maintenance schedule DODGE STRATUS 2005 2.G Owner's Manual

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.*‡X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter engine.*** X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Rotate the tires. X 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.‡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.
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Engine Temperature Warning............. 91
Exterior Check........................ 50
Fog ...........................67,91,241
Front Replacement.................... 240
Headlight Switch...................... 66
Headlights........................... 66
High Beam........................... 67
High Beam Indicator................... 90
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 66
Interior.............................. 63
License............................. 243
Lights On Reminder.................... 67
Low Fuel............................ 94
Malfunction Indicator................... 90
Map Reading......................... 65
Oil Pressure.......................... 93
Rear Servicing....................242,243
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 94
Security Alarm........................ 23
Service............................. 238
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 90
Theft Alarm.......................... 94Traction Control...................... 154
Turn Signal...................65,67,90,240
Voltage.............................. 90
Load Limits........................... 178
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 178
Tires ............................159,178
Locks
Central.............................. 17
Child Protection....................... 18
Door............................... 15
Ignition............................. 11
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 45
Lubricants............................ 216
Lubrication, Body....................... 216
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 178
Lumbar Support........................ 60
Maintenance Free Battery................. 213
Maintenance Procedures.................. 206
Maintenance Schedule................... 249
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 252
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 49
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 50
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 274
Safety Information, Tire.................. 154
Safety Tips............................. 49
Schedule, Maintenance................... 249
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 234
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 32
Seat Belts.............................. 27
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 31
And Pregnant Women.................. 33
Child Restraint....................41,42,46
Extender............................ 33
Front Seat............................ 28
Inspection........................... 49
Operating Instructions.................. 28
Pretensioners......................... 31
Reminder............................ 94
Seats................................. 59
Adjustment.......................... 59
Cleaning............................ 232
Head Restraints....................... 61
Lumbar Support....................... 60Power.............................. 60
Rear Folding......................... 61
Reclining............................ 59
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 23
Selection of Coolant..................222,245
Sentry Key.......................... 11,13
Service Assistance...................... 270
Service Contract........................ 272
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator)
..................................... 90
Service Manuals........................ 274
Setting the Clock........................ 98
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 31
Side Airbag............................ 40
Side Window Demisters...............130,135
Signals, Turn........................... 90
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 196
Snow Tires............................ 170
Spare Tire.........................166,167
Spark Plugs........................... 210
Speed Control........................71,89
Speedometer........................... 90
Starting.............................. 142
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