2004 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 278

278 EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • The emergency tire is to be used only temporarily when the standard tire is damaged. Repair the damaged tire as soon as possible. Replace the emergency tire with the standard tire. • After changing the tire and driving the vehicle approximately 621 miles (1000 km), retighten the wheel nuts to make sure that they are not loose. • If the steering wheel vibrates after changing the tire, have the tire checked for balance at an authorized dealer. • Avoid mixing one type of tire with another type or using tires of a size other than the specified size. Premature mechanical wear and reduced handling may result. ENGINE OVERHEATING If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator enters the "H" (hot) position, the engine may be overheated. In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways - Slow down. • In city traffic - While stopped, put transaxle in neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.