2004 DODGE INTREPID Owners Manual

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
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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
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Headlights........................... 62
Headlights On Reminder................ 62
High Beam Indicator................... 89
Illuminated Entry...................... 14
Instrument Cluster..................... 61
Interior...........................14,60
License............................. 207
Low Fuel............................ 88
Low Washer Fluid..................... 89
Malfunction Indicator................90,169
Map Reading......................... 61
Oil Pressure.......................... 88
Park.............................62,205
Passing............................. 64
Reading............................. 70
Rear Tail............................ 207
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 89
Security Alarm........................ 24
Service Engine Soon................... 169
Side Marker......................... 205
Theft Alarm.......................... 10
Traction Control..................66,88,136
Trunk Ajar........................... 88Turn Signal.....................89,205,207
Voltage.............................. 91
Locks
Child Protection....................... 16
Cylinder............................ 185
Door.............................14,15
Glove Compartment.................... 14
Lubricants............................ 184
Luggage Carrier........................ 148
Luggage Rack......................... 148
Lumbar Support........................ 57
Maintenance Free Battery................. 181
Maintenance Schedule................... 212
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 215
ScheduleA......................... 222
ScheduleB......................... 215
Malfunction Indicator Light.............90,170
Manual, Service........................ 233
Master Key............................. 9
Memory Seat........................... 21
Mirrors............................... 53
Automatic Dimming.................... 53
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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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Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 32
Programmable Electronic Features.........71,75
Programming Transmitters............20,71,75
Radial Ply Tires........................ 138
Radiator Cap.......................... 189
Radio...........................93,100,105
Radio Operation........................ 114
Rear Window Defroster.................. 117
Reclining Front Seats..................... 56
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 209
Reformulated Gasoline................... 144
Refrigerant............................ 182
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 18
Remote Trunk Release.................... 25
Replacement Tires...................... 141
Reporting Safety Defects................. 231
Restraint, Head......................... 57
Restraints, Occupant..................... 26
Rotation, Tires......................... 142
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 48Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 48
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 47
Safety Tips............................. 47
Schedule, Maintenance................... 212
Scheduled Maintenance.................. 172
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 201
Seat Belts............................26,27
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 31
Child Restraint........................ 45
Extender............................ 32
Inspection........................... 48
Reminder............................ 89
Seats................................. 55
Adjustment.......................... 55
Cleaning............................ 199
Lumbar Support....................... 57
Power.............................. 56
Rear Folding......................... 58
Reclining............................ 56
Security Alarm......................... 23
Sentry Key............................. 9
Service Assistance...................... 228
Service Contract........................ 230
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Service Engine Soon Light................ 169
Service Manuals........................ 233
Setting the Clock........................ 93
Shoulder Belts.......................... 31
Side Airbag............................ 38
Side View Mirror Adjustment............... 54
Side Window Demisters.................. 122
Signals, Turn........................... 64
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 161
Snow Chains.......................... 140
Snow Tires............................ 140
Spare Tire............................ 139
Spark Plugs........................... 178
Specifications.......................... 208
Engine............................. 208
Speed Control........................67,89
Speedometer........................... 89
Starting.............................. 127
Steering
Linkage............................ 184
Power...........................135,183
Tilt Column.......................... 65
Stuck, Freeing......................... 162Sulfur in Gasoline...................... 145
Sun Roof............................76,77
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 33
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 177
Tachometer............................ 88
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......... 153
Theft Alarm............................ 23
Theft System........................... 23
Tilt Steering Column..................... 65
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 62
Timing Belt........................... 180
Tires ...........................48,136,235
Air Pressure......................136,137
Alignment.......................... 143
Balancing........................... 143
Chains............................. 140
Changing........................153,154
Flat Changing........................ 153
High Speed......................... 138
Jacking............................. 154
Pressure Label....................... 137
Quality Grading...................... 235
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Radial............................. 138
Replacement......................... 141
Rotation............................ 142
Snow Tires.......................... 140
Spare Tire........................... 139
Spinning............................ 140
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 141
To Open Hood.......................... 59
Towing.............................. 148
Disabled Vehicle...................... 163
Trailering........................... 148
Traction Control....................66,88,135
Trailer Towing......................... 148
Transaxle
Additives........................... 197
Automatic........................129,194
Filter.............................. 197
Operation........................... 130
Selection of Lubricant.................. 194
Transmission
Range Indicator....................91,130Transmitter Battery Service................ 22
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 70
Transmitter Programming................. 20
Transporting Pets........................ 46
Tread Wear Indicators................... 141
Trip Computer.......................... 77
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 90
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 26
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 25
Turn Signals.......................63,64,89
Underhood Fuses....................... 202
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 235
Universal Joints........................ 184
Universal Transmitter.................... 70
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 191
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 148
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 23
Vinyl Trim............................ 199
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