2006 DODGE STRATUS SEDAN Owners Manual

Operation
Press and hold the desired button on the Universal
Transceiver until the garage door or other device begins
to operate. The light in the display shows that the signal
is being transmitted. The hand held transmitter may also
be used at any time.
Reprogramming A Single Button
1. Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be
reprogrammed. Do not release until step 4 has been
completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after
20 seconds) position the hand held transmitter one to
three inches away from the button to be trained.
3. Press and hold the hand held transmitter button.
4. The Universal Transceiver indicator light will begin to
flash, first slowly, then rapidly. When the indicator lights
begin to flash rapidly, release both buttons.
Security
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies.
To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold
down both outside buttons until the green light begins to
flash.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
HomeLinkis a trademark owned by Johnson Controls,
Inc.
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POWER SUNROOF—IF EQUIPPED
The sunroof controls are mounted between the sun visors
on the overhead console.WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In an accident, there is greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Controls
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Opening Sunroof - Manual
Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will
open automatically from any position. The sunroof will
open fully, then stop automatically. During this opera-
tion, any release of the sunroof switch will stop the
sunroof.
Opening Sunroof - Express
Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof
will open automatically from any position. The sunroof
will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called
Express Open. During Express Open operation, any
movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Closing Sunroof - Manual
To Close the sunroof from an open or vent position, press
andholdthe switch forward. The sunroof will close fully
and stop automatically. Release the switch to stop sun-
roof travel at any point.
Venting Sunroof - Express
Press and release theVbutton, and the sunroof will
open to the vent position. This is called Express Vent.
Sunshade Operation
The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
NOTE:The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
open.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
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Sunroof Fully Closed
Press and hold the switch forward until the sunroof stops
completely to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
The power outlet is located in the lower center of your
instrument panel. If your vehicle is equipped with heated
seats, a second power outlet is located inside the center
console. All accessories connected to any outlet should be
removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use.
CAUTION!
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................81

Instrument Cluster......................82

Instrument Cluster Description.............83

Compass, Temperature, And Trip Computer
Display—If Equipped
...................89
▫Control Buttons.......................89
▫Trip Conditions........................90
▫Compass Temperature Display.............90

Cigar Lighter/Ashtray...................92

Electronic Digital Clock..................92
▫To Set The Clock.......................93

Radio General Information................93
▫Radio Broadcast Signals..................93
▫Two Types Of Signals...................93
▫Electrical Disturbances...................93
▫AM Reception........................93
▫FM Reception.........................93

Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And
CD Changer Controls
....................94
▫Operating Instructions—Radio............94
▫Power Switch, Volume Control.............94
▫Seek Button (Radio Mode)................94
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▫Tuning..............................94
▫Radio Data System (RDS)................95
▫PTY (Program Type) Button...............95
▫Balance.............................96
▫Fade...............................96
▫Tone Control.........................96
▫AM/FM Selection......................97
▫Scan Button..........................97
▫To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory.......97
▫To Change From Clock To Radio Mode.......97
▫Operating Instructions—Tape Player........97
▫Seek Button..........................98
▫Fast Forward (FF)......................98
▫Rewind (RW).........................98
▫Tape Eject............................98
▫Scan Button..........................98▫Changing Tape Direction.................98
▫Metal Tape Selection....................98
▫Pinch Roller Release....................98
▫Noise Reduction.......................99
▫Operating Instructions—CD Player.........99
▫Inserting The Compact Disc...............99
▫Seek Button.........................100
▫EJT CD (Eject) Button..................100
▫FF/Tune/RW........................100
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........100
▫Mode..............................100
▫Tape CD Button......................101
▫Time Button.........................101
▫Scan Button.........................101
▫CD Changer Control Capability
—If Equipped.......................101
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Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
Capability
...........................103
▫Radio Operation......................103
▫Mode Button........................105
▫Scan Button (Radio Mode)...............105
▫Cassette Player Features................105
▫CD Changer Control Capability
—If Equipped.......................106

Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player And CD Changer Controls
...108
▫Radio Operation......................108
▫CD Player Operation...................110
▫CD Changer Control Capability
—If Equipped.......................111

6 Disc CD Changer—If Equipped.........113
▫Loading The CD Changer...............113▫Playing Discs........................114
▫Seek Button.........................114
▫FF/Tune/RW........................114
▫Mode Button........................114
▫Program Button 1.....................114
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........114
▫Program Button 5.....................115
▫Time Button.........................115
▫Changing Modes......................115
▫Removing Discs From The CD Changer.....115
▫CD Changer Operation With The Changer
Off ...............................115

Satellite Radio—If Equipped.............115
▫System Activation.....................116
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................116
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▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH And
RBK Radios.........................116
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ,
RB1 And RBQ Radios..................117
▫Selecting a Channel....................117
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......117
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If
Equipped)..........................118
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................118
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................118
▫Satellite Antenna......................118
▫Reception Quality.....................118

Remote Sound System Controls
—If Equipped
........................119▫Radio Operation......................119
▫Tape Player.........................119
▫CD Player—Single Disc In Radio.........120
▫CD Player—6 Disc CD Changer..........120

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......120

Compact Disc Maintenance...............121

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......122

Climate Controls......................122
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)—If
Equipped...........................122
▫Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Control—If
Equipped...........................129
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