trunk release DODGE STRATUS COUPE 2004 2.G Owners Manual

Interior
1. Seat belt!p. 68
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (for front
seats)!p. 732. Remote trunk lid release!p. 37
3. Power window switch!p. 43
4. Window lock switch!p. 45
5. Electric remote-controlled outside mirror
switch!p. 186
6. Power door lock switch!p. 34
7. Sun visor!p. 207
8. Sunroof switch (for vehicles with sunroof)!p. 46
Dome light (for vehicles without sunroof)!p. 129
9. Inside day/night rearview mirror!p. 175
Electrochromic inside rearview mirror (if so equipped)
!p. 176
Dome light (for vehicles with sunroof)
10. Vanity mirror!p. 208
11. Glove compartment!p. 212
12. Cup holder (for rear seat)!p. 210
13. Rear seat!p. 66
14. Center console with lid!p. 213
15. Supplemental restraint system-side air bag!p. 89
(for front seats, if so equipped)
16. Cup holder (for front seats)!p. 210
17. Front seat
18. Ash receptacle receiver.
INTRODUCTION 7
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Trunk Area1. Inside emergency trunk release handle!p. 37
2. Trunk light!p. 303
3. Jack!p. 265
4. Spare tire!p. 265
5. Tools!p. 264
INTRODUCTION 9
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
CONTENTS
mKeys.................................23
mSentry Key............................23
mDoor locks (Manual).....................26
NTo lock the door without using the key.......26
NTo lock the door with the key..............27
NTo lock the door from the inside............28
mKeyless entry system (if so equipped)........29
NConfirmation function...................29
NUsing the panic alarm...................31
NProcedure for replacing keyless transmitter
battery..............................32
mPower door locks........................34NLocking and unlocking with the door lock
switch...............................34
NLocking and unlocking with key or inside lock
knob................................35
NLocking by means of the inside lock knob.....35
mTrunk lid..............................35
NRemote trunk lid release..................37
NInside emergency trunk release.............37
mFuel filler.............................39
mEngine hood release......................41
mPower windows........................43
NDriver switch..........................44
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Key reminder chime
After the ignition switch is off, if the driver's door is
opened while the ignition key is in the ignition, a chime
will sound to remind you to remove the key.
Forgotten-key prevention mechanism
If the inside lock knobs on the doors are set to the locked
position and the driver 's door or passenger 's door is
closed while the key is still in the ignition switch, the lock
will automatically be released.
Door-ajar warning chime
When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h)
and the door or the trunk is open, a chime will sound to
inform the driver that the door is not properly shut.
To lock the door with the key
Rotate the key toward the front of the vehicle to lock the
door. After checking that the door is locked, turn the key
back to the center and remove it from the lock cylinder.
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LockUnlock
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Locking and unlocking with key or inside lock
knob
Using the key to lock or unlock the driver 's or passen-
ger 's (if so equipped) door will automatically lock or
unlock all of the doors.
·Turn the key inserted in the driver 's door lock once in
the unlocking direction, and the front driver 's door
will be unlocked.
·Give another turn in the unlocking direction, and both
doors will be unlocked.
Locking by means of the inside lock knob
Place the inside lock knob of the driver's door in the
locked position, and both doors will be locked.
TRUNK LID
WARNING!
²It is dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open
since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the
cabin. CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
²Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. If
trapped in the trunk, it is possible to escape from
the trunk by using the inside emergency trunk
release handle. (See ``Inside emergency trunk re-
lease'' on Page 37).
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Lock Unlock
Lock
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Remote trunk lid release
Pull the trunk lid release lever, located to the left of the
driver's seat, up to open the trunk lid.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the trunk lid release lever while the
vehicle is moving. If the trunk lid opened, luggage
could fall onto the road and cause an accident.
Inside emergency trunk release
The emergency trunk release is designed to provide a way to
open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. It was developed to
help prevent death and serious heat-related injuries, includ-
ing brain damage, especially for children who might become
locked inside a vehicle trunk.
The illuminated9T9shaped yellow emergency trunk release
handle (see illustration) is mounted near the latch inside the
trunk lid. Velcro keeps the handle secure in its holder.
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The handle glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the emergency trunk release
handle. Children should be taught not to play in or around
vehicles.
WARNING!
²Children should never be left unsupervised in or
around vehicles.
²Unsupervised children could lock themselves in
an open vehicle or trunk.
²People trapped inside a vehicle, or trunk, even if
only for a short period of time, can quickly die
from suffocation or heat stroke, especially on hot
days. Interior temperatures in vehicles can rise in
minutes.
²Keep your vehicle doors locked and the trunk
closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle keys
away from children.
To open the trunk from inside the trunk, tear off the
illuminated9T9handle from its holder by pulling in the
direction of the arrow (1). Then pull the handle in the
direction of the arrow (2). Push up on the trunk to exit.
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1. Tear off
2. PullHandle
Holder
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CAUTION!
²When loading objects in the trunk, position them
so that they will not contact the emergency trunk
release handle when closing the trunk. This will
prevent damage to the handle that could render it
inoperable.
²Always keep the handle in its holder when oper-
ating the vehicle to prevent trunk cargo from
moving the handle that might result in the open-
ing of the trunk lid.
FUEL FILLER
WARNING!
Turn off the engine while refueling.
Do not smoke and do not operate other ignition
sources while refueling.
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6. Disarm the system by unlocking the front driver's
door, passenger's door or the trunk lid by using the key
or the remote keyless transmitter (if so equipped).
NOTE: To make sure the alarm sounds when the trunk
lid is opened, open the trunk lid by using the trunk lid
release lever.
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DOOR HINGES, REAR HATCH HINGES, HOOD
LOCK RELEASE MECHANISM AND SAFETY
CATCH
The door hinges, trunk hinges, hood lock release mecha-
nism and hood safety catch should be inspected, cleaned,
and lubricated as required to maintain ease of operation
and to provide protection against rust and wear. Apply
engine oil to door hinges, hood hinges, and trunk hinges.
Apply Multipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 sparingly to
all sliding contact areas of the hood latch and release
lever. Work lubricant into the hood lock mechanism until
all frictional surfaces are covered.
Also, apply a film of the same lubricant to the pivot
contact areas of the safety catch.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide gas found in the vehicle's exhaust
is poisonous. Inhalation of exhaust fumes can cause
unconsciousness or death.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle interior is a properly maintained engine
exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system; when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle; or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent technician inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.
In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the
vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as
required.
Open seams or loose connections could permit danger-
ous exhaust fumes to seep into the trunk and passenger
compartments.
Do this service when performing underbody service.
Check for any of the following conditions:
1. Check for holes or exhaust gas leakage caused by
corrosion or damage.
2. Check the joints and connections for looseness or
exhaust gas leakage.
3. Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
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