Dodge Neon Srt4 (2005 year). Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CONTENTS

䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
䡵 Instrument Cluster—Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . .69
䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

▫ Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

䡵 Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

▫ Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
▫ Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
▫ Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
▫ AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
▫ FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

䡵 Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With

CD Player And CD Changer Controls . . . . . . . .75

▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
▫ CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
▫ CD Changer Control Capability —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification

Number (ENS/SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH And RBK

Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

▫ 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 Button ⬙Scan⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
▫ PTY Button ⬙Seek⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . .84
䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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

䡵 Electric Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . .90
䡵 Turbo Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

1. Fog Light Indicator

This light shows when the fog lights are ON.

2. Brake System Warning Light

This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light comes on, it may

indicate that the parking brake is applied, or there is a
low brake fluid level. It may also indicate an ABS
malfunction that could lead to reduced braking per-
formance.

WARNING!

Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger-
ous. A significant decrease in braking performance
or vehicle stability during braking may occur. It will
take you longer to stop the vehicle or will make your
vehicle harder to control. You could have an acci-
dent. Have the vehicle checked immediately.

The operation of the Brake Warning light can be checked
by turning the ignition key from the OFF to the ON
position. The light should illuminate for three seconds, or
until the engine is started, whichever comes first. The
light should then go out unless the parking brake is
applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not
illuminate, have the light inspected and serviced as soon
as possible.

The light will also come on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition in the ON position.

NOTE:

This light shows only that the parking brake is

on. It does not show the degree of brake application.

If the parking brake is off and the light remains on, have
the brake system inspected as soon as possible.

3. Anti-Lock Warning Light (ABS)

This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) described elsewhere in this manual. This

light will come on when the ignition key is turned to
the ON position and may stay on for as long as four
seconds.

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If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving,
it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required, however,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not
on.

If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock
Brakes.

The warning light should be checked frequently to assure
that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key to a
point midway between ON and START. The light should
come on. If the light does not come on, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.

4. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.

5. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior turn
signal, when using the turn signal lever.

6. High Beam Indicator

This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the

steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or
low beam.

7. Tachometer
The silver area of the scale shows the permissible engine
revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range.
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to
prevent engine damage.

8. Oil Pressure Light

Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will
come on and remain on when the ignition key is

turned from OFF to the ON position, and the light will
turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does not
come on during starting, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.

If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.

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The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
This can be determined using the procedure shown in
Section 7.

9. Seat Belt Reminder Light

When the ignition key is first turned on, this
light will come on for about six seconds. A
chime will sound if you have not pulled the

shoulder belt out of the retractor. This is a reminder to
“buckle up”. If you do not buckle up, the light will
remain on.

10. Charging System Light

This light shows the status of the electrical
charging system. The light should come on

briefly when the ignition is first turned on and remain
on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or
comes on while driving, it means that there is a
problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.

11. Airbag Light

The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does not

come on during starting, stays on, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.

12. Theft Alarm Light
This light will flash rapidly for several seconds when the
alarm system is arming. The light will begin to flash
slowly indicating that the system is armed.

13. Fuel Door Reminder
This symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is
located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle

14. Fuel Gauge

When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank.

15. Low Fuel Light

When the fuel level drops to about 1/8 tank, the
fuel symbol will light and a single chime will
sound. The light will remain on until fuel is

added. If the fuel level drops to about 1/2 gallon, the
fuel symbol will begin to flash and the chime will
sound several times.

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16. Malfunction Indicator Light

This light is part of an onboard diagnostic
system called OBD that monitors engine con-
trol systems. The light will be illuminated

when the key is in the ON/RUN position before
engine start. If the bulb does not come on when
turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the
condition checked promptly.

Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap,
poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will
not require towing.

If the Malfunction Indicator Light flashes when the
engine is running, serious conditions may exist that
could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic
converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as
soon as possible if this occurs.

17. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Knob
Press this knob to switch between the odometer and trip
odometer. While the trip odometer is being displayed,
press and hold this knob for a few seconds to reset the
trip odometer to zero miles/kilometers.

18. Odometer/Trip Odometer
Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading changes during repair or
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so the correct mileage can be
determined.

19. Door Ajar Indicator
This vacuum fluorescent indicator illuminates when a
door is not completely closed. If the door is open for more
than 8 minutes and the ignition key is in the OFF
position, the indicator will turn off.

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20. Trip Indicator
This light will illuminate when the Trip Odometer is in
use.

21. Temperature Gauge

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant
temperature.

Normal operating range should be
within one notch above or one notch
below the 200 degree mark. The
gauge pointer may show a higher
than normal temperature when driv-
ing in hot weather, up mountain
grades, or in heavy stop and go

traffic.

If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull off to the side of the road
at a safe area. With the vehicle in Park (automatic
transmission), or with the vehicle in neutral and the
emergrncy brake applied (manual transmission), idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the

pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the H (red) mark, turn the engine off imme-
diately and call for service.

There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.

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ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK

The clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout shows the time in hours and
minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position.

When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or when
the radio frequency is being displayed, time keeping is
accurately maintained.

Clock Setting Procedure

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position.
Using the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press
either the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio.
The display will show TIME.

2. Press the H button to set hours or the M button to set
minutes. The time setting will increase each time you
press a button.

RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION

Radio Broadcast Signals
Your new radio will provide excellent reception under
most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
you understand and save you concern about these “ap-
parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.

Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to
vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.

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Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.

AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.

FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.

SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER
CONTROLS

Radio Operation

Power/Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume.

RBK Radio

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NOTE:

Power to operate the radio is supplied through

the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position
to operate the radio.

Seek
Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The
radio will remain tuned to the new station until you
make another selection. Holding the button in will by-
pass stations without stopping until you release it.

Tune
Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or
decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button,
the radio will continue to tune until you release the
button. The frequency will be displayed and continu-
ously updated while the button is pressed.

To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the “1–5”
button you wish to lock onto this station and press and
release that button. If a button is not selected within 5

seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will
continue to play but will not be locked into push-button
memory.

You may add a second station to each push-button by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in
both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM
stations to be locked into push-button memory. The
stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset
button is used a corresponding button number will be
displayed.

Audio
The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BAL-
ANCE, and FADE.

Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed.
Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase or decrease the
Bass tones.

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Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase or
decrease the Treble tones.

Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the
sound level from the right or left side speakers.

Press the AUDIO button a fourth time and FADE will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the
sound level between the front and rear speakers.

Press the AUDIO button again or wait 5 seconds to exit
setting tone, balance, and fade.

AM/FM Selection
Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The
operating mode will be displayed next to the station
frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo
station is received.

Time
Press the TIME button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.

General Information
This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,

2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressively ap-

proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CD Player Operation

NOTE:

The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC

position and the volume control ON before the CD player
will operate.

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Inserting The Compact Disc

CAUTION!

This CD player will accept 4

⁄

inch (12 cm) discs

only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
CD player mechanism.

You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF.

If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
OFF, the display will show the time of day.

If the power is ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD
mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The
display will show the track number and index time in
minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track
one.

Seek
Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on
the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the

beginning of the current selection, or return to the
beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the
first second of the current selection.

EJT — Eject
Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move
to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to
the radio mode.

If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be
reloaded. The unit will continue in radio mode.

The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF
(except on convertibles).

FF/TUNE/RW
Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to
fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse)
button works in a similar manner.

Random Play — RND/Program Button 4
Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing
to activate Random Play. This feature plays the tracks on
the selected disc in random order to provide an interest-
ing change of pace.

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Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly
selected track.

Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop
Random Play.

Mode
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the
CD player, the optional remote CD changer and the
Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if
equipped) is selected “SAT” will appear in your radio
display.

A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the
Satellite mode.

Time
Press the TIME button to change the display from
elapsed CD playing time to time of day.

CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped
This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD
changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol-
lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate
this CD changer.

Mode Button
To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until
CD information appears on the display.

Disc Up/Program Button 1
Press the DISC up (button 1) button to play the next
available disc.

Disc Down/Program Button 5
Press the DISC down (button 5) button to play the
previous disc.

Seek Button
Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the
same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display.

Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons
Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and
hold the RW button for fast reverse.

The audio output can be heard when fast forward and
fast reverse are activated.

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Random Play (RND)
Press the Random button to play the tracks on the
selected disc in random order for an interesting change of
pace.

Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second
time or by ejecting the CD from the changer.

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If
Equipped)
Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s
Manual.

CD Diagnostic Indicators
When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may
skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or
the player, and play will resume automatically.

As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the
following warning symbols may appear on your display.

A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot.

CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed
when the operating temperature is corrected or another
MODE is selected.

An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is
unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons:

• Excessive vibration
• Disc inserted upside down
• Damaged disc
• Water condensation on optics

SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED
Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast-
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel-
lite Radio. This service offers up to 100 channels of music,
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.

System Activation
To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the
toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site
at www.sirius.com. Please have the following informa-
tion available when activating your system:

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