interior lights DODGE STRATUS SEDAN 2005 Owners Manual

General Information
The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference
2. this device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
The interior lights will come on when you open any door,
unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (if so
equipped) or central unlock (if so equipped). They will
remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors are closed
then fade to off.
The lights also will turn off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all doors.
DOOR LOCKS
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive and
when you park and leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju-
ries and death.
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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged.
NOTE:For emergency exit with the system engaged,
move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), lower the
window and open the door with the outside door handle.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY—IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or
open the trunk from distances up to 23 feet (7 meters)
using a transmitter. You don’t have to point the transmit-
ter at the vehicle to activate the system.
To unlock the doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press the button twice within 5 seconds to
unlock all doors. If your vehicle is equipped with Illumi-
nated Entry, the interior lights also come on and remain
on for about 30 seconds, when you unlock the doors.
NOTE:The system may be programmed to unlock all
the doors upon the first press of the Unlock button. To
toggle between the first press unlock of the driver’s door
to unlock of all doors, perform the following procedure:Child Lock Control
Keyless Entry Transmitter
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2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4
but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk
button.
3. Release both buttons.
Panic Alarm
The panic mode unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the headlights, and sounds the
horn for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.
To use the Panic Alarm:
Press and hold the Panic Button for at least 1 second to
activate the panic alarm. Press and hold the panic button
a second time or unlock the door with the key (if
equipped with central locking) to deactivate the alarm.
The alarm will also shut itself off after 3 minutes, or when
the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h).
To Program Additional Transmitters:
Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle.
To program a transmitter, perform the following proce-
dure:
1. With the vehicle in Park, turn the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position.2. Using a currently programmed transmitter, press the
Unlock button on the transmitter. Continue to hold the
Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10
seconds, then press and hold the Panic button for at least
one second. Release both buttons simultaneously. You
will hear a chime to signal that you can proceed with
programming the new transmitter.
3. Press and release the Lock and Unlock buttons simul-
taneously, followed by a press and release of ANY button
on each new transmitter to be programmed as well as the
original transmitter. You will hear a chime when a
transmitter has been successfully programmed. You will
have 30 seconds to finish programming all new transmit-
ters. A chime will sound when the 30 seconds is over or
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
General Information
This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15 and
with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
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VEHICLE THEFT ALARM
The system monitors the doors, trunk, and ignition for
unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
up to 18 minutes. For the first three minutes the horn will
sound and the headlights and interior lights will flash.
Then the horn will stop and if the source of the trigger is
still present, the lights will continue to flash for another
15 minutes.
NOTE:The engine will not start until you disarm the
system.
To set the alarm:
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch,
the key, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all
doors.
3. The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly
for 15 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. If
the light comes on but does not flash, the system is stillarmed, but there is a problem in the trunk circuit. After 15
seconds the light will continue to flash slowly. This
shows that the system is fully armed.
To disarm the system:
Unlock a front door using either the key or the Keyless
Entry Transmitter.
Tamper Alert
If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door
using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, the
alarm had been triggered. Check the vehicle for tamper-
ing.
Security System Manual Override
The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the
manual lock control.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Console Features.......................54
▫Console Features—Without Heated Seats....54
▫Console Features—With Heated Seats.......55

Mirrors..............................56
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror—If Equipped......56
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror—If Equipped....56
▫Electric Remote-Control Mirrors—If Equipped .57
▫Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side............58
▫Outside Mirror—Passenger’s Side..........58
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors—If Equipped....58

Seats................................59▫Manual Front Seat Adjustments............59
▫Power Seats—If Equipped...............60
▫Adjustable Head Restraints...............61
▫Folding Rear Seat......................61

To Open And Close The Hood.............62

Lights...............................63
▫Interior Lights........................63
▫Front Map/Reading Lights—If Equipped....65
▫Multi-Function Control Lever..............65
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights..............................66
▫Automatic Headlights—If Equipped.........66
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Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
marked“prop”on the underside of the hood.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage.WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The map/courtesy lights come on when a door is opened
and the panel lamp dimmer switch (located on the turn
signal control stalk) is in any detent except fully counter-
clockwise (dome lamp ON position) or fully clockwise
(dome lamp OFF position). Rotating the panel dimmer
switch fully counter-clockwise will turn on the lights.
Turn the panel dimmer switch fully clockwise to prevent
the lights from coming on when a door is opened.
NOTE:The interior lights have a“fade to off”feature.
When the lights are turned off, they gradually“fade”off.
Hood Safety Catch
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Dimmer Control
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control for the
interior lights on the Multi-Function
Control Lever upward will increase
the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn
on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dim-
mer control is in this position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex-
treme bottom full-circle position. The
interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Daytime Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the first
detent (full-circle). This feature bright-
ens the odometer and radio display
when the parking lights or headlights
are on during daylight conditions.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS—Interior Bulb Number
ABS Lamp........................... PC161
Instrument Cluster..................... PC194
Fog Light Indicator..................... PC161
Dome Light............................ 578
Front Reading/Map Lights.................. 906
Trunk Light............................ 562
Cup Holder Light......................... 37
Climate Control Light...................... 37
Traction Control Light...................PC161
LIGHT BULBS—Exterior Bulb Number
Headlight.............................9007
Park/Turn Signal (Front).................3157A
Fog Light.............................880L
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal....................3157
Back Up Light........................... 921
Center Stop Light........................ 921
License Light...........................2825
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Bulb Replacement
1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight mount-
ing screws.
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Charging System Light................... 90
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 156
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 204
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 49
Child Restraint...................41,43,45,46
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 45
Child Safety Locks....................... 18
Cigar Lighter........................... 98
Circuit Breakers........................ 235
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 174
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 233
Headlights.......................... 233
Instrument Panel..................... 234
WoodTrim .......................... 234
Climate Control........................ 125
Clock................................. 98
Coin Holder........................... 54
Compact Disc Changer................... 119
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 124
Compact Disc Player.................100,105
Compact Spare Tire..................... 166Compass.............................. 95
Compass Calibration..................... 96
Contract, Service....................... 272
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 223
Cooling System........................ 220
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 223
Coolant Capacity..................... 244
Coolant Level.....................221,224
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 224
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 221
Inspection........................220,221
Points to Remember................... 224
Pressure Cap........................ 223
Radiator Cap........................ 223
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 225
Selection of Coolant.............222,244,245
Corrosion Protection.................... 230
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 213
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 71
Cruise Light........................... 89
Customer Assistance.................... 270
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 64
282 INDEX

Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Lock................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 13
Infant Restraint......................... 42
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 56
Instrument Cluster....................... 88
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 87
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 234
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 234
Interior Appearance Care................. 232
Interior Fuses.......................... 235
Interior Lighting........................ 63
Interior Lights........................63,64
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 188
Jack Operation......................... 188
Jump Starting......................... 193
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14Key, Sentry............................ 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 34
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 27
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 45
Latch Plate............................ 28
Latches
Hood............................... 62
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 173
Leaks, Fluid............................ 50
Lights..............................50,63
Airbag........................38,41,49,89
Anti-Lock............................ 92
Automatic Headlights................... 66
Brake Warning.....................93,150
Bulb Replacement..................... 238
Check Engine......................... 90
Daytime Running...................... 67
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............65,67
286 INDEX