2004 DODGE NEON jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher.................152
mIf Your Engine Overheats................152
mJacking And Tire Changing...............153
NPreparations For Jacking................154
NInstructions.........................154
mJump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low...157
mDriving On Slippery Surfaces.............159
NAcceleration.........................159NTraction............................160
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle.................160
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle...............161
NWith Ignition Key.....................161
NWithout The Ignition Key...............162
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................162
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads ªHº, pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the ªHº, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start
or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
²Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas, and set the parking brake. Place the gear
selector in PARK (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE
(manual transaxle).
²Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
²Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
²Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the
vehicle is being jacked.
Instructions
The spare wheel, scissors jack, and lug wrench are
stowed under the spare tire cover in the rear cargo area.
Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack.
1. Remove the spare wheel, scissors jack and lug wrench
from stowage.2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on the
crossmember below the radiator or on the front
suspension crossmember.
3. Jack saddle support must be positioned in between
locating darts at the front of the vehicle and behind
locating dart at the rear. Turn the jack screw to the right
until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area
closest to the wheel to be changed.Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right.
Raise the vehicle only until the tire clears the surface.
Miminum tire lift provides maximum vehicle stability.
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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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Jack Operation......................... 153
Jacking Instructions..................... 154
Jump Starting......................... 157
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key Release Button....................... 9
Key, Replacement....................... 12
Key, Sentry............................ 11
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys.................................. 9
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 79
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 24
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 42
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 141
Leaks, Fluid............................ 48
Light Bulbs........................196,197
Lighter, Cigar.......................... 70
Lights................................ 60
Airbag..........................39,47,80
Anti-Lock............................ 79Brake Warning........................ 78
Center Mounted Stop.................. 199
Daytime Running...................... 62
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............61,62
Dome............................... 61
Exterior Check........................ 48
Fog ..............................62,78
Headlights On Reminder................ 62
High Beam Indicator................... 79
Instrument Cluster..................... 61
Interior.............................. 60
Lights On Reminder.................... 62
Low Fuel............................ 81
Malfunction Indicator................... 81
Map Reading......................... 60
Oil Pressure.......................... 80
Park................................ 61
Passing............................. 62
Rear Servicing....................... 199
Rear Tail............................ 199
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 80
Security Alarm........................ 21
Side Marker......................... 199
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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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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
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