2005 DODGE STRATUS tires

Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 277
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About Your Brakes...................... 151
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 152
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 223
Adding Fuel.......................... 176
Adding Washer Fluid.................... 218
Additives, Fuel........................ 175
Aiming Headlights...................... 244
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 211
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 214
Air Conditioning....................125,132
Air Conditioning Controls................ 125
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........131,137
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 215
Air Conditioning System..............132,214
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 164
Airbag................................ 34
Airbag Deployment....................37,38
Airbag Light.....................38,41,49,89
Airbag Maintenance...................... 40
Airbag, Side........................... 40
Airbag, Window......................34,40
Alarm Light............................ 94
Alarm, Panic........................... 21Alarm System.......................... 23
Alignment and Balance.................. 170
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........222,223,244
Capacities........................... 244
Disposal............................ 224
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 152
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 92
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 23
Appearance Care....................... 230
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 56
Automatic Door Locks..................17,18
Automatic Headlights.................... 66
Automatic Temperature Control............ 125
Automatic Transaxle.........145,147,198,228,246
Adding Fluid........................ 246
Filter.............................. 229
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 229
Fluid Level Check..................... 229
Interlock System....................12,147
Reset Mode......................... 147
Selection Of Lubricant...............228,246
Shifting............................ 148
280 INDEX

Engine Temperature Warning............. 91
Exterior Check........................ 50
Fog ...........................67,91,241
Front Replacement.................... 240
Headlight Switch...................... 66
Headlights........................... 66
High Beam........................... 67
High Beam Indicator................... 90
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 66
Interior.............................. 63
License............................. 243
Lights On Reminder.................... 67
Low Fuel............................ 94
Malfunction Indicator................... 90
Map Reading......................... 65
Oil Pressure.......................... 93
Rear Servicing....................242,243
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 94
Security Alarm........................ 23
Service............................. 238
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 90
Theft Alarm.......................... 94Traction Control...................... 154
Turn Signal...................65,67,90,240
Voltage.............................. 90
Load Limits........................... 178
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 178
Tires ............................159,178
Locks
Central.............................. 17
Child Protection....................... 18
Door............................... 15
Ignition............................. 11
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 45
Lubricants............................ 216
Lubrication, Body....................... 216
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 178
Lumbar Support........................ 60
Maintenance Free Battery................. 213
Maintenance Procedures.................. 206
Maintenance Schedule................... 249
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 252
INDEX 287
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Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter.... 248
Passing Light........................... 67
Pets.................................. 48
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 159
Power
Brakes............................. 151
Door Locks.......................... 16
Outlet.............................. 81
Seats............................... 60
Steering............................ 153
Steering, Checking.................... 215
Sunroof............................. 79
Windows.........................25,153
Power Steering Fluid.................... 246
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 33
Preparation for Jacking................... 188
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 31
Programmable Electronic Features.........74,78
Programming Transmitters............21,74,78
Radial Ply Tires........................ 166
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 223Radio Broadcast Signals................... 99
Radio Operation...............108,113,122,125
Radio Remote Controls.................. 122
Radio (Sound Systems).............100,108,113
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 61
Rear Window Defroster.................. 135
Rearview Mirrors........................ 56
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 245
Reformulated Gasoline................... 174
Refrigerant............................ 215
Reminder, Lights On..................... 67
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 32
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
Remote Sound System Controls............ 122
Remote Trunk Release.................... 24
Replacement Tires...................... 169
Reporting Safety Defects................. 274
Restraint, Head......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant..................... 26
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 197
Rotation, Tires......................... 171
INDEX 289
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 49
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 50
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 274
Safety Information, Tire.................. 154
Safety Tips............................. 49
Schedule, Maintenance................... 249
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 234
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 32
Seat Belts.............................. 27
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 31
And Pregnant Women.................. 33
Child Restraint....................41,42,46
Extender............................ 33
Front Seat............................ 28
Inspection........................... 49
Operating Instructions.................. 28
Pretensioners......................... 31
Reminder............................ 94
Seats................................. 59
Adjustment.......................... 59
Cleaning............................ 232
Head Restraints....................... 61
Lumbar Support....................... 60Power.............................. 60
Rear Folding......................... 61
Reclining............................ 59
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 23
Selection of Coolant..................222,245
Sentry Key.......................... 11,13
Service Assistance...................... 270
Service Contract........................ 272
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator)
..................................... 90
Service Manuals........................ 274
Setting the Clock........................ 98
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 31
Side Airbag............................ 40
Side Window Demisters...............130,135
Signals, Turn........................... 90
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 196
Snow Tires............................ 170
Spare Tire.........................166,167
Spark Plugs........................... 210
Speed Control........................71,89
Speedometer........................... 90
Starting.............................. 142
290 INDEX

Cold Weather........................ 144
Engine Fails to Start................... 144
Starting and Operating................... 142
Steering
Power...........................153,215
Tilt Column.......................... 69
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 122
Storage.............................. 237
Storage, Vehicle........................ 237
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 237
Stuck, Freeing......................... 197
Sun Roof.............................. 79
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 34
Tachometer............................ 90
Tape Player........................... 122
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 125
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......91,187
Theft Alarm............................ 23
Theft System........................... 23
Tilt Steering Column..................... 69
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 159Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 158
Tire Markings......................... 154
Tire Safety Information................... 154
Tires ...........................50,163,276
Air Pressure......................... 163
Alignment.......................... 170
Chains............................. 170
Changing........................... 188
Compact Spare....................... 166
Flat Changing........................ 188
General Information................... 163
High Speed......................... 165
Inflation Pressures.................... 164
Jacking............................. 188
Load Capacity....................159,160
Quality Grading...................... 276
Radial............................. 166
Replacement......................... 169
Rotation............................ 171
Safety...........................154,163
Sizes............................... 156
Snow Tires.......................... 170
Spinning............................ 167
INDEX 291
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