2005 DODGE STRATUS COUPE Owners Manual

6 mph (10 km/h). It stops operating when the vehicle
decelerates to a speed below approximately 3 mph (5
km/h).
3. After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snow
and ice that may have adhered to the wheel areas. When
doing this be careful not to damage the wheel speed
sensors and cables located at each wheel on vehicles
equipped with an anti-lock braking system.STEERING WHEEL TILT LOCK LEVER
To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt lock
lever while raising or lowering the steering wheel to the
desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by pulling it
downward.
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WARNING!
²After adjustment, to the desired height, check to
be sure that the lever is locked.
²Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while
driving. This can be dangerous.
POWER STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted steering as
standard equipment. The power assisted steering system
of your vehicle provides mechanical steering capability
in the event power assist is lost.
If for some reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted,
it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these
conditions you will observe a substantial increase in
steering effort. Should loss of hydraulic pressure occur
take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
Never turn off the engine while the vehicle is
moving. Your ability to control the vehicle may be
seriously reduced.
CAUTION!
Do not leave the steering wheel in the fully turned
position. This can cause the power steering pump to
be damaged due to poor lubrication.
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INSIDE DAY/NIGHT REARVIEW MIRRORS
WARNING!
²Do not attempt to adjust the rearview mirrors
while driving. This can be dangerous.
²Your passenger's side mirror is convex. The ob-
jects you see in the mirror will look smaller and
farther away than they actually are. Do not use
this mirror to estimate the distance of following
vehicles when changing lanes.
Adjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through
the rear window. Make this adjustment while the day/
night knob (A) is in the daytime position (1). To reduce
glare from other vehicle's headlights, switch the lever to
the night position (2).
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Electrochromic inside rearview mirror (if so
equipped)
When the ignition key is in the ªACCº or ªONº position,
the green indicator (A) should be illuminated. If not,
press the display switch (C) for more than 6 seconds, less
than 9 seconds, until the indicator illuminates. Now the
mirror automatically dims to the proper level to mini-
mize glare from lights behind you after dark.
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To turn off the function, press the display switch (C) more
than 6 seconds, less than 9 seconds. When the green
indicator (A) goes off, the automatic anti-glare will not
function.
To turn the function back on, press the display switch (C)
more than 6 seconds, less than 9 seconds.
NOTE:
²
Do not spray glass cleaner on the sensor (B), as
reduced sensitivity could result.
Electrochromic mirror operation (if so equipped)
A-Garage door opener button
Press the button to operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting.!P.
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NOTE:Garage door button must be programmed.B-Display switch
Press the switch to change the mode of compass,
outside temperature and anti-glare operation.!P.
182.
C-Dome light switch.
D-Display.
The compass and outside temperature are displayed.
To turn on/off the display, press the display switch
(C) less than 3 seconds.!P. 183.I08A0560
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How to change the display mode
The mode will change in order by pressing the display
switch for the following seconds.1. When the ignition key is ªACCº or ªONº position,
automatic anti-glare operate and current outside tem-
perature and compass are displayed.
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2. If you press the display switch less than 3 seconds, you
can turn on/off the display.3. If you press the display switch more than 3 seconds,
less than 6 seconds, you can alternate the temperature
reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius.!P. 186.
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4. If you press the display switch more than 6 seconds,
less than 9 seconds, you can turn on/off the automatic
anti-glare.!1815. If you press the display switch more than 9 seconds,
less than 12 seconds, you can adjust for compass vari-
ance.!187
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