2004 DODGE NEON open hood

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CONTENTS
mMirrors..............................51
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................51
NInside Compass/Temperature MirrorÐIf
Equipped............................51
NOutside Mirror Ð Driver's Side............54
NOutside Mirror Ð Passenger's Side..........54
NElectric Remote-Control Mirrors Ð If
Equipped............................54
mSeats................................55
NFront Seat Adjustment...................55
NReclining Bucket Seats...................56
NAdjustable Head Restraints...............57NFolding Rear Seat......................57
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............58
mLights...............................60
NFront Map/Reading Lights Ð If Equipped....60
NInterior Lights........................60
NMulti-Function Control Lever..............61
NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights..............................61
NDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only)......62
NLights-On Reminder....................62
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped................62
NTurn Signals..........................62
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WARNING!
²It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
²Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat-
belts
²Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seatbelt properly.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the driver's side of
the instrument panel.
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Then lift the safety catch located under the front edge of
the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position as shown. To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
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into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide which is colorless and odorless. Breathing
it can make you unconscious and can eventually
poison you. Follow the above precautions to keep
your exhaust system as safe as possible.
Cooling System
WARNING!
²When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition key
to the OFF position. The fan is temperature con-
trolled and can start at any time the ignition key is
in the ON position.
²You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don't open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check coolant protection every 12 months (before the
onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is
dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be
drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant.
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