trailer DODGE STRATUS 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

SCHEDULE“B”
Follow schedule“B”if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with an.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F(0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule“B”of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 100,000 miles (160,000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule B of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
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Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 177
Filter.............................. 215
Gasoline............................ 171
Gauge.............................. 83
Hoses.............................. 230
Light............................... 88
Octane Rating........................ 247
Requirements.....................171,246
Tank Capacity........................ 246
Fuel, Flexible............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling.............................. 177
Fuses................................ 237
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 69
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)................. 177
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 172
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 171
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 172
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 172
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................85,86
Fuel................................ 83
Speedometer......................... 84Tachometer.......................... 84
Gearshift............................. 145
General Information...................10,17
Glass Cleaning......................... 236
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 179
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 179
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 190
Head Restraints......................... 56
Headlights............................ 241
Aiming............................. 246
Automatic........................... 62
Bulb Replacement..................... 241
Cleaning............................ 236
High Beam.........................63,84
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 63
Passing............................. 63
Switch.............................. 61
Time Delay........................62,63
Heater............................122,129
Heater, Engine Block.................... 142
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 180
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Sizes............................... 153
Snow Tires.......................... 168
Spinning............................ 164
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 165
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 181
Towing.........................178,201,202
Disabled Vehicle...................... 201
Guide.............................. 181
Weight............................. 181
Traction Control....................65,83,150
Traction Control Switch................65,150
Trailer Towing......................... 178
Cooling System Tips................... 187
Hitches............................. 180
Minimum Requirements................ 182
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 181
Wiring............................. 185
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 181
Trailer Weight......................... 181
Transaxle............................. 230
Additives........................... 232
Automatic.....................143,145,230
Filter.............................. 232Overdrive........................... 146
Selection of Lubricant.................. 231
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 86
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry).......................... 18
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).69
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 15
Transporting Pets........................ 44
Tread Wear Indicators................... 165
Trip Computer.......................... 89
Trip Odometer.......................... 86
Trunk Release, Emergency...............20,21
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 20
Turn Signals.........................62,84
Underhood Fuses....................... 237
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 275
Universal Transmitter.................... 69
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 171
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 227
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