remote control DODGE MAGNUM 2006 1.G Owners Manual

To activate the system, open the rear door and move the
child lock control, located near the door’s rear latch, to
the ON position.
When the child lock system is engaged the door can be
opened only by using the outside door handle even
though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, or
activate the panic alarm from distances up to about 23
feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. The
transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate
the system.
NOTE:Inserting the key into the ignition switch dis-
ables all buttons on that transmitter however; the buttons
on the remaining transmitters will continue to work.
Shifting the vehicle out of PARK disables all transmitter
buttons for all keys.
Child Lock Control
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors..............................65
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................65
▫Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror—
If Equipped..........................65
▫Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer—
If Equipped..........................66
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature—
If Equipped..........................66
▫Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side............66
▫Outside Mirror—Passenger’s Side..........66
▫Power Remote-Control Mirrors.............67
▫Heated Remote Control Mirrors—
If Equipped..........................67▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors—If Equipped....67

Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™)—
If Equipped
...........................68
▫Operations...........................69
▫Phone Call Features....................75
▫UConnect™System Features..............77
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............81
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™System.....................83

Seats................................88
▫Power Seats..........................88
▫Power Reclining Seats...................89
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Power Remote-Control Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary
knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position.
After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors—If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window
Defrost.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors—If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The light turns on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Power Mirror Controls
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER—IF EQUIPPED
The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-
ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off
your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries
are needed.
NOTE:The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver is dis-
abled when the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active.
For additional information on HomeLink, call 1–800–
355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
WARNING!
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-
ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while
training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri-
ous injury or death.
WARNING!
Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do
not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the
path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can
cause serious injury or death to people and pets or
damage to objects.
WARNING!
A moving garage door can cause injury to people and
pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be
seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver
with a garage door opener that has a“stop and
reverse”feature as required by federal safety stan-
dards. This includes most garage door opener mod-
els manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage
door opener without these safety features it could
cause injury or death. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515
or, on the Internet at www.homelink.com for safety
information or assistance.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113
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▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................179
▫Selecting a Channel....................179
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......180
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................180
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................180
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................180
▫Satellite Antenna......................180
▫Reception Quality.....................180

Video Entertainment System
(Sales Code XRV)—If Equipped
..........181

Navigation System (Sales Code REC)—
If Equipped
..........................182
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................183

Remote Sound System Controls...........183
▫Radio Operation......................184▫Tape Player Operation..................185
▫CD Player Operation...................185
▫Satellite Radio Operation................185

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......185

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............186

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......187

Climate Controls......................187
▫Climate Controls—Manual..............187
▫Automatic Temperature Control—
If Equipped.........................190
▫Summer Operation....................195
▫Winter Operation.....................196
▫Vacation Storage......................196
▫Window Fogging.....................196
▫Outside Air Intake....................196
▫A/C Air Filter—If Equipped............196
▫Operating Tips.......................197
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137
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•Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
form of short audio mutes.
•Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
•Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE
XRV)—IF EQUIPPED
The optional VES™(Video Entertainment System) con-
sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display)
screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head-
sets. The system is located in the center console storage
bin under the armrest lid. Refer to your VES™User’s
Manual for detailed operating instructions.
Accessing The VES
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM (SALES CODE REC)—IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:
The radio sales code is located on the lower
right side of your radio faceplate.
Raising The DVD ScreenRemote Control Location
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Navigation Radio with CD Player and MP3 Capability
(REC) - combines a Global-Positioning System-based
navigation system with a color screen to provide maps,
turn identification, selection menus and instructions for
selecting a variety of destinations and routes. The unit
also provides an AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD
changer with MP3 capability.
Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a
DVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD covers
all of North America. Refer to your“Navigation User’s
Manual”for detailed operating instructions.
Clock Setting Procedure
Refer to“Setting the Clock”under”System Settings”in
your Navigation User’s Manual for details about setting
the clock.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the
surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock
positions.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
11 25 Amp
C/BRKRCluster - without power memory
seat/Driver Seat Switch - with
power memory seat/Memory
Module - if equipped
12 25 Amp
C/BRKRPassenger Seat Switch
13 25 Amp
C/BRKRDoor Modules - except base/
Driver Door Lock Switch - base/
Driver Express Power Window
Switch - if equipped/Passenger
Door Lock Switch - base
14 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/Cluster/
Sentry Key Remote Keyless Entry
15 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow Brake Module - if
equipped
16 20 Amp
YellowRear Power Outlet
17 20 Amp
YellowCluster
18 20 Amp
YellowSelectable Power OutletCavity Fuse Circuits
19 10 Amp
RedStop Lights
20 20 Amp
YellowRear Wiper - if equipped
21——
22——
23——
24——
25——
26——
27 10 Amp
RedAirbag/Occupant Classification
Module
28 10 Amp
RedCurtain Airbag - if equipped
29 5 Amp
OrangeAntilock Brakes Module/
Cluster/Front Control Module
(FCM)/Powertrain Control Mod-
ule (PCM)/Sentry Key Remote
Keyless Entry/Stop Lights
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323
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Electric Remote Mirrors................... 67
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 121
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 109
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 107
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 148
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 280
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 268
Jacking............................. 269
Jump Starting........................ 277
Overheating......................... 268
Towing............................. 281
Emission Control System Maintenance....289,336
Engine.........................285,286,287
Air Cleaner.......................... 297
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 297
Block Heater......................... 204
Break-In Recommendations............... 58
Checking Oil Level.................291,292
Compartment..................285,286,287
Coolant (Antifreeze)................305,332
Cooling............................ 305
Exhaust Gas Caution..............27,59,249Fails to Start......................... 203
Fuel Requirements.................246,331
Oil ..........................291,331,332
Oil Change Interval................... 293
Oil Selection......................293,331
Oil Synthetic......................... 295
Overheating......................... 268
Temperature Gauge................... 141
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 43
Event Data Recorder..................... 49
Exhaust Gas Caution.............27,59,249,304
Exhaust System........................ 304
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 66
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 297
Air Conditioning..................196,301
Engine Fuel......................... 297
Engine Oil.......................296,332
Engine Oil Disposal................... 295
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 268
Turn Signal.......................... 142
INDEX 363
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