Dodge 2005 Neon SRT4 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1INTRODUCTION...32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..

WARNING!Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-ous for a number of reasons. A child or others couldbe injured. Children should be warned n

TABLE 3-MANUAL TRANSAXLE RECOMMENDEDSHIFT SPEEDSIN MPH (KM/H)ENGINE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE SHIFTSPEEDSSIZE 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 52.4LTURBO30 50 80 1

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parkingbrake is set. To set the parking brake, pull up firmly onthe lever. Also place the gear selector

BRAKE SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes asstandard equipment. In the event power assist is lost forany reason (for example, re

WARNING!•Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu-ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, norcan it increase braking or steering efficie

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATIONTire MarkingsNOTE:•P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” moldedi

Tire Sizing ChartEXAMPLE:Size Designation:P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standardsⴖ...blank...ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Euro

EXAMPLE:Service Description:95 = Load Index—A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry.H = Speed Symbol—A symbol indicating th

Tire Identification Number (TIN)The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tirehowever the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white si

Tire Loading and Tire PressureTire Placard LocationNOTE:Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor-mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B”

LoadingThe vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceedthe load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Youwill not exceed the tire’s load

immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for abulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on, thisindicates a problem with the electronics.I

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from yourtrailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult thismanual to determine how this reduc

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WARNING!Overloading of your tire is dangerous. Overloadingcan cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, andincrease your stopping distance. Use tir

2. Economy—Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread

CAUTION!After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. Thiswill prevent moisture and dirt from ente

WARNING!High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi-mum load is dangerous. The added strain on yourtires could cause them to fail. You could have

CAUTION!Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not takeyour vehicle through an automatic car wash with thecompact spare installed. Damage to the

Tread Wear IndicatorsTread wear indicators are in the original equipment tiresto help you in determining when your tires should bereplaced.These indic

WARNING!•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combina-tions of unapproved tires and wheels may chan

Tire ChainsDue to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-mended.CAUTION!Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains areused.Snow TiresSome a

consists of programming a blank key to the vehicleelectronics. A blank key is one which has never beenprogrammed.NOTE:When having the Sentry Key Immob

Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than whatwas originally equipped with your vehicle and shouldnot be operated at sustained speeds over 75

SELECTING FUEL2.4L TURBOYour engine is designed to meet all emis-sion regulations and provide excellent fueleconomy and performance when usinghigh qua

The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso-lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro-vide excellent performance and durabili

conditions and would result in unnecessary cost. There-fore you should not have to add anything to the fuel.Fuel System CautionsCAUTION!Follow these g

•Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every timethe vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditio

NOTE:Tighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until youhear one click. This is an indication that the cap isproperly tightened.If the gas cap is not tighten

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESCONTENTS䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher...128䡵 If Your Engine Overheats...128䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERThe flasher switch is on top of the steering column,just behind the steering wheel. Depress the switchand both cluster indicator

NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow downan impending overheat condition. If your air conditioneris on, turn it off. The air conditioning sy

STEERING WHEEL LOCKYour vehicle is equipped with a passive steering wheellock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle without theignition key. If the

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGINGWARNING!•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.You could be crus

2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turningthem to the left one turn while the wheel is still on theground.CAUTION!Do not attempt to raise

Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack issecurely engaged.4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right.Raise the vehicle

7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrenchwhile tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts until eachnut has been tightened twice. Correct

1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelrysuch as watch bands or bracelets that might make aninadvertent electrical contact.2. When boosting

WARNING!Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.Don’t lean over battery when attaching

WARNING!Any procedure other than above could result in:1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirtingout the battery vent;2. Personal injury or pr

4. Keep tires properly inflated.5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle andthe vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a suddenstop.F

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEWith Ignition KeyYour vehicle may be towed if the gearshift lever is inNEUTRAL. If the transaxle is not operative, the vehicl

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 2.4L Turbo Charged Engine Compartment...141䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II...142䡵 Emissions Inspection And

WARNING!When leaving the vehicle always remove the keyfrom the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do notleave children unattended in the vehicle, o

▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ...161▫ Brake System ...162▫ Manual Transaxle ...164▫ Appearance Care An

2.4L TURBO CHARGED ENGINE COMPARTMENTMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1417

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD IIYour vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe perfor

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMSIn some localities, it may be a legal requirement to passan inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control

If your OBD system is not ready, you should see yourauthorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle wasrecently serviced or had a battery failur

WARNING!You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Do only that service work for whichyou have the knowledge and the proper equipme

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground willimprove the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintainthe oil level between the MIN and MA

•Driving in dusty conditions•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km)•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained highspeeds during hot weather,

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine OilIdentification SymbolThis symbol means that the oil hasbeen certified by the AmericanPetroleum Institute

Engine Oil FilterThe engine oil filter should be replaced at every engineoil change.Engine Oil Filter SelectionAll of this manufacturers engines have

4. A single chime will sound to signify that you havesuccessfully disabled the double activation feature. Youcan turn the feature back on by repeating

CAUTION!Damage to the catalytic converter can result if yourvehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. Inthe event of engine malfunction, part

Ignition Wiring SystemThe ignition cables should be kept clean and properlyconnected. Terminals should be fully seated. Cracked,damaged, or faulty cab

Maintenance-Free BatteryThe top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma-nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor isperiodic maintenance r

CAUTION!It is essential when replacing the cables on thebattery that the positive cable is attached to thepositive post and the negative cable is atta

Refrigerant Recovery and RecyclingR-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar-bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-tection

Body LubricationLocks and all body pivot points, including such items asseat tracks, doors, trunk and hood hinges, should belubricated periodically to

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.2. Rotate the blade 45 degrees to gain access to therelease tab.3. Push th

If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; orwhen the underside or rear of the

Check the front of the radiator for an accumulation ofbugs, leaves, etc. Clean the radiator by gently sprayingwater from a garden hose at the back of

Adding CoolantWhen adding coolant, or refilling the system, a minimumsolution of 50% recommended HOAT ethylene glycolengine coolant (antifreeze) and d

Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)To provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have

Coolant LevelThe coolant bottle provides a quick visual method fordetermining that the coolant level is adequate. With theengine idling, and warm to n

Points To RememberNOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few kilome-ters (a few miles) of operation, you may observe vaporcoming from the front of t

Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted orcollapsed.Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-plings to make sure they are secure

NOTE:Inspection of brake hoses should be donewhenever the brake system is serviced and every engineoil change.WARNING!Worn brake hoses can burst and c

WARNING!Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initialboiling point or unidentified as to specification, mayresult in sudden brake failure during

Appearance Care and Protection from CorrosionProtection of Body and Paint from CorrosionVehicle body car requirements vary according to geo-graphic lo

CAUTION!Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materialssuch as steel wool or scouring powder, which willscratch metal and painted surfaces. Many whee

Only Mopar Wheel Cleaners are recommended. Any ofthe “DO NOT USE” items listed below can damagewheels and wheel trim.DO NOT USE:•Any abrasive cleaner•

WARNING!Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.Many are potentially flammable, and if used inclosed areas they may cause respiratory harm.

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster LensesThe lenses in front of the instruments in the vehicle aremolded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses,

INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK LID RELEASEWARNING!Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,either by climbing into the trunk from outside, orthroug

FUSESUnderhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)A Power Distribution Center is located in the enginecompartment; next to the battery. A label identify

15 15 Amp/YellowHazard Flasher16 15 Amp/Lt.BlueMTV17 20 Amp/YellowElectronic AutomaticTransaxle (EATX)18 10 Amp/Red Horn19 Spare20 20 Amp/YellowFog La

5 10 Amp/Red Airbag Run Only6 20 Amp/YellowHVAC Blower7 10 Amp/Red Backup Switch/EBL/Temp/Comp8 15 Amp/Lt.BlueHigh Headlamp9 10 Amp/Red Airbag Run-Sta

VEHICLE STORAGEIf you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.You may:•Disengage the m

BULB REPLACEMENTHeadlight Bulb ReplacementCAUTION!Do not touch the new headlight bulb with yourfingers. Oil contamination will severely shortenbulb li

CAUTION!During installation, be sure when tightening theinboard screw, to only tighten until the rubbergrommet on the screw starts to compress against

Tail/Stop, Rear Turn Signals and Back-up Lights1. Open the trunk and move the trunk liner away fromthe rear light mounting area.2. Twist the bulb sock

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTSEngineComponent Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine PartsEngine Coolant Mopar威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/10

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESCONTENTS䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance...180䡵 Maintenance Schedule...180▫ Schedule “B” ...

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPEDThis system allows you to lock or unlock the doors andtrunk or activate the panic alarm from distances up toabout 23

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCEThe “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype must be done at the times or mileages specified toassure t

NOTE:If ANY of these apply to you then change yourengine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,whichever comes first, and follow schedule “B” o

Once a Month•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear ordamage.•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminalsas required.•Check the flu

SCHEDULE “B”Follow schedule “B” If you usually operate your vehicleunder one or more of the following conditions.•Day or night temperatures are below

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000)Change engine oil and engine oil filter,

Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000(Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000)Change engine oil and engine oil filt

Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000(Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000)Change engine oil and engine oil filt

Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)Change engine oil and engine oil

Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000(Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)Change engine oil and engine oi

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (163 000) (168 000)Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if no

A chime will sound to signify that the feature has beensuccessfully completed.To Unlock the TrunkPress the TRUNK button on the transmitter twice tounl

SCHEDULE “A”Miles 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000(Kilometers) (8 000) (16 000) (24 000) (32 000) (40 000) (48 000)[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24]

Miles 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000(Kilometers) (56 000) (64 000) (72 000) (80 000) (88 000)[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]Change engine oil an

Miles 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 85,000(Kilometers) (96 000) (104000)(112000)(120000)(128000)(136 000)[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]C

Miles 90,000 95,000 100,000 105,000(Kilometers) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000)[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126]Change engine oil and engine oi

WARNING!You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Do only that service work for whichyou have the knowledge and the right equipmen

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCECONTENTS䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle...196▫ Prepare For The Appointme

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FORYOUR VEHICLEPrepare For The AppointmentIf you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have theright papers with

•If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to thegeneral manager or owner of the dealership. Theywant to know if you need assistance.•If yo

Service ContractYou may have purchased a service contract for yourvehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-pected repairs after your man

U.S. ONLYIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 1999

General InformationThis device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harm

MOPAR姞 PARTSMopar威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories areavailable from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle operating at its best

•Service Manuals.These comprehensive service manuals provide theinformation that students and professional techniciansneed in diagnosing/troubleshooti

TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on thewear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-ditions on a specified governm

INDEX10

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System ... 102Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... 159Adding Fuel ... 124Air Cleaner, E

Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ... 45Bulb Replacement ... 173,174Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ... 176Capacitie

Cup Holder ... 62Customer Assistance ... 196Daytime Running Lights ... 57Dealer Service ...

Exhaust Pipes ... 156Exhaust System ... 156Extender, Seat Belt ... 30FiltersAir Cleaner

Headlights ... 56Bulb Replacement ... 174Cleaning ... 168High Beam ...

Brake Warning ... 69Center Mounted Stop ... 176Daytime Running ... 57Dimmer Switch, Headlight .

3. To reassemble the transmitter case, snap two halvestogether. Make sure there is an even gap between the twohalves. Test transmitter operation.VEHIC

Manual, Service ... 200Manual Transaxle ... 95,98,164Fluid Level Check ... 164Frequency of Fluid

Steering, Checking ... 154Sunroof ... 60Windows ... 22Power Steering Fluid ...

Adjustment ... 50Rear Folding ... 52Reclining ... 51Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)

Alignment ... 118Chains ... 119Changing ... 130Compact Spare ...

Washer, Adding Fluid ... 156Washers, Windshield ... 58Washing Vehicle ... 165Wheel Alignment an

NOTES

NOTES

NOTE:If the trunk is opened with the key while thesystem is armed, the alarm will sound.To disarm the system:Unlock a front door using either the key

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTSSome of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. These include the frontand rear seat belts for

WARNING!•Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”WARNING!• A belt that is buckled into the wrong

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upon the shoulder belt. To loosen the la

WARNING!A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collisionand leave you with no protection. Inspect the beltsystem periodically, checking for cuts,

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureUse the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt.1. Position the latch plate as close as possi

2. At about 6 to 12 inches above the latch plate, grasp andtwist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that beginsimmediately above the latch plate.3

INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS䡵 Introduction... 4䡵 How To Use This Manual... 4䡵 Warnings And Cautions... 6䡵

Keep the belt low so that it does not come across theabdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will takethe force if there is a collision.Seat Be

NOTE:The front airbags are certified to the Federalregulations that allow less forceful deployment.If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they

Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Alongwith the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru-ment panel knee bolsters to provide im

3. The driver and front passenger seats should bemoved back as far as practical to allow the front airbagsroom to inflate.4. If your vehicle has side

•Right and Left Side Impact Airbag Control Modules(SIACM)•Interconnecting WiringHow The Airbag System WorksFront Airbag System•The front Airbag Contro

WARNING!Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panelcould mean you won’t have the airbags to protectyou in a collision. If the light does not co

However, if you have not healed significantly within afew days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctorimmediately.•As the airbags deflate you

•In moderate to severe side collisions, the side airbaginflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered bythe appropriate SIACM, releasing a qua

Airbag LightYou will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for yourprotection in an impact. While the airbag system isdesigned to be maintenance f

•Safety experts recommend that children riderearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at leastone year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two t

INTRODUCTIONThis manual has been prepared with the assistance ofservice and engineering specialists to acquaint you withthe operation and maintenance

WARNING!•Improper installation can lead to failure of aninfant or child restraint. It could come loose in acollision. The child could be badly injured

•If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling andpushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnectthe latch plate from the buckle, turn the

To attach a child restraint tether strap:1. Lift the cover over the anchor directly behind the seatwhere you are placing the child restraint.2. Route

provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their olderproducts. Tether anchorage kits are also available formost older vehicles.Because the lower an

Not all child restraint systems will be installed as wehave described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc-tions that come with the child restrai

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONSThe engine in your new vehicle does not require a longbreak-in period.Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicleSeat BeltsInspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,frays and loose parts. Damaged parts

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Mirrors...49▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...49▫ Outside Mirr

▫ Windshield Washers ...58▫ Mist Function ...58▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...59▫ Lo Speed Wipers

MIRRORSInside Day/Night MirrorAdjust the mirror to center on the view through the rearwindow. A two point pivot system allows for horizontaland vertic

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Electric Remote-Control MirrorsUse the mirror select switch, located on the drivers doortrim panel, to adjust the view obtained in the outsidemirrors.

WARNING!•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seatcould cause you to lose control. The seat beltmight

Folding Rear SeatTo provide additional storage area, the center of each rearseatback can be folded forward. Pull on the loops shownin the picture to f

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOODTo open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located under the driver’s side ofthe instr

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the openposition as shown. To prevent possible damage, do notslam the hood to close it. Use a firm downwar

Interior LightsThe interior lights come on when a door is opened.The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 8minutes if a door is left o

Multi-Function Control LeverThe Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operationof the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlightbeam sele

Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)The front fog lights will come on as Daytime RunningLights whenever the ignition is on, the headlights are off,and

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERSThe wipers and washers are operated by a switchin the control lever. Move the control lever up toselect the desired wiper

Intermittent Wiper SystemUse the intermittent wiper when weather conditionsmake a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-tween cycles, desirabl

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis manual contains WARNINGS against operatingprocedures which could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CAU

WARNING!Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-umn, you could lose control of the vehicle

Once the sunroof panel is in the full vent position, youmay momentarily move the switch rearward (less thanone second) to initiate the express open mo

Wind BuffetingWind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit

Ash Receiver and Cigar LighterWhen the Smoker’s Package is ordered from your autho-rized dealer, an ash receiver tray and a cigar lighterelement are f

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS䡵 Instrument Panel Features...67䡵 Instrument Cluster—Turbo...68䡵 Instrument Clust

▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1And RBQ Radios ...81▫ Selecting a Channel ...82▫ Storing And Sele

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURESUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 674

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—TURBO68 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS1. Fog Light IndicatorThis light shows when the fog lights are ON.2. Brake System Warning LightThis light monitors vari

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 A Word About Your Keys... 9▫ Ignition Key Removal ... 9▫ Locking Do

If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving,it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake systemis not functioning and that service

The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.This can be determined using the procedure shown inSection 7.9. Seat Belt Reminder LightWhen

16. Malfunction Indicator LightThis light is part of an onboard diagnosticsystem called OBD that monitors engine con-trol systems. The light will be i

20. Trip IndicatorThis light will illuminate when the Trip Odometer is inuse.21. Temperature GaugeThe temperature gauge shows engine coolanttemperatur

ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCKThe clock and radio each use the display panel built intothe radio. A digital readout shows the time in hours andminutes whene

Electrical DisturbancesRadio waves may pick up electrical disturbances duringtransmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,and thus remain a par

NOTE:Power to operate the radio is supplied throughthe ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC positionto operate the radio.SeekPress and release

Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will bedisplayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase ordecrease the Treble tones.Press the AUDIO but

Inserting The Compact DiscCAUTION!This CD player will accept 43⁄4inch (12 cm) discsonly. The use of other sized discs may damage theCD player mechanis

Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomlyselected track.Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stopRandom Play.ModePress the MODE b

▫ Horn Chirp Feature ...18▫ To Unlock The Trunk ...19▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...19▫ Programming Addi

Random Play (RND)Press the Random button to play the tracks on theselected disc in random order for an interesting change ofpace.Random can be cancell

1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID).2. Credit card information.3. Your Vehicle Identification Number.Electronic Seri

•After 3 seconds, the current channel name and channelnumber will be displayed for 5 seconds.•The current program type and channel number willthen be

NOTE:Pressing the ⬙SEEK⬙ or ⬙SCAN⬙ button whileperforming a music type scan will change the channel byone and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memo

6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may becometoo high.NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playi

NOTE:The air conditioning compressor will not en-gage until the engine has been running for about 10seconds.Fan speeds to the right of OFF are for hea

MixAir is directed through the floor, defrost and sidewindow demist outlets. This setting works bestin cold or snowy conditions that require extraheat

Circulation ControlUse this control to choose be-tween outside air intake orrecirculation of the air insidethe vehicle. Only use the re-circulate mode

Operating Tips88 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Window FoggingVehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mildrainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, use theA/C, PANEL and blower control

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSThe dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the keycode numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers canbe used to order dupl

ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTERA push-button at the center of the instrumentpanel, below the radio, turns the defroster and theheated mirrors (if equip

TURBO BOOST GAUGEYour vehicle is equipped with a boost gauge that indi-cates the intake manifold pressure relative to barometricpressure. The engine m

STARTING AND OPERATINGCONTENTS䡵 Starting Procedures...95▫ Manual Transaxle ...95▫ Normal Starting ...

▫ Radial-Ply Tires ...115▫ Compact Spare Tire ...115▫ Tire Spinning ...116▫ Tread Wear Indica

STARTING PROCEDURESBefore starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.CAUTION!Long peri

If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, turn the keyOFF wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normalstarting procedure.WARNING!Do not attempt

CAUTION!To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank theengine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to15 seconds before trying again.After St

MANUAL TRANSAXLENOTE:The parking brake should be engaged and thegear selector placed in REVERSE before leaving thevehicle, especially on an incline.NO

For most city driving you will find it easier to use onlythe lower gears. For steady highway driving with lightaccelerations, 5th gear is recommended.