2006 DODGE STRATUS engine

Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105]
Replace the accessory drive belts on
2.4L engine.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if
not replaced at 60 months.X
Rotate the tires.XXXX XX
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (200 000) (210 000) (220 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if required.* X X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums
and shoes.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*‡X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter engine. X
Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter En-
gine). Adjust or replace if required.X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter engine. X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter engine. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at
100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.‡This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
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274 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes...................... 149
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 149
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 224
Adding Fuel.......................... 177
Adding Washer Fluid.................... 222
Additives, Fuel........................ 173
Aiming Headlights...................... 246
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 215
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 218
Air Conditioning....................122,129
Air Conditioning Controls................ 122
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........128,134
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 219
Air Conditioning System..............129,218
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 161
Airbag................................ 30
Airbag Deployment....................33,34
Airbag Light...................33,34,36,46,84
Airbag Maintenance...................... 36
Airbag, Side........................... 35
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........30,35
Alarm Light............................ 88
Alarm, Panic........................... 17Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 19
Alignment and Balance.................. 167
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 118
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............224,246
Capacities........................... 246
Disposal............................ 226
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 149
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 87
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 19
Appearance Care....................... 233
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 52
Automatic Door Locks..................13,14
Automatic Headlights.................... 62
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 122
Automatic Transaxle.........143,145,202,230,248
Adding Fluid........................ 248
Filter.............................. 232
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 232
Fluid Level Check..................... 231
Interlock System...................... 144
Reset Mode......................... 145
Selection Of Lubricant...............231,248
278 INDEX

Shifting............................ 145
Special Additives..................... 232
Autostick............................. 169
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 76
Ball Joints............................ 220
Battery............................... 216
Emergency Starting.................... 197
Gas Caution......................199,217
Heater............................. 142
Jump Starting........................ 197
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 18
Location.........................197,217
Belts, Drive........................... 214
Belts, Engine.......................... 216
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 220
B-Pillar Location....................... 156
Brake, Parking......................... 147
Brake System.......................149,228
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 149
Fluid Check......................... 229
Hoses.............................. 228
Master Cylinder...................... 229Warning Light........................ 87
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........143,145
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 44
Bulb Replacement...................... 241
Bulbs, Light........................... 240
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 246
Capacities, Fluid....................... 246
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 177
Oil (Engine)......................... 213
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 225
Car Washes........................... 233
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 174
Carpeting............................. 235
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 120
Cassette Tape Player...............94,103,105
Catalytic Converter..................... 215
CD (Compact Disc) Changer......101,106,111,113
CD (Compact Disc) Player........99,108,110,120
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 245
Central Locking......................... 13
Chains, Tire........................... 168
INDEX 279
10

Changing A Flat Tire.................... 191
Charging System Light................... 84
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 153
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)............................... 208
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 45
Child Restraint...................36,39,41,42
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 41
Child Safety Locks....................... 14
Cigar Lighter........................... 92
Circuit Breakers.....................237,238
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 172
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 236
Headlights.......................... 236
Instrument Panel..................... 236
WoodTrim .......................... 236
Climate Control........................ 122
Clock................................. 92
Coin Holder........................... 50
Compact Disc (CD) Changer............... 113
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 121
Compact Disc (CD) Player...............94,99Compact Spare Tire..................... 163
Compass.............................. 89
Compass Calibration..................... 90
Contract, Service....................... 272
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 225
Cooling System........................ 223
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 224
Coolant Capacity..................... 246
Coolant Level.....................223,226
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 226
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 224
Points to Remember................... 227
Pressure Cap........................ 225
Radiator Cap........................ 225
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 227
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....224,246,247
Corrosion Protection.................... 233
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 216
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 66
Cruise Light........................... 83
Customer Assistance.................... 270
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 60
280 INDEX

Daytime Running Lights.................. 62
Dealer Service......................... 209
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 132
Defroster, Windshield...............46,126,131
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 207
Dimmer Control........................ 59
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 63
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 231
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 226
Engine Oil.......................... 214
Door Ajar Warning...................... 13
Door Locks............................ 11
Door Locks, Automatic................... 13
Door Opener, Garage..................... 69
Drive Belts............................ 214
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 200
E-85 Fuel............................. 175
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)..... 76
Electrical Power Outlets................... 76Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 66
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 201
Jacking............................. 191
Jump Starting........................ 197
Overheating......................... 190
Towing............................. 201
Emergency Trunk Release...............20,21
Emission Control System Maintenance....208,250
Engine............................205,206
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 215
Block Heater......................... 142
Break-In Recommendations............... 44
Checking Oil Level.................... 210
Compartment.....................205,206
Coolant (Antifreeze)................223,247
Cooling............................ 223
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 174
Fails to Start......................... 142
Fuel Requirements.................171,246
Oil ..........................210,246,247
Oil Change Interval................... 211
Oil Selection......................212,246
INDEX 281
10

Oil Synthetic......................... 213
Overheating......................... 190
Timing Belt.......................... 216
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 246
Entry System, Illuminated................. 11
Exhaust Gas Caution...............45,174,223
Exhaust System........................ 223
Exterior Light Service.................... 241
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 215
Automatic Transaxle................... 232
Engine Fuel......................... 215
Engine Oil.......................214,247
Engine Oil Disposal................... 214
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 190
Turn Signal.......................... 84
Flash-To-Pass........................... 63
Flat Tire Changing...................... 191
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 176
Engine Oil.......................... 176Fuel Requirements.................... 175
Maintenance......................... 176
Replacement Parts.................... 176
Starting............................ 176
Fluid, Brake........................... 248
Fluid Capacities........................ 246
Fluid Leaks............................ 46
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 231
Capacities........................... 246
Cooling System....................... 223
Engine Oil.......................... 210
Power Steering....................... 219
Fluids............................... 247
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 247
Fog Light Service....................... 244
Fog Lights........................62,85,244
Folding Rear Seat....................... 57
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 201
Fuel................................. 171
Adding............................. 177
Additives........................... 173
Clean Air........................... 172
282 INDEX