2005 DODGE NEON SRT jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher.................128

If Your Engine Overheats................128

Jacking And Tire Changing...............130
▫Preparations For Jacking................130
▫Instructions.........................130

Jump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low
Battery
..............................133

Driving On Slippery Surfaces.............136
▫Acceleration.........................136▫Traction............................136

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................137

Towing A Disabled Vehicle...............138
▫With Ignition Key.....................138
▫Without The Ignition Key...............138
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................138
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting 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.
•Do 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 REVERSE.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block 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.
•Passengers 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.
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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.
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Cup Holder............................ 62
Customer Assistance.................... 196
Daytime Running Lights.................. 57
Dealer Service......................... 144
Defroster, Rear Window................... 90
Defroster, Windshield..................46,86
Deploying, Airbag....................... 35
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 142
Dimmer Control........................ 55
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 57
Disarming, Theft System.................. 22
Disposal
Engine Oil.......................... 148
Door Locks............................ 13
Door Locks, Automatic................... 15
Downshifting.......................... 100
Drive Belts............................ 149
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 136
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 50Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 130
Jump Starting........................ 133
Towing............................. 138
Emergency Trunk Release................. 17
Emission Control System Maintenance....... 180
Engine............................... 141
Break-In Recommendations............... 45
Checking Oil Level.................... 145
Compartment........................ 141
Cooling............................ 157
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 123
Jump Starting........................ 133
Oil ..........................145,176,177
Oil Change Interval................... 146
Oil Filler Cap........................ 148
Oil Filter............................ 177
Oil Selection......................... 147
Oil Synthetic......................... 148
Overheating......................... 128
Temperature Gauge.................... 73
Timing Belt.......................... 150
Exhaust Gas Caution..................45,123
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Headlights............................. 56
Bulb Replacement..................... 174
Cleaning............................ 168
High Beam........................... 70
Switch.............................. 56
Hood Prop............................ 54
Hood Release.......................... 53
Hoses............................... 161
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Wiring System....................... 151
Immobilizer..........................10,21
Infant Restraint......................... 38
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 49
Instrument Cluster.....................68,69
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 67
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 168
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 169
Interior Appearance Care................. 167
Interior Fuses.......................... 171
Interior Lights.......................... 55
Intermittent Wipers...................... 59Introduction............................ 4
Jack Operation......................... 130
Jacking Instructions..................... 130
Jump Starting......................... 133
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key Release Button....................... 9
Key, Replacement........................ 11
Key, Sentry............................ 10
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System..................... 18
Keys.................................. 9
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 70
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 23
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 121
Leaks, Fluid............................ 46
Light Bulbs........................173,174
Lighter, Cigar.......................... 63
Lights................................ 54
Airbag..........................38,46,71
Anti-Lock............................ 69
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Steering, Checking.................... 154
Sunroof............................. 60
Windows............................ 22
Power Steering Fluid.................... 177
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 29
Preparation for Jacking................... 130
Programming Transmitters................. 19
Radial Ply Tires........................ 115
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 74
Radio Operation........................ 75
Radio, Satellite.......................... 80
Radio (Sound Systems).................74,75
Rear Window Defroster................... 90
Reclining Front Seats..................... 51
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 177
Reformulated Gasoline................... 121
Refrigerant............................ 154
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 18
Remote Trunk Release.................... 17
Replacement Bulbs...................... 173
Replacement Keys....................... 11Replacement Parts...................... 144
Replacement Tires...................... 117
Reporting Safety Defects................. 200
Rotation, Tires......................... 120
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 46
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 46
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 200
Safety Information, Tire.................. 104
Safety Tips............................. 45
Satellite Radio.......................... 80
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 83
Schedule, Maintenance................... 180
Seat Belts.............................. 23
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 27
And Pregnant Women.................. 29
Child Restraint........................ 38
Extender............................ 30
Front Seat............................ 23
Maintenance......................... 169
Rear Seat............................ 23
Untwisting Procedure................... 28
Seats................................. 50
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Alignment.......................... 118
Chains............................. 119
Changing........................... 130
Compact Spare....................... 115
General Information................... 112
High Speed.......................... 114
Inflation Pressures.................... 113
Jacking............................. 130
Load Capacity....................108,109
Quality Grading...................... 201
Radial.............................. 115
Replacement......................... 117
Rotation............................ 120
Safety.............................. 112
Sizes............................... 105
Snow Tires.......................... 119
Spinning............................ 116
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 117
Towing
Disabled Vehicle...................... 138
Transaxle
Manual...........................95,98
Transmitter Battery Service................ 20Transporting Pets........................ 44
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 117
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 72
Trunk Release Button..................... 17
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 17
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 17
Turbo Boost Gauge...................91,121
Turbo Cool Down....................... 97
Turn Signals.........................57,70
Underhood Fuses....................... 170
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 201
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 28
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 161
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 125
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 173
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 69
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 198
INDEX 213
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