2005 DODGE STRATUS fold seats

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Console Features.......................54
▫Console Features—Without Heated Seats....54
▫Console Features—With Heated Seats.......55

Mirrors..............................56
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror—If Equipped......56
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror—If Equipped....56
▫Electric Remote-Control Mirrors—If Equipped .57
▫Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side............58
▫Outside Mirror—Passenger’s Side..........58
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors—If Equipped....58

Seats................................59▫Manual Front Seat Adjustments............59
▫Power Seats—If Equipped...............60
▫Adjustable Head Restraints...............61
▫Folding Rear Seat......................61

To Open And Close The Hood.............62

Lights...............................63
▫Interior Lights........................63
▫Front Map/Reading Lights—If Equipped....65
▫Multi-Function Control Lever..............65
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights..............................66
▫Automatic Headlights—If Equipped.........66
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Adjustable Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraints so
that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise, pull
up on the head restraint. To lower, depress the button on
the post guide and push down on the head restraint.
Folding Rear Seat
To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can
be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the picture
to fold down either or both seatbacks.
When returning the rear seat back to the upright position
be sure the seat back is latched.
Adjustable Head RestraintFolding Rear Seats
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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
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