2005 DODGE STRATUS COUPE Owners Manual

Trunk Area1. 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
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QUICK INDEX
If this warning light comes on¼
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. 1 1 5
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. 1 1 9
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. 1 1 6
Oil pressure warning light
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If this warning light comes on¼
Warning light Do this Ref. page
Charging system warning light´Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
Check the alternator belt.
If the belt is loose, broken, missing, or if the light remains
on when the ignition key is turned back on, call an
authorized dealer for assistance.P. 1 1 6
ªNº indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes rapidly
(twice per second)´Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Idle the engine until the warning light goes off. If the
light does not go off, have your vehicle inspected at an
authorized dealer.P. 163
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If this warning light comes on¼
Warning light Do this Ref. page
´Have the vehicle inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.P. 163
ªNº indicator light in the
instruemnt cluster flashes slowly
(once per second)
´Your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need
towing, have the engine system checked at an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
If the vehicle is not drivable, contact Emergency
Roadside Service (ERS), authorized dealer, or local
towing company for assistance.P. 1 1 7
Malfunction indicator light
(ªSERVICE ENGINE SOONº)
SRS
´Have the air bag system checked at an authorized dealer. P. 118
Air bag warning light
´It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately but we
recommend that you have the system checked at an
authorized dealer as soon as possilble.
P. 121
Traction control system warning light
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If you hear the sound¼
Sound Do this Ref. page
If you hear a chime constantly when
the driver 's door is opened.ªKey reminder chimeº
A chime will sound if the driver 's door is opened while
the ignition key is in the ªLOCKº or ªACCº position.
Remove the key to stop the chime.
OR
ªHeadlight reminder chimeº
A chime will sound if the driver 's door is opened when
the ignition key is in the ªLOCKº or ªACCº position or
removed from the ignition switch with the lights on.
If the driver 's door is closed, the chime will stopP. 27, 152
P. 123
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If you hear the sound¼
Sound Do this Ref. page
If you hear a metallic sound (squeal)
when you depress the brake pedal
while driving.ªBrake pad wear alarmº
The brake pads have worn down near the serviceable
limit.
Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized dealer.P. 174
If you hear a chime from the engine
compartment continuously while the
engine is on.ªBrake system (hydraulic brake booster) warning chime
(Vehicle with anti-lock braking system)º
The brake circuit may not be operating correctly.
If this chime does not stop after a few minutes, carefully
stop the vehicle in a safe location and contact your nearest
authorized dealer.P. 1 1 9
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If you hear the sound¼
Sound Warning light Do this Ref. page
If you hear a
chime while
the engine is
on, see the
warning light
in the
instrument
cluster.
ªSeat belt reminder/warning chimeºIf the driver 's seat belt remains unfastened 1 minute later, the
chime will sound intermittently (12 times) when the vehicle is
driven. If the driver 's seat belt subsequently remains unfastened
while the vehicle is being driven, the chime will sound as a
warning each time the vehicle stops and starts.P. 120
ªLow-fuel warning chime º
Fuel is low. Add fuel as soon as possible.P. 41, 115
ªWasher fluid level chimeº
The windshield washer level is low. Add fluid.P. 121
ªDoor-ajar warning chimeº
Door is not properly shut.
If you shut the door, the chime will stop.P. 27, 114
ªTrunk-ajar warning chimeº
Trunk is not properly shut.
If you shut the trunk, the chime will stop.P. 3 6
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If this problem occurs¼
Problem Do this Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key
(1)ªLOCKº to ªACCº
Turn the key while slightly turning the steering wheel
right and left.
(2)ºACCº to ªLOCKº
Vehicle with automatic transaxle
Check the position of gear selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the gear selector
lever is set to the ªPº (PARK) position.
Vehicle with manual transaxle
Place the key at the ``ACC'' position. Push the key in
and turn it.P. 153
Cannot shift the gear selector lever
from the ªPº (PARK) positionShift the gear selector lever while depressing the brake
pedal. Check if the ignition key is in the ªONº position.P. 156, 161
The windows are fogged up.
1.Set the heater/air conditioning mode selection dial to
the ªºorªº position.
2.Turn on the blower.P. 246
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