check engine DODGE STRATUS 2004 2.G Owner's Guide

Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*XXX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Inspect and check tension for power steering
belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if re-
quired.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months
or 102,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*³X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000) (168 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, ro-
tors, rear drums and shoes.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Replace thespark plugson 2.7 liter engine. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*³ X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter en-
gine.*X
Check and retension alternator drive belts on 2.7
liter engine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.4L engine. X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter engine. *** X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. *** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000 132,000 138,000
(Kilometers) (174 000) (183 000) (193 000) (203 000) (212 000) (222 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*X X XXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*³X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
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Miles144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (232 000) (241 000)
[Months][144] [150]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if required.* X
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*³ X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
** Except for the 2.4 liter Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle
(PZEV).
*** 2.4 liter PZEV only.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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About Your Brakes...................... 140
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 206
Adding Fuel.......................... 162
Aiming Headlights...................... 227
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 196
Air Conditioning....................... 120
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 125
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 200
Air Conditioning System..............120,199
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 151
Airbag................................ 33
Airbag Deployment....................36,37
Airbag Light.....................37,40,49,85
Airbag Maintenance...................... 39
Airbag, Side........................... 38
Airbag, Window......................33,38
Alarm Light............................ 90
Alarm, Panic........................... 21
Alarm System.......................... 22
Alignment and Balance.................. 156
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 207
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 206Capacities........................... 227
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 141
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 88
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 22
Appearance Care....................... 214
Automatic Door Locks.................... 17
Automatic Transaxle...............133,184,211
Filter.............................. 213
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 213
Fluid Level Check..................... 212
Interlock System....................12,134
Reset Mode......................... 135
Selection Of Lubricant................. 212
Shifting............................ 135
Special Additives..................... 213
Autostick............................. 158
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 77
Ball Joints............................ 201
Battery............................... 198
Emergency Starting.................... 179
Gas Caution......................181,199
Heater............................. 132
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Jump Starting........................ 179
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
Location.........................179,198
Belts, Drive........................... 196
Belts, Engine.......................... 198
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 201
B-Pillar Location....................... 147
Brake, Parking......................... 139
Brake System.......................140,209
Anti-Lock........................... 141
Fluid Check......................... 210
Hoses.............................. 209
Master Cylinder...................... 210
Warning Light........................ 89
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........133,135
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 48
Bulbs, Light........................... 221
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 227
Capacities, Fluid....................... 227
Car Washes........................... 215
Carpeting............................. 216
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 118Cassette Tape Player...............95,104,106
Catalytic Converter..................... 197
CD Changer..................102,107,112,114
CD Player....................100,109,111,118
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 226
Central Locking......................... 17
Chains, Tire........................... 157
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 174
Charging System Light................... 86
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 144
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 49
Child Restraint...................40,42,44,45
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 44
Child Safety Locks....................... 18
Cigar Lighter........................... 94
Circuit Breakers........................ 219
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 218
Headlights.......................... 217
Instrument Panel..................... 218
Climate Control........................ 120
Clock................................. 94
Coin Holder........................... 53
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Electronic Speed Control.................. 67
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 174
Emergency Trunk Release................. 24
Emission Control System Maintenance....190,232
Engine............................187,188
Block Heater......................... 132
Break-In Recommendations............... 48
Checking Oil Level.................... 192
Compartment.....................187,188
Cooling............................ 205
Oil .............................192,227
Oil Change Interval................... 193
Oil Selection......................... 194
Oil Synthetic......................... 195
Overheating......................... 172
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter . . 232
Timing Belt.......................... 198
Engine Oil Viscosity..................194,227
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................ 194
Entry System, Illuminated................. 15
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 204
Exhaust System........................ 204Exterior Light Service.................... 222
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 196
Automatic Transaxle................... 213
Engine Fuel......................... 196
Engine Oil.......................... 195
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 172
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 168
Engine Oil.......................... 194
Maintenance......................... 169
Replacement Parts.................... 169
Starting............................ 168
Fluid Capacities........................ 227
Fluid Leaks............................ 50
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 212
Capacities........................... 227
Fog Light Service....................... 225
Fog Lights..........................64,225
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 183
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Interior Fuses.......................... 219
Interior Lighting........................ 61
Interior Lights.......................... 61
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 174
Jack Operation......................... 174
Jump Starting......................... 179
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Sentry............................ 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 33
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 26
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 44
Latch Plate............................ 27
Leaks, Fluid............................ 50
Lights................................ 61
Airbag..........................37,49,85Anti-Lock............................ 88
Brake Warning.....................89,139
Bulb Replacement..................... 221
Check Engine......................... 86
Daytime Running...................... 63
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............63,64
Exterior Check........................ 50
Fog ...........................64,87,225
Front Replacement.................... 224
Headlight Switch...................... 63
High Beam Indicator................... 86
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 63
Interior.............................. 61
License............................. 227
Lights On Reminder.................... 64
Low Fuel............................ 90
Map Reading......................... 62
Oil Pressure.......................... 89
Passing............................. 64
Rear Servicing....................... 226
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 90
Security Alarm........................ 23
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Service..........................221,222
Service Engine Soon.................... 86
Theft Alarm.......................... 90
Turn Signal.....................64,86,224
Voltage.............................. 86
Load Limits........................... 164
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 164
Tires ............................147,164
Locks
Central.............................. 17
Child Protection....................... 18
Door............................... 15
Ignition............................. 11
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 44
Lubricants............................ 201
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 164
Maintenance Free Battery................. 198
Maintenance Procedures.................. 192
Maintenance Schedule................... 233
Light Duty Schedule9B9................ 236Schedule9A9......................... 246
Schedule9B9......................... 236
Malfunction Indicator Light.............86,190
Manual, Service........................ 256
Manual Transaxle....................137,184
Mirrors............................... 55
Electric Remote....................... 55
Outside...........................55,56
Rearview............................ 55
Vanity.............................. 56
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Mopar Parts........................191,256
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 63
Occupant Restraints...................... 25
Odometer............................. 88
Tampering........................... 88
Trip ................................ 88
Oil, Engine.........................192,227
Capacity............................ 227
Change Interval...................... 193
Checking........................... 192
Disposal............................ 195
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Filter.............................. 195
Identification Logo.................167,194
Materials Added to.................... 195
Pressure Gauge....................... 89
Quality..........................167,194
Recommendation..................... 194
Synthetic........................... 195
Onboard Diagnostic System............189,190
Opener, Garage Door..................... 70
Overheating, Engine..................... 172
Owner's Manual....................... 256
Paint Care............................ 214
Paint Damage......................... 214
Panic Alarm........................... 21
Parking Brake......................... 139
Parking On Hill........................ 139
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter.... 232
Passing Light........................... 64
Pets.................................. 48
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 147
Power
Brakes............................. 140Door Locks.......................... 15
Outlet.............................. 77
Seats............................... 58
Steering............................ 142
Steering, Checking.................... 200
Sunroof............................. 75
Windows.........................25,142
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 32
Programmable Electronic Features.........71,74
Programming Transmitters............21,71,74
Radial Ply Tires........................ 153
Radiator Cap.......................... 207
Radio...........................95,104,109
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 94
Radio Operation..................104,109,117
Radio Remote Controls................... 117
Rear Window Defroster.................. 123
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 228
Reformulated Gasoline................... 160
Refrigerant............................ 200
Reminder, Lights On..................... 64
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