2005 DODGE NEON SRT climate control

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
The engine in your new vehicle does not require a long
break-in period.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The crankcase oil installed in the engine at the factory is
a high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with expected climate con-
ditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The
recommended viscosity and quality grades are in Section
7 of this manual.
Do not use non-detergent or straight mineral oils.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the
break-in and not an indication of a problem.
SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)
follow the safety tips below.
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
To avoid drawing exhaust gases into the vehicle, close the
trunk while driving. However, if for some reason it must
remain open, close all windows. Adjust the heating or
cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle. Set
the blower at high speed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45
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▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1
And RBQ Radios......................81
▫Selecting a Channel.....................82
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels.......82
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped).........................82
▫PTY ButtonScan......................82
▫PTY ButtonSeek......................83
▫Satellite Antenna.......................83▫Reception Quality......................83

Compact Disc Maintenance................83

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........84

Climate Controls.......................84
▫Air Conditioning......................84
▫Operating Tips........................88

Electric Rear Window Defroster............90

Turbo Boost Gauge......................91
66 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft
protection encoding. Try a known good disc before
considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular
phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-
mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened
or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna.
This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio
performance does not satisfactorily“clear”by the repo-
sitioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio
volume be turned down or off during cellular phone
operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Conditioning
The Air Conditioning System allows you to balance the
temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle.
The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains
R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer
in the upper atmosphere.
The controls are as follows:
Fan and Air Conditioning Control
Use this control to regulate the
amount of air forced through
the system in any mode you
select. The fan speeds to the
left of the OFF position are for
Air Conditioning. Choosing
one of these speeds turns on
the air conditioning compres-
sor. The fan speed increases as
you move the control counter-
clockwise from the OFF position.
84 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
You may:
•Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS—Inside Bulb No.
ABS Indicator.......................... LED
Airbag Indicator........................ LED
Brake System Warning Indicator............. LED
Climate Controls........................ LED
Console Gear Selector...................PC194
Dome Light............................T579
Glove Box............................PC194
Front Fog Indicator...................... LED
High Beam Indicator....................PC194
Instrument Cluster Illumination............PC194
Low Fuel Indicator....................... LEDLow Oil Pressure Indicator................. LED
Rear Cargo............................T906
Seat Belt Indicator....................... LED
Security Alarm Indicator................... LED
Malfunction Indicator Light................ LED
TRAC OFF Indicator..................... LED
Turn Signal Indicator....................PC194
Voltage Indicator........................ LED
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHTS BULBS—Outside Bulb No.
Headlight.............................9007
Front Park/Turn Signal Light.............3457AK
Front Side Marker Light.................... 168
Front Fog Light......................9145/H10
Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL).........................921–W16W
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Light......3157–P27/7W
Backup Light......................921–W16W
License Light........................... 168
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 173
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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 concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
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.
202 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 45
Bulb Replacement...................173,174
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 176
Capacities, Fluid....................... 176
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 124
Oil (Engine)......................... 148
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 123
Catalytic Converter..................... 149
CD Changer........................... 79
CD Player...........................75,77
CD Player Maintenance................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 176
Central Door Locks...................... 14
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 119
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 130
Charging System Light................... 71
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 105
Child Restraint......................... 38
Child Safety Locks....................... 16
Circuit Breakers.....................170,171Cleaning
Glass.............................. 168
Headlights.......................... 168
Climate Control......................... 84
Clock................................. 74
Compact Disc Maintenance................ 83
Compact Spare Tire..................... 115
Console............................... 62
Contract, Service....................... 198
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 97
Coolant...........................176,177
Cooling System........................ 157
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 159
Coolant Level.....................157,160
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 159
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 158
Inspection........................... 160
Points to Remember................159,161
Pressure Cap........................ 159
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 161
Selection of Coolant................... 158
Corrosion Protection.................... 165
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 151
INDEX 205
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