2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 19
2005 Dodge Stratus Manual
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INTRODUCTION 19 If this problem occurs... 1 Problem The automatic transaxle does not shift when accelerating and/or the vehicle does not easily begin to move. Do this Ref. page There may be a problem in the automatic transaxle. P. 160, 168 Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized dealer. 1.Vehicles with automatic transaxle Shift the lever into "2" (SECOND) position when starting the vehicle. If the vehicle is on a level road, shift the lever back to "D" (DRIVE) position. 2.Vehicles with Autostick automatic transaxle Shift the lever into 2nd gear of the Autostick mode when starting the vehicle. If the vehicle is on a level road, shift the lever back to "D" (DRIVE) position. (These methods may or may not work depending on the contents of malfunction.) 1.Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat P. 270 and level. 2.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. A tire is punctured.