lights DODGE STRATUS SEDAN 2006 Owner's Guide

Daytime Running Lights.................. 62
Dealer Service......................... 209
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 132
Defroster, Windshield...............46,126,131
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 207
Dimmer Control........................ 59
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 63
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 231
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 226
Engine Oil.......................... 214
Door Ajar Warning...................... 13
Door Locks............................ 11
Door Locks, Automatic................... 13
Door Opener, Garage..................... 69
Drive Belts............................ 214
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 200
E-85 Fuel............................. 175
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)..... 76
Electrical Power Outlets................... 76Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 66
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 201
Jacking............................. 191
Jump Starting........................ 197
Overheating......................... 190
Towing............................. 201
Emergency Trunk Release...............20,21
Emission Control System Maintenance....208,250
Engine............................205,206
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 215
Block Heater......................... 142
Break-In Recommendations............... 44
Checking Oil Level.................... 210
Compartment.....................205,206
Coolant (Antifreeze)................223,247
Cooling............................ 223
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 174
Fails to Start......................... 142
Fuel Requirements.................171,246
Oil ..........................210,246,247
Oil Change Interval................... 211
Oil Selection......................212,246
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Oil Synthetic......................... 213
Overheating......................... 190
Timing Belt.......................... 216
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 246
Entry System, Illuminated................. 11
Exhaust Gas Caution...............45,174,223
Exhaust System........................ 223
Exterior Light Service.................... 241
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 215
Automatic Transaxle................... 232
Engine Fuel......................... 215
Engine Oil.......................214,247
Engine Oil Disposal................... 214
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 190
Turn Signal.......................... 84
Flash-To-Pass........................... 63
Flat Tire Changing...................... 191
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 176
Engine Oil.......................... 176Fuel Requirements.................... 175
Maintenance......................... 176
Replacement Parts.................... 176
Starting............................ 176
Fluid, Brake........................... 248
Fluid Capacities........................ 246
Fluid Leaks............................ 46
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 231
Capacities........................... 246
Cooling System....................... 223
Engine Oil.......................... 210
Power Steering....................... 219
Fluids............................... 247
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 247
Fog Light Service....................... 244
Fog Lights........................62,85,244
Folding Rear Seat....................... 57
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 201
Fuel................................. 171
Adding............................. 177
Additives........................... 173
Clean Air........................... 172
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Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 177
Filter.............................. 215
Gasoline............................ 171
Gauge.............................. 83
Hoses.............................. 230
Light............................... 88
Octane Rating........................ 247
Requirements.....................171,246
Tank Capacity........................ 246
Fuel, Flexible............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling.............................. 177
Fuses................................ 237
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 69
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)................. 177
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 172
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 171
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 172
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 172
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................85,86
Fuel................................ 83
Speedometer......................... 84Tachometer.......................... 84
Gearshift............................. 145
General Information...................10,17
Glass Cleaning......................... 236
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 179
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 179
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 190
Head Restraints......................... 56
Headlights............................ 241
Aiming............................. 246
Automatic........................... 62
Bulb Replacement..................... 241
Cleaning............................ 236
High Beam.........................63,84
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 63
Passing............................. 63
Switch.............................. 61
Time Delay........................62,63
Heater............................122,129
Heater, Engine Block.................... 142
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 180
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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
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............61,63
Engine Temperature Warning............. 86
Exterior Check........................ 46
Fog ...........................62,85,244
Front Replacement.................... 243
Headlight Switch...................... 61
Headlights........................... 61
High Beam........................... 63
High Beam Indicator................... 84
Illuminated Entry...................... 11
Instrument Cluster..................... 61
Interior.............................. 59
License............................. 246
Lights On Reminder.................... 62
Low Fuel............................ 88
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 84
Map Reading......................... 60
Oil Pressure.......................... 87
Rear Servicing....................... 245
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 88
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 19
Service..........................240,241
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 84Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............. 88
Traction Control...................... 151
Turn Signal...................61,62,84,243
Voltage.............................. 84
Load Limits........................... 178
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 178
Tires ............................156,178
Locks
Central.............................. 13
Child Protection....................... 14
Door............................... 11
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 41
Lubricants............................ 220
Lubrication, Body....................... 220
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 178
Lumbar Support........................ 55
Maintenance Free Battery................. 216
Maintenance Procedures.................. 210
Maintenance Schedule................... 250
Light Duty Schedule“B”................ 253
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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
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