2004 DODGE INTREPID Owners Manual

Outside Temperature
Because engine temperature can increase the displayed
temperature, temperature readings are slowly updated
when vehicle speed is below 20 MPH (30 km/h).
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power outlet. This
is located in the center of the instrument panel if your
vehicle has bench or split bench seats. Accessories pow-
ered through this outlet are protected by a 15 amp fuse.
The outlet may be converted to a cigar lighter by install-
ing the dealer obtained smoker’s package. The outlet is
operated by the ignition switch, when in the “run” or
“acc” positions only. You may convert the outlet from
ignition to battery power by performing the following:
•Remove the fuse cover from the left end of the
instrument panel (see the paragraph on fuses in sec-
tion 7 of this manual.)
•Remove fuse #6 (its on the upper right of the fuse
block) from its “IGN” position.
•Move the fuse slightly right and insert it in the fuse #6
“BAT” location in the fuse block.
•Reinstall the fuse cover.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instruments And Controls.................86
Instrument Cluster......................87
Instrument Cluster Description.............88
Electronic Digital Clock..................93
▫To Set The Clock.......................93
Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player And CD Player — If
Equipped
.............................93
▫Operating Instructions — Radio............93
▫Power Switch, Volume Control.............93
▫Seek Button (Radio Mode)................94
▫Tuning..............................94▫PTY (Program Type) Button...............94
▫Balance.............................95
▫Fade...............................95
▫Tone Control.........................95
▫AM/FM Selection......................96
▫Scan Button..........................96
▫To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory.......96
▫To Change From Clock To Radio Mode.......96
▫Operating Instructions — Tape Player........96
▫Seek Button..........................97
▫Fast Forward (FF)......................97
▫Rewind (RW).........................97
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▫Tape Eject............................97
▫Scan Button..........................97
▫Changing Tape Direction.................97
▫Metal Tape Selection....................97
▫Pinch Roller Release....................97
▫Noise Reduction.......................98
▫Operating Instructions — CD Player.........98
▫Inserting The Compact Disc...............98
▫Seek Button..........................98
▫EJT CD (Eject) Button...................99
▫FF/Tune/RW Button....................99
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)...........99
▫Mode...............................99
▫Tape CD Button......................100
▫Time Button.........................100
▫Scan Button.........................100Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio
With Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
Capability
...........................100
▫Operating Instructions..................100
▫Power Button........................100
▫Electronic Volume Control...............100
▫Seek..............................101
▫Tune ..............................101
▫To Set The Push-Button Memory..........101
▫Balance............................101
▫Fade..............................101
▫Bass And Treble Tone Control............102
▫AM/FM Selection.....................102
▫Mode Button........................102
▫Cassette Player Features................102
▫CD Changer Control Capability —
If Equipped.........................103
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▫Radio Display Messages................105
Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player And CD Changer Controls
...105
▫Radio Operation......................105
▫CD Player Operation...................107
▫CD Changer Operation — If Equipped......109
6 Disc CD Changer — If Equipped.........110
▫Loading The CD Changer...............110
▫Playing Discs........................111
▫Seek Button.........................111
▫FF/Tune/RW........................111
▫Mode Button........................111
▫Program Button 1.....................111
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........111▫Program Button 5.....................111
▫Time Button.........................112
▫Changing Modes......................112
▫Removing Discs From The CD Changer.....112
▫CD Changer Operation With The
Changer Off.........................112Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......112
Compact Disc Maintenance...............113
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......114
Climate Controls......................114
▫Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Operation . . 114
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped...........................117
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Instrument Cluster
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
1. Fuel Gauge
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in
the tank.
2. Low Fuel Warning Light
When the fuel level drops to about 2 gallons (8
liters), the Low Fuel symbol will light and re-
main lit until fuel is added. A warning chime will
sound when the light comes on.
3. Low Oil Pressure Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should come on briefly as a bulb check
when the engine is first started. If the light stays on or
comes on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off
the engine. DO NOT operate the vehicle until the
cause is corrected.This light does not show how
much oil is in the engine.The engine oil level must be
checked under the hood.4. TRAC ON/OFF Lights
The Traction Control On light (TRAC ON) will come on
momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is
first turned ON. If the light does not come on, have the
bulb replaced.
The TRAC ON light will also come on when the system
is controlling traction.
The Traction Control Off light (TRAC OFF) will come on
momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is
first turned ON. If the light does not come on, have the
bulb checked.
The TRAC OFF light will also come on when the Traction
Control switch has been used to turn the system off.
5. Trunk Ajar Light
This light indicates that the trunk is not latched
6. Tachometer
Measures engine revolutions-per-minute (R.P.M.). The
red numbers at the end on the scale show the maximum
permissible R.P.M. Ease off on the accelerator before
reaching the red area.
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