2004 DODGE INTREPID warning light

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to seek service to assure proper catalyst operation
and prevent possible catalyst damage. If the Malfunction
Indicator light is flashing, immediate service is required.
CAUTION!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and the
vehicle.
WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-
haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in
areas where your exhaust system can contact any-
thing that can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune up to manufacturers specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 179
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About Your Brakes...................... 134
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System...........91,134
Accident Damage....................... 199
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 189
Adding Fuel.......................... 146
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 180
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 182
Air Conditioning.................... 114,117
Air Conditioning Controls............. 114,117
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 123
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 182
Air Conditioning System................. 182
Air Pressure, Tires...................136,137
Airbag................................ 33
Airbag Deployment....................36,37
Airbag Light.....................37,40,48,90
Airbag Maintenance...................... 39
Alarm System.......................... 23
Alignment and Balance.................. 143
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 188
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 189
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 134
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 91Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 23
Anti-Theft System....................... 23
Appearance Care....................... 197
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Automatic Door Locks.................... 16
Automatic Mirrors....................... 53
Automatic Off, Interior Lights.............. 60
Automatic Temperature Control............ 117
Automatic Transaxle..................129,194
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 197
Fluid Level Check..................... 195
Reset Mode......................... 130
Selection Of Lubricant................. 194
Shifting............................ 130
Special Additives..................... 197
Backfire, Engine........................ 180
Ball Joints............................ 184
Battery............................158,181
Emergency Starting.................... 158
Gas Caution......................158,181
Jump Starting........................ 158
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
238 INDEX

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
INDEX 239
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Door Opener, Garage..................... 70
Drive Belts............................ 178
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 184
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 161
With an Automatic Transaxle............ 129
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 54
Electronic Speed Control.................. 67
Emergency Flashers..................... 152
Emission Control System Maintenance. . 170,180,212
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 180
Block Heater......................... 129
Break-In Recommendations............... 47
Checking Oil Level.................... 172
Compartment.....................167,168
Cooling..........................89,188
Fails to Start......................... 128
Oil ..............................88,172
Oil Change Interval................... 174
Oil Selection......................... 175
Oil Synthetic......................... 177Overheating.......................89,152
Specifications........................ 208
Timing Belt.......................... 180
Entry System, Illuminated................. 14
Exhaust Gas Caution..................47,187
Exhaust System........................ 187
Exterior Lights.......................62,204
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 180
Automatic Transaxle................... 197
Engine Fuel......................... 180
Engine Oil.......................... 178
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 152
Flat Tire Changing...................... 153
Floor Shift Interlock...................... 13
Fluid Capacities........................ 208
Fluid Leaks............................ 48
Fog Lights............................. 63
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 162
Fuel...............................88,143
Adding............................. 146
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Additives........................... 146
Filler Cap........................... 147
Filter.............................. 180
Gauge.............................. 88
Light............................... 88
Materials Added...................... 146
Octane Rating........................ 143
System Hoses........................ 194
Fuses.............................201,202
Garage Door Opener..................... 70
GasCap .............................. 147
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 144
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 144
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 89
Fuel................................ 88
Oil Pressure.......................... 88
Speedometer/Odometer................. 91
Glass Cleaning......................... 200
Glove Compartment..................... 14
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 152Head Restraints......................... 57
Headlights
Bulb Replacement..................... 204
Cleaning............................ 200
Dimmer Switch....................... 64
Lights On Reminder.................... 62
Switch.............................. 62
Time Delay........................... 62
Heater............................ 114,117
High Beam Indicator..................... 89
Holder, Cup........................... 52
Homelink Transmitter.................... 70
Hood Latch Maintenance................. 185
Hood Release.......................... 59
Hook, Coat............................ 52
Hoses............................191,194
Ignition
Key ...............................9,12
Lock............................... 13
Illuminated Entry....................... 14
Immobilizer............................. 9
Infant Restraint......................... 41
242 INDEX

Instrument Cluster.....................87,88
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 86
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 200
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 201
Interior Fuses.......................... 202
Interior Lights.......................... 60
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Operation......................... 154
Jump Starting......................... 158
Key, Replacement....................... 10
Key, Sentry............................. 9
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 18
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster........................... 33
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 27
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 44
Latches
Hood.............................. 185Lead Free Gasoline...................... 143
Leaks, Fluid............................ 48
Light Bulbs........................... 204
Lights
Airbag..........................37,48,90
Anti-Lock............................ 91
Automatic Off......................60,61
Back-Up............................ 207
Battery Saver.....................60,61,63
Brake Warning.....................92,132
Center Mounted Stop.................. 206
Check Engine......................... 90
Courtesy/Reading..................... 61
Cruise.............................. 89
Daytime Running...................... 63
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 64
Dome............................... 70
Door Ajar............................ 89
Exterior............................. 62
Exterior Check........................ 48
Fog .............................63,206
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 152
Headlight Switch...................... 62
INDEX 243
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