2004 DODGE NEON tires

²Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
²Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
²Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug
condition.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on
Schedule ªAº 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other
interval shown on Schedule ªBº 6,000 miles (10 000
km).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
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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
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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
236 INDEX

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
INDEX 237
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Release, Hood.......................... 58
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 17
Remote Trunk Release.................... 21
Replacement Bulbs...................... 196
Replacement Keys....................... 12
Replacement Parts...................... 168
Replacement Tires...................... 138
Reporting Safety Defects................. 224
Rotation, Tires......................... 141
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 47
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 48
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 224
Safety Information, Tire.................. 125
Safety Tips............................. 47
Satellite Radio.......................... 95
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 97
Seat Belts.............................. 23
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 28
And Pregnant Women.................. 30
Child Restraint........................ 39
Extender............................ 31
Front Seat............................ 24Maintenance......................... 194
Rear Seat............................ 24
Untwisting Procedure................... 29
Seats................................. 55
Adjustment.......................... 55
Head Restraints....................... 57
Rear Folding......................... 57
Reclining............................ 56
Security Alarm.......................20,80
Sentry Key.......................... 11,21
Sentry Key Programming.................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 220
Service Contract........................ 222
Service Manuals........................ 225
Setting the Clock........................ 83
Shift Speeds........................... 120
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle............ 120
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 28
Side Airbag............................ 38
Side Window Demisters...............103,109
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 159
Snow Tires............................ 140
Spark Plugs........................... 173
238 INDEX

Speed Control........................65,82
Speedometer........................... 79
Speedometer and Odometer...........75,76,77
Starting.............................. 114
Engine Fails to Start................... 115
Starting Procedures..................... 114
Steering
Power............................. 125
Tilt Column.......................... 64
Wheel Lock.......................... 13
Storage, Vehicle........................ 196
Sun Roof.............................. 68
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 69
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 31
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 172
Tachometer............................ 79
Tape Player............................ 98
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 102
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......82,153
Theft Alarm............................ 20
Theft System........................... 20
Theft System Arming..................... 20Theft System Disarming................... 21
Tilt Steering Column..................... 64
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 129
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 128
Tire Markings......................... 125
Tire Safety Information................... 125
Tires ...........................48,133,226
Air Pressure......................... 133
Alignment.......................... 139
Chains............................. 139
Changing........................... 153
Compact Spare....................... 136
General Information................... 133
High Speed......................... 135
Inflation Pressures.................... 134
Jacking............................. 153
Load Capacity....................129,130
Quality Grading...................... 226
Radial............................. 136
Replacement......................... 138
Rotation............................ 141
Safety...........................125,133
Sizes............................... 126
INDEX 239
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