Dodge Neon (2005 year). Instruction — part 14

Miles

63,000

66,000

69,000

72,000

75,000

( Kilometers)

(101 000)

(106 000 )

(110 000 )

(115 000)

(120 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.

X

X

Inspect and replace, if necessary, the air cleaner
filter.

*

X

Inspect and replace, if required, the make-up air
filter

(located inside the air cleaner).

X

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SCHEDULE “B”

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Miles

78,000

81,000

84,000

87,000

90,000

(Kilometers)

(125 000)

(130 000 )

(134 000 )

(139 000 )

(144 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.

X

X

Replace air cleaner filter.

X

Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. *‡

X

Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

Replace the make-up air filter (located inside the
air cleaner).

X

Replace the spark plugs.

X

SCHEDULE “B”

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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 not re-
placed at 3 months.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.

X

Inspect and replace, if necessary, the air cleaner
filter.

*

X

Replace instruction transaxle fluid.†

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not done at
60 months.

X

Replace the engine timing belt.

X

Inspect and replace, if required, the make-up air
filter

(located inside the air cleaner).

X

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SCHEDULE “B”

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A

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N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Miles

108,000

111,000

114,000

117,000

120,000

(Kilometers)

(173 000)

(178 000)

(183 000 )

(188 000)

(193 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced
at 3 months.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings and
rotors.

X

Inspect and replace, if necessary, the air cleaner filter. *

X

Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. *‡

X

Inspect and replace, if required, the make-up air filter
(located inside the air cleaner).

X

Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables.

X

Replace the drive belts

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not done at 60
months.

X

* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.

‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.

† This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine type operation, or trailer towing.

L This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine type operation, or trailer towing.

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a
malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.

SCHEDULE “B”

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Schedule “A”

Miles

6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000

30,000

36,000

(Kilometers)

(10 000)

(19 000)

(29 000)

(38 000)

(48 000)

(58 000)

[Months]

[6]

[12]

[18]

[24]

[30]

[36]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

X

X

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

X

Replace the spark plugs.

X

Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.

X

Replace the make-up air filter (located inside
the air cleaner).

X

Adjust generator drive belt tension

X

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SCHEDULE “A”

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I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
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D
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S

Miles

42,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

66,000

(Kilometers)

(67 000)

(77 000)

(86 000)

(96 000)

(106 000)

[Months]

[42]

[48]

[54]

[60]

[66]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

X

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

X

Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables.

X

Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.

X

Inspect the PCV valve and replace, if necessary.*

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months, if
not done at 102,000 miles.

X

Replace the make-up air filter (located inside the air
cleaner).

X

Replace drive belts.

X

SCHEDULE “A”

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Miles

72,000

78,000

84,000

90,000

96,000

102,000

(Kilometers)

(115 000)

(125
000)

(134
000)

(144
000)

(154 000)

(160
000)

[Months]

[72]

[78]

[84]

[90]

[96]

[102]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.

X

X

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

X

Replace the spark plugs.

X

Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.

X

Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Not
required if previously changed. * ‡

X

Replace the make-up air filter (located inside the
air cleaner).

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

Replace engine timing belt.

X

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SCHEDULE “A”

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A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Miles

108,000

114,000

120,000

(Kilometers)

(173 000)

(182 000)

(192 000)

[Months]

[108]

[114]

[120]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings and rotors.

X

X

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

X

Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables.

X

Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.

X

Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Not required if previ-
ously changed. * ‡

X

Replace the make-up air filter (located inside the air cleaner).

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not done at 60 months.

X

* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.

‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.

SCHEDULE “A”

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WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

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SCHEDULE “A”

8

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A

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N

T
E

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A
N
C

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C
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS

m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

m If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
m Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
m Mopart Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

m Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

m Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire

Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE

Prepare For The Appointment

If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty, discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.

Prepare A List

Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident,
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.

Be Reasonable With Requests

If you list a number of items, and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a

minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable
to make these arrangements when you call for an ap-
pointment.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE

The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in
your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our
products and services.

Warranty service must be done by an authorized
Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend
that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer. They
know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned
that you get prompt and high quality service. The
manufacturer’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained
technicians, special tools, and the latest information to
assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely
manner.

This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s
service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with
this process.

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• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the

general manager or owner of the dealership. They
want to know if you need assistance.

• If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you

may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center.

Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer
Center should include the following information:

• Owner’s name and address
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office)
• Dealership name
• Vehicle identification number
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage

DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer
Center
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 992-1997

DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone —(800) 465–2001

In Mexico contact:
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F.
In Mexico (915) 729–1248 or 729–1240
Outside Mexico (525) 729–1248 or 729–1240

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your service
contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the

manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.

We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

See your manufacturer’s Warranty Information Booklet
for information on warranty coverage and transfer of
warranty.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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U.S. ONLY

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MOPAR

T

PARTS

Mopar

t fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are

available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash-
ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of

Transportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.

In Canada:

If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS

To order the following instructions, you may use either the
website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas-
tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac-
cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call
for an order form.

NOTE:

A street address is required when ordering

instructions. (No P.O. Boxes).

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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