warning DODGE MAGNUM 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Replace the spark plugs on 2.7L and 3.5L engines.102,000 170 000 102
Replace the timing belt on 3.5L engines.102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 120
Replace the accessory drive belt on 2.7L engines. 120,000 200 000 120
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of DaimlerChrysler's warranties applicable to
this vehicle.
MOPARTPARTS
Mopartfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 453
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, andmay depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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About Your Brakes....................290,292
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 293
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 407
Adding Fuel........................... 336
Adding Rear Washer Fluid................. 261
Adding Washer Fluid...............133,261,404
Additives, Fuel......................... 334
Adjustable Pedals....................... 135
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 396
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 400
Air Conditioning.....................249,251
Air Conditioning Controls................. 249
Air Conditioning Filter.................258,401
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 259
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............400,401
Air Conditioning System..........249,251,252,400
Air Pressure, Tires....................182,312
Airbag................................ 52
Airbag Deployment.....................57,61Airbag Light.....................58,63,78,177
Airbag Maintenance....................... 63
Airbag, Side..........................53,59
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............53,59
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,182
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 319
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................287,415
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 237
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........406,407,436
Disposal............................ 409
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 293
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............183,294
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 182
Appearance Care........................ 416
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
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Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 403
B-Pillar Location........................ 307
Brake Assist System...................... 298
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 298
Brake Fluid............................ 440
Brake, Parking.......................... 290
Brake System........................292,411
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 293
Fluid Check.......................413,440
Hoses.............................. 412
Master Cylinder....................... 413
Parking............................. 290
Warning Light.....................180,292
Brakes.............................292,411
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 274
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 75
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 129
Bulb Replacement.....................429,430
Bulbs, Light..........................79,429Calibration, Compass..................... 192
Capacities, Fluid........................ 436
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 336
Oil (Engine).......................393,394
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 408
Car Washes............................ 417
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............77,335
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 163
Cargo Management System................. 155
Cargo Organizer....................... 161
Rollaway Tonneau Cover................. 158
Tri-Fold Load Floor..................... 156
Waterproof Liner...................... 160
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 161
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................155,339
Catalytic Converter...................... 397
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............201,219
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Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 288
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 240
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 87
Electrical Power Outlets................... 150
Electronic Brake Control System
Brake Assist System.................... 298
Electronic Stability Program............... 299
Traction Control System................. 296
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 421
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 136
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 299
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 175
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 185
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 376
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 360
Jacking............................. 362Jump Starting......................... 373
Overheating.......................... 361
Towing............................. 377
Emission Control System Maintenance......388,442
Engine........................75,384,385,386
Air Cleaner.......................... 396
Block Heater......................... 271
Break-In Recommendations................ 75
Checking Oil Level..................391,392
Compartment...................384,385,386
Coolant (Antifreeze).................406,438
Cooling............................. 405
Exhaust Gas Caution................40,77,335
Fails to Start.......................... 270
Flooded, Starting...................... 270
Fuel Requirements..................... 332
Jump Starting......................... 373
Multi-Displacement..................... 296
Oil ...........................391,436,438
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Oil Change Interval...............179,188,393
Oil Filler Cap......................393,394
Oil Filter............................ 395
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 395
Oil Selection.......................393,436
Oil Synthetic......................... 394
Operation............................ 75
Overheating.......................... 361
Starting............................. 267
Temperature Gauge..................... 175
Engine Oil Viscosity...................393,394
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 333
Event Data Recorder...................... 64
Exhaust Gas Caution..............40,77,335,405
Exhaust System.......................77,404
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 87
Exterior Lighting........................ 124Exterior Lights.......................... 79
Filler Location Fuel...................... 336
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 396
Air Conditioning....................258,401
Engine Fuel.......................... 396
Engine Oil........................395,438
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 395
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 360
Turn Signal......................79,128,176
Flash-To-Pass........................... 128
Flat Tire Changing....................... 362
Flooded Engine Starting................... 270
Floor Console.......................... 154
Fluid, Brake........................... 440
Fluid Capacities......................... 436
Fluid Leaks............................. 79
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Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 333
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 332
Conserving.......................... 188
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 333
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 175
Fuel................................ 174
Odometer........................... 179
Speedometer......................... 174
Tachometer.......................... 174
Gear Ranges........................275,281
General Information...............18,26,116,331
General Maintenance..................... 390
Glass Cleaning.......................... 419
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............340,343
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............339,342
GVWR............................... 339
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)........89,219,221Hard Drive (HDD)....................201,219
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water....................... 288
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 360
Head Restraints......................... 120
Headlights
Automatic........................... 125
Bulb Replacement...................... 430
Cleaning............................ 419
Delay.............................. 126
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 128
Lights On Reminder.................... 127
On With Wipers....................126,132
Passing............................. 128
Switch.............................. 124
Time Delay.......................... 126
Heated Mirrors.......................... 88
Heated Seats........................... 120
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Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 52
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 128
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 42
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................70,71
Latch Plate............................. 43
Latches................................ 79
Hood............................... 123
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 332
Leaks, Fluid............................ 79
Life of Tires............................ 317
Liftgate................................ 39
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer..........260,404
Light Bulbs..........................79,429
Lights..............................79,124Airbag........................58,63,78,177
Anti-Lock.........................183,294
Automatic Headlights................... 125
Brake Assist Warning................... 301
Brake Warning.....................180,292
Bulb Replacement...................429,430
Courtesy/Reading...................128,140
Cruise.............................. 174
Daytime Running...................... 127
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............127,128
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................299,301
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 175
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 177
Exterior.............................. 79
Fog .............................127,178
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 360
Headlight Switch...................... 124
Headlights........................... 124
470 INDEX