key DODGE STRATUS 2004 2.G Owner's Guide

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
INDEX 263
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Fuel
Adding............................. 162
Filler Cap........................... 162
Filter.............................. 196
Gauge.............................. 85
Hoses.............................. 211
Light............................... 90
Tank Capacity........................ 227
Fuses................................ 219
Garage Door Opener..................... 70
GasCap .............................. 162
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 160
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 160
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 87
Fuel................................ 85
Gearshift............................. 135
Glass Cleaning......................... 218
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 172
Head Restraints......................... 58
Headlights............................ 222Aiming............................. 227
Bulb Replacement..................... 222
Cleaning............................ 217
High Beam........................... 86
Switch.............................. 63
Time Delay........................... 64
Heater............................... 120
Homelink Transmitter.................... 70
Hood Prop............................ 60
Hood Release.......................... 60
Hoses.............................209,211
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Lock................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 13
Infant Restraint......................... 41
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 55
Instrument Cluster....................... 84
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 83
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 218
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 218
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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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Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 31
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
Remote Trunk Release.................... 23
Replacement Tires...................... 155
Reporting Safety Defects................. 256
Restraints, Occupant..................... 25
Rotation, Tires......................... 157
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 50
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 256
Safety Information, Tire.................. 143
Safety Tips............................. 49
Schedule, Maintenance................... 233
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 218
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 31
Seat Belts.............................. 26
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 30
And Pregnant Women.................. 32
Child Restraint....................40,41,45
Extender............................ 32
Front Seat............................ 27
Inspection........................... 49
Operating Instructions.................. 27Reminder............................ 90
Seats................................. 57
Adjustment.......................... 57
Cleaning............................ 216
Head Restraints....................... 58
Lumbar Support....................... 58
Power.............................. 58
Rear Folding......................... 59
Reclining............................ 57
Security Alarm......................... 22
Sentry Key.......................... 11,13
Service Assistance...................... 252
Service Contract........................ 254
Service Engine Soon Light................. 86
Service Manuals........................ 256
Setting the Clock........................ 94
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 30
Side Airbag............................ 38
Side Window Demisters.................. 123
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 182
Snow Tires............................ 157
Spark Plugs........................... 196
Speed Control........................67,85
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Traction Control....................67,85,142
Trailer Towing......................... 164
Minimum Requirements................ 164
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 164
Warnings........................... 164
Transaxle............................. 211
Additives........................... 213
Automatic........................... 211
Filter.............................. 213
Manual..........................137,184
Selection of Lubricant.................. 212
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 87
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service................ 22
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 70
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 19
Transporting Pets........................ 48
Tread Wear Indicators................... 155
Trip Computer.......................... 90
Trip Odometer.......................... 88
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 24
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 23Turn Signals.........................64,86
Underhood Fuses....................... 219
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 258
Universal Transmitter.................... 70
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 209
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 56
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................147,164
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 22
Vinyl Trim............................ 216
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................194,227
Voltmeter.............................. 86
Warning, Door Ajar...................... 17
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 172
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 254
Washers, Windshield..................65,203
Washing Vehicle........................ 215
Waxing and Polishing................... 215
272 INDEX