battery DODGE STRATUS COUPE 2005 2.G Owners Manual

If this problem occurs¼
Problem Do this Ref. page
The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on or dim.
The horn does not honk or weak sound.
The battery may have a weak charge. P. 280
The engine coolant temperature gauge
indicator enters the ªHº (hot) position.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.
The engine is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.
If necessary call for roadside assistance.P. 279
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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......................42
mPower windows........................44
NDriver switch..........................45
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Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may
activate the alarm to call attention.
1. Press the PANIC button.
2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will
sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.
3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the keyless
transmitter.
NOTE
1. The keyless entry system will not operate if the key is
in the ignition switch.
2. The keyless transmitter will operate within about 12 m
(39 ft) from the vehicle. However, the operating range
may change if the vehicle is located near a TV transmit-
ting tower, power station, or radio broadcasting station.
3. If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors are
closed and no door is opened within approximately 30
seconds, re-locking will automatically occur.
4. If the following conditions are observed after pressing
a keyless transmitter button, the battery in the keyless
transmitter may need to be replaced.
·The doors cannot be locked or unlocked.
·The trunk lid cannot be unlocked.
·The panic alarm cannot be operated.
5. Do not leave the keyless transmitter where it may be
exposed to heat caused by the direct rays of the sun.
6. If your transmitter is lost or damaged, please contact
an authorized dealer for a replacement.
F12D0360
PANIC
button
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7. If you wish to add another transmitter, contact an
authorized dealer. A maximum of 4 keyless transmitters
may be programmed for your vehicle.
CAUTION!
The keyless transmitter is a precision electronic
device. Therefore;
·Avoid impact to the transmitter.
·Keep the transmitter dry.
·Do not disassemble the transmitter.
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions.
·This device may not cause harmful interference.
·This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Procedure for replacing keyless transmitter
battery
1. Remove the transmitter case mounting screw (A) and
gently pry open the case.
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2. Remove the discharged battery from the panic button
side of the case half.
3. Install a new battery with its positive + side (2) down.
Coin type battery CR2032 used
4. Close the transmitter case firmly and tighten the
mounting screw.
5. Check the keyless entry system for operation.
NOTE
1. You may purchase a battery at any local store that sells
batteries.
2. Your authorized dealer can replace the battery for you
if necessary.
CAUTION!
When the transmitter is opened, be careful to keep
water, dust, etc. out. In addition, do not touch the
internal components.
F12D0280
+side
2
-side
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CAUTION!
Be careful that hands or fingers are not trapped
when closing the engine hood.
POWER WINDOWS
NOTE
1. The windows can be operated when the ignition key is
in the ªON ºposition. The door windows can be openedor closed for a 30-second period even after the ignition
switch is turned off. However, once the driver's door or
the front passenger's door is opened, the windows can-
not be operated until the ignition switch is turned on
again.
2. Never try to operate the driver switch and passenger
switch in opposing directions at the same time. Doing so
will cause the window to freeze in position.
3. Repeated operation with the engine stopped (key
ªONº) will run down the battery. Operate the window
switches while the engine is running.
WARNING!
²Before operating the power windows, make sure
that nothing can be trapped (head, hand, finger,
etc.) in the window.
²Never leave the vehicle without removing the key.
²Never leave a child in the vehicle alone.
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Open
Close
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NOTE: Before tilting the sunroof, completely open the
sunshade. Otherwise you will not have good ventilation.
To tilt down
Press the sunroof switch (2).
To stop the sunroof partway, release the sunroof switch.
To open
When the sunroof switch (1) is pressed, the back of the
sunroof automatically goes up.
When the sunroof switch (1) is pressed a second time, the
sunroof automatically opens completely.
To stop the sunroof partway, press the sunroof switch (2).
To close
The sunroof closes while the sunroof switch (2) is being
pressed.
To stop the sunroof partway, release the switch.
NOTE
1. The sunroof can be operated when the ignition key is
in the ªONº position. The sunroof can be opened or
closed for a 30-second period after the ignition switch is
turned off. However, once the driver 's door or the
passenger 's door is opened, the sunroof cannot be oper-
ated until the ignition switch is turned on again.
2. If the battery cable is disconnected or the fuse is
replaced while the sunroof is open, the sunroof will not
close normally even after reconnecting the battery cable.
In this case, use the following steps.
Press the switch (2) repeatedly to close the sunroof
completely. The sunroof will resume its normal operation
after this procedure is completed.
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7. The driver should not arm the system until first
confirming that all passengers have left the vehicle. If the
driver arms the system while a passenger(s) in the
vehicle, the alarm may be activated when the passen-
ger(s) leave the vehicle.
Alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occur
while the vehicle is parked and the system is armed.
1. The driver's or passenger 's door is opened without
using the key or the remote keyless transmitter (if
equipped).
2. The trunk lid is opened without the remote keyless
transmitter (if equipped).
TYPE OF ALARM
When the alarm is activated:1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes. After 3
minutes the headlights automatically shut off.
2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.
NOTE: The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes.
At the end of that period, the alarm will automatically
shut off to save battery power. The system will then be
rearmed until the proper disarming step is taken.
F30A0020
Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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WARNING!
²Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving.
This can be dangerous.
²After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
securely locked into position.
²Be sure to have the seat adjusted by an adult. If it
is adjusted by a child, the seat may not be prop-
erly locked into position.
WARNING!
²In order to reduce risk of serious or fatal injury in
a collision, including from a deploying front pas-
senger air bag, all front seat passengers should
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible, all children 12 years old and under
should ride restrained in the rear seat, and all
children in rear-facing child restraints must ride
in the rear seat.
²In order to reduce risk of serious or fatal injury in
an accident, including from a deploying driver 's
side air bag, the driver should move the driver's
seat as far back as possible, while still maintain-
ing good visibility and good control of the steer-
ing wheel, accelerator and brake pedals.
NOTE: On vehicles with a power seat, to prevent the
battery from running down, operate the power seat with
the engine in operation.
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since the current trip began and Tripcan be used to
measure the distance from an intermediate location.
To return either Trip
or Tripdisplay to zero,
press the reset button (3) for more than one second. Only
the currently displayed value will be reset.
If Trip
is displayed, for example, only Tripwill
be reset.
NOTE
1. Display TRIPand TRIPeach have a maxi-
mum distance of 9999.9 mile (16 093.28 km)
2. When disconnecting the battery for a long time, the
memory of trip meter display
andwill clear,
and the display returns to ª0º.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
This gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
When the engine temperature is low, the indicator will
remain at the ªCº (cold) position. The indicator will
gradually rise as the engine is warmed up.
The indicator will normally stay near the center while
driving, but may rise slightly in congested traffic or when
the engine is under a heavy load.
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