2004 DODGE NEON engine

Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (115 000) (125
000)(134
000)(144
000)(154 000) (160
000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.XX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. Not
required if previously changed. * ³X
Replace themake-up air filter(located inside the
air cleaner).X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months,
regardless of mileage.X
Replaceengine timing belt.X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 225
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 124
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 182
Adding Fuel.......................... 145
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 175
Air Conditioning....................104,176
Air Conditioning Controls................ 104
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 177
Air Conditioning System................. 176
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 134
Airbag................................ 31
Airbag Deployment...................... 37
Airbag Light.......................39,47,80
Airbag Maintenance...................... 39
Airbag, Side........................... 38
Alarm, Panic........................... 18
Alarm System........................20,80
Alignment and Balance.................. 139
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 97
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............200,201
Capacities........................... 200
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 124
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 79Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 20
Appearance Care....................... 190
Arming Theft System..................... 20
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 70
Automatic Door Locks.................... 16
Automatic Transaxle........... 9,114,116,117,187
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 189
Fluid Level Check..................... 187
Interlock System....................14,116
Reset Mode.......................... 117
Selection Of Lubricant................. 187
Shifting............................. 117
Special Additives..................... 189
Ball Joints............................ 178
Battery............................... 175
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 19
Belts, Drive........................... 173
Belts, Engine.......................... 174
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 178
B-Pillar Location....................... 129
Brake Fluid........................... 201
Brake, Parking......................... 121
230 INDEX

Brake System.......................123,185
Anti-Lock........................... 124
Hoses.............................. 185
Master Cylinder...................... 186
Parking............................ 121
Warning Light........................ 78
Brakes............................123,185
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 116
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 46
Bulb Replacement...................196,197
Calibration, Compass..................... 54
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 200
Capacities, Fluid....................... 200
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 145
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 145
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance........ 98
Cassette Tape Player...................84,86
Catalytic Converter..................... 173
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 47
CD Changer.....................87,92,93,99
CD Player...........................89,91CD Player Maintenance.................. 101
Cellular Phone......................... 102
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 199
Central Door Locks...................... 15
Central Locking......................... 15
Chains, Tire........................... 139
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 153
Charging System Light................... 80
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 126
Child Restraint......................... 39
Child Safety Locks....................... 16
Circuit Breakers........................ 195
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 194
Headlights.......................... 193
Climate Control........................ 102
Clock................................. 83
Compact Disc Changer................... 99
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 101
Compact Spare Tire..................... 136
Compass.............................. 51
Compass Calibration..................... 54
Compass Variance....................... 53
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Console............................... 69
Contract, Service....................... 222
Coolant........................181,200,201
Cooling System........................ 180
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 182
Coolant Level.....................180,183
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 181
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 181
Inspection........................... 183
Points to Remember................182,183
Pressure Cap........................ 182
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 184
Selection of Coolant................... 181
Corrosion Protection.................... 190
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 174
Cruise Light........................... 82
Cup Holder............................ 69
Customer Assistance.................... 220
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 61
Daytime Running Lights.................. 62
Dealer Service......................... 168
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 110Defroster, Windshield...............48,103,106
Deploying, Airbag....................... 37
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 166
Dimmer Control........................ 60
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 62
Disarming, Theft System.................. 21
Disposal
Engine Oil.......................... 172
Domelight............................. 61
Door Locks............................ 14
Door Locks, Automatic................... 16
Downshifting.......................... 121
Drive Belts............................ 173
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 159
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 54
Electronic Speed Control.................. 65
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 153
Jump Starting........................ 157
Towing............................. 161
Emergency Trunk Release................. 22
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Emission Control System Maintenance....167,204
Engine............................... 165
Break-In Recommendations............... 46
Checking Oil Level.................... 169
Compartment........................ 165
Cooling............................ 180
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 145
Jump Starting........................ 157
Oil ..........................169,200,201
Oil Change Interval................... 170
Oil Filter............................ 201
Oil Selection......................... 171
Oil Synthetic......................... 172
Overheating......................... 152
Temperature Gauge.................... 82
Timing Belt.......................... 174
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................ 171
Exhaust Gas Caution..................47,145
Exhaust Pipes......................... 179
Exhaust System........................ 179
Extender, Seat Belt....................... 31Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 175
Automatic Transaxle................... 189
Engine Fuel......................... 175
Engine Oil.......................172,201
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 152
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 115
Fluid, Brake........................... 201
Fluid Capacities........................ 200
Fluid Leaks............................ 48
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 187
Manual Transaxle..................... 189
Fog Lights...........................62,78
Folding Rear Seat....................... 57
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 160
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 178
Fuel..............................141,201
Adding............................. 145
Capacity............................ 200
Filler Cap........................... 145
Filter.............................. 175
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Theft Alarm.......................... 80
Turn Signal.....................62,79,199
Voltage.............................. 80
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description).... 78
Loading Vehicle........................ 147
Tires ............................... 129
Locks................................ 14
Child Protection....................... 16
Door............................... 14
Power Door.......................... 15
Steering Wheel........................ 13
Lubrication, Body....................... 178
Maintenance.......................169,204
Maintenance, Airbag..................... 39
Maintenance Free Battery................. 175
Maintenance Procedures.................. 169
Maintenance Schedule................... 204
Schedule9A9......................... 215
Schedule9B9......................... 207
Maintenance, Sunroof.................... 69
Malfunction Indicator Light.............81,167
Manual, Service........................ 225Manual Transaxle...............67,114,119,189
Downshifting........................ 121
Fluid Level Check..................... 189
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 190
Lubricant Selection.................... 189
Map/Reading Lights..................... 60
Master Cylinder........................ 186
Mirrors............................... 51
Compass/Temperature.................. 51
Electric Remote....................... 54
Outside............................. 54
Rearview............................ 51
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Mopar Parts........................168,224
Multi-Function Control Lever.............61,62
Occupant Restraints...................... 23
Odometer
Trip ................................ 81
Oil, Engine.........................169,200
Capacity............................ 200
Change Interval...................... 170
Checking........................... 169
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Disposal............................ 172
Filter.............................. 172
Identification Logo.................... 171
Materials Added to.................... 172
Quality............................. 171
Recommendation..................171,200
Synthetic........................... 172
Viscosity............................ 171
Oil Pressure Light....................... 80
Onboard Diagnostic System............166,167
Operator Manuals........................ 4
Outside Air Intake...................104,109
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 54
Overdrive............................ 118
Overheating, Engine..................... 152
Owner's Manual......................4,225
Paint Care............................ 190
Panic Alarm........................... 18
Parking Brake......................... 121
Passing Light........................... 62
Pets.................................. 46
Phone, Cellular........................ 102Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 129
Power
Door Locks.......................... 15
Steering.........................125,177
Steering, Checking.................... 177
Sunroof............................. 68
Windows............................ 23
Power Steering Fluid.................... 201
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 30
Preparation for Jacking................... 154
Programming Transmitters................. 19
Radial Ply Tires........................ 136
Radio............................83,84,89
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 83
Radio Operation......................84,89
Radio, Satellite.......................... 95
Rear Window Defroster.................. 110
Reclining Front Seats..................... 56
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 201
Reformulated Gasoline................... 142
Refrigerant............................ 177
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