key DODGE STRATUS 2006 2.G Owner's Guide

If you use a lubricant that cannot be dispensed directly
into the lock cylinder, apply a small amount of the
lubricant to the key. Insert the key into the lock cylinder,
then proceed as described above, to distribute the lubri-
cant within the lock cylinder. Pay attention to trunk
hinges, especially during cold weather, to ensure ease of
trunk operation.
Other Body Mechanisms
The following body mechanisms should be inspected
and, if necessary, all pivot and sliding contact areas of
these components should be lubricated with the lubricant
specified as follows:
Engine Oil
•
Door hinges
•Hood hinges
•Trunk hinges
Smooth White Body Lubricant - Such as Mopar
Spray White Lube or equivalent:
•
Hood hinge springs and links
•Lock cylinders
•Parking brake mechanism
•Trunk latches
•Ash tray
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade
rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as
engine oil, gasoline, etc.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 221
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Shifting............................ 145
Special Additives..................... 232
Autostick............................. 169
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 76
Ball Joints............................ 220
Battery............................... 216
Emergency Starting.................... 197
Gas Caution......................199,217
Heater............................. 142
Jump Starting........................ 197
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 18
Location.........................197,217
Belts, Drive........................... 214
Belts, Engine.......................... 216
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 220
B-Pillar Location....................... 156
Brake, Parking......................... 147
Brake System.......................149,228
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 149
Fluid Check......................... 229
Hoses.............................. 228
Master Cylinder...................... 229Warning Light........................ 87
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........143,145
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 44
Bulb Replacement...................... 241
Bulbs, Light........................... 240
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 246
Capacities, Fluid....................... 246
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 177
Oil (Engine)......................... 213
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 225
Car Washes........................... 233
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 174
Carpeting............................. 235
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 120
Cassette Tape Player...............94,103,105
Catalytic Converter..................... 215
CD (Compact Disc) Changer......101,106,111,113
CD (Compact Disc) Player........99,108,110,120
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 245
Central Locking......................... 13
Chains, Tire........................... 168
INDEX 279
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HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 69
Hood Prop............................ 58
Hood Release.......................... 58
Hoses............................227,230
Illuminated Entry........................ 11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 9
Infant Restraint......................... 37
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 52
Instrument Cluster....................... 82
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 81
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 236
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 237
Interior Appearance Care................. 235
Interior Fuses.......................... 238
Interior Lighting........................ 59
Interior Lights.......................... 59
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 192
Jack Operation......................... 192
Jump Starting......................... 197Key, Programming....................... 10
Key, Replacement........................ 9
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 9
Keyless Entry System..................... 15
Knee Bolster........................... 30
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................. 41
Latch Plate............................ 24
Latches
Hood............................... 58
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 171
Leaks, Fluid............................ 46
Life of Tires........................... 166
Lights..............................46,59
Airbag........................34,36,46,84
Anti-Lock............................ 87
Automatic Headlights................... 62
Brake Warning.....................87,147
Bulb Replacement..................... 240
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)....... 84
Daytime Running...................... 62
284 INDEX

Passing Light........................... 63
Pets.................................. 44
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 156
Power
Brakes............................. 149
Door Locks.......................... 12
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)......... 76
Seats............................... 56
Steering............................ 150
Steering, Checking.................... 219
Sunroof............................. 74
Windows.........................21,150
Power Steering Fluid.................... 248
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 29
Preparation for Jacking................... 192
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 27
Programmable Electronic Features.........69,73
Programming Transmitters (Remote
Keyless Entry)......................17,69,73
Radial Ply Tires........................ 163
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 225Radio Broadcast Signals................... 93
Radio Operation...............103,108,119,122
Radio Remote Controls................... 119
Radio, Satellite......................... 115
Radio (Sound Systems)..............94,103,108
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 57
Rear Window Defroster.................. 132
Rearview Mirrors........................ 52
Reformulated Gasoline................... 172
Refrigerant............................ 219
Reminder, Lights On..................... 62
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 15
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 119
Remote Trunk Release.................... 20
Replacement Tires...................... 166
Reporting Safety Defects................. 273
Restraint, Head......................... 56
Restraints, Occupant..................... 22
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 201
Rotation, Tires......................... 168
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 45
INDEX 287
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 46
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 273
Safety Information, Tire.................. 152
Safety Tips............................. 45
Satellite Radio......................... 115
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 118
Schedule, Maintenance................... 250
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 237
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 28
Seat Belts.............................. 23
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 26
And Pregnant Women.................. 29
Child Restraint....................36,37,42
Extender............................ 29
Front Seat............................ 24
Inspection........................... 45
Operating Instructions.................. 24
Pretensioners......................... 27
Reminder............................ 88
Seats................................. 54
Adjustment.......................... 54
Cleaning............................ 235
Head Restraints....................... 56Lumbar Support....................... 55
Power.............................. 56
Rear Folding......................... 57
Reclining............................ 55
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........224,247
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 9
Service Assistance...................... 270
Service Contract........................ 272
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 84
Service Manuals........................ 273
Setting the Clock........................ 92
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 26
Side Airbag............................ 35
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)......127,132
Signals, Turn........................... 84
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 200
Snow Tires............................ 168
Spare Tire.........................163,164
Spark Plugs........................... 214
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........66,83
Speedometer........................... 84
288 INDEX

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
290 INDEX