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Dodge 2005 Stratus Coupe manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Dodge 2005 Stratus Coupe Owner's Manual (396 pages)
Dodge 2005 Stratus Coupe Automobile Owner's Manual
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Dodge
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 2.64 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
1
How to Use this Manual
4
Introduction
4
Introduction 5
5
Vehicle Identification Number
5
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
5
Locking and Unlocking
21
Keys
23
Locking and Unlocking 23
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
Remote Trunk Lid Release
37
Inside Emergency Trunk Release
37
Fuel Filler
39
Engine Hood Release
42
Power Windows
44
Driver Switch
45
Passenger Switch
46
Sunroof (if so Equipped)
46
To Tilt up
46
To Tilt down
47
To Open
47
To Close
47
Sunshade
48
Theft-Alarm System (if so Equipped)
49
Armed Stage
49
Alarm Stage
51
Disarmed Stage
52
Testing the Theft-Alarm System
53
Seats, Seat Belts, Child Restraints and Air Bags
55
Front Seats
57
To Adjust Seat Forward or Backward
59
To Recline the Seatback
60
To Adjust Seat Height (Driver's Side Only)
63
To Adjust Lumbar Support (Driver's Side Only, if so Equipped)
65
For Access to the Rear Seat (Passenger Side Entry)
65
Head Restraints
66
Adjustment of the Head Restraints
67
Rear Seats
66
Rear Seat Capacity
66
Fold down Rear Seatbacks
66
Seat Belts
68
UNIBELT Restraint System
69
UNIBELT Instructions
70
Adjustable Seat Belt Shoulder Anchor (Front Seats)
73
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert™)
74
Seat Belt Extender
75
Child Restraints
76
Installing a Child Restraint System to a UNIBELT at the Rear Seat Positions or the Front Passenger Seat (with Emergency/Automatic Locking Mechanism)
82
Tether Anchors for the Child Restraint System
85
Tether Strap Anchor Installation
86
Children Who Have Outgrown Child Restraint Systems
86
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
87
Maintenance and Inspection of Seat Belts
88
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bag
89
Event Data Recording
95
SRS Servicing
101
Transporting Pets
103
Instruments and Controls
105
Instruments and Controls 107
107
Instrument Cluster
108
Meter Cluster
108
Indicator and Warning Light Package
109
Speedometer
110
Tachometer
110
Fuel Gauge
111
Odometer/Trip Odometer
112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
113
Turn Signal Indicators/Hazard Warning Lights
114
High Beam Indicator
114
Theft-Alarm Indicator
114
Door-Ajar Warning Light and Chime
114
Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Light (if so Equipped)
115
Cruise/Speed Control Indicator
115
Low-Fuel Warning Light and Chime
115
Charging System Warning Light
116
Front Fog Light Indicator (if so Equipped)
116
Oil Pressure Warning Light
116
Malfunction Indicator Light (SERVICE ENGINE SOON)
117
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Air Bag Warning Light
118
Brake Warning Light
119
Seat Belt Reminder/Warning Light
120
Changing the Setting for Warning Operation
120
Automatic Transaxle Indicator (if so Equipped)
121
Traction Control System Warning Light (if so Equipped)
121
Washer Fluid Level Indicator
121
Combination Headlights, Dimmer and Turn Signal Lever
122
Headlights
122
Light Auto-Cutout Feature (Headlights, Fog Lights, Etc.)
122
When You Want to Keep the Lights on (Time Delay)
122
Headlight Reminder Chime
123
Headlight Flasher (High/Low Beam)
123
Dimmer (High/Low Beam Change)
124
Turn Signals
124
Fog Light Switch (if so Equipped)
125
Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
126
Electric Rear Window Defroster
127
Instrument Panel Light Dimmer Control
127
Windshield Wipers
128
Intermittent Wipers
129
Precautions to Observe When Using Wipers and Washers
130
Windshield Washer
130
Dome Light
131
Lights (Dome Lights, Etc.) Auto-Cutout Function
132
Reading Lights
133
Garage Door Opener (if so Equipped)
134
Training the Universal Transceiver
135
Horn Switch
134
Rear Personal Lights
134
Starting and Driving
143
146 Starting and Driving
146
Break-In Recommendations
146
Fuel Selection
146
Gasoline Additives
147
Octane Requirement
147
Reformulated Gasoline
147
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
148
MMT in Gasoline
148
Sulfur in Gasoline
148
Materials Added to Fuel
149
Adding Fuel
149
Fuel Economy
151
Ignition Switch
151
Key Reminder Chime
152
Starting
153
Tips for Starting
153
Normal Conditions
154
Flooded Engine
155
At Extremely Cold Ambient Temperature
155
Steering Lock
153
Theft Protection
153
Automatic Transaxle (if so Equipped)
155
Selector Lever Operation
156
Gear Positions
158
Driving Speed
159
(Vehicles with Automatic Transaxle)
159
Holding on an Upgrade
159
Transaxle Reset Mode
160
Automatic Transaxle Autostick
160
(If so Equipped)
160
Selector Lever Operation
161
Indicator Lights
163
Selector Positions (Main Gate)
164
Selector Positions Manual Gate Autostick
165
Holding on an Upgrade
167
Transaxle Reset Mode
168
Manual Transaxle (if so Equipped)
168
To Start
169
Proper Shift Points
169
Recommended Downshifting Speed
171
Driving Precautions
171
Parking Brake
171
Brake Pedal
173
Brake Pad Wear Alarm
174
Power Brakes
174
Anti-Lock Braking (Abs) System (if so
175
(If so Equipped)
175
General Driving Hints (Standard/Anti-Lock Brakes)
175
Steering Wheel Tilt Lock Lever
177
Power Steering
178
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirrors
179
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror
180
Electrochromic Mirror Operation (if so Equipped)
181
Cruise/Speed Control
191
To Activate
192
To Deactivate
196
To Resume the Set Speed
197
Traction Control (if so Equipped)
198
Catalytic Converter
199
Vehicle Preparation before Driving
201
Seat Belts and Seats
201
Defrosters
201
Tires
201
Lights
202
Fluid Leaks
202
Driver
202
Safe Driving Techniques
202
Driving, Alcohol and Drugs
203
Tips for Driving in Various Conditions
203
Operation During Cold Weather
204
Trailer Towing
205
Warranty Requirements
205
For Pleasant Driving
207
For Pleasant Driving 211
211
Sun Visors
211
To Adjust the Sun Visor Position
211
Vanity Mirror
212
Accessory Socket
213
Cup Holder
214
Accessory Boxes
215
Glove Compartment
216
Center Console with Lid
217
Trunk Net (if so Equipped)
217
Electronic Digital Clock
218
Clock Setting Procedure
218
General Information about Your Radio
218
Signal Transmission
219
Weak Reception (Fading)
219
Reflections
219
Cross Modulation
220
FM Stereo Reception
220
Causes of Disturbances
220
AM Stereo & FM Stereo Radio with Graphic Equalizer, Cassette Tape Player and CD Player (if so Equipped)
221
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
221
Power Switch, Volume Control
222
Seek Button (Radio Mode)
222
Tuning
222
Balance
222
Whip Antenna
221
AM/FM Selection
222
Fade
222
Graphic Equalizer
222
Scan Button
222
General Information
223
Tape Player Operation
223
To Change from Clock to Radio Mode
223
To Set the Radio Pushbutton Memory
223
Changing Tape Direction
224
Fast Forward (FF)
224
Metal Tape Selection
224
Pinch Roller Release
224
Noise Reduction
225
Operation Instructions-CD Player
225
Inserting the Compact Disc
225
Seek Button
225
EJT CD (Eject) Button
225
Ff/Tune/Rw Button
225
Program Button 4 (Random Play)
226
Tape /CD Button
226
Time Button
226
Scan Button
226
Rewind (RW)
224
Scan Button
224
Seek Button
224
Tape Eject
224
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
226
AM/FM Stereo Radio with 4 Disc CD Changer (if so Equipped)
227
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
227
Power Switch, Volume Control
227
Seek Button (Radio Mode)
228
Balance
228
Fade
228
MODE Selection
228
PTY (Program Type) Selection
228
Scan Button
228
Tone Control
228
Tuning
228
General Information
229
Inserting the Compact Disc
229
Operating Instructions - CD Changer
229
To Change from Clock to Radio Mode
229
To Set the Pushbutton Memory
229
FF /Tune/ RW Button
230
Radio/CD Button
230
Time Button
230
Scan Button
230
Loading the CD Changer
230
Playing Discs
231
Removing Discs from the CD Changer
231
Random Play
230
Seek Button
230
Steering Wheel Remote Control Switches (if so Equipped)
231
How to Adjust the Volume
232
To Listen to the Audio System
232
To Listen to the Radio
232
Automatic Tuning the Radio
232
To Select the Preset Memory
232
To Listen to a Tape
233
To Listen to a CD
233
Handling of Compact Discs
234
Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
236
Vents
237
Air Flow Rate and Direction Adjustments
237
Air Conditioning
238
Control Panel
238
Changing the Blower Speed
239
Changing the Temperature
239
Changing Mode Selection
240
Changing Air Selection
244
Air Conditioning Switch
245
How to Use the Controls
246
Defrosting or Defogging of the Windshield
246
And Door Windows
246
Important Operation Tips for Air Conditioning
249
Air Conditioning System Refrigerant and Lubricant Recommendations
249
During a Long Period of Disuse
250
Installation of Accessories
250
Vehicle Care
251
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
Cleaning Plastic Parts
258
Damaged Paint
258
Polishing Your Vehicle
258
Aluminum Wheels (if so Equipped)
259
Chrome Parts
259
Cleaning the Sunroof (if so Equipped)
259
Engine Compartment
259
Window Glass
259
Wiper Blades
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
279
Jump-Starting the Engine
280
If Your Vehicle Has Anti-Lock Brakes
284
Towing
284
Fuses
286
Fuse Block
287
Fusible Links
287
Fuse Load Capacities
288
Replacement of Light Bulbs
293
Bulb Capacity
293
Headlights
295
Adjustment of Headlight Aim
297
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lights
297
Front Fog Lights (if so Equipped)
298
Front Side Marker Lights
300
Rear Combination Lights
301
High-Mounted Stop Light
302
Back up Lights
303
License Plate Light
303
Dome Light
306
Maintenance
309
View of Engine Compartment
311
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
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
327
Disconnection and Connection
327
Automatic Transaxle
329
To Check the Fluid Level
330
Procedure for Checking the Fluid Level
330
Ball Joint, Steering Linkage Seal and Drive Shaft Boots
331
Brake Hoses
331
Disc Brake Pads, Rear Drum Brake Linings and Rear Wheel Cylinders
331
Manual Transaxle
331
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
331
Exhaust System
332
Hood Lock Release Mechanism and Safety Catch
332
Windshield Wiper Blades
333
Windshield Washers
333
Parking Brake
334
Drive Belt (for Generator, Water Pump, Power Steering Pump)
335
Timing Belt
336
Tires
336
Tire Inflation Pressures
340
Radial Ply Tires
341
Tire Pressure for Sustained High-Speed Driving
342
Replacing Tire and Wheels
342
Tire Maintenance
342
Cargo Loads
346
Tread Wear Indicators
346
Tire Rotation
347
Tire Chains
348
Snow Tires
348
Regular Maintenance Schedule
349
Severe Maintenance Schedule
357
Specifications
371
372 Specifications
372
Vehicle Labeling
372
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
372
Vehicle Identification Number Plate
372
Vehicle Information Code Plate
372
Air Conditioner Label
372
Engine Serial Number
373
Tire and Loading Information Placard
374
Certification Label
374
Battery
374
General Vehicle Data
375
Tires and Wheels
375
Vehicle Weights
375
Engine Specifications
377
Capacities
378
If You Need Consumer Assistance
379
If You Need Assistance
380
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
380
Prepare for the Appointment
380
Prepare a List
380
Be Reasonable with Requests
380
Warranty Information
382
Customer Arbitration Board
383
Mopar Parts
383
Reporting Safety Defects
383
In Canada
383
Publication Order Forms
385
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
387
Treadwear
387
Traction AA, A, B, C
387
Temperature A, B, C
388
Index
389
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