2005 DODGE NEON SRT trunk release

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys................. 9
▫Ignition Key Removal................... 9
▫Locking Doors With The Key..............10
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................10

Sentry Key............................10
▫Replacement Keys......................11
▫Customer Key Programming..............12
▫General Information....................12

Steering Wheel Lock.....................13
▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel.......13
▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock.........13

Door Locks...........................13
▫Manual Door Locks.....................13
▫Power Door Locks.....................14
▫Central Locking/Unlocking...............14
▫Automatic Door Locks...................15
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System
(Rear Doors)..........................16

Internal Emergency Trunk Lid Release.......17

Remote Trunk Lid Release................17

Remote Keyless Entry—If Equipped........18
▫To Unlock The Doors...................18
▫To Lock The Doors.....................18
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INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency
Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism.
In the event of an individual being locked inside the
trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the
glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the trunk latching
mechanism. See picture below.REMOTE TRUNK LID RELEASE
You can open the trunk from inside the vehicle by
pressing a switch located inside the glove compartment.
NOTE:The remote trunk release feature will operate
with the ignition switch in all positions. The remote trunk
release will not operate above 5 mph.
Emergency Release
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
trunk or activate the panic alarm from distances up to
about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held transmitter.
NOTE:A slight delay of up to two seconds can occur
before the doors or trunk will unlock.
To Unlock the Doors
Press and release the UNLOCK button once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press the button twice within 5 seconds to
unlock all doors. The interior lights also come on and
remain on for about 30 seconds when you unlock the
doors.
NOTE:You may turn off this feature and unlock all
doors with one press of the button by following the
procedure shown in the Central Locking/Unlocking
paragraph.
To Lock the Doors
Press and release the LOCK button to lock all doors. The
park/lamps will flash and the horn will chirp to ac-
knowledge the signal.
Horn Chirp Feature
The horn chirp that signals that the doors have been
locked can be toggled on or off by using the following
procedure:
1. Insert the ignition key and turn the switch to the
ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
for 4 to 10 seconds.
3. Continue to hold the UNLOCK button and press the
LOCK button.
4. Release both buttons.Four Button Transmitter
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A chime will sound to signify that the feature has been
successfully completed.
To Unlock the Trunk
Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter twice to
unlock the trunk.
NOTE:A slight delay of up to two seconds can occur
before the trunk unlatches.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn on the panic alarm feature, press and release the
PANIC button. When the panic alarm is on the headlights
and park/lamps will flash, the horn will pulse on and off
and the interior lights will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
press the PANIC button a second time, or until vehicle
speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h).
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Up to four transmitters can be programmed to your
vehicle. Your new vehicle was shipped with two trans-
mitters. See your dealer for additional transmitters.
Additional transmitters can be programmed to the sys-
tem by using the following procedure:
1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the switch to
the RUN position.
2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
for between four and ten seconds.
3. Continue to hold the UNLOCK button and press the
PANIC button. A chime will sound to indicate that the
transmitter programming mode has been entered.
4. Press a button on all transmitters to be programmed to
the system, including any previously programmed trans-
mitters. A chime will sound when each transmitter has
been programmed.
5. Turn the ignition switch off to exit the transmitter
programming mode.
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Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, trunk and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non abrasive cleaner, or use the washer solvent. This
will remove accumulations of salt or road film and help
reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. Make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 155
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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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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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