosion Protection.................... 165
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 151
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Cup Holder............................ 62
Customer Assistance.................... 196
Daytime Running Lights.................. 57
Dealer Service......................... 144
Defroster, Rear Window................... 90
Defroster, Windshield..................46,86
Deploying, Airbag....................... 35
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 142
Dimmer Control........................ 55
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 57
Disarming, Theft System.................. 22
Disposal
Engine Oil.......................... 148
Door Locks............................ 13
Door Locks, Automatic................... 15
Downshifting.......................... 100
Drive Belts............................ 149
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 136
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 50Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 130
Jump Starting........................ 133
Towing............................. 138
Emergency Trunk Release................. 17
Emission Control System Maintenance....... 180
Engine............................... 141
Break-In Recommendations............... 45
Checking Oil Level.................... 145
Compartment........................ 141
Cooling............................ 157
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 123
Jump Starting........................ 133
Oil ..........................145,176,177
Oil Change Interval................... 146
Oil Filler Cap........................ 148
Oil Filter............................ 177
Oil Selection......................... 147
Oil Synthetic......................... 148
Overheating......................... 128
Temperature Gauge.................... 73
Timing Belt.......................... 150
Exhaust Gas Caution..................45,123
206 INDEX

Exhaust Pipes......................... 156
Exhaust System........................ 156
Extender, Seat Belt....................... 30
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 151
Engine Fuel......................... 151
Engine Oil.......................149,177
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 128
Flooded Engine Starting................... 96
Fluid, Brake........................... 177
Fluid Capacities........................ 176
Fluid Leaks............................ 46
Fluid Level Checks
Manual Transaxle..................... 164
Fluids............................... 177
Fog Lights...........................57,69
Folding Rear Seat....................... 52
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 137
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 154
Fuel..............................121,177
Adding............................. 124Capacity............................ 176
Filler Cap........................... 124
Filter.............................. 151
Gauge.............................. 71
Light............................... 71
Octane Rating........................ 121
Tank Capacity........................ 176
Fuel System Caution.................... 123
Fuses................................ 170
GasCap .............................. 124
Gasoline............................. 176
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 121
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 122
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 73
Fuel................................ 71
Tachometer.......................... 70
Turbo Boost.......................91,121
General Information...................... 12
Glass Cleaning......................... 168
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 128
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