2004 DODGE STRATUS COUPE jacking

EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mIf the vehicle breaks down................263
NIf the engine quits.....................263
mOperation under adverse driving conditions...263
NIf your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or
snow..............................263
NOnawetroad........................264
NOn snowy or icy roads..................265
mSpare tire, jack and tool set storage.........266
NHandling spare tire....................266
NJack...............................267
mCompact spare tire.....................267
mWheel covers (if so equipped).............268
mJacking and tire changing................270
NJacking up the vehicle..................270
mEngine overheating.....................278
mJump-starting the engine.................279
NIf your vehicle has anti-lock brakes.........284
mTowing..............................284
mFuses...............................286
NFuse block...........................286
mFusible links..........................287
NFuse load capacities....................287
mReplacement of light bulbs................292
NBulb capacity.........................292
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Before installing the wheel cover to the wheel, make sure
that the opening with the symbol mark is correctly
aligned with the air valve.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
If a tire must be changed, do so only after making sure
the vehicle is stopped in a safe, flat location.
Jacking up the vehicle
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Switch on the hazard warning flashers, set up a
warning triangle, flashing signal light, etc., at an ad-
equate distance from the vehicle, and have all passengers
leave the vehicle. Turn the ignition key to the ªLOCKº
position.
3. Set the parking brake firmly, and move the gearshift
lever (manual transaxle) to the ªNº (Neutral) position or
move the selector lever (automatic transaxle) to the ªPº
(PARK) position.4. Apply a chock or block (A) at the tire diagonally
opposite the tire (B) to be changed.
NOTE: The chock shown is not supplied with the ve-
hicle. It is recommended that you keep one in the vehicle
for use if required.
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A
B
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5. Place the jack under one of the jacking points shown in
the illustration. Use the jacking point closest to the tire
being changed.
C = Jacking point
WARNING!
²Do not set the jack at any other position on the
vehicle than those specified. If the jack is set at a
wrong position, the body of the vehicle could be
dented or the jack might fall over and cause
personal injury.
²Avoid using the jack on tilted or soft surfaces.
Otherwise, the jack might slip and cause personal
injury. Always use the jack on a flat, hard surface.
Before setting the jack, check to ensure that there
is no sand or pebbles on the underside of the jack
base.
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WARNING!
²Before using the jack, chock or block the wheel
that is tire diagonally opposite the jacking point.
²Stop jacking up the vehicle when the tire is raised
off the ground. It is dangerous to raise the vehicle
any higher.
²Do not get under the vehicle while using the jack.
²Avoid jarring the raised vehicle or leaving it
supported on the jack for extended periods. Both
are very dangerous.
²Do not use a jack other than the one provided
with your vehicle.
²The jack should not be used for any purpose other
than changing a tire.
²No one should stay in the vehicle while the jack is
used.
²Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on the jack.
NOTE: Place the spare wheel under the vehicle body
near the jack; this helps to minimize danger should the
jack slip out of position.
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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