Dodge Neon SRT (2005 year). Manual

CAUTION!

Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces. Many wheel
cleaners contain acids that may harm the wheel
surface.

Special Care

• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive

near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.

• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges

of the doors, rocker panels and rear deck lid be kept
clear and open.

• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,

touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.

• Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches or chips as

soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.

• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or

similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.

• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,

deicer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.

• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider

mud or stone shields behind each wheel.

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially Aluminum and
Chrome plated, should be cleaned regularly, using mild
soap and water to maintain their luster and to prevent
corrosion. Wash them with the same soap solution as the
body of your vehicle. Rinse wheels thoroughly.

When cleaning extremely dirty wheels, care must be
taken in the selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemi-
cals and equipment to prevent damage to the wheels.

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Only Mopar Wheel Cleaners are recommended. Any of
the “DO NOT USE” items listed below can damage
wheels and wheel trim.

DO NOT USE:

• Any abrasive cleaner
• Any abrasive cleaning pad (such as steel wool) or

abrasive brush

• Any cleaner that contains an acid which can react with

and discolor the chrome surface.

CAUTION!

Many wheel cleaners contain acids that may harm
the wheel surface.

• Oven cleaner
• A car wash that uses carbide-tipped wheel cleaning

brushes or acidic solutions.

Interior Care
Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.

Use Mopar Vinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl upholstery.

Mopar Vinyl Cleaner is specifically recommended for
vinyl trim.

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and Mopar Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.

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WARNING!

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

Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.

Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.

Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when
cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric
defrosters. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru-
ments which may scratch the elements.

Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which
minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not use
protectants or other products which may cause undesir-
able reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the
low glare surface.

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Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in the vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.

1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content of abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.

2. Dry with a soft tissue.

Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage will also weaken the fabric.

If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the
vehicle to wash them.

Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.

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FUSES

Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
A Power Distribution Center is located in the engine
compartment; next to the battery. A label identifying the
components and circuits is located on the underside of
the cover.

FUSE

Amp/Color

Items Fused

—

40 Amp/
Green

Headlamps

40 Amp/Blue Ignition Run

30 Amp/
Green

ABS Solenoid

30 Amp/Blue Radiator Fan

Spare

40 Amp/
Green

ABS Pump

30 Amp/
Green

Starter

40 Amp/
Green

Electric Back Light (EBL)

Spare

20 Amp/
Yellow

IOD/Int Lighting/Radio

20 Amp/Lt.
Blue

Power Outlet

Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)

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15 Amp/
Yellow

Hazard Flasher

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

MTV

20 Amp/
Yellow

Electronic Automatic
Transaxle (EATX)

10 Amp/Red

Horn

Spare

20 Amp/
Yellow

Fog Lamp (Export Only)

20 Amp/
Yellow

ASD/Fuel Pump

10 Amp/Red

A/C Clutch

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

Stop Lamps

Interior Fuses
The fuse access panel is behind the end cover at the left
side of the instrument panel. To remove the panel, pull it
out, as shown. A diagram identifying the components
and circuits is located on the inside of the cover.

FUSE

Amp/Color

Items Fused

10 Amp/Red

Power Mirror/
Multifunction

20 Amp/
Yellow

Wiper Switch/Motor

20 Amp/
Yellow

Radio/Power Sunroof

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

Interior Lighting

Interior Fuse Panel

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10 Amp/Red

Airbag Run Only

20 Amp/
Yellow

HVAC Blower

10 Amp/Red

Backup Switch/EBL/
Temp/Comp

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

High Headlamp

10 Amp/Red

Airbag Run-Start

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

ABS Engine Run Start

10 Amp/Red

ARKEM Run Start

10 Amp/Red

Ignition Off/Run/ Start

20 Amp/
Yellow

Power Seat Height Adjust

20 Amp/
Yellow

ARKEM Door Locks

15 Amp/Lt
Blue

Exterior Lighting

25 Amp/
Natural

Headlamp

10 Amp/Red

Lt Low Beam Headlamp/
Headlamp Level Switch
(Bux Only)

10 Amp/Red

Rt Low Beam Headlamp/
Headlamp Level Motor

10 Amp/Red

Fog lamps

Spare

CAUTION!

When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it shows a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED

Low 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

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BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlight Bulb Replacement

CAUTION!

Do not touch the new headlight bulb with your
fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten
bulb life.

1. Remove the three upper fascia screws.

2. Remove two screws from the headlight assembly and
remove the assembly from the vehicle.

NOTE:

The headlight assembly is located to the fender

by a molded pin. Pull the outboard side of the headlight
straight out until the molded pin clears the fender, then
slide the headlight out from behind the bumper fascia
and grille.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove the retaining ring and replace the bulb.

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CAUTION!

During installation, be sure when tightening the
inboard screw, to only tighten until the rubber
grommet on the screw starts to compress against the
headlamp module housing.

Front Park/Turn Signal Lights

1. Remove the headlight assembly

2. Twist the bulb socket 1/4 turn and remove.

3. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace.

Front Sidemarker Light

1. Remove the screws and push-pins from the front
fender splash shield.

2. Reach between the fender and the splash shield, grasp
the bulb and socket assembly and turn it counterclock-
wise. Remove the bulb and socket assembly from the
light housing.

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.
Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly and replace the
fender splash shield.

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Tail/Stop, Rear Turn Signals and Back-up Lights

1. Open the trunk and move the trunk liner away from
the rear light mounting area.

2. Twist the bulb socket 1/4 turn to remove it from the
housing.

3. Pull bulb from socket and replace

Center High Mounted Stop Light

1. Twist the socket 1/4 turn and remove it from the
housing.

2. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES

U.S.

Metric

Fuel (Approximate) 91 Octane

12.5 Gallons

47.5 Liters

Engine Oil-With Filter

2.4 Liter Turbo Charged Engines (5W-30, API Certified Engine

Oils)

5.0 qts

4.7 Liters

Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Turbo Charged Engines (Mopar

威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5

Year/100,000 Mile Formula)

8.1 qts

7.7 Liters

* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine

Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts

Engine Coolant

Mopar

威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-

ganic Additive Technology)

Engine Oil

Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.

Engine Oil Filter

Mopar 4781452AA or equiv.

Spark Plugs

Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.

Fuel Selection

91 Octane.

Chassis

Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.

Manual Transmission Fluid

Mopar

威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Plus 4 oz. Mopar Limited

Slip Additive Friction Modifier.

Brake Master Cylinder

Mopar

威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not

available, then DOT 4 or DOT 4+ is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.

Power Steering Reservoir

Mopar

威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS

䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 180
䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold
type

must be done at the times or mileages specified to

assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.

Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.

NOTE:

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the

emission control devices and systems on your vehicle
may be performed by any automotive repair establish-
ment or individual using any automotive part which has
been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of
California, California Air Resources Board regulations.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
There are three maintenance schedules that show re-
quired

service for your vehicle.

First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.

• Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high

speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).

• Trailer towing.
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
• Off-road or desert operation.
• If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)

fuel.

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NOTE:

If ANY of these apply to you then change your

engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow schedule “B” of the

⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual.

NOTE:

IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and

replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule “B” of the

⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of

this manual.

NOTE:

Most vehicles are operated under the conditions

listed for Schedule

⬙B⬙.

Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule

⬙B⬙

Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.

CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.

At Each Stop for Fuel

• Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully

warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.

• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if

required.

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