2006 DODGE STRATUS maintenance schedule

SCHEDULE“B”
Follow schedule“B”if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with an.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F(0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule“B”of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 100,000 miles (160,000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule B of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
SCHEDULE“B”253
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Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) (205 000)
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if
not done at 100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. 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.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
262 SCHEDULE“B”
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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.
SCHEDULE“A”267
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............61,63
Engine Temperature Warning............. 86
Exterior Check........................ 46
Fog ...........................62,85,244
Front Replacement.................... 243
Headlight Switch...................... 61
Headlights........................... 61
High Beam........................... 63
High Beam Indicator................... 84
Illuminated Entry...................... 11
Instrument Cluster..................... 61
Interior.............................. 59
License............................. 246
Lights On Reminder.................... 62
Low Fuel............................ 88
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 84
Map Reading......................... 60
Oil Pressure.......................... 87
Rear Servicing....................... 245
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 88
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 19
Service..........................240,241
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 84Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............. 88
Traction Control...................... 151
Turn Signal...................61,62,84,243
Voltage.............................. 84
Load Limits........................... 178
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 178
Tires ............................156,178
Locks
Central.............................. 13
Child Protection....................... 14
Door............................... 11
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 41
Lubricants............................ 220
Lubrication, Body....................... 220
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 178
Lumbar Support........................ 55
Maintenance Free Battery................. 216
Maintenance Procedures.................. 210
Maintenance Schedule................... 250
Light Duty Schedule“B”................ 253
INDEX 285
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 46
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 273
Safety Information, Tire.................. 152
Safety Tips............................. 45
Satellite Radio......................... 115
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 118
Schedule, Maintenance................... 250
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 237
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 28
Seat Belts.............................. 23
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 26
And Pregnant Women.................. 29
Child Restraint....................36,37,42
Extender............................ 29
Front Seat............................ 24
Inspection........................... 45
Operating Instructions.................. 24
Pretensioners......................... 27
Reminder............................ 88
Seats................................. 54
Adjustment.......................... 54
Cleaning............................ 235
Head Restraints....................... 56Lumbar Support....................... 55
Power.............................. 56
Rear Folding......................... 57
Reclining............................ 55
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........224,247
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 9
Service Assistance...................... 270
Service Contract........................ 272
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 84
Service Manuals........................ 273
Setting the Clock........................ 92
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 26
Side Airbag............................ 35
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)......127,132
Signals, Turn........................... 84
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 200
Snow Tires............................ 168
Spare Tire.........................163,164
Spark Plugs........................... 214
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........66,83
Speedometer........................... 84
288 INDEX