2004 DODGE NEON Owners Manual

WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Ð IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator
operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The
speed control lever is located on the right side of the
steering wheel.
To Activate:
Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the
instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system
OFF, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The
CRUISE indicator will turn off. The system should be
turned OFF when not in use.
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WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set At A Desired Speed:
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator
and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
NOTE:The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever.
To Deactivate:
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control
lever towards you ªCANCELº, or normal brake or clutch
pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed
control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing
the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition switch
erases the set speed memory.
To Resume Speed:
To resume a previously set speed, push the ªACC/RESº
lever up and release. Resume can be used at any speed
above 32 km/h (20 mph).
To Vary The Speed Setting:
When the speed control is ON, speed can be increased by
pushing up and holding ªACC/RESº. Release the lever
when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed
will be set.
Tapping ªACC/RESº once will result in a 2 mph (3
km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped,
speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will
increase speed by 6 mph (10 km/h), etc.
To decrease speed while speed control is ON, push down
and hold ªCOAST/SETº. Release the lever when the
desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set.
Tapping the ªCOAST/SETº button once will result in a 1
mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is
tapped, speed decreases.
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Manual Transaxle:
Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed
control. A slight increase in engine RPM before the speed
control disengages is normal.
Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need to
be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed
loss.
WARNING!
Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
can't maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Don't use
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
To Accelerate For Passing:
Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Using Speed Control On Hills
NOTE:
The speed control system maintains speed up
and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills
is normal.
Vehicles equipped with four speed automatic transaxles
may experience a downshift to 3rd gear while climbing
uphill or descending downhill. This downshift to 3rd
gear is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed.
On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so
it may be preferable to drive without speed control.
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POWER SUNROOF Ð IF EQUIPPED
The sunroof control is located on the headliner between
the sun visors.
A single control ªtiltsº the sunroof to the vent position
and also slides the sunroof rearward to the full open
position. Move the switch rearward to move the sunroof
panel to the full vent position. The sunroof can be
stopped at any position between closed and full vent
open.
Once the sunroof panel is in the full vent position, you
may momentarily move the switch rearward (less thanone second) to initiate the express open mode. During
this operation, any movement of the switch will stop the
sunroof and it will remain in a partial open position.
To close the sunroof, hold the switch in the forward
position. Again, any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open
condition until the switch is pushed forward again.
WARNING!
In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
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Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.
CONSOLE FEATURES
The Standard console with armrest has two front cup
holders and a front storage tray. There are two additional
cupholders; one is molded in the center of the console to
hold large cups, and the other is on the underside of the
console lid to serve passengers in the rear seat. The
underside console lid also has an integral tissue pack
holder. The covered storage area has CD and cassette
holders.
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Ash Receiver and Cigar Lighter
When the Smoker's Package is ordered from your autho-
rized dealer, an ash receiver tray and a cigar lighter
element are furnished. The lighter element can be in-
serted in the auxiliary power outlet. The ash receiver fits
snugly in a cupholder position. To clean the ash receiver,
lift it from the cupholder.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel Features................74
mStandard Instrument Cluster...............75
mOptional Instrument Cluster...............76
mOptional Instrument Cluster Ð R/T Model....77
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............78
mElectronic Digital Clock..................83
NClock Setting Procedure..................83
mRadio General Information................83
NRadio Broadcast Signals..................83
NTwo Types Of Signals...................83
NElectrical Disturbances...................84NAM Reception........................84
NFM Reception.........................84
mSales Code RBBÐAM/FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
Capability
............................84
NOperating Instructions...................84
NPower Button.........................85
NElectronic Volume Control................85
NSeek...............................85
NTune ...............................85
NTo Set The Push-Button Memory...........85
NBalance.............................86
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NFade...............................86
NBass And Treble Tone Control.............86
NAM/FM Selection......................86
NMode Button.........................86
NCassette Player Features.................86
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð If
Equipped............................87
NRadio Display Messages.................89
mSales Code RBKÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls
........89
NRadio Operation.......................89
NCD Player Operation....................91
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð If
Equipped............................93
NRadio Display Messages.................94
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............95
NSystem Activation......................95NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID).....................95
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBB And RBK
Radios..............................96
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ,
And RBQ Radios......................96
NSelecting a Channel.....................96
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels.......97
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped).........................97
NPTY Button9Scan9......................97
NPTY Button9Seek9......................97
NSatellite Antenna.......................97
NReception Quality......................97
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......98
m6 Disc CD Changer Ð If Equipped..........99
NLoading The CD Changer................99
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