key DODGE MAGNUM 2007 1.G Workshop Manual

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flat bed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the
ground)
Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, is only permitted within the following
limitations:
With The Ignition Key
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the
distance to be traveled must not exceed 30 miles (48 km),
and the towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48km/h). Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans-
mission geartrain failure. If the transmission is not op-
erative, or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 30 miles
(48 km), the vehicle must be transported using a flat bed
truck.
CAUTION!
•Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.
•If the transmission is not operative, or if the
vehicle is to be towed more than 30 miles (48 km),
then the only approved method of towing is with
a flat bed truck. Damage to the transmission may
result.
•Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to
the rear sheet metal, and fascia will occur.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
298 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON position,
not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the transmis-
sion remains in NEUTRAL.TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY
The manufacturedoes not recommendthat you tow this
vehicle on a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299
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A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states, which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off
the ignition key or start the engine. This means that
your vehicle’s OBD system isnot readyand you
shouldnotproceed to the I/M station.
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b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or
start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD
system isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M
station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on
with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Moparparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Moparparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
DEALER SERVICE
Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special
tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in
an expert manner. Service Manuals are available which
include detailed service information for your vehicle.
Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure
yourself.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
13*———
14 — 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Cluster/Sentry Key Re-
mote Keyless Entry
15 — 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow Brake Mod-
ule - if equipped
16 — 20 Amp
YellowRear Power Outlet
17 — 20 Amp
YellowCluster
18 — 20 Amp
YellowSelectable Power Outlet
19 — 10 Amp
RedStop Lights
20 — 20 Amp
YellowRear Wiper
21 — — —
22 — — —
23 — — —Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
24 — — —
25 — — —
26 — — —
27 — 10 Amp
RedAirbag/Airbag Control
Module (ACM)
28 — 10 Amp
RedCurtain Airbag - if
equipped
29 — 5 Amp
OrangeAnti-lock Brakes Module
- if equipped/Cluster/
Front Control Module
(FCM)/Powertrain Con-
trol Module (PCM)/
Sentry Key Remote Key-
less Entry/Stop Lights
30 — 10 Amp
RedDoor Modules/Power
Mirrors - if equipped/
Steering Control Module
31 — — —
32 — — —
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Fluid Change........................ 330
Fluid Level Check..................... 330
FluidType .......................... 352
Gear Ranges......................... 215
Shifting..........................214,219
Special Additives..................... 331
Torque Converter..................... 217
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 218
Autostick ..........................221,223
BallJoints ............................ 320
Battery ............................... 316
Emergency Starting.................... 294
JumpStarting ........................ 294
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 21
Location.........................294,316
Bearings.............................. 332
Belts,Drive ........................... 314
Belts, Seat............................. 33
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 320
B-Pillar Location....................... 240
Brake Assist System..................... 232
Brake, Parking......................... 225Brake System.......................226,327
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 226
Fluid Check......................329,352
Hoses.............................. 328
Master Cylinder...................... 329
Parking............................ 225
Warning Light....................144,226
Brakes............................... 226
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 213
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 59
Bulb Replacement...................... 345
Bulbs,Light ........................... 344
Calibration, Compass.................... 153
Capacities, Fluid....................... 350
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 265
Oil (Engine)......................... 312
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 324
Car Washes........................... 333
Carbon Monoxide Warning............. 60,264
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier...................... 129
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Heater, Engine Block.................... 211
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 99
Hitches
TrailerTowing ....................... 273
Holder,Cup ........................... 121
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 110
Hood Release.......................... 95
Hoses............................... 327
Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
IlluminatedEntry ....................... 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 13
Infant Restraint......................... 51
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 145
Information Center, Vehicle............... 148
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 67
Instrument Cluster................138,139,140
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 137
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 335
Interior Appearance Care................. 334
Interior Fuses.......................... 337InteriorLights ......................... 100
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).......102,201
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 287
Jack Operation......................... 289
Jacking Instructions..................... 289
Jump Starting......................... 294
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 41
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 99
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 33
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ........................... 54,55
LatchPlate ............................ 34
Latches............................... 61
388 INDEX

Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 38
Programmable Electronic Features..... 111,114,156
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ........................... 21,111,114
Radial Ply Tires........................ 247
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 324
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 159
Radio, Navigation...................... 179
Radio Operation..................161,167,191
Radio Remote Controls.................. 187
Radio, Satellite......................179,184
Radio (Sound Systems)................161,167
Rear Liftgate........................... 31
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 94
Rear Washer Fluid...................... 202
Rear Window Defroster.................. 202
Rear Window Features................... 201
Rear Wiper/Washer..................... 201
Rearview Mirrors........................ 67
Reclining Front Seats..................... 91
Recorder, Event Data..................... 49Recreational Towing..................... 282
Reformulated Gasoline................... 262
Refrigerant ............................ 319
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 39
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 187
Replacement Parts...................... 308
Replacement Tires...................... 250
Reporting Safety Defects................. 377
Restraint, Head......................... 92
Restraints,Child ........................ 51
Restraints, Occupant..................... 33
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 297
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................ 129
Rotation,Tires ......................... 253
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 61
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 61
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 377
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 32
Safety Information, Tire.................. 236
SafetyTips ............................. 59
Satellite Radio......................179,184
392 INDEX

Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 187
Schedule, Maintenance................... 354
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 336
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 39
Seat Belts.............................. 33
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 37
And Pregnant Women.................. 40
Child Restraint.................... 51,53,56
Extender............................ 41
Front Seat......................... 33,34
Operating Instructions.................. 34
Pretensioners......................... 38
Rear Seat............................ 33
Reminder........................... 143
Untwisting Procedure................... 38
Seats................................. 89
Adjustment.......................... 89
Heated.............................. 92
Lumbar Support....................... 92
Power.............................. 90
Rear Folding......................... 94
Reclining ............................ 91
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 15,145Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........323,351
Self-SealingTires ....................... 252
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 13
Service Assistance...................... 374
ServiceContract ........................ 376
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator) ............................. 147
Service Manuals........................ 377
Setting the Clock.................162,168,179
Settings, Personal....................... 156
Shifting.............................. 211
Automatic Transmission.......... 211,214,219
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 37
Shoulder Belts.......................... 33
Side Airbag............................ 47
Signals, Turn........................ 99,142
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 224
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 252
Snow Tires............................ 253
Spare Tire.......................247,248,287
Spark Plugs........................... 314
Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 106
Speedometer.......................... 140
INDEX 393
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Jacking..........................286,289
LifeofTires ......................... 250
Load Capacity....................240,241
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 254
Quality Grading...................... 378
Radial............................. 247
Replacement......................... 250
Rotation ............................ 253
Safety ...........................236,244
Self-Sealing .......................... 252
Sizes ............................... 237
Snow Tires.......................... 253
Spare Tire........................... 287
Spinning ............................ 248
TreadWearIndicators .................. 249
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 275
Torque Converter Clutch................. 217
Towing .............................. 270
Behind a Motor Home................. 282
Disabled Vehicle...................... 298
Guide .............................. 273
Recreational......................... 282
Weight ............................. 273Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 282
Traction Control........................ 230
Traction Control Switch.................. 230
TrailerTowing ......................... 270
Cooling System Tips................... 281
Hitches............................. 273
Minimum Requirements................ 276
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 275
Wiring............................. 279
TrailerTowingGuide .................... 273
TrailerWeight ......................... 273
Transmission.......................... 330
Automatic .....................214,219,330
Fluid .............................. 352
Shifting............................. 211
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................ 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).110
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................ 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 17
Transporting Pets........................ 58
TreadWearIndicators ................... 249
INDEX 395
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