2004 DODGE INTREPID parking brake

Preparations For Jacking
•
Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers and park the
vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery
areas.
•Put the gear shift in PARK (Automatic transmission)
or REVERSE (Manual Transmission).
•Set the parking brake and turn off the engine.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Jacking and Changing a Tire
1. Block the wheel diagonally
opposite the flat tire. Passengers
should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
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Check the Battery Test Indicator. If a light or bright
colored dot is visible in the indicator, DO NOT jump-start
the battery.
If the indicator is dark or shows a green dot, proceed as
follows:
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach but
without letting the vehicles touch. Set parking brake,
place automatic transaxle in PARK, and turn ignition to
OFF for both vehicles.3. Turn off heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
jump start attachment of the booster battery. Connect the
other end of the same cable to the positive jump start
attachment of the discharged battery.
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Hood Latch
When performing other under hood services, the hood
latch release mechanism and safety catch should be
inspected, cleaned, and lubricated.
It is important to maintain proper lubrication to insure
that the hood mechanisms work properly and safely.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, NLGI Grade 2, should be ap-
plied sparingly to all pivot and sliding contact areas.
External Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the external lock cylinders twice a year, prefer-
ably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of
lubricant, such as Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubricant di-
rectly into the lock cylinder (avoid excess lubricant).
Insert the key into the lock cylinder and rotate from the
unlocked to the locked position; without adding more
lubricant. Repeat this procedure three or four times. Wipe
all the lubricant off the key with a clean cloth, to avoid
soiling clothing.
If you use a lubricant that cannot be dispensed directly
into the lock cylinder, apply a small amount of the
lubricant to the key. Insert the key into the lock cylinder,then proceed as described above, to distribute the lubri-
cant within the lock cylinder. Pay attention to trunk
hinges, especially during cold weather, to ensure ease of
trunk operation.
Other Body Mechanisms
The following body mechanisms should be inspected
and, if necessary, all pivot and sliding contact areas of
these components should be lubricated with the lubricant
specified as follows:
Engine Oil
•
Door hinges
•Hood hinges
•Trunk hinges
Smooth White Body Lubricant - Such as Mopar
Spray White Lube:
•
Hood hinge springs and links
•Lock cylinders
•Parking brake mechanism
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Procedure For Checking Fluid Level
To properly check the automatic transaxle fluid level, the
following procedure must be used:
•The vehicle must be on level ground.
•The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a
minimum of 60 seconds.
•Fully apply parking brake.
•Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear
position ending with the lever in P (PARK).
•Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated.
Remove dipstick and note reading.
•If the fluid is hot(180° F / 82° C), the reading should
be in the cross hatched area marked ”HOT” (between
the upper two holes in the dipstick).
•If the fluid is cold(80° F / 27° C), the reading should
be in the cross hatched area marked “COLD” (between
the lower two holes in the dipstick).
•If the fluid level shows low, add sufficient transmis-
sion fluid to bring to the proper level.3.5L Transmission Dipstick
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Body
Component Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part
Hinges:
Door, Hood and Trunk MoparEngine Oil
Hood hinge springs and links MoparSpray White Lube
Latches:
Door and Hood Trunk MoparMulti-Purpose Lube NLGI Grade 2 MoparSpray White Lube
Door check straps MoparSpray White Lube
Window System Components MoparSpray White Lube
Lock Cylinders MoparSpray White Lube
Parking Brake Mechanism MoparSpray White Lube
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Location.........................159,181
Saving Feature....................60,61,63
Belts, Engine.......................... 180
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 184
Brake, Parking......................... 132
Brake System.......................134,192
Anti-Lock........................... 134
Fluid Check......................... 193
Hoses.............................. 192
Master Cylinder...................... 193
Warning Light.....................92,132
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........129,130
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 47
Bulb Replacement...................... 204
Bulbs, Light........................... 204
Capacities, Fluid....................... 208
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 148
Car Washes........................198,199
Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 148
Luggage Carrier...................... 148
Carpeting............................. 199Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 112
Cassette Tape Player................93,100,112
Catalytic Converter..................... 178
CD Changer.....................103,108,109
CD Player.......................98,105,107
Central Door Locks...................... 15
Chains, Tire........................... 140
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 153
Charging System Light................... 91
Checks, Safety.......................... 47
Child Restraint...................40,42,44,45
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........43,44
Child Safety Locks....................... 16
Circuit Breakers........................ 202
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 144
Cleaning
Carpets............................. 199
Cloth.............................. 199
Glass.............................. 200
Headlights.......................... 200
Instrument Panel..................... 200
Seat Belts........................... 201
Vinyl.............................. 199
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Electric Remote....................... 54
Outside............................. 54
Rearview............................ 53
Vanity.............................. 55
Mopar Parts........................171,231
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 63
Occupant Restraints...................... 26
Odometer............................. 91
Oil, Engine........................... 172
Change Interval...................... 174
Checking........................... 172
Dipstick............................ 172
Disposal............................ 177
Filter.............................. 178
Identification Logo.................... 176
Materials Added to.................... 177
Quality............................. 176
Recommendation..................... 175
Synthetic........................... 177
Onboard Diagnostic System............169,170
Opener, Garage Door..................... 70
Operator Manuals........................ 4Overhead Console.....................70,77
Overhead Travel Information Center......... 77
Overheating, Engine..................... 152
Owner’s Manual......................4,233
Paint Care............................ 197
Paint Damage......................... 197
Panic Alarm........................... 19
Parking Brake......................... 132
Parking On Hill........................ 133
Passing Light........................... 64
Pets.................................. 46
Pets, Transporting....................... 46
Power
Distribution Center.................... 202
Door Locks.......................... 14
Outlet.............................. 81
Seats............................... 56
Steering............................ 135
Steering, Checking.................... 183
Sunroof............................. 76
TrunkLid ............................ 25
Windows............................ 25
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