Dodge Neon 2005 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1INTRODUCTION .............................................................3

2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...........................7

3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................49

4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................71

5STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................111

6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES .............................................149

7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................................163

8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ................................................205

9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .......................................223

10 INDEX ...................................................................233

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

mIntroduction

...........................4

mHow To Use This Manual

.................4

mWarnings And Cautions

..................6

mVehicle Identification Number

..............6

mVehicle Modifications / Alterations

..........6

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of

service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with

the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is

supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and

various customer oriented documents. You are urged to

read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-

tions and recommendations in this manual will help

assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE:

After you read the manual, it should be stored

in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with

the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be

aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your dealer

knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni-

cians and genuine Mopartparts, and is interested in

your satisfaction.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain

vehicle components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,

certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-

ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a

complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the

symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout

this owner’s manual:

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 5

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating

procedures which could result in an accident or bodily

injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures

which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do

not read this entire manual you may miss important

information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a laser

etched plate, located on the left front corner of the

instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This

number also appears on the vehicle registration or title.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle

could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety

and may lead to an accident resulting in serious

injury or death.

Vehicle Identification Number

6 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

mA Word About Your Keys

.................9

▫Ignition Key Removal ...................9

▫Locking Doors With The Key ..............10

▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................11

mSentry Key

............................11

▫Replacement Keys ......................12

▫Sentry Key Programming .................12

▫General Information ....................13

mSteering Wheel Lock — If Equipped

.........13

▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel .......13

▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........13

▫Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .14

mDoor Locks

...........................14

▫Manual Door Locks .....................14

▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........15

▫Central Locking/Unlocking — If Equipped ....15

▫Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped .......16

▫

Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)

.17

mInternal Emergency Trunk Lid Release

.......18

mRemote Trunk Lid Release — If Equipped

.....18

mRemote Keyless Entry — If Equipped

........19

▫To Unlock The Doors ...................19

▫To Lock The Doors .....................19

▫Horn Chirp Feature .....................19

▫To Unlock The Trunk ....................20

▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................20

▫Programming Additional Transmitters ........20

▫General Information ....................21

▫Transmitter Battery Service ...............21

mVehicle Theft Alarm — If Equipped

..........22

▫To Set The Alarm ......................22

▫To Disarm The System ...................23

▫Security System Manual Override ...........23

mPower Windows — If Equipped

............23

mOccupant Restraints

.....................24

▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................24

▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....28

▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....29

▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............30

▫Seat Belt Extender ......................31

▫Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags ...........31

▫Child Restraint ........................39

▫Transporting Pets ......................45

mEngine Break-In Recommendations

..........46

mSafety Tips

............................46

▫Exhaust Gas ..........................46

▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside

The Vehicle ..........................47

▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ....................47

8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key

code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can

be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask

your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe

place.

The double sided keys

may be inserted into the

locks with either side up.

Ignition Key Removal

Automatic Transaxle

Place the shift lever in PARK and make sure that the shift

knob push button has returned to the out position. Turn

the key to the OFF position, turn to the lock position, and

remove the key.

NOTE:

If you try to remove the key before you place

the lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo-

rarily in the key cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key

clockwise slightly, then remove the key as described. If a

malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the

ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is

inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but

the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.

Vehicle Key Ignition Key Positions

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9

Manual Transaxle

Depress and hold the release button located between the

ignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the igni-

tion key to LOCK and remove the key.

WARNING!

Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-

ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could

be injured. Children should be warned not to touch

the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector

lever. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child

could operate power windows, other controls, or

move the vehicle.

CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always

remove key from the ignition and lock all doors

when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Locking Doors With The Key

You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the

door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the

key forward. See Section 7, Body Mechanism Lubrication

of this manual for external lock lubrication.

Ignition Key Release Button

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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