instrument panel DODGE STRATUS 2005 2.G User Guide

CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
Electric Remote-Control Mirrors—If Equipped
Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the
remote controls mounted on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
NOTE:Place the mirror selector switch in the center
(neutral) position to prevent accidental movement of the
mirrors.
Power Mirror Controls
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WARNING!
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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Dimmer Control
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control for the
interior lights on the Multi-Function
Control Lever upward will increase
the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn
on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dim-
mer control is in this position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex-
treme bottom full-circle position. The
interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Daytime Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the first
detent (full-circle). This feature bright-
ens the odometer and radio display
when the parking lights or headlights
are on during daylight conditions.
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Front Map/Reading Lights—If Equipped
These lights are mounted between the sun visors. Each
light has a push-on push-off switch.
NOTE:The lights will remain on until the switch is
pressed a second time, so be sure that they have been
turned off before leaving the vehicle.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The Multi-Function lever controls the operation of the
headlights, turn signals, headlight beam select switch,
instrument panel light dimming, courtesy lights, passing
lights, dome light and fog lights.
Front Map/Reading Light Switches
Multi-Function Lever
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Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights
Turn the end of the control lever to the first detent for
parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
headlight operation.
To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
turn the center portion of the lever up or down. Turning
the dimmer control to the full up position also turns onthe courtesy lights. Turning the dimmer control to the full
down position prevents the courtesy lights from coming
on when a door is opened.
Automatic Headlights—If Equipped
This system automatically turns your headlights on at a
preset level of outdoor lighting. Turn the end of the
control lever to the third detent to turn the system on.
When the system is on, the headlight delay feature is also
on. This means that your headlights will stay on for about
90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch off. To turn
the Automatic system off, turn the control lever clock-
wise, to the off position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
NOTE:The Automatic Headlight System will turn on
the headlights if it detects that the windshield wipers
have been in operation for more than 10 seconds.
Multi-Function Lever
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Sunroof Fully Closed
Press and hold the switch forward until the sunroof stops
completely to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
The power outlet is located in the lower center of your
instrument panel. If your vehicle is equipped with heated
seats, a second power outlet is located inside the center
console. All accessories connected to any outlet should be
removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use.
CAUTION!
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

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

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
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▫Radio Data System (RDS)...............100
▫PTY (Program Type) Button..............101
▫Balance............................102
▫Fade..............................102
▫Tone Control........................102
▫AM/FM Selection.....................102
▫Scan Button.........................102
▫To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......103
▫To Change From Clock To Radio Mode......103
▫Operating Instructions—Tape Player.......103
▫Seek Button.........................103
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................104
▫Rewind (RW)........................104
▫Tape Eject...........................104
▫Scan Button.........................104
▫Changing Tape Direction................104▫Metal Tape Selection...................104
▫Pinch Roller Release...................104
▫Noise Reduction......................104
▫Operating Instructions—CD Player........105
▫Inserting The Compact Disc..............105
▫Seek Button.........................106
▫EJT CD (Eject) Button..................106
▫FF/Tune/RW........................106
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........106
▫Mode..............................106
▫Tape CD Button......................107
▫Time Button.........................107
▫Scan Button.........................107
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................107
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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—
If Equipped.........................117

6 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
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▫CD Player—Single Disc In Radio.........123
▫CD Player—6 Disc CD Changer..........123

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......123

Compact Disc Maintenance...............124

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......125

Climate Controls......................125
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)—If
Equipped...........................125
▫Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Control—If
Equipped...........................132
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