DODGE MAGNUM 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Battery............................... 289
Jump Starting........................ 267
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 23
Location.........................268,289
Bearings.............................. 303
Belts, Drive........................... 286
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 293
B-Pillar Location....................... 224
Brake Assist System..................... 100
Brake, Parking......................... 214
Brake System.......................216,299
Anti-Lock........................... 216
Fluid Check......................300,321
Hoses.............................. 299
Warning Light....................... 138
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 213
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 56
Bulb Replacement...................... 314
Bulbs, Light........................... 313
Calibration, Compass.................... 144
Capacities, Fluid....................... 319Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 247
Radiator............................ 296
Car Washes........................... 304
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 246
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier...................... 125
Cargo Management System............... 119
Cargo Organizer...................... 123
Rollaway Tonneau Cover............... 121
Tri-Fold Load Floor.................... 119
Waterproof Liner..................... 122
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 123
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 183
Catalytic Converter..................... 287
CD Player......................150,155,166
Cellular Phone.......................... 65
Chains, Tire........................... 240
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 257
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 221
Child Restraint...................48,50,52,54
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 52
Child Safety Locks....................... 19
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Clean Air Gasoline...................... 243
Climate Control........................ 185
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 184
Compact Spare Tire..................... 231
Compass............................. 144
Compass Calibration.................... 144
Compass Variance...................... 145
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 143
Console.............................. 118
Console, Floor......................... 118
Console, Overhead...................... 106
Contract, Service....................... 342
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 296
Cooling System........................ 295
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 296
Coolant Capacity..................... 319
Coolant Level........................ 297
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 297
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 295
Inspection........................... 295
Points to Remember................... 297
Pressure Cap........................ 296
Radiator Cap........................ 296Selection of Coolant.............295,319,320
Cruise Control......................... 103
Cup Holder........................ 117,306
Customer Assistance.................... 340
Data Recorder, Event..................... 47
Dealer Service......................... 280
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 185
Defroster, Windshield...............58,187,192
Delay Wipers........................... 95
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 278
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 95
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 297
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 107
Drive Belts............................ 286
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 292
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 269
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 64
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Electrical Power Outlets.................. 115
Electronic Speed Control................. 103
Electronic Stability Program............... 101
Electronic Vehicle Information Center........ 141
Emergency, In Case of
Overheating......................... 256
Emission Control System Maintenance....279,324
Engine............................276,277
Air Cleaner.......................... 287
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 287
Block Heater......................... 201
Break-In Recommendations............... 56
Checking Oil Level.................281,282
Compartment.....................276,277
Coolant............................ 320
Cooling............................ 295
Exhaust Gas Caution................26,246
Fails to Start......................... 200
Fuel Requirements.................243,319
Oil ..........................281,319,320
Oil Change Interval................... 283
Oil Selection......................284,319
Oil Synthetic......................... 286Overheating......................... 256
Temperature Gauge................... 134
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 42
Event Data Recorder..................... 47
Exhaust Gas Caution.............26,57,246,294
Exhaust System........................ 294
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 63
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 287
Air Conditioning..................194,291
Engine Fuel......................... 287
Engine Oil.......................286,320
Engine Oil Disposal................... 286
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 256
Turn Signal.......................... 135
Flash-To-Pass........................... 95
Flat Tire Changing...................... 257
Floor Console.......................... 118
Fluid Capacities........................ 319
Fluid Leaks............................ 58
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Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 321
Power Steering....................292,321
Fog Lights..........................94,137
Folding Rear Seat....................... 87
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 270
Fuel................................. 243
Adding............................. 247
Additives........................... 245
Clean Air........................... 243
Filler Cap........................... 247
Filter.............................. 287
Gasoline............................ 243
Gauge............................. 134
Hoses.............................. 301
Octane Rating.....................243,320
Requirements.....................243,319
Tank Capacity........................ 319
Fueling.............................. 247
Fuses................................ 307
Garage Door Opener.................... 107
GasCap .............................. 247Gasoline............................. 243
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 243
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 244
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 134
Fuel............................... 134
Speedometer......................... 134
Tachometer.......................... 134
Gear Ranges.......................... 202
General Information.................15,23,240
Glass Cleaning......................... 306
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 249
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 249
Hands-Free Phone....................... 65
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 256
Head Restraints......................... 86
Headlights
High Beam........................... 95
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 95
Passing............................. 95
Switch.............................. 93
Time Delay........................... 94
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Heated Seats........................... 85
Heater, Engine Block.................... 201
Holder, Cup........................... 117
Homelink Transmitter................... 107
Hood Release.......................... 89
Hoses............................298,301
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Infant Restraint......................... 49
Information Center, Vehicle............... 141
Instrument Cluster...................133,134
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 131
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 306
Interior Appearance Care................. 305
Interior Fuses.......................... 307
Interior Lights.......................... 91
Intermittent Wipers...................... 95
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 259Jack Operation......................258,263
Jacking Instructions..................... 263
Jump Starting......................... 267
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 20
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 36
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 29
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 52
Latch Plate............................ 30
Latches
Hood............................... 89
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 243
Liftgate............................... 26
Lights..............................58,91
Airbag.........................40,58,135
Anti-Lock........................... 140
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Brake Warning....................... 138
Bulb Replacement..................313,314
Courtesy/Reading..................... 91
Daytime Running...................... 94
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 93
Engine Temperature Warning............ 135
Fog .............................94,137
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 256
Headlight Switch...................... 93
Headlights........................... 93
High Beam Indicator................... 137
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 93
Interior.............................. 91
License............................. 318
Lights On Reminder.................... 94
Malfunction Indicator.................. 140
Oil Pressure......................... 136
Reading............................ 106
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 137
Service..........................313,314
Service Engine Soon................... 140
Turn Signal........................93,94Voltage............................. 137
Load Leveling System................... 126
Loading Vehicle.....................249,250
Capacities........................... 250
Tires ............................... 224
Locks
Door............................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 52
Lubrication, Body....................... 293
Luggage Rack......................... 125
Lumbar Support........................ 85
Maintenance Free Battery................. 289
Maintenance Procedures.................. 281
Maintenance Schedule................... 324
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 327
ScheduleA......................... 335
ScheduleB......................... 327
Malfunction Indicator Light............140,279
Manual, Service........................ 344
Manual Transmission.................... 201
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 143
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Mirrors............................... 62
Automatic Dimming.................... 62
Electric Remote....................... 64
Exterior Folding....................... 63
Heated.............................. 64
Outside............................. 63
Rearview............................ 62
Vanity.............................. 64
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 236
Mopar Parts........................280,344
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 93
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 56
Occupant Classification System............. 43
Occupant Restraints...................... 28
Octane Rating, Gasoline.................. 243
Oil, Engine.........................281,320
Capacity............................ 319
Change Interval...................... 283
Checking........................281,282
Disposal............................ 286Filter...........................286,320
Filter Disposal....................... 286
Identification Logo.................... 284
Materials Added to.................... 286
Recommendation..................284,319
Synthetic........................... 286
Viscosity.........................285,319
Onboard Diagnostic System............278,279
Opener, Garage Door.................... 107
Operator Manuals........................ 4
Overhead Console...................... 106
Overhead Travel Information Center......... 106
Overheating, Engine..................135,256
Owner’s Manual......................4,344
Panic Alarm........................... 22
Parking Brake......................... 214
Parking On Hill........................ 215
Passing Light........................... 95
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 88
Personal Settings....................... 148
Pets.................................. 56
Phone, Cellular......................... 65
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Phone, Hands-Free....................... 65
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 224
Power
Brakes............................. 216
Distribution Center.................... 307
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors ............................. 64
Outlet.............................. 115
Seats............................... 84
Steering............................ 219
Steering, Checking.................... 292
Sunroof............................ 112
Windows............................ 27
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 35
Preparation for Jacking................... 258
Programmable Electronic Features.....107,111,148
Programming Transmitters.............107,111
Radial Ply Tires........................ 231
Radiator Cap.......................... 296
Radio..........................150,155,166
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 182
Radio Operation...............150,155,166,185Radio Remote Controls.................. 181
Radio, Satellite......................... 178
Rear Liftgate........................... 26
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 87
Rear Window Defroster.................. 185
Rearview Mirrors........................ 62
Reclining Front Seats..................... 85
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 320
Recorder, Event Data..................... 47
Refrigerant............................ 291
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 34
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls............ 181
Replacement Tires...................... 234
Reporting Safety Defects................. 344
Restraint, Head......................... 86
Restraints, Occupant..................... 28
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 270
Roof Rack............................ 125
Rotation, Tires......................... 242
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 57
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 58
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 344
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 26
Safety Information, Tire.................. 220
Safety Tips............................. 57
Satellite Radio......................... 178
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 180
Schedule, Maintenance................... 324
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 306
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 34
Seat Belts.............................. 29
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 33
And Pregnant Women.................. 35
Child Restraint....................48,49,54
Extender............................ 36
Front Seat............................ 30
Operating Instructions.................. 30
Reminder........................... 137
Seats................................. 84
Heated.............................. 85
Lumbar Support....................... 85
Power.............................. 84
Rear Folding......................... 87Reclining............................ 85
Security Alarm......................... 24
Selection of Coolant..................... 320
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 236
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 340
Service Contract........................ 342
Service Engine Soon Light................ 140
Service Manuals........................ 344
Setting the Clock.................152,157,167
Settings, Personal....................... 148
Shift Speeds........................... 201
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 33
Side Airbag............................ 42
Signals, Turn.......................... 135
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 269
Snow Chains.......................... 240
Snow Tires............................ 241
Spare Tire.......................231,232,261
Spark Plugs........................... 287
Speed Control......................... 103
Speedometer.......................... 134
Starting.............................. 199
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Engine Fails to Start................... 200
Starting and Operating................... 199
Steering
Linkage............................ 292
Power...........................219,292
Tilt Column.......................... 98
Wheel, Tilt........................... 98
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 181
Storage............................ 118,313
Storage, Vehicle.....................194,313
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 313
Sulfur in Gasoline...................... 244
Sun Roof............................. 112
Sunglass Storage....................... 106
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 36
Tachometer........................... 134
Telescoping Steering Column............... 98
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 188
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......134,257
Theft Alarm............................ 24
Theft System........................... 24Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 123
Tilt Steering Column..................... 98
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 224
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 223
Tire Markings......................... 220
Tire Safety Information................... 220
Tires ...........................58,228,346
Air Pressure......................... 228
Alignment.......................... 235
Chains............................. 240
Changing........................257,263
Compact Spare....................... 231
Flat Changing........................ 257
General Information................... 228
High Speed......................... 230
Inflation Pressures.................... 229
Jacking..........................258,263
Load Capacity....................224,225
Pressure Monitor System............... 236
Quality Grading...................... 346
Radial............................. 231
Replacement......................... 234
Rotation............................ 242
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