2006 DODGE STRATUS SEDAN Owners Manual

Starting.............................. 140
Cold Weather........................ 141
Engine Fails to Start................... 142
Starting and Operating................... 140
Steering
Power...........................150,219
Tilt Column.......................... 64
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 119
Storage.............................. 240
Storage, Vehicle........................ 240
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 240
Stuck, Freeing......................... 201
Sun Roof.............................. 74
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 30
Tachometer............................ 84
Tape Player........................... 119
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 122
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......86,191
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 19
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 19
Tilt Steering Column..................... 64Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 156
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 154
Tire Markings......................... 152
Tire Safety Information................... 152
Tires ...........................46,160,275
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 166
Air Pressure......................... 160
Alignment.......................... 167
Chains............................. 168
Changing........................191,192
Compact Spare....................... 163
Flat Changing.....................191,192
General Information................... 160
High Speed......................... 162
Inflation Pressures.................... 161
Jacking............................. 192
Life of Tires......................... 166
Load Capacity....................156,157
Quality Grading...................... 275
Radial............................. 163
Replacement......................... 166
Rotation............................ 168
Safety...........................152,160
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Sizes............................... 153
Snow Tires.......................... 168
Spinning............................ 164
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 165
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 181
Towing.........................178,201,202
Disabled Vehicle...................... 201
Guide.............................. 181
Weight............................. 181
Traction Control....................65,83,150
Traction Control Switch................65,150
Trailer Towing......................... 178
Cooling System Tips................... 187
Hitches............................. 180
Minimum Requirements................ 182
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 181
Wiring............................. 185
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 181
Trailer Weight......................... 181
Transaxle............................. 230
Additives........................... 232
Automatic.....................143,145,230
Filter.............................. 232Overdrive........................... 146
Selection of Lubricant.................. 231
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 86
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry).......................... 18
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).69
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 15
Transporting Pets........................ 44
Tread Wear Indicators................... 165
Trip Computer.......................... 89
Trip Odometer.......................... 86
Trunk Release, Emergency...............20,21
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 20
Turn Signals.........................62,84
Underhood Fuses....................... 237
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 275
Universal Transmitter.................... 69
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 171
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 227
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Vanity Mirrors.......................... 54
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................157,178
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 240
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 19
Vinyl Trim............................ 235
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 246
Voltmeter.............................. 84
Warning, Door Ajar...................... 13
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 190
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 272
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 222Washers, Windshield..................63,222
Washing Vehicle........................ 233
Waxing and Polishing................... 233
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 167
Wind Buffeting.......................22,75
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............30,35
Window Fogging....................... 126
Windows.............................. 21
Power.............................. 21
Windshield Washers...................63,222
Windshield Wipers.................62,63,221
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 222
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 64
Wood Trim Cleaning.................... 236
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