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Dodge 18693 Stratus Coupe Owner's Manual

Dodge 18693 Stratus Coupe Owner's Manual (388 pages)

Dodge 2004 Stratus Coupe Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1
- Introduction
  1
- How to Use this Manual
  4
- Introduction
  4
- Introduction 5
  5
  - Warnings, Cautions and Notes
    5
  - Vehicle Identification Number
    5
Locking and Unlocking

21
- Locking and Unlocking 23
  23
  - Keys
    23
  - Sentry Key
    23
  - Door Locks (Manual)
    26
    
    To Lock the Door Without Using the Key
    26
    
    To Lock the Door with the Key
    27
    
    To Lock the Door from the Inside
    28
  - Keyless Entry System (if so Equipped)
    29
    
    Confirmation Function
    29
    
    Using the Panic Alarm
    31
    
    Procedure for Replacing Keyless Transmitter Battery
    32
  - Power Door Locks
    34
    
    Locking and Unlocking with the Door Lock Switch
    34
    
    Locking and Unlocking with Key or Inside Lock Knob
    35
    
    Locking by Means of the Inside Lock Knob
    35
  - Trunk Lid
    35
    
    Inside Emergency Trunk Release
    37
    
    Remote Trunk Lid Release
    37
  - Fuel Filler
    39
  - Engine Hood Release
    41
  - Power Windows
    43
    
    Driver Switch
    44
    
    Passenger Switch
    45
  - Sunroof (if so Equipped)
    46
    
    To Close
    46
    
    To Open
    46
    
    To Tilt down
    46
    
    To Tilt up
    46
    
    Sunshade
    47
  - Theft-Alarm System (if so Equipped)
    48
    
    Armed Stage
    49
    
    Alarm Stage
    50
    
    Disarmed Stage
    52
    
    Testing the Theft-Alarm System
    52
Seats, Seat Belts, Child Restraints and Air Bags

55
Instruments and Controls

103
- Instruments and Controls 105
  105
  - Instrument Cluster
    106
    
    Meter Cluster
    106
    
    Indicator and Warning Light Package
    107
    
    Speedometer
    108
    
    Tachometer
    108
    
    Fuel Gauge
    109
    
    Odometer/Trip Odometer
    110
    
    Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    111
    
    Door-Ajar Warning Light and Chime
    112
    
    High Beam Indicator
    112
    
    Theft-Alarm Indicator
    112
    
    Turn Signal Indicators/Hazard Warning Lights
    112
  - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Light (if so Equipped)
    113
  - Cruise/Speed Control Indicator
    113
  - Low-Fuel Warning Light and Chime
    113
  - Front Fog Light Indicator (if so Equipped)
    114
  - Charging System Warning Light
    114
  - Oil Pressure Warning Light
    114
  - Malfunction Indicator Light (SERVICE ENGINE SOON)
    115
  - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Air Bag Warning Light
    116
  - Brake Warning Light
    117
  - Seat Belt Reminder/Warning Light
    118
    
    Changing the Setting for Warning Operation
    118
    
    Automatic Transaxle Indicator (if so Equipped)
    119
    
    Traction Control System Warning Light (if so Equipped)
    119
    
    Washer Fluid Level Indicator
    119
  - Combination Headlights, Dimmer and Turn Signal Lever
    120
    
    Headlights
    120
    
    Light Auto-Cutout Feature (Headlights, Fog Lights, Etc.)
    120
    
    When You Want to Keep the Lights on (Time Delay)
    120
    
    Headlight Flasher (High/Low Beam)
    121
    
    Headlight Reminder Chime
    121
    
    Dimmer (High/Low Beam Change)
    122
    
    Turn Signals
    122
  - Fog Light Switch (if so Equipped)
    123
  - Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
    124
  - Instrument Panel Light Dimmer Control
    125
  - Electric Rear Window Defroster
    125
  - Windshield Wipers
    126
  - Intermittent Wipers
    127
  - Windshield Washer
    128
  - Precautions to Observe When Using Wipers and Washers
    128
  - Dome Light
    129
  - Lights (Dome Lights, Etc.) Auto-Cutout Function
    130
  - Reading Lights
    131
  - Rear Personal Lights
    132
  - Horn Switch
    132
  - Garage Door Opener (if so Equipped)
    132
    
    Training the Universal Transceiver
    133
Starting and Driving

141
- 144 Starting and Driving
  144
  - Break-In Recommendations
    144
  - Fuel Selection
    144
    
    Gasoline Additives
    145
    
    Octane Requirement
    145
    
    Reformulated Gasoline
    145
    
    Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    146
    
    MMT in Gasoline
    146
    
    Sulfur in Gasoline
    146
    
    Adding Fuel
    147
    
    Materials Added to Fuel
    147
  - Fuel Economy
    149
  - Ignition Switch
    149
  - Key Reminder Chime
    150
  - Theft Protection
    151
  - Steering Lock
    151
  - Starting
    151
    
    Tips for Starting
    151
    
    Normal Conditions
    152
    
    At Extremely Cold Ambient Temperature
    153
    
    Flooded Engine
    153
  - Automatic Transaxle (if so Equipped)
    153
    
    Selector Lever Operation
    154
    
    Gear Positions
    156
    
    Driving Speed (Vehicles with Automatic Transaxle)
    157
    
    Holding on an Upgrade
    157
    
    Transaxle Reset Mode
    158
  - Automatic Transaxle Autostick
    158
    
    (If so Equipped)
    158
    
    Driving Downhill
    158
    
    Driving Uphill
    158
    
    Selector Lever Operation
    159
    
    Indicator Lights
    161
    
    Selector Positions (Main Gate)
    162
    
    Selector Positions Manual Gate Autostick
    163
    
    Holding on an Upgrade
    165
    
    Transaxle Reset Mode
    166
  - Manual Transaxle (if so Equipped)
    166
    
    Proper Shift Points
    167
    
    To Start
    167
    
    Driving Precautions
    169
    
    Recommended Downshifting Speed
    169
  - Parking Brake
    169
  - Brake Pedal
    171
  - Power Brakes
    172
  - Brake Pad Wear Alarm
    172
  - Anti-Lock Braking (Abs) System (if so
    173
    
    (If so Equipped)
    173
    
    General Driving Hints (Standard/Anti-Lock Brakes)
    173
  - Steering Wheel Tilt Lock Lever
    175
  - Power Steering
    176
  - Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirrors
    177
    
    Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror
    178
    
    Electrochromic Mirror Operation (if so Equipped)
    179
  - Cruise/Speed Control
    189
    
    To Activate
    190
    
    To Deactivate
    194
    
    To Resume the Set Speed
    195
  - Traction Control (if so Equipped)
    196
  - Catalytic Converter
    197
  - Vehicle Preparation before Driving
    199
    
    Defrosters
    199
    
    Seat Belts and Seats
    199
    
    Tires
    199
    
    Driver
    200
    
    Fluid Leaks
    200
    
    Lights
    200
  - Safe Driving Techniques
    200
  - Driving, Alcohol and Drugs
    201
  - Never Drink and Drive
    201
  - Tips for Driving in Various Conditions
    201
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    202
  - Trailer Towing
    203
    
    Warranty Requirements
    203
For Pleasant Driving

205
- For Pleasant Driving 209
  209
  - Sun Visors
    209
    
    To Adjust the Sun Visor Position
    209
    
    Vanity Mirror
    210
  - Accessory Socket
    211
  - Cup Holder
    212
    
    Front Seat
    212
    
    Rear Seat
    213
  - Accessory Boxes
    213
    
    Glove Compartment
    214
    
    Center Console with Lid
    215
    
    Trunk Net (if so Equipped)
    215
  - Electronic Digital Clock
    216
    
    Clock Setting Procedure
    216
  - General Information about Your Radio
    216
    
    Reflections
    217
    
    Signal Transmission
    217
    
    Weak Reception (Fading)
    217
    
    Causes of Disturbances
    218
    
    Cross Modulation
    218
    
    FM Stereo Reception
    218
  - Whip Antenna
    219
  - AM Stereo & FM Stereo Radio with Graphic Equalizer, Cassette Tape Player and CD Player (if so Equipped)
    219
    
    Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    219
    
    Balance
    220
    
    Power Switch, Volume Control
    220
    
    Seek Button (Radio Mode)
    220
    
    Tuning
    220
  - Fade
    220
  - Graphic Equalizer
    220
  - AM/FM Selection
    220
  - Scan Button
    220
  - To Set the Radio Pushbutton Memory
    221
  - General Information
    221
  - To Change from Clock to Radio Mode
    221
  - Tape Player Operation
    221
  - Seek Button
    222
  - Fast Forward (FF)
    222
  - Rewind (RW)
    222
  - Tape Eject
    222
  - Scan Button
    222
  - Changing Tape Direction
    222
  - Metal Tape Selection
    222
  - Pinch Roller Release
    222
    
    EJT CD (Eject) Button
    223
    
    Ff/Tune/Rw Button
    223
    
    Inserting the Compact Disc
    223
    
    Noise Reduction
    223
    
    Operation Instructions-CD Player
    223
    
    Seek Button
    223
    
    Program Button 4 (Random Play)
    224
    
    Scan Button
    224
    
    Tape /CD Button
    224
    
    Time Button
    224
  - Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
    224
  - AM/FM Stereo Radio with 4 Disc CD Changer (if so Equipped)
    225
    
    Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    225
    
    Power Switch, Volume Control
    225
    
    Seek Button (Radio Mode)
    226
  - Tuning
    226
  - Balance
    226
  - Fade
    226
  - Tone Control
    226
  - MODE Selection
    226
  - PTY (Program Type) Selection
    226
  - Scan Button
    226
  - To Set the Pushbutton Memory
    227
  - To Change from Clock to Radio Mode
    227
  - General Information
    227
  - Operating Instructions - CD Changer
    227
  - Inserting the Compact Disc
    227
  - Seek Button
    228
  - FF /Tune/ RW Button
    228
  - Random Play
    228
  - Radio/CD Button
    228
    
    Loading the CD Changer
    228
    
    Scan Button
    228
    
    Time Button
    228
    
    Playing Discs
    229
    
    Removing Discs from the CD Changer
    229
  - Steering Wheel Remote Control Switches (if so Equipped)
    229
    
    Automatic Tuning the Radio
    230
    
    How to Adjust the Volume
    230
    
    To Listen to the Audio System
    230
    
    To Listen to the Radio
    230
    
    To Select the Preset Memory
    230
    
    To Listen to a CD
    231
    
    To Listen to a Tape
    231
    
    Handling of Compact Discs
    232
  - Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
    234
  - Vents
    235
    
    Air Flow Rate and Direction Adjustments
    235
  - Air Conditioning
    236
    
    Control Panel
    236
    
    Changing the Blower Speed
    237
    
    Changing the Temperature
    237
    
    Changing Mode Selection
    238
    
    Changing Air Selection
    242
    
    Air Conditioning Switch
    243
    
    Defrosting or Defogging of the Windshield and Door Windows
    244
    
    How to Use the Controls
    244
    
    Air Conditioning System Refrigerant and Lubricant Recommendations
    247
    
    Important Operation Tips for Air Conditioning
    247
    
    During a Long Period of Disuse
    248
  - Installation of Accessories
    248
Vehicle Care

251
- 252 Vehicle Care
  252
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    253
    
    Plastic, Vinyl Leather, Fabric, and Flocked Parts
    253
    
    Upholstery
    253
    
    Genuine Leather (if so Equipped)
    254
  - Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    254
    
    Foreign Material
    254
    
    Washing
    255
    
    During Cold Weather
    256
    
    Waxing Your Vehicle
    257
  - Polishing Your Vehicle
    258
  - Damaged Paint
    258
  - Cleaning Plastic Parts
    258
  - Chrome Parts
    259
  - Aluminum Wheels (if so Equipped)
    259
  - Window Glass
    259
  - Wiper Blades
    259
  - Cleaning the Sunroof (if so Equipped)
    259
  - Engine Compartment
    259
Emergencies

261
- If the Vehicle Breaks down
  263
  - If the Engine Quits
    263
- Operation under Adverse Driving Conditions
  263
  - If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck in Sand, Mud or Snow
    263
  - On a Wet Road
    264
  - On Snowy or Icy Roads
    265
- Spare Tire, Jack and Tool Set Storage
  266
  - Handling Spare Tire
    266
  - Jack
    267
- Compact Spare Tire
  267
- Wheel Covers (if so Equipped)
  268
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  270
  - Jacking up the Vehicle
    270
- Engine Overheating
  278
- Jump-Starting the Engine
  279
  - If Your Vehicle Has Anti-Lock Brakes
    284
- Towing
  284
- Fuses
  286
  - Fuse Block
    286
- Fusible Links
  287
  - Fuse Load Capacities
    287
- Replacement of Light Bulbs
  292
  - Bulb Capacity
    292
- Headlights
  294
- Adjustment of Headlight Aim
  297
- Front Fog Lights (if so Equipped)
  297
- Front Turn Signal and Parking Lights
  297
- Front Side Marker Lights
  300
- Rear Combination Lights
  300
- High-Mounted Stop Light
  302
- License Plate Light
  302
- Back up Lights
  303
- Dome Light
  305
Maintenance

309
- View of Engine Compartment
  311
  - Maintenance
    312
- Service Precautions
  312
- Emission-Control System Maintenance
  313
- Emissions Testing
  314
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
  314
- Replacement Parts
  315
  - Fuel System (Tank, Filler Tube, Connections, and Fuel Tank Filler Cap)
    315
  - Fuel Hoses
    315
  - Air Cleaner Filter
    316
  - Evaporative Emission Control System
    316
  - (Except Evaporative Emission Canister)
    316
  - Spark Plugs
    317
  - Ignition Cables
    317
  - Distributor Cap and Rotor
    317
- General Maintenance
  318
  - Engine Oil and Oil Filter
    318
- Maintenance
  318
- Engine Coolant
  322
  - To Check the Coolant Level
    322
  - To Add Coolant
    322
- Brake Fluid
  323
- Clutch Fluid (Manual Transaxle)
  324
  - To Check the Clutch Fluid
    324
  - To Replace the Fluid
    324
- Battery
  325
  - During Cold Weather
    325
    
    Disconnection and Connection
    325
- Automatic Transaxle
  327
  - To Check the Fluid Level
    328
  - Procedure for Checking the Fluid Level
    328
- Ball Joint, Steering Linkage Seal and Drive Shaft Boots
  329
- Brake Hoses
  329
- Disc Brake Pads, Rear Drum Brake Linings
  329
  - And Rear Wheel Cylinders
    329
- Manual Transaxle
  329
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
  329
- Door Hinges, Rear Hatch Hinges, Hood Lock
  330
  - Release Mechanism and Safety Catch
    330
- Exhaust System
  330
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  331
  - Windshield Washers
    331
- Parking Brake
  332
- Drive Belt
  333
  - Steering Pump)
    333
- Timing Belt
  334
- Tires
  334
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    334
  - Radial Ply Tires
    336
  - Tire Pressure for Sustained High-Speed Driving
    336
  - Oversize Tires
    336
  - Tire Maintenance
    337
  - Cargo Loads
    337
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    337
  - Tire Rotation
    338
  - Tire Chains
    339
  - Snow Tires
    339
- Regular Maintenance Schedule
  340
- Severe Maintenance Schedule
  349
Specifications

363
- Air Conditioner Label
  364
- Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
  364
- Vehicle Identification Number Plate
  364
- Vehicle Information Code Plate
  364
- Vehicle Labeling
  364
- Engine Serial Number
  365
- Battery
  366
- Certification Label
  366
- Tire and Loading Information Placard
  366
- General Vehicle Data
  367
- Tires and Wheels
  367
- Vehicle Weights
  367
- Engine Specifications
  369
- Capacities
  370
If You Need Consumer Assistance

371
- If You Need Assistance
  372
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  372
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    372
  - Prepare a List
    372
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    372
- Warranty Information
  374
- Customer Arbitration Board
  375
- Mopar Parts
  375
- Reporting Safety Defects
  375
  - In Canada
    375
- Publication Order Forms
  377
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  379
  - Treadwear
    379
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    379
  - Temperature A, B, C
    380

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