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Dodge Stratus 2006 Owner's Manual

Dodge Stratus 2006 Owner's Manual (296 pages)

Dodge 2006 Stratus Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 4.87 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

3
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

7
- Sentry Key - if Equipped
  9
  - Replacement Keys
    9
  - Customer Key Programming
    10
  - General Information
    10
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 7
  9
- Door Locks
  11
- Illuminated Entry System
  11
- Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
  15
  - To Unlock the Doors
    15
  - To Lock the Doors
    16
  - To Unlock the Trunk
    16
  - Panic Alarm
    17
  - To Use the Panic Alarm
    17
  - To Program Additional Transmitters
    17
  - General Information
    17
  - Transmitter Battery Service
    18
- Vehicle Theft Alarm
  19
  - Tamper Alert
    19
  - Security System Manual Override
    19
- Trunk Lock and Release
  20
- Trunk Safety Warning
  20
  - Trunk Internal Emergency Release
    21
- Windows
  21
  - Power Windows
    21
- Occupant Restraints
  22
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  44
- Safety Tips
  45
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

47
- Console Features
  50
  - Console Features - Without Heated Seats
    50
  - Console Features - with Heated Seats
    51
- Mirrors
  52
- Seats
  54
  - Manual Front Seat Adjustments
    54
  - Power Seats - if Equipped
    56
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    56
  - Folding Rear Seat
    57
- To Open and Close the Hood
  58
- Lights
  59
  - Interior Lights
    59
  - Front Map/Reading Lights - if Equipped
    60
  - Multi-Function Control Lever
    61
  - Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights
    61
  - Automatic Headlights-If Equipped
    62
  - Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
    62
  - Lights-On Reminder
    62
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    62
  - Turn Signals
    62
  - Headlight Beam Select Switch
    63
  - Flash to Pass
    63
  - Headlight Time Delay
    63
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  63
  - Mist
    64
  - Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System
    64
- Tilt Steering Column
  64
- Traction Control- if Equipped
  65
- Electronic Speed Control- if Equipped
  66
  - To Activate
    66
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    66
  - To Deactivate
    67
  - To Resume Speed
    67
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    67
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    67
  - Using Speed Control on Hills
    67
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  69
  - Programming the Universal Transceiver
    69
  - Rolling Code" Programming
    71
  - Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
    72
  - Operation
    73
  - Reprogramming a Single Button
    73
  - Security
    73
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  74
  - Opening Sunroof - Manual
    75
  - Opening Sunroof - Express
    75
  - Closing Sunroof - Manual
    75
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    75
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

77
- Instruments and Controls
  81
- Instrument Cluster
  82
- Instrument Cluster Description
  83
- Compass, Temperature, and Trip Computer Display - if Equipped
  89
  - Control Buttons
    89
  - Trip Conditions
    90
  - Compass Temperature Display
    90
- Cigar Lighter/Ashtray
  92
- Electronic Digital Clock
  92
  - To Set the Clock
    93
- Radio General Information
  93
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    93
  - Two Types of Signals
    93
  - Electrical Disturbances
    93
  - AM Reception
    93
  - FM Reception
    93
- Sales Code RAZ-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, CD Player and CD Changer Controls
  94
- Tuning
  94
- PTY (Program Type) Button
  95
- Radio Data System (RDS)
  95
- Balance
  96
- Fade
  96
- Tone Control
  96
- AM/FM Selection
  97
- Operating Instructions - Tape Player
  97
- Scan Button
  97
- To Change from Clock to Radio Mode
  97
- To Set the Radio Push-Button Memory
  97
- Changing Tape Direction
  98
- Fast Forward (FF)
  98
- Metal Tape Selection
  98
- Pinch Roller Release
  98
- Rewind (RW)
  98
- Scan Button
  98
- Seek Button
  98
- Tape Eject
  98
- Inserting the Compact Disc
  99
- Noise Reduction
  99
- Operating Instructions - CD Player
  99
- EJT CD (Eject) Button
  100
- Ff/Tune/Rw
  100
- Mode
  100
- Program Button 4 (Random Play)
  100
- Seek Button
  100
- CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
  101
- Scan Button
  101
- Tape CD Button
  101
- Time Button
  101
- Sales Code RBB-AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player and CD Changer Capability
  103
  - Radio Operation
    103
  - Mode Button
    105
  - Scan Button (Radio Mode)
    105
  - Cassette Player Features
    105
  - CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    106
- Sales Code RBK-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD Changer Controls
  108
  - Radio Operation
    108
  - CD Player Operation
    110
  - CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    111
- Disc CD Changer - if Equipped
  113
  - Loading the CD Changer
    113
  - Playing Discs
    114
  - Seek Button
    114
  - Ff/Tune/Rw
    114
  - Mode Button
    114
  - Program Button 1
    114
  - Program Button 4 (Random Play)
    114
  - Program Button 5
    115
  - Time Button
    115
  - Changing Modes
    115
  - Removing Discs from the CD Changer
    115
  - CD Changer Operation with the Changer off
    115
- Satellite Radio - if Equipped
  115
  - System Activation
    116
  - Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
    116
  - Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB, RAH and RBK Radios
    116
  - Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios
    117
  - Selecting a Channel
    117
  - Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels
    117
  - Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if Equipped)
    118
  - PTY Button Scan
    118
  - PTY Button Seek
    118
  - Satellite Antenna
    118
  - Reception Quality
    118
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  119
  - Radio Operation
    119
  - Tape Player
    119
  - CD Player - Single Disc in Radio
    120
  - CD Player - 6 Disc CD Changer
    120
- Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
  120
- Compact Disc Maintenance
  121
- Climate Controls
  122
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  122
Starting and Operating

137
- Starting Procedures
  140
  - Automatic Transaxle
    140
  - Manual Transaxle
    140
  - Normal Starting
    140
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or -29°C)
    141
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    142
  - After Starting
    142
- Battery and Engine Block Heaters - if Equipped
  142
- Automatic Transaxle
  143
- Parking Brake
  147
- Brake System
  149
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - if Equipped
    149
- Power Steering
  150
- Traction Control - if Equipped
  150
- Tire Safety Information
  152
  - Tire Markings
    152
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    154
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    156
- Tires-General Information
  160
  - Tire Pressure
    160
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    161
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    163
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    163
  - Limited Use Spare - if Equipped
    164
  - Tire Spinning
    164
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    165
  - Life of Tire
    166
  - Replacement Tires
    166
  - Alignment and Balance
    167
- Snow Tires
  168
- Tire Chains
  168
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  168
- Autostick - if Equipped
  169
  - Autostick Operation
    170
  - Autostick General Information
    170
- Fuel Requirements
  171
  - Spark Knock
    171
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    172
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    172
  - MMT in Gasoline
    173
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    173
  - Fuel System Cautions
    173
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    174
- Flexible Fuel- (Fleet Vehicles Only)
  175
  - E-85 General Information
    175
  - Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    175
  - Fuel Requirements
    175
  - Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel
    176
  - Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    176
  - Starting
    176
  - Cruising Range
    176
  - Replacement Parts
    176
  - Maintenance
    176
- Adding Fuel
  177
  - Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    177
- Trailer Towing
  178
  - Common Towing Definitions
    178
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    180
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    181
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    181
  - Towing Requirements
    182
  - Towing Tips
    186
- Vehicle Loading
  178
What to Do in Emergencies

189
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  190
- If Your Engine Overheats
  190
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  191
  - Preparations for Jacking
    192
- Jump-Starting Procedures if Battery Is Low
  197
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  200
  - Acceleration
    200
  - Traction
    200
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  201
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  201
- Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)
  202
  - Automatic Transaxle
    202
Maintaining Your Vehicle

203
- 2.4L Engine
  205
- L Engine
  206
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  207
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  208
- Dealer Service
  209
- Replacement Parts
  209
- Maintenance Procedures
  210
  - Engine Oil
    210
  - Crankcase Emission Control System
    216
  - Maintenance-Free Battery
    216
  - Air Conditioner
    218
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
  219
- Body Mechanism Lubrication
  220
- Suspension Ball Joints
  220
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  221
- Windshield Washers
  222
- Cooling System
  223
- Exhaust System
  223
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  227
- Brakes
  228
- Automatic Transmission
  230
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    233
- Fuel System Hoses
  230
- Fuses
  237
  - Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
    237
  - Interior Fuses
    238
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  240
- Vehicle Storage
  240
- Bulb Replacement
  241
  - Headlight Bulb Replacement
    241
  - Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement
    243
  - Fog Light Bulb Replacement
    244
  - Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement
    245
  - Rear Light Bulb Replacement
    245
  - License Plate Bulb Replacement
    246
  - Headlight Aiming
    246
- Fluids and Capacities
  246
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  247
  - Engine
    247
  - Chassis
    248
Maintenance Schedules

249
- 250 Maintenance Schedules
  250
- Emission Control System Maintenance
  250
- Schedule "B" 253
  253
- Schedule "A" 263
  263
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
- Mopar Parts
  272
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  272
- Publication Order Forms
  273
- Reporting Safety Defects
  273
  - In Canada
    273
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  275
  - Treadwear
    275
  - Traction Grades
    275
  - Temperature Grades
    276

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