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Dodge 2004 stratus sedan Owner's Manual

Dodge 2004 stratus sedan Owner's Manual (273 pages)

Dodge 2004 Stratus Sedan Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.02 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

3
- Introduction
  1
  - Table of Contents
    3
- Introduction
  4
- How to Use this Manual
  4
- Warnings and Cautions
  6
- Vehicle Identification Number
  6
  - For 2.4L - if Equipped
    7
- Vehicle Modifications / Alterations
  7
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

9
- A Word about Your Keys
  11
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  11
- Sentry Key - if Equipped
  13
  - Replacement Keys
    14
  - Customer Key Programming
    14
  - General Information
    15
- Door Locks
  15
- Illuminated Entry System
  15
- Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
  19
  - To Unlock the Doors
    19
  - To Lock the Doors
    20
  - To Unlock the Trunk
    20
  - Panic Alarm
    21
  - To Use the Panic Alarm
    21
  - To Program Additional Transmitters
    21
  - General Information
    21
  - Transmitter Battery Service
    22
- Vehicle Theft Alarm
  22
  - Tamper Alert
    23
  - Security System Manual Override
    23
- Trunk Lock and Release
  23
- Trunk Safety Warning
  24
  - Trunk Internal Emergency Release
    24
- Occupant Restraints
  25
- Power Windows
  25
  - Wind Buffeting
    25
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  48
- Safety Tips
  49
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

51
- Console Features
  53
  - Console Features - Without Heated Seats
    53
  - Console Features - with Heated Seats
    54
- Mirrors
  55
- Seats
  57
  - Manual Front Seat Adjustments
    57
  - Power Seats - if Equipped
    58
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    58
  - Folding Rear Seat
    59
- To Open and Close the Hood
  60
- Lights
  61
  - Interior Lights
    61
  - Front Map/Reading Lights - if Equipped
    62
  - Multi-Function Control Lever
    63
  - Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights
    63
  - Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
    63
  - Lights-On Reminder
    64
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    64
  - Turn Signals
    64
  - Headlight Beam Select Switch
    64
  - Passing Light
    64
  - Headlight Time Delay
    64
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  65
  - Mist
    65
  - Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System
    66
- Tilt Steering Column
  66
- Electronic Speed Control- if Equipped
  67
  - To Activate
    68
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    68
  - To Deactivate
    68
  - To Resume Speed
    68
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    68
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    69
  - Using Speed Control on Hills
    69
- Traction Control- if Equipped
  67
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  70
  - Programming the Universal Transceiver
    71
  - Rolling Code" Programming
    72
  - Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
    74
  - Operation
    74
  - Reprogramming a Single Button
    74
  - Security
    74
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  75
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    76
  - Wind Buffeting
    77
- Electrical Power Outlet
  77
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

79
- Instruments and Controls
  83
- Instrument Cluster
  84
- Instrument Cluster Description
  85
- Compass, Temperature, and Trip Computer Display - if Equipped
  90
  - Control Buttons
    91
  - Trip Conditions
    91
  - Compass Temperature Display
    92
- Cigar Lighter/Ashtray
  94
- Electronic Digital Clock
  94
  - To Set the Clock
    94
- Radio General Information
  94
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    94
  - Two Types of Signals
    95
  - Electrical Disturbances
    95
  - AM Reception
    95
  - FM Reception
    95
- Sales Code RAZ-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, CD Player and CD Changer Controls - if Equipped
  95
  - Operating Instructions - Radio
    95
  - Power Switch, Volume Control
    95
  - Seek Button (Radio Mode)
    96
  - Tuning
    96
- PTY (Program Type) Button
  96
- Balance
  97
- Fade
  97
- Tone Control
  97
- AM/FM Selection
  98
- Operating Instructions - Tape Player
  98
- Scan Button
  98
- To Change from Clock to Radio Mode
  98
- To Set the Radio Push-Button Memory
  98
- Changing Tape Direction
  99
- Fast Forward (FF)
  99
- Metal Tape Selection
  99
- Pinch Roller Release
  99
- Rewind (RW)
  99
- Scan Button
  99
- Seek Button
  99
- Tape Eject
  99
- Inserting the Compact Disc
  100
- Noise Reduction
  100
- Operating Instructions - CD Player
  100
- EJT CD (Eject) Button
  101
- Ff/Tune/Rw
  101
- Program Button 4 (Random Play)
  101
- Seek Button
  101
- CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
  102
- Mode
  102
- Scan Button
  102
- Tape CD Button
  102
- Time Button
  102
- Sales Code RBB-AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player and CD Changer Capability
  104
  - Operating Instructions
    104
  - Power Button
    104
  - Electronic Volume Control
    104
  - Seek
    104
  - Tune
    105
  - To Set the Push-Button Memory
    105
  - Balance
    105
  - Fade
    105
  - Bass and Treble Tone Control
    105
  - AM/FM Selection
    106
  - Mode Button
    106
  - Cassette Player Features
    106
  - CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    107
  - Radio Display Messages
    108
- Sales Code RBK-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD Changer Controls
  109
  - Radio Operation
    109
  - CD Player Operation
    111
  - CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    112
  - Radio Display Messages
    114
- Disc CD Changer - if Equipped
  114
  - Loading the CD Changer
    114
  - Playing Discs
    115
  - Seek Button
    115
  - Ff/Tune/Rw
    115
  - Mode Button
    115
  - Program Button 1
    115
  - Program Button 4 (Random Play)
    115
  - Program Button 5
    116
  - Time Button
    116
  - Changing Modes
    116
  - Removing Discs from the CD Changer
    116
  - CD Changer Operation with the Changer off
    116
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  117
  - Radio Operation
    117
  - Tape Player
    117
  - CD Player - Single Disc in Radio
    118
  - CD Player - 6 Disc CD Changer
    118
- Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
  118
- Compact Disc Maintenance
  119
- Climate Controls
  120
  - Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Control
    120
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  120
Starting and Operating

127
- Starting Procedures
  130
  - Automatic Transaxle
    130
  - Manual Transaxle
    130
  - Normal Starting
    130
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or -29°C)
    131
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    132
  - After Starting
    132
- Battery and Engine Block Heaters - if Equipped
  132
- Automatic Transaxle
  133
- Manual Transaxle
  137
  - Recommended Shift Speeds
    138
  - Downshifting
    138
  - Cruise Control
    138
- Parking Brake
  139
- Brake System
  140
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - if Equipped
    141
- Power Steering
  142
- Traction Control - if Equipped
  142
- Tire Safety Information
  143
  - Tire Markings
    143
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    146
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    147
- Tires-General Information
  150
  - Tire Pressure
    150
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    151
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    153
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    153
  - Tire Spinning
    154
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    155
  - Replacement Tires
    155
  - Alignment and Balance
    156
- Snow Tires
  157
- Tire Chains
  157
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  157
- Autostick - if Equipped
  158
  - Autostick Operation
    158
  - Autostick General Information
    159
- Fuel Requirements
  160
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    160
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    160
  - MMT in Gasoline
    161
  - Sulfur in Gasoline
    161
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    162
- Adding Fuel
  162
  - Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    162
- Trailer Towing
  164
  - Warranty Requirements
    164
- Vehicle Loading
  164
- Flexible Fuel - (2.7L Engines with Automatic Transmission Only)
  166
  - E-85 General Information
    166
  - Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    166
  - Fuel Requirements
    166
- Selection of Engine Oil
  167
- Cruising Range
  168
- Starting
  168
- Maintenance
  169
- Replacement Parts
  169
What to Do in Emergencies

171
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  172
- If Your Engine Overheats
  172
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  174
  - Preparations for Jacking
    174
- Jump-Starting the Battery
  179
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  182
  - Acceleration
    182
  - Traction
    182
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  183
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  183
- Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)
  184
  - Automatic Transaxle
    184
  - Manual Transaxle
    184
  - All Transaxles
    184
Maintaining Your Vehicle

185
- 2.4L Engine
  187
- L Engine
  188
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  189
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  190
- Dealer Service
  191
- Replacement Parts
  191
- Maintenance Procedures
  192
  - Engine Oil
    192
  - Crankcase Emission Control System
    198
  - Maintenance-Free Battery
    198
  - Air Conditioner
    199
- Power Steering Fluid Check
  200
- Body Mechanism Lubrication
  201
- Suspension Ball Joints
  201
- Windshield Washers
  203
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  203
- Exhaust System
  204
- Cooling System
  205
- Brakes
  209
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  209
- Automatic Transmission
  211
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    214
- Fuel System Hoses
  211
- Fuses
  219
  - Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
    219
  - Interior Fuses
    219
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  221
- Bulb Replacement
  222
  - Headlight Bulb Replacement
    222
  - Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement
    224
  - Fog Light Bulb Replacement
    225
  - Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement
    226
  - Rear Light Bulb Replacement
    226
  - License Plate Bulb Replacement
    227
  - Headlight Aiming
    227
- Fluids and Capacities
  227
- Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  228
  - Engine
    228
  - Chassis
    229
Maintenance Schedules

231
- Emission Control System Maintenance
  232
  - For 2.4L - if Equipped
    232
- Maintenance Schedules
  233
- 236 Schedule "B
  236
- 246 Schedule "A
  246
If You Need Consumer Assistance

251
- If You Need Assistance
  252
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  252
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    252
  - Prepare a List
    252
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    252
- Warranty Information
  254
- Mopar Parts
  256
- Publication Order Forms
  256
- Reporting Safety Defects
  256
  - In Canada
    256
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  258
  - Treadwear
    258
  - Traction Grades
    258
  - Temperature Grades
    259

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