2004 DODGE STRATUS keyless

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mA Word About Your Keys.................11
NIgnition Key Removal...................11
NAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .12
NManual Transaxle......................12
NKey-In-Ignition Reminder................12
mSentry Key Ð If Equipped................13
NReplacement Keys......................14
NCustomer Key Programming..............14
NGeneral Information....................15
mIlluminated Entry System.................15
mDoor Locks...........................15NPower Door Locks.....................16
NCentral Locking Ð If Equipped............17
NDoor Ajar Warning.....................17
NAutomatic (Rolling) Door Locks............17
NAutomatic Unlock On Exit Ð Only Available If
Automatic Door Locks Are Enabled.........18
NªChild Protectionº Door Lock System
(Rear Doors)..........................18
mRemote Keyless Entry Ð If Equipped........19
NTo Unlock The Doors...................19
NTo Lock The Doors.....................20
NTo Unlock The Trunk....................20
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General Information
The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference
2. this device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
The interior lights will come on when you open any door,
unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (if so
equipped) or central unlock (if so equipped). They will
remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors are closed
then fade to off.
The lights also will turn off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all doors.
DOOR LOCKS
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive and
when you park and leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju-
ries and death.
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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged.
NOTE:For emergency exit with the system engaged,
move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), lower the
window and open the door with the outside door handle.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY Ð IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or
open the trunk from distances up to 23 feet (7 meters)
using a transmitter. You don't have to point the transmit-
ter at the vehicle to activate the system.
To unlock the doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button once to unlock the
driver's door. Press the button twice within 5 seconds to
unlock all doors. If your vehicle is equipped with Illumi-
nated Entry, the interior lights also come on and remain
on for about 30 seconds, when you unlock the doors.
NOTE:The system may be programmed to unlock all
the doors upon the first press of the Unlock button. To
toggle between the first press unlock of the driver's door
to unlock of all doors, perform the following procedure:
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2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch,
the key, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all
doors.
3. The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly
for 15 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. If
the light comes on but does not flash, the system is still
armed, but there is a problem in the trunk circuit. After 15
seconds the light will continue to flash slowly. This
shows that the system is fully armed.
To disarm the system:
Unlock a front door using either the key or the Keyless
Entry Transmitter.
Tamper Alert
If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door
using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, the
alarm had been triggered. Check the vehicle for tamper-
ing.
Security System Manual Override
The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the
manual lock control.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
Use the key or the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to
open the trunk from outside the vehicle. From inside the
car the trunk lid can be released by depressing the Trunk
Release Button located on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel. The transmission must be in Park
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Jump Starting........................ 179
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
Location.........................179,198
Belts, Drive........................... 196
Belts, Engine.......................... 198
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 201
B-Pillar Location....................... 147
Brake, Parking......................... 139
Brake System.......................140,209
Anti-Lock........................... 141
Fluid Check......................... 210
Hoses.............................. 209
Master Cylinder...................... 210
Warning Light........................ 89
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........133,135
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 48
Bulbs, Light........................... 221
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 227
Capacities, Fluid....................... 227
Car Washes........................... 215
Carpeting............................. 216
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 118Cassette Tape Player...............95,104,106
Catalytic Converter..................... 197
CD Changer..................102,107,112,114
CD Player....................100,109,111,118
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 226
Central Locking......................... 17
Chains, Tire........................... 157
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 174
Charging System Light................... 86
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 144
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 49
Child Restraint...................40,42,44,45
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 44
Child Safety Locks....................... 18
Cigar Lighter........................... 94
Circuit Breakers........................ 219
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 218
Headlights.......................... 217
Instrument Panel..................... 218
Climate Control........................ 120
Clock................................. 94
Coin Holder........................... 53
INDEX 263
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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
INDEX 267
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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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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
272 INDEX