2004 DODGE STRATUS COUPE key

Fuse replacement
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical
item concerned and turn the ignition key to the ªLOCKº
position.
2. Remove the fuse cover.
3. Referring to the fuse location diagrams and corre-
sponding tables, check the fuse that relates to the prob-
lem.4. There is a fuse puller in the cover of the instrument
panel (driver 's side). Remove the fuse puller, clamp it on
the fuse you wish to remove, and pull the fuse straight
out from the fuse block. If the fuse is not blown, some-
thing else must be causing the problem; contact an
authorized dealer to have the problem checked.
N29C0020
OKBlown fuseN29C0200
EMERGENCIES 291
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WARNING!
²The fan may turn on automatically even if the
engine is not running; turn the ignition key to the
ªLOCKº position and remove the key to ensure
safety while you work in the engine compartment.
²Do not smoke, or allow open flames around fuel
or the battery. The fumes are flammable.
²Be extremely cautious when working around the
battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfu-
ric acid.
²Do not get under your vehicle with just the car's
jack supporting it.
Always use properly rated automotive jack
stands.
²Improper handling of components and materials
used in the vehicle can endanger your personal
safety. Consult an authorized dealer if you have
questions.
EMISSION-CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-control sys-
tem which satisfies all requirements of the U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency. The emission-control system
consists of:
(1) a positive crankcase ventilation system
(2) an evaporative emission-control system
(3) an exhaust emission- control system.
The9Scheduled9maintenance services listed must be
performed at the times or mileages specified to assure the
continued proper functioning of the emission-control
system. These, and all other ªGeneralº maintenance
services included in this manual, should be performed to
provide the best vehicle performance and reliability.
More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles
driven under severe operating conditions such as dusty
areas and frequent start and stop driving.
In order to assure the proper function of the emission-
control system, it is recommended that you have your
vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized
dealer in accordance with the schedule in this manual.
Inspection and service should also be performed any
time a malfunction is suspected.
MAINTENANCE 313
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Headlights
Aiming............................. 297
Dimmer............................ 122
Headlight flasher (high/low beam)........ 121
Switch............................. 120
Heater............................... 236
High beam indicator..................107,112
High-mounted stoplights
Bulb capacity........................ 292
Homelink Transmitter................... 132
Horn switch........................... 132
Ignition switch......................... 149
Indicator and warning light............... 107
Inside day/night rearview mirrors.......... 177
Instrument cluster...................... 106
Instrument panel light dimmer control....... 125
Intermittent Wipers..................... 127
Jack
Jacking points........................ 270
Jacking up the car..................... 270
Storage............................. 266Key reminder chime..................... 150
Keyless entry system..................... 29
Keys..............................23,150
Labeling............................. 364
Lap Belts.............................. 87
Lights
Bulb chart........................... 293
Dome light/Reading light............... 129
Headlights.......................... 120
Reading lamps....................... 131
Low-fuel warning light................107,113
Luggage hooks......................... 215
Malfunction Indicator Light............... 314
Manual, Service........................ 377
Manual transaxle
Oil ................................ 329
Possible driving speed................. 169
Shift points (recommended speed)........ 167
Meters............................... 106
Mirrors
Vanity mirror........................ 211
INDEX 385