DODGE STRATUS COUPE 2005 2.G Owners Manual

vehicle in a safe place, turn off the ignition, and clean the
deposits from the glass so that the wipers operate
smoothly.
4. Avoid using the washer for more than 20 seconds at a
time. To avoid pump damage, do not operate the washer
when the fluid reservoir is empty.
5. During cold weather, be sure to add a washer solution
that will not freeze in the washer reservoir. Failure to do
so could result in the loss of windshield washer function
and damage to the system components.
6. Replace wiper blades when they are worn to avoid
loss of visibility when in use. Use the appropriate size
replacement blades; if you have questions, ask your
authorized dealer.DOME LIGHT
The dome/reading light can be operated by moving the
switch as follows:
1. (ON) - The dome light ``ON''.
2. (DOOR) - The dome light goes on when any door is
opened.
3. (OFF) - The dome light stays ``OFF''.
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Push the light switch (A) to turn on the light, and push
the light switch again to turn them off.
LIGHTS (DOME LIGHTS, ETC.) AUTO-CUTOUT
FUNCTION
If any of the interior lights is left on with the ignition key
in the ``LOCK'' position, the light goes off automatically
after approximately 30 minutes to prevent the battery
from running down.
The light comes on again if the ignition key is turned to
the9ON9or9ACC9position (except ``Dome Light'' Type
2), or ``ON'' position (``Dome light'' Type 2 only), any
door is opened and closed, or the keyless entry system is
operated.
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READING LIGHTS
1. Driver 's side
2. Passenger 's side
Push the right or left reading light switch (lens) to turn on
the light.
This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a
map light at night.
Push the reading light switch again to turn the light off.
NOTE:
²If the reading lights are left on for prolonged periods of
time with the engine turned off, the battery will be
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REAR PERSONAL LIGHTS
ON - The light illuminates
OFF - The light illuminates when a door is opened and
goes out when it is closed.
HORN SWITCH
Pressing on or around themark on the steering wheel,
causes the horn to honk.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF SO EQUIPPED)
The HomeLinkyUniversal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. It
triggers these devices at the push of a button, located on
your Electrochromic inside rearview mirror (if so
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equipped). The transmitter operates off your vehicle's
battery and charging system; no batteries are needed.
For additional information on HomeLinky, call toll-free
for customer assistance at 1±800±355±3515, or on the
internet at www.homelink.com.
WARNING!
²A moving garage door can cause injury to people
and pets in the path of the door. People or pets
could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this
transceiver with a garage door opener that has a
ªstop and reverseº feature as required by federal
safety standards. This includes most garage door
opener models manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Do not use a garage door opener without these
safety stop and reverse features it could cause
injury or death. Call toll-free for customer assis-
tance at 1±800±355±3515, or on the internet at
www.homelink.jci.com for safety information or
assistance.
Training The Universal Transceiver
For best results, install a new battery in the hand held
transmitter before programming. If your garage door
opener (located in the garage) is equipped with an
antenna, make sure that the antenna is hanging straight
down.
1. Turn off the engine.
WARNING!
²Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan-
gerous gas. Do not run the vehicle's exhaust while
training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause
serious injury or death.
²Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the universal transceiver.
Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in
the path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate
can cause serious injury or death to people and
pets or damage to objects.
2. Erase the factory test codes by pressing the two
outside buttons (A and B) on the universal transceiver.
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Release the buttons when the light in the indicator (D)
begins to flash after 20 seconds.
A - Universal Transceiver button 1
B - Universal Transceiver button 2
C - Universal Transceiver button 3
D - Indicator light
NOTE:
²Step 2 does not have to be followed to program
additional hand held transmitters (E).3. Choose one of the three buttons to train. Place the
hand held transmitter 1 to 3 inches from the universal
transceiver while keeping its indicator light in view.
4. Using both hands, press the hand held transmitter
button and the desired universal transceiver button. Do
not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed.
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NOTE:
²Some entry gates and garage door openers may re-
quire you to replace step 4 with the procedures listed
under Canadian Programming.
5. The indicator light (D) will begin to flash, first slowly
and then rapidly. The rapid flashing indicates successful
programming. If after 90 seconds the indicator light does
not flash rapidly or goes out, return to step 1 and repeat
the procedure. To train the other buttons, repeat steps 3
and 4. Be sure to keep your hand held transmitters in case
you need to retrain the universal transceiver.
Refer to the Rolling Code Programming or the
Canadian/Gate paragraphs for additional procedures, if
necessary.
If you do not successfully program the universal trans-
ceiver to learn the signal of your hand held transmitter,
refer to the Rolling Code Paragraph, or call toll-free for
customer assistance at 1±800±355±3515, or on the internet
at www.homelink.jci.com.
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
Canadian frequency laws, and the technology of some
entry gates, require you to press and release the hand
held transmitter button every two seconds during pro-
gramming.
Continue to press and hold the universal transceiver
button (A, B or C) while you press and release the hand
held transmitter button until the frequency signal has
been learned. The indicator light (D) will flash slowly
and then rapidly when the programming is successful.
NOTE:
²When programming such a garage door opener or
gate, unplug the device to prevent possible damage to
the garage door or gate motor.
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Operation
Press and hold the desired button (A, B or C) on the
universal transceiver until the garage door or other
device begins to operate. The indicator light (D) shows
that the signal is being transmitted. The hand held
transmitter (E) may also be used at any time.
NOTE:
²
If you have difficulty in programming, call toll-free for
customer assistance at 1-800-355-3515, or the internet
at www.homelink.jci.com.
²If your hand held transmitter appears to program the
universal transceiver, but your garage door or other
device does not operate, and your device was manu-
factured after 1996, your garage door opener or other
device may have a ªRolling Codeº system.To check if your device is protected by a ªRolling Codeº
system:
²Check the owner's manual for the device for mention
of ªRolling Codeº.
²The hand held transmitter appears to program the
universal transceiver but the universal transceiver
does not activate the garage door.
²Press and hold the programmed button on the univer-
sal transceiver. If the indicator light (D) flashes rapidly
and then stays on after 2 seconds, the device has the
ªRolling Codeº feature.
ªRolling Codeº Programming
On garage door openers with the ªRolling Codeº feature,
the transmitter code changes after each use to prevent the
copying of your code. Set the universal transceiver by
following these steps:
NOTE:
²
The assistance of a second person may make the
following programming procedure quicker and easier.
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1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor
head unit. The exact location and color of the training
button may vary by garage door opener manufacturer. If
you have difficulty in locating the training button, check
your garage door opener manual, or call toll-free for
customer assistance at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet
at www.homelink.jci.com.
2. Press and hold the training button on the garage door
opener head unit This will activate the ªtrainingº light.
NOTE:
²
After completing step 2, you have 30 seconds to start
step 3.3. Return to the universal transceiver in the vehicle and
firmly press and release the universal transceiver button
(A, B or C). Press and release the button a second time to
complete the training process. Some garage door openers
may require you to do this procedure a third time to
complete the training.
Your garage door opener should now recognize your
universal transceiver. You may use either your universal
transceiver or your original hand held transmitter (E) to
open you garage door.
Reprogramming A Signal Button
1. Press and hold the universal transceiver button (A, B
or C) to be reprogrammed. Do not release until step 4 has
been completed.
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2. When the indicator light (D) begins to flash slowly
(after 20 seconds) position the hand held transmitter (E)
1 to 3 inches away from the universal transceiver button
to be trained.
3. Press and hold the hand held transmitter button.
4. The indicator light will begin to flash, first slowly, then
rapidly. When the indicator lights begin to flash rapidly,
release both buttons.
Security
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies.
1. To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold
down both outside buttons (A and C) until the indicator
light (D) begins to flash after 20 seconds.
2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30
seconds.
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