ignition DODGE STRATUS 2005 2.G Repair Manual

Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 123,000
(Kilometers) (174 000) (179 000) (183 000) (188 000) (193 000) (198 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*XXXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Replace theignition cableson the 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.7 liter
engine.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not done at 100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X X X
SCHEDULE“B”259
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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 the engine coolant at 60
months, if not done at 100,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
Rotate the tires. X XXXXX
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace
if required.*XXXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads,
linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Replace thespark plugson 2.7 liter en-
gine.X
Check and replace, if necessary, the
PCV valve.*‡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
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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.*‡X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter
engine.**X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not done at 100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X XXXXX
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Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Lock................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 13
Infant Restraint......................... 42
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 56
Instrument Cluster....................... 88
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 87
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 234
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 234
Interior Appearance Care................. 232
Interior Fuses.......................... 235
Interior Lighting........................ 63
Interior Lights........................63,64
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 188
Jack Operation......................... 188
Jump Starting......................... 193
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14Key, Sentry............................ 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 34
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 27
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 45
Latch Plate............................ 28
Latches
Hood............................... 62
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 173
Leaks, Fluid............................ 50
Lights..............................50,63
Airbag........................38,41,49,89
Anti-Lock............................ 92
Automatic Headlights................... 66
Brake Warning.....................93,150
Bulb Replacement..................... 238
Check Engine......................... 90
Daytime Running...................... 67
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............65,67
286 INDEX

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
INDEX 287
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