Dodge 2005 Stratus Coupe User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1INTRODUCTION .............................................................3

2LOCKING AND UNLOCKING..................................................21

3SEATS, SEAT BELTS, CHILD RESTRAINTS AND AIR BAGS..........................55

4INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .............................................105

5STARTING AND DRIVING ...................................................143

6FOR PLEASANT DRIVING ...................................................207

7VEHICLE CARE.............................................................251

8EMERGENCIES .............................................................261

9MAINTENANCE ...........................................................309

10 SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................371

11 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .......................................379

12 INDEX ...................................................................389

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

mIntroduction

...........................4

mHow To Use This Manual

.................4

mWarnings, Cautions And Notes

.............5

mVehicle Identification Number

..............5

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of

service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with

the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is

supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and

various customer oriented documents. You are urged to

read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-

tions and recommendations in this manual will help

assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE:

After you read the manual, it should be stored

in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with

the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your manufac-

turers dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-

trained technicians and genuine Mopartparts, and is

interested in your satisfaction.

This manual includes instructions for standard and op-

tional equipment available at the time this manual was

printed. The manufacturer reserves the right to make

changes in design and specifications and to make addi-

tions or improvements in its product without imposing

any obligations upon itself to install them on previously

manufactured products.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a

complete listing of all subjects.

4 INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating

procedures which could result in an accident or bodily

injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures

which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do

not read this entire manual you may miss important

information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. Notes

are provided as helpful information.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a

stamped plate located on the driver’s front corner of the

instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This

number also appears on the vehicle registration or title.

WARNING!

This product contains or emits chemicals known to

the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

INTRODUCTION 5

Overview - Instruments and controls

1. Instrument cluster →p. 108

2. Ignition switch →p. 151

3. Supplemental restraint system-air bag

(For driver’s seat) →p. 89

Horn switch →p. 134

4. Hazard warning flasher switch →p. 126

5. Windshield wiper and washer switch →p. 128

6. Vents →p. 237

7. Supplemental restraint system-air bag

(For front passenger’s seat) →p. 89

8. Audio →p. 221

9. Rear window defroster switch →p. 127

10. Air conditioning →p. 238

11. Fog light switch (if so equipped) →p. 125

12. Hood release lever →p. 42

13. Instrument panel light dimmer control →p. 127

14. Combination headlight, dimmer and turn-signal

lever →p. 122

15. Cruise control lever →p. 115

16. Accessory socket →p. 213

17. Parking brake lever →p. 171

18. Gearshift or selector lever →p. 155, 160

6 INTRODUCTION

Interior

1. Seat belt →p. 68

Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (for front

seats) →p. 73

2. Remote trunk lid release →p. 37

3. Power window switch →p. 44

4. Window lock switch →p. 45

5. Electric remote-controlled outside mirror

switch →p. 190

6. Power door lock switch →p. 34

7. Sun visor →p. 211

8. Sunroof switch (for vehicles with sunroof) →p. 46

Dome light (for vehicles without sunroof) →p. 131

9. Inside day/night rearview mirror →p. 179

Electrochromic inside rearview mirror (if so equipped)

→p. 180

Dome light (for vehicles with sunroof)

10. Vanity mirror →p. 212

11. Glove compartment →p. 216

12. Cup holder (for rear seat) →p. 214

13. Rear seat →p. 66

14. Center console with lid →p. 217

15. Supplemental restraint system-side air bag →p. 89

(for front seats, if so equipped)

16. Cup holder (for front seats) →p. 214

17. Front seat →p. 57

18. Ash receptacle receiver.

INTRODUCTION 7

Outside

1. Engine compartment →p. 259

Engine hood →p. 42

2. Windshield wiper and washer →p. 128

3. Sunroof (if so equipped) →p. 46

4. Outside rear-view mirrors →p. 190

5. Whip antenna →p. 221

6. Front turn signal lights and parking lights

→p. 122, 297

7. Fog lights (if so equipped) →p. 122

8. Headlights →p. 122, 295

9. Front side marker lights →p. 300

10. Tire inflation pressure →p. 340

Changing tires →p. 270

Tire rotation →p. 347

Tire chains →p. 348

Wheel covers (if so equipped) →p. 268

11. Locking and unlocking →p. 26

Keyless entry system (if so equipped) →p. 29

12. High-mounted stop lights →p. 302

13. Trunk lid →p. 35

14. License plate lights →p. 303

15. Back up lights →p. 294

16. Stop and tail lights →p. 294

17. Rear turn signal and tail lights →p. 294

18. Rear side-marker lights →p. 294

19. Fuel filler →p. 39

8 INTRODUCTION

Trunk Area

1. Inside emergency trunk release handle →p. 37

2. Trunk light →p. 305

3. Jack →p. 267

4. Spare tire →p. 267

5. Tools →p. 266

INTRODUCTION 9

QUICK INDEX

If this warning light comes on…

NOTE:

These warning lights will illuminate for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition key is first turned on.

Warning light Do this Ref. page

·Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.

Test the system as described on page 115.

·If the light does not go out after the test, or if it illumi-

nates again, have your vehicle inspected at an autho-

rized dealer.

·When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is

not functioning and only the ordinary braking system is

functioning.

P. 115

Anti-lock braking system

·If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the

parking brake is fully released.

·If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake,

stop and check the brake fluid level is correct.

·If the brake fluid level is correct, call an authorized

dealer for assistance.

P. 119

Brake warning light

·If this light comes on while driving, park your vehicle in

a safe place and stop the engine immediately.

Call an authorized dealer for assistance. P. 116

Oil pressure warning light

10 INTRODUCTION

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