‘05 Dodge Stratus Coupe 2005 Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold. When it comes to service, remember that your manufacturers dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factorytrained technicians and genuine Mopar parts, and is interested in your satisfaction.

This manual includes instructions for standard and optional equipment available at the time this manual was printed. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and to make additions or improvements in its product without imposing any obligations upon itself to install them on previously manufactured products. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects.

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. Notes are provided as helpful information.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a stamped plate located on the driver's front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle registration or title.

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WARNING!
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Overview - Instruments and controls

3. Supplemental restraint system-air bag (For driver's seat) p. 89 Horn switch p. 134 4. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 126 5. Windshield wiper and washer switch p. 128 6. Vents p. 237 7. Supplemental restraint system-air bag (For front passenger's seat) p. 89 8. Audio p. 221 9. Rear window defroster switch p. 127 10. Air conditioning p. 238 11. Fog light switch (if so equipped) p. 125 12. Hood release lever p. 42 13. Instrument panel light dimmer control p. 127 14. Combination headlight, dimmer and turn-signal lever p. 122 15. Cruise control lever p. 115 16. Accessory socket p. 213 17. Parking brake lever p. 171 18. Gearshift or selector lever p. 155, 160

1. Instrument cluster p. 108 2. Ignition switch p. 151