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Dodge 2005 stratus Owner's Manual

Dodge 2005 stratus Owner's Manual (293 pages)

Dodge 2005 Stratus Sedan Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 4.95 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
  - 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
  23
  - Tamper Alert
    23
  - Security System Manual Override
    23
- Trunk Lock and Release
  24
- Trunk Safety Warning
  24
  - Trunk Internal Emergency Release
    25
- Windows
  25
  - Power Windows
    25
- Occupant Restraints
  26
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  48
- Safety Tips
  49
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

51
- Console Features
  54
  - Console Features - Without Heated Seats
    54
  - Console Features - with Heated Seats
    55
- Mirrors
  56
- Seats
  59
  - Manual Front Seat Adjustments
    59
  - Power Seats - if Equipped
    60
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    61
  - Folding Rear Seat
    61
- To Open and Close the Hood
  62
- Lights
  63
  - Interior Lights
    63
  - Front Map/Reading Lights - if Equipped
    65
  - Multi-Function Control Lever
    65
  - Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights
    66
  - Automatic Headlights-If Equipped
    66
  - Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
    67
  - Lights-On Reminder
    67
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    67
  - Turn Signals
    67
  - Headlight Beam Select Switch
    67
  - Flash to Pass
    67
  - Headlight Time Delay
    67
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  68
  - Mist
    69
  - Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System
    69
- Tilt Steering Column
  69
- Traction Control- if Equipped
  70
- Electronic Speed Control- if Equipped
  71
  - To Activate
    71
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    71
  - To Deactivate
    72
  - To Resume Speed
    72
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    72
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    72
  - Using Speed Control on Hills
    72
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  74
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  79
  - Opening Sunroof - Manual
    80
  - Opening Sunroof - Express
    80
  - Closing Sunroof - Manual
    80
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    80
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

83
- Instruments and Controls
  87
- Instrument Cluster
  88
- Instrument Cluster Description
  89
- Compass, Temperature, and Trip Computer Display - if Equipped
  95
  - Control Buttons
    95
  - Trip Conditions
    96
  - Compass Temperature Display
    96
- Cigar Lighter/Ashtray
  98
- Electronic Digital Clock
  98
  - To Set the Clock
    99
- Radio General Information
  99
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    99
  - Two Types of Signals
    99
  - Electrical Disturbances
    99
  - AM Reception
    99
  - FM Reception
    99
- Radio Data System (RDS)
  100
- Sales Code RAZ-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, CD Player and CD Changer Controls
  100
  - Operating Instructions - Radio
    100
  - Power Switch, Volume Control
    100
  - Seek Button (Radio Mode)
    100
  - Tuning
    100
- PTY (Program Type) Button
  101
- AM/FM Selection
  102
- Balance
  102
- Fade
  102
- Scan Button
  102
- Tone Control
  102
- Operating Instructions - Tape Player
  103
- Seek Button
  103
- To Change from Clock to Radio Mode
  103
- To Set the Radio Push-Button Memory
  103
- Changing Tape Direction
  104
- Fast Forward (FF)
  104
- Metal Tape Selection
  104
- Noise Reduction
  104
- Pinch Roller Release
  104
- Rewind (RW)
  104
- Scan Button
  104
- Tape Eject
  104
- Inserting the Compact Disc
  105
- Operating Instructions - CD Player
  105
- EJT CD (Eject) Button
  106
- Ff/Tune/Rw
  106
- Mode
  106
- Program Button 4 (Random Play)
  106
- Seek Button
  106
- CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
  107
- Scan Button
  107
- Tape CD Button
  107
- Time Button
  107
- Sales Code RBB-AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player and CD Changer Capability
  108
  - Radio Operation
    108
  - Mode Button
    110
  - Scan Button (Radio Mode)
    110
  - Cassette Player Features
    111
  - CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    112
- Sales Code RBK-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD Changer Controls
  113
  - Radio Operation
    113
  - CD Player Operation
    115
  - CD Changer Control Capability
    117
  - If Equipped
    117
- Disc CD Changer - if Equipped
  119
  - Loading the CD Changer
    119
  - Playing Discs
    120
  - Seek Button
    120
  - Ff/Tune/Rw
    120
  - Mode Button
    120
  - Program Button 1
    120
  - Program Button 4 (Random Play)
    120
  - Program Button 5
    120
  - Time Button
    121
  - Changing Modes
    121
  - Removing Discs from the CD Changer
    121
  - CD Changer Operation with the Changer off
    121
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  122
  - Radio Operation
    122
  - Tape Player
    122
  - CD Player - Single Disc in Radio
    123
  - CD Player - 6 Disc CD Changer
    123
- Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
  123
- Compact Disc Maintenance
  124
- Climate Controls
  125
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  125
Starting and Operating

139
- Starting Procedures
  142
  - Automatic Transaxle
    142
  - Manual Transaxle
    142
  - Normal Starting
    142
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or -29°C)
    144
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    144
  - After Starting
    145
- Automatic Transaxle
  145
  - Brake/Transmission Interlock
    145
  - Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
    147
  - Four Speed Automatic Transaxle
    147
  - Reset Mode
    147
  - Gear Ranges for Four Speed Automatic
    148
  - Transaxle
    148
- Battery and Engine Block Heaters - if Equipped
  145
- Parking Brake
  150
- Brake System
  151
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - if Equipped
    152
- Power Steering
  153
- Traction Control - if Equipped
  153
- Tire Safety Information
  154
  - Tire Markings
    154
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    158
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    159
- Tires-General Information
  163
  - Tire Pressure
    163
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    164
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    166
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    166
  - Limited Use Spare - if Equipped
    167
  - Tire Spinning
    167
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    168
  - Replacement Tires
    169
  - Alignment and Balance
    170
- Snow Tires
  170
- Tire Chains
  170
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  171
- Autostick - if Equipped
  172
  - Autostick Operation
    172
  - Autostick General Information
    173
- Fuel Requirements
  173
  - Spark Knock
    173
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    174
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    174
  - MMT in Gasoline
    175
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    175
  - Fuel System Cautions
    175
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    176
- Adding Fuel
  176
  - Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    176
- Trailer Towing
  178
  - Towing Requirements
    179
- Vehicle Loading
  178
What to Do in Emergencies

185
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  186
- If Your Engine Overheats
  186
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  188
  - Preparations for Jacking
    188
- Jump-Starting Procedures if Battery Is Low
  193
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  196
  - Acceleration
    196
  - Traction
    196
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  197
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  197
- Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
  198
  - Ground)
    198
  - Automatic Transaxle
    198
Maintaining Your Vehicle

199
- 2.4L Engine
  201
- L Engine
  202
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  203
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
  204
  - Programs
    204
- Dealer Service
  205
- Replacement Parts
  205
- Maintenance Procedures
  206
  - Engine Oil
    206
  - Crankcase Emission Control System
    213
  - Maintenance-Free Battery
    213
  - Air Conditioner
    214
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
  215
- Body Mechanism Lubrication
  216
- Suspension Ball Joints
  216
- Windshield Washers
  218
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  218
- Exhaust System
  219
- Cooling System
  220
- Brakes
  225
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  225
- Automatic Transmission
  228
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    230
- Fuel System Hoses
  228
- Fuses
  235
  - Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
    235
  - Interior Fuses
    235
- Vehicle Storage
  237
- Bulb Replacement
  238
  - Headlight Bulb Replacement
    238
  - Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement
    240
  - Fog Light Bulb Replacement
    241
  - Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement
    242
  - Rear Light Bulb Replacement
    243
  - License Plate Bulb Replacement
    243
  - Headlight Aiming
    244
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  238
- Fluids and Capacities
  244
- Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
  245
  - Parts
    245
  - Engine
    245
  - Chassis
    246
Maintenance Schedules

247
- Emission Control System Maintenance
  248
  - If Equipped
    248
- Maintenance Schedules
  249
- 252 Schedule "B
  252
- Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) for 2.4L - Schedule "A
  262
If You Need Consumer Assistance

269
- If You Need Assistance
  270
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  270
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    270
  - Prepare a List
    270
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    270
- Warranty Information
  272
- Mopar Parts
  274
- Publication Order Forms
  274
- Reporting Safety Defects
  274
  - In Canada
    274
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  276
  - Treadwear
    276
  - Traction Grades
    276
  - Temperature Grades
    277

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