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Dodge Neon (2005 year). Manual - part 4

Compass Calibration
If “CAL” is not displayed, press and hold the “Left”
button for 10–15 seconds, or until “CAL” appears in the
display, then release the button. The compass is now in
calibration mode.

The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways

• Drive the vehicle in circles at less then 5 mph (8 km/h)

until “CAL” no longer appears in the display.

• Drive the vehicle under normal operating conditions.

Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side

Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.

Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side

Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide
with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in this convex mirror.

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Electric Remote-Control Mirrors — If Equipped

Use the mirror select switch, located on the drivers door
trim panel, to adjust the view obtained in the outside
mirrors. Press the rocker knob to the L or R for Left or
Right mirror selection. Use the center off position to
guard against accidentally moving a mirror position.

Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the
direction you want the mirror to move.

SEATS

Front Seat Adjustment

The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the
floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired
position.

Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched after the
adjustment bar is released.

Power Mirror Switches

Manual Front Seat Adjuster

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WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is

dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be properly adjusted and you could be
injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is
parked.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the

shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

Reclining Bucket Seats

The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline,
lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean
back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean
forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its
normal position.

Manual Recline Handle

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Adjustable Head Restraints

Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down
on the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as
practical. Push in on the release button to lower the head
restraint.

Folding Rear Seat

To provide additional storage area, the center of each rear
seatback can be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown
in the picture to fold down either or both seatbacks.

Adjustable Head Restraint

Folding Rear Seat

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WARNING!

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat-
belts

• Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a seat

and using a seatbelt properly.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the driver’s side of
the instrument panel.

Hood Release Lever

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Then lift the safety catch located under the front edge of
the hood, near the center and raise the hood.

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position as shown. To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.

WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.

Hood Safety Catch

Hood Prop Rod

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LIGHTS

Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped

These lights, located under the rearview mirror, can be
turned on by means of switches located at the base of the
rearview mirror.

NOTE:

The map lights will remain on when the ignition

switch is in the Run or Accessory positions.

Interior Lights

The interior lights come on when a door is opened.

The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 8
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the Dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON
to restore the interior light operation.

Dimmer Control

With the park lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control
for the interior lights on the Multi-
Function Control Lever upward
will increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights.

Front Map/Reading Lights

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Dome Light Position

Rotate the dimmer control com-
pletely upward to the second de-
tent to turn on the interior lights.
The interior lights will remain on
when the dimmer control is in this
position.

Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components can be illuminated
at full brightness during the daytime. These are the
Odometer and Radio. This can be helpful when driving
with your headlights on during the daytime such as in a
parade or a funeral procession. To activate this feature,
rotate the dimmer ring on the left stalk one detent lower
than the dome light.

Multi-Function Control Lever

The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight
beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior

lights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.

Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights

Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation.

To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Control
Lever up or down.

Multi-Function Control Lever

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Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)

The front fog lights will come on as Daytime Running
Lights whenever the ignition is on, the headlights are off,
and the parking brake is off. The headlight switch must
be used for normal night time driving.

Lights-on Reminder

If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door
is opened. Leaving the headlights on for an extended
period of time will discharge the battery resulting in
reduced battery life and possible inability to start the
vehicle.

Fog Lights — If Equipped

The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function
Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the headlights and pull out the end of the

control lever.

NOTE:

The fog lights will only operate with the head-

lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights or
park lights will turn off the fog lights.

Turn Signals

Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down to
detent and the arrows on each side of the instrument
cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and
rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by
moving the lever partially up or down.

If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.

Headlight Dimmer Switch

Pull the Multi-Function Control Lever towards you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the control
lever a second time to switch the headlights to LOW
beam.

Passing Light

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column. Move the con-

trol lever up to select the desired wiper speed.

Windshield Washers

To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and
hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in
the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for

two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.

If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers
will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF.

CAUTION!

• In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch

and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch
is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.

Mist Function

Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the
wipers will continue to operate.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Control

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Intermittent Wiper System

Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Move the lever to the first detent
(DEL) position, then select the delay interval by turning
the end of the lever. Rotate the knob upward (clockwise)
to decrease the delay time and downward (counterclock-
wise) to increase the delay time. The delay can be
regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds
between cycles, to a cycle every second.

Lo Speed Wipers

Move the wiper stalk upward to the 2nd detent to obtain
a low speed wiper function.

Hi Speed Wipers

Move the wiper stalk upward to the 3rd position to
obtain the fastest wiper speed.

TILT STEERING COLUMN

To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn
signal control and move the wheel up or down, as
desired. Pull the lever back towards you to lock the
column firmly in place.

Tilt Steering Column Control

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WARNING!

Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator
operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The
speed control lever is located on the right side of the
steering wheel.

To Activate:

Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the
instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system
OFF, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The
CRUISE indicator will turn off. The system should be
turned OFF when not in use.

Speed Control Lever

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WARNING!

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.

To Set At A Desired Speed:

When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator
and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.

NOTE:

The vehicle should be traveling at a steady

speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever.

To Deactivate:

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control
lever towards you “CANCEL”, or normal brake or clutch
pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed
control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing
the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition switch
erases the set speed memory.

To Resume Speed:

To resume a previously set speed, push the “ACC/RES”
lever up and release. Resume can be used at any speed
above 32 km/h (20 mph).

To Vary The Speed Setting:

When the speed control is ON, speed can be increased by
pushing up and holding “ACC/RES”. Release the lever
when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed
will be set.

Tapping “ACC/RES” once will result in a 2 mph (3
km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped,
speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will
increase speed by 6 mph (10 km/h), etc.

To decrease speed while speed control is ON, push down
and hold “COAST/SET”. Release the lever when the
desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set.

Tapping the “COAST/SET” button once will result in a 1
mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is
tapped, speed decreases.

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Manual Transaxle:

Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed
control. A slight increase in engine RPM before the speed
control disengages is normal.

Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need to
be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed
loss.

WARNING!

Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.

To Accelerate For Passing:

Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

Using Speed Control On Hills

NOTE:

The speed control system maintains speed up

and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills
is normal.

Vehicles equipped with four speed automatic transaxles
may experience a downshift to 3rd gear while climbing
uphill or descending downhill. This downshift to 3rd
gear is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed.

On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so
it may be preferable to drive without speed control.

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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED

The sunroof control is located on the headliner between
the sun visors.

A single control “tilts” the sunroof to the vent position
and also slides the sunroof rearward to the full open
position. Move the switch rearward to move the sunroof
panel to the full vent position. The sunroof can be
stopped at any position between closed and full vent
open.

Once the sunroof panel is in the full vent position, you
may momentarily move the switch rearward (less than
one second) to initiate the express open mode. During
this operation, any movement of the switch will stop the
sunroof and it will remain in a partial open position.

NOTE:

When closing the sunroof, make sure the close

button is held in the close position until the motor stops.
This ensures the sunroof is fully closed and latched.

To close the sunroof, hold the switch in the forward
position. Again, any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open
condition until the switch is pushed forward again.

CAUTION!

The sunroof should not be operated above 70 mph.
Opening or closing the sunroof above 70 mph may
jam the sunroof mechanism.

Power Sunroof Switch

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WARNING!

In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured too.

Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.

Sunroof Maintenance

Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.

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