2005 DODGE NEON jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher.................150
mIf Your Engine Overheats................150
mJacking And Tire Changing...............152
NPreparations For Jacking................152
NInstructions.........................152
mJump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low...155
mDriving On Slippery Surfaces.............158
NAcceleration.........................158NTraction............................159
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle.................159
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle...............160
NWith Ignition Key.....................160
NWithout The Ignition Key...............161
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................161
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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.
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.
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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.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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 153
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Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 152
Jump Starting........................ 155
Towing............................. 160
Emergency Trunk Release................. 18
Emission Control System Maintenance....167,206
Engine............................... 165
Break-In Recommendations............... 46
Checking Oil Level.................... 169
Compartment........................ 165
Cooling............................ 181
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 144
Jump Starting........................ 155
Oil ..........................169,202,203
Oil Change Interval................... 170
Oil Filler Cap........................ 172
Oil Filter............................ 203
Oil Selection......................... 171
Oil Synthetic......................... 172
Overheating......................... 150
Temperature Gauge.................... 81
Timing Belt.......................... 174
Exhaust Gas Caution..................46,144Exhaust Pipes......................... 180
Exhaust System........................ 180
Extender, Seat Belt....................... 31
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 175
Automatic Transaxle................... 190
Engine Fuel......................... 175
Engine Oil.......................173,203
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 150
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 115
Fluid, Brake........................... 203
Fluid Capacities........................ 202
Fluid Leaks............................ 47
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 188
Manual Transaxle..................... 190
Fluids............................... 203
Fog Lights...........................62,77
Folding Rear Seat....................... 57
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 159
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 178
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Interior Fuses.......................... 197
Interior Lights.......................... 60
Intermittent Wipers...................... 64
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Operation......................... 152
Jacking Instructions..................... 152
Jump Starting......................... 155
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key Release Button...................... 10
Key, Replacement....................... 12
Key, Sentry............................ 11
Key-In Reminder........................ 11
Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys.................................. 9
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 78
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 24
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 42
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 141
Leaks, Fluid............................ 47Light Bulbs........................198,199
Lighter, Cigar.......................... 70
Lights................................ 60
Airbag..........................39,47,79
Anti-Lock............................ 77
Brake Warning........................ 77
Center Mounted Stop.................. 201
Daytime Running...................... 62
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............61,62
Dome............................... 61
Exterior Check........................ 47
Fog ..............................62,77
Headlights On Reminder................ 62
High Beam Indicator................... 78
Instrument Cluster..................... 61
Interior.............................. 60
Lights On Reminder.................... 62
Low Fuel............................ 79
Malfunction Indicator................... 80
Map Reading......................... 60
Oil Pressure.......................... 78
Park................................ 61
Passing............................. 62
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Odometer
Trip ................................ 80
Oil, Engine.........................169,202
Capacity............................ 202
Change Interval...................... 170
Checking........................... 169
Disposal............................ 172
Filter.............................. 173
Identification Logo.................... 172
Materials Added to.................... 172
Quality............................. 172
Recommendation..................171,202
Synthetic........................... 172
Viscosity............................ 172
Oil Pressure Light....................... 78
Onboard Diagnostic System............166,167
Operator Manuals (Owner's Manuals)......... 4
Outside Air Intake...................103,109
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 54
Overdrive............................ 118
Overheating, Engine..................... 150
Owner's Manual......................4,229Paint Care............................ 191
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 121
Passing Light........................... 62
Pets.................................. 45
Phone, Cellular........................ 101
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 128
Power
Door Locks.......................... 15
Steering.........................124,178
Steering, Checking.................... 178
Sunroof............................. 68
Windows............................ 23
Power Steering Fluid.................... 203
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 30
Preparation for Jacking................... 152
Programming Transmitters................. 20
Radial Ply Tires........................ 135
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 82
Radio Operation......................83,88
Radio, Satellite.......................... 93
Radio (Sound Systems)...............82,83,88
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Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle............ 120
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 28
Side Airbag............................ 37
Side Window Demisters...............103,109
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 158
Snow Tires............................ 140
Spare Tire.........................135,136
Spark Plugs........................... 173
Speed Control........................65,81
Speedometer........................... 78
Speedometer and Odometer..............75,76
Starting.............................. 114
Engine Fails to Start................... 115
Starting Procedures..................... 114
Steering
Power............................. 124
Tilt Column.......................... 64
Wheel Lock.......................... 13
Storage, Vehicle........................ 198
Sun Roof.............................. 68
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 69
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 31
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 172Tachometer............................ 78
Tape Player............................ 97
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 101
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......81,151
Theft Alarm............................ 22
Theft System........................... 22
Theft System Arming..................... 22
Theft System Disarming................... 23
Tilt Steering Column..................... 64
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 128
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 127
Tire Markings......................... 124
Tire Safety Information................... 124
Tires ...........................47,132,231
Air Pressure......................... 132
Alignment.......................... 139
Chains............................. 139
Changing........................... 152
Compact Spare....................... 135
General Information................... 132
High Speed......................... 134
Inflation Pressures.................... 133
Jacking............................. 152
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