2004 DODGE STRATUS Owners Manual

Electronic Speed Control.................. 67
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 174
Emergency Trunk Release................. 24
Emission Control System Maintenance....190,232
Engine............................187,188
Block Heater......................... 132
Break-In Recommendations............... 48
Checking Oil Level.................... 192
Compartment.....................187,188
Cooling............................ 205
Oil .............................192,227
Oil Change Interval................... 193
Oil Selection......................... 194
Oil Synthetic......................... 195
Overheating......................... 172
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter . . 232
Timing Belt.......................... 198
Engine Oil Viscosity..................194,227
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................ 194
Entry System, Illuminated................. 15
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 204
Exhaust System........................ 204Exterior Light Service.................... 222
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 196
Automatic Transaxle................... 213
Engine Fuel......................... 196
Engine Oil.......................... 195
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 172
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 168
Engine Oil.......................... 194
Maintenance......................... 169
Replacement Parts.................... 169
Starting............................ 168
Fluid Capacities........................ 227
Fluid Leaks............................ 50
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 212
Capacities........................... 227
Fog Light Service....................... 225
Fog Lights..........................64,225
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 183
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Fuel
Adding............................. 162
Filler Cap........................... 162
Filter.............................. 196
Gauge.............................. 85
Hoses.............................. 211
Light............................... 90
Tank Capacity........................ 227
Fuses................................ 219
Garage Door Opener..................... 70
GasCap .............................. 162
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 160
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 160
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 87
Fuel................................ 85
Gearshift............................. 135
Glass Cleaning......................... 218
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 172
Head Restraints......................... 58
Headlights............................ 222Aiming............................. 227
Bulb Replacement..................... 222
Cleaning............................ 217
High Beam........................... 86
Switch.............................. 63
Time Delay........................... 64
Heater............................... 120
Homelink Transmitter.................... 70
Hood Prop............................ 60
Hood Release.......................... 60
Hoses.............................209,211
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Lock................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 13
Infant Restraint......................... 41
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 55
Instrument Cluster....................... 84
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 83
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 218
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 218
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Interior Fuses.......................... 219
Interior Lighting........................ 61
Interior Lights.......................... 61
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 174
Jack Operation......................... 174
Jump Starting......................... 179
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Sentry............................ 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 33
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 26
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 44
Latch Plate............................ 27
Leaks, Fluid............................ 50
Lights................................ 61
Airbag..........................37,49,85Anti-Lock............................ 88
Brake Warning.....................89,139
Bulb Replacement..................... 221
Check Engine......................... 86
Daytime Running...................... 63
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............63,64
Exterior Check........................ 50
Fog ...........................64,87,225
Front Replacement.................... 224
Headlight Switch...................... 63
High Beam Indicator................... 86
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 63
Interior.............................. 61
License............................. 227
Lights On Reminder.................... 64
Low Fuel............................ 90
Map Reading......................... 62
Oil Pressure.......................... 89
Passing............................. 64
Rear Servicing....................... 226
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 90
Security Alarm........................ 23
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Service..........................221,222
Service Engine Soon.................... 86
Theft Alarm.......................... 90
Turn Signal.....................64,86,224
Voltage.............................. 86
Load Limits........................... 164
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 164
Tires ............................147,164
Locks
Central.............................. 17
Child Protection....................... 18
Door............................... 15
Ignition............................. 11
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 44
Lubricants............................ 201
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 164
Maintenance Free Battery................. 198
Maintenance Procedures.................. 192
Maintenance Schedule................... 233
Light Duty Schedule9B9................ 236Schedule9A9......................... 246
Schedule9B9......................... 236
Malfunction Indicator Light.............86,190
Manual, Service........................ 256
Manual Transaxle....................137,184
Mirrors............................... 55
Electric Remote....................... 55
Outside...........................55,56
Rearview............................ 55
Vanity.............................. 56
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Mopar Parts........................191,256
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 63
Occupant Restraints...................... 25
Odometer............................. 88
Tampering........................... 88
Trip ................................ 88
Oil, Engine.........................192,227
Capacity............................ 227
Change Interval...................... 193
Checking........................... 192
Disposal............................ 195
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Filter.............................. 195
Identification Logo.................167,194
Materials Added to.................... 195
Pressure Gauge....................... 89
Quality..........................167,194
Recommendation..................... 194
Synthetic........................... 195
Onboard Diagnostic System............189,190
Opener, Garage Door..................... 70
Overheating, Engine..................... 172
Owner's Manual....................... 256
Paint Care............................ 214
Paint Damage......................... 214
Panic Alarm........................... 21
Parking Brake......................... 139
Parking On Hill........................ 139
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter.... 232
Passing Light........................... 64
Pets.................................. 48
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 147
Power
Brakes............................. 140Door Locks.......................... 15
Outlet.............................. 77
Seats............................... 58
Steering............................ 142
Steering, Checking.................... 200
Sunroof............................. 75
Windows.........................25,142
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 32
Programmable Electronic Features.........71,74
Programming Transmitters............21,71,74
Radial Ply Tires........................ 153
Radiator Cap.......................... 207
Radio...........................95,104,109
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 94
Radio Operation..................104,109,117
Radio Remote Controls................... 117
Rear Window Defroster.................. 123
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 228
Reformulated Gasoline................... 160
Refrigerant............................ 200
Reminder, Lights On..................... 64
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Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 31
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
Remote Trunk Release.................... 23
Replacement Tires...................... 155
Reporting Safety Defects................. 256
Restraints, Occupant..................... 25
Rotation, Tires......................... 157
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 50
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 256
Safety Information, Tire.................. 143
Safety Tips............................. 49
Schedule, Maintenance................... 233
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 218
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 31
Seat Belts.............................. 26
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 30
And Pregnant Women.................. 32
Child Restraint....................40,41,45
Extender............................ 32
Front Seat............................ 27
Inspection........................... 49
Operating Instructions.................. 27Reminder............................ 90
Seats................................. 57
Adjustment.......................... 57
Cleaning............................ 216
Head Restraints....................... 58
Lumbar Support....................... 58
Power.............................. 58
Rear Folding......................... 59
Reclining............................ 57
Security Alarm......................... 22
Sentry Key.......................... 11,13
Service Assistance...................... 252
Service Contract........................ 254
Service Engine Soon Light................. 86
Service Manuals........................ 256
Setting the Clock........................ 94
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 30
Side Airbag............................ 38
Side Window Demisters.................. 123
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 182
Snow Tires............................ 157
Spark Plugs........................... 196
Speed Control........................67,85
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Speedometer........................... 86
Starting.............................. 130
Cold Weather........................ 131
Engine Fails to Start................... 132
Steering
Power...........................142,200
Tilt Column.......................... 66
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 117
Stuck, Freeing......................... 183
Sun Roof.............................. 75
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 33
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 195
Tachometer............................ 86
Tape Player........................... 117
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......87,173
Theft Alarm............................ 22
Theft System........................... 22
Tilt Steering Column..................... 66
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 147
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 146
Tire Markings......................... 143Tire Safety Information................... 143
Tires ...........................50,150,258
Air Pressure......................... 150
Alignment.......................... 156
Chains............................. 157
Changing........................... 174
Compact Spare....................... 153
Flat Changing........................ 174
General Information................... 150
High Speed......................... 152
Inflation Pressures.................... 151
Load Capacity....................... 147
Quality Grading...................... 258
Radial............................. 153
Replacement......................... 155
Rotation............................ 157
Safety...........................143,150
Sizes............................... 144
Snow Tires.......................... 157
Spinning............................ 154
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 155
Towing...........................183,184
Disabled Vehicle...................... 183
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Traction Control....................67,85,142
Trailer Towing......................... 164
Minimum Requirements................ 164
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 164
Warnings........................... 164
Transaxle............................. 211
Additives........................... 213
Automatic........................... 211
Filter.............................. 213
Manual..........................137,184
Selection of Lubricant.................. 212
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 87
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service................ 22
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 70
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 19
Transporting Pets........................ 48
Tread Wear Indicators................... 155
Trip Computer.......................... 90
Trip Odometer.......................... 88
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 24
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 23Turn Signals.........................64,86
Underhood Fuses....................... 219
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 258
Universal Transmitter.................... 70
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 209
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 56
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................147,164
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 22
Vinyl Trim............................ 216
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................194,227
Voltmeter.............................. 86
Warning, Door Ajar...................... 17
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 172
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 254
Washers, Windshield..................65,203
Washing Vehicle........................ 215
Waxing and Polishing................... 215
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