Dodge 2004 Stratus Sedan - Manual

Dodge 2004 Stratus Sedan

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – INTRODUCTION; CONTENTS
  • Page 4 – parts, and is interested in; HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
  • Page 7 – VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
  • Page 9 – THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE; Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .12
  • Page 11 – If you try to remove the key before you place
  • Page 13 – SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED
  • Page 14 – Replacement Keys; Only keys that have been programmed to the; Customer Key Programming; Turn the ignition Off and remove the first key.
  • Page 15 – General Information; this device may not cause harmful interference; ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
  • Page 16 – Power Door Locks; Power Door Lock Switch
  • Page 17 – Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
  • Page 19 – For emergency exit with the system engaged,; REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED; The system may be programmed to unlock all
  • Page 21 – This device may not cause harmful interference
  • Page 22 – Transmitter Battery Service; The recommended replacement batteries are CR2016.; VEHICLE THEFT ALARM; The engine will not start until you disarm the
  • Page 24 – As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emer-
  • Page 27 – Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
  • Page 30 – Pretensioners; These devices are not a substitute for proper
  • Page 32 – Although the Enhanced Warning System; Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
  • Page 33 – Airbag covers may not be obvious in the
  • Page 39 – Maintaining Your Airbag System
  • Page 41 – Infants and Child Restraints
  • Page 43 – Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
  • Page 44 – under a hinged plastic cover with this symbol on it.
  • Page 46 – This vehicle may be equipped with rotating
  • Page 48 – ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS; Do not use non-detergent or straight mineral oils.
  • Page 51 – UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
  • Page 54 – Console Features — With Heated Seats
  • Page 55 – Place the mirror selector switch in the center
  • Page 59 – Folding Rear Seat
  • Page 60 – TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
  • Page 61 – The interior lights have a “fade to off” feature.; Dimmer Control
  • Page 62 – The lights will remain on until the switch is
  • Page 63 – Multi-Function Control Lever
  • Page 64 – Fog Lights — If Equipped; The switch will turn on the fog lights only if the; Turn Signals
  • Page 65 – WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS; Always remove any build-up of snow that; Mist
  • Page 66 – Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System; The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.; TILT STEERING COLUMN
  • Page 67 – TRACTION CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED; The Traction Control System is enabled each; ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED
  • Page 68 – To Set At A Desired Speed:
  • Page 69 – To Accelerate For Passing:; If the set speed is exceeded by 20 mph (32; Using Speed Control On Hills; On very steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain
  • Page 70 – GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED; The HomeLink
  • Page 71 – Programming The Universal Transceiver; Step 2 does not have to be followed to program
  • Page 72 – Some entry gates and garage door openers may; If you do not successfully program the; If your hand held transmitter appears to pro-
  • Page 74 – Canadian Programming/Gate Programming; When programming such a garage door opener; Operation; Press and hold the hand held transmitter button.; Security; If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies.
  • Page 75 – POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
  • Page 76 – Sunroof Maintenance
  • Page 79 – UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
  • Page 83 – INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
  • Page 84 – INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
  • Page 85 – INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION; Traction Control — If Equipped
  • Page 88 – Door, Deck or Trunk Ajar Warnings; Anti-Lock Warning Light — If Equipped
  • Page 91 – Control Buttons; AVG ECO (changes to present fuel economy); Trip Conditions; This display cannot be reset.
  • Page 92 – Compass Temperature Display
  • Page 95 – Power to operate the radio is controlled by the
  • Page 98 – Scan Button; To stop the search, press SCAN a second time.; To Set The Radio Push-button Memory; When subjected to extremely cold temperatures,
  • Page 100 – The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC; This CD player will accept 4
  • Page 101 – Seek Button; The disc can be ejected with the radio OFF.
  • Page 104 – Operating Instructions; Power to operate the radio is supplied through; Power Button
  • Page 107 – CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped
  • Page 108 – Radio Display Messages
  • Page 109 – Radio Operation
  • Page 110 – This device may not cause harmful interference,
  • Page 111 – Changes or modifications not expressively ap-; CD Player Operation; Inserting The Compact Disc; You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF.
  • Page 115 – Press this button to toggle between radio and cd modes.; Program Button 1; Press this button to play the next available disc.
  • Page 116 – Program Button 5; Press this button to play the previous disc.; Time Button
  • Page 118 – A loose tape should not be inserted into the radio.
  • Page 119 – COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE; Store the disc in its case after playing.
  • Page 120 – If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-; RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
  • Page 121 – The controls are as follows:; Fan and Air Conditioning Control; If your air conditioning performance seems; Temperature Control
  • Page 122 – Mode Control; Recirculation — Air Conditioning
  • Page 123 – Rear Window Defroster; The defroster turns off automatically after 15
  • Page 124 – Windshield and Side Window Fogging; Do not use the recirculation mode as it will not
  • Page 127 – STARTING AND OPERATING
  • Page 132 – If Engine Fails to Start; STARTING”; After Starting
  • Page 134 – Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System; If a malfunction occurs, the system may trap the
  • Page 137 – Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle; MANUAL TRANSAXLE; The parking brake should be engaged and the
  • Page 138 – During cold weather, until the transaxle lubri-; Recommended Shift Speeds; ENGINE; Downshifting
  • Page 139 – PARKING BRAKE; This light only shows that the parking brake is
  • Page 140 – BRAKE SYSTEM
  • Page 142 – The system is always in the “stand by” mode unless:
  • Page 143 – is absent from this tire
  • Page 144 – Tire Sizing Chart; = Passenger car tire based on European design standards
  • Page 145 – —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry.; Light Load
  • Page 146 – DOT; = Department of Transportation; MA; —03 means the 3rd week.
  • Page 147 – Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor-; Tire and Loading Information Placard
  • Page 149 – For the following example the combined weight of
  • Page 151 – Tire Inflation Pressures; “B” PILLAR
  • Page 153 – Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
  • Page 154 – Tire Spinning
  • Page 156 – Alignment And Balance; Poor suspension alignment may result in:
  • Page 159 – Autostick General Information
  • Page 164 – VEHICLE LOADING; Rear Seat Occupants; TRAILER TOWING; The tongue weight of the trailer.; Warranty Requirements
  • Page 166 – E-85 General Information; This section only covers those; Fuel Requirements
  • Page 167 – When the ambient temperature is above 90°F; Selection of Engine Oil
  • Page 171 – WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
  • Page 172 – HAZARD WARNING FLASHER; With extended use, the flasher may wear down; IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS; On the highways — Slow down.
  • Page 174 – Set parking brake and turn off engine.
  • Page 176 – CENTER CAP REMOVAL
  • Page 179 – JUMP-STARTING THE BATTERY; The battery is stored in a compartment behind
  • Page 181 – Any procedure other than above could result in:
  • Page 182 – Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
  • Page 185 – MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
  • Page 189 – ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
  • Page 190 – Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
  • Page 191 – Intentional tampering with emissions control
  • Page 194 – Under no circumstances should oil change
  • Page 197 – To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
  • Page 199 – Air Conditioner
  • Page 200 – Power Steering Fluid Check
  • Page 201 – Lock
  • Page 202 – Engine Oil
  • Page 203 – Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.; Windshield Washers
  • Page 204 – Exhaust System
  • Page 205 – Do not remove the cap when the cooling system is hot.
  • Page 208 – Points to Remember; When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles of
  • Page 210 – Inspection of brake hoses should be done
  • Page 213 – Maintenance schedule “A”; — No change necessary.; Maintenance schedule “B”; Refer to Section 8 of this manual for mainte-
  • Page 214 – Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
  • Page 215 – Washing
  • Page 217 – Leather Seat Care and Cleaning
  • Page 218 – Dry with a soft tissue.
  • Page 223 – Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.
  • Page 224 – Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement
  • Page 225 – Fog Light Bulb Replacement
  • Page 227 – lons; Engine Oil-with filter
  • Page 228 – Component
  • Page 231 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
  • Page 232 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE; must be done at the times or mileages specified to
  • Page 234 – At Each Stop for Fuel
  • Page 236 – Extensive engine idling.; If ANY of these apply to you then change your; Maintenance Schedules
  • Page 237 – Miles; Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 238 – Replace the air cleaner filter.
  • Page 245 – Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.*; ‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
  • Page 248 – Replace the spark plugs on 2.7 liter engine.; Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.4L engine.
  • Page 250 – Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.*
  • Page 251 – IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE; Mopar
  • Page 254 – WARRANTY INFORMATION
  • Page 256 – REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS; A street address is required when ordering
  • Page 259 – Temperature Grades
  • Page 261 – INDEX
  • Page 263 – Cassette Tape Player
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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 m Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ▫ Partial Zero Emissio...

Page 4 - parts, and is interested in; HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance ofservice and engineering specialists to acquaint you withthe operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It issupplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet andvarious customer oriented documents. You are urged toread these publicati...

Page 7 - VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS

Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) for 2.4L — IfEquipped NOTE: If the 8th digit of the vehicle identification number (VIN) contains a 9 J 9 then your vehicle is equipped with the Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV)package. NOTE: There are specific instructions regarding when to change the igniti...

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