DODGE MAGNUM 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Headlights On Reminder................. 127
Headlights On With Wipers............126,132
High Beam........................128,178
High Beam Indicator.................... 178
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 128
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................124,174
Intensity Control....................... 129
Interior..........................129,140
License............................. 435
Lights On Reminder.................... 127
Low Fuel............................ 184
LowTire ............................ 182
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 184
Map Reading......................128,140
Oil Pressure.......................... 178
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 130
Passing............................. 128
Reading..........................128,140Seat Belt Reminder..................... 178
Service...........................429,430
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 184
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........182,322
Traction Control....................... 301
Turn Signal...................79,127,128,176
Vanity Mirror.......................... 88
Voltage............................. 175
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 174
Load Leveling System.................... 165
Loading Vehicle......................339,341
Capacities........................... 341
Tires ............................... 307
Locks................................. 28
Auto Unlock.......................... 31
Automatic Door........................ 30
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 28
Power Door........................... 30
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Low Tire Pressure System.................. 322
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)..........................70,71
Lubrication, Body....................... 403
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 163
Lumbar Support........................ 119
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 398
Maintenance, General..................... 390
Maintenance Procedures................... 390
Maintenance Schedule.................... 442
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 149
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 184,388
Manual, Service......................... 454
Map/Reading Lights..................128,140
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 413
Methanol............................. 333
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 188
Mirrors................................ 85Automatic Dimming..................... 86
Electric Powered....................... 87
Electric Remote........................ 87
Exterior Folding........................ 87
Heated.............................. 88
Outside.............................. 86
Rearview............................. 85
Vanity............................... 88
Mode
Fuel Saver........................... 188
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 322
Mopar Parts.........................389,453
MP3 Player.........................201,219
MTBE/ETBE........................... 333
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 296
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 127
Navigation Radio........................ 219
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Navigation System....................... 219
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 75
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............332,438
Odometer..........................174,179
Trip .............................174,179
Oil Change Indicator..................179,188
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............179,188
Oil, Engine.........................391,438
Capacity............................ 436
Change Interval..................179,188,393
Checking.........................391,392
Dipstick..........................391,392
Disposal............................ 395
Filter............................395,438
Filter Disposal........................ 395
Identification Logo..................... 393
Materials Added to..................... 394Recommendation...................393,436
Synthetic............................ 394
Viscosity.......................393,394,436
Oil Filter, Change........................ 395
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 395
Onboard Diagnostic System..............387,388
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 140
Operating Precautions.................... 387
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 86
Overdrive............................. 277
Overhead Console....................... 139
Overheating, Engine...................176,361
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 454
Paint Care............................. 416
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 290
Parking On Hill......................... 291
Passing Light........................... 128
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Pedals, Adjustable....................... 135
Personal Settings........................ 196
Pets.................................. 75
Phone, Cellular....................89,219,221
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)........89,219,221
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 307
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............201,219
USB .............................201,219
Power
Brakes.............................. 292
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 421
Door Locks........................... 30
Mirrors.............................. 87
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 150
Seats............................... 117
Steering............................. 295
Steering, Checking..................... 402
Sunroof............................. 147Windows............................. 35
Power Steering Fluid..................402,440
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 51
Preparation for Jacking.................... 363
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 48
Programmable Electronic Features............ 196
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 314
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 408
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 200
Radio, Navigation....................... 219
Radio Operation...................202,221,249
Radio Remote Controls.................... 247
Radio, Satellite..............201,202,219,221,236
Radio (Sound Systems).................201,219
Rear Cup Holder........................ 153
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Rear Liftgate............................ 39
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 122
Rear Washer Fluid....................... 261
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 416
Rear Window Defroster................... 262
Rear Window Features.................... 260
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 260
Rearview Mirrors........................ 85
Reception, Radio........................ 200
Reclining Front Seats..................... 118
Recorder, Event Data...................... 64
Recreational Towing...................... 357
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 333
Refrigerant............................ 401
Release, Hood.......................... 123
Reminder, Lights On..................... 127
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 49
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 26Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 247
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Bulbs....................... 429
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 389
Replacement Tires....................... 318
Reporting Safety Defects................... 453
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........179,188
Restraint, Head......................... 120
Restraints, Child......................... 66
Restraints, Occupant...................... 41
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 376
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 163
Rotation, Tires.......................... 321
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 78
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 453
Safety, Exhaust Gas.....................40,77
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Safety Information, Tire................... 302
Safety Tips............................. 76
Satellite Radio...............201,202,219,221,236
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 237
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 442
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 420
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 49
Seat Belts..........................41,42,78
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 47
And Pregnant Women................... 51
Child Restraint...................66,67,68,73
Extender............................. 51
Front Seat..........................42,43
Inspection............................ 78
Operating Instructions................... 43
Pretensioners.......................... 48
Rear Seat............................. 42
Reminder............................ 178
Untwisting Procedure.................... 48Seats................................. 116
Adjustment.......................... 116
Head Restraints....................... 120
Heated............................. 120
Height Adjustment..................... 117
Lumbar Support....................... 119
Power.............................. 117
Rear Folding......................... 122
Reclining............................ 118
Seatback Release....................... 122
Tilting.............................. 117
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,182
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........406,438
Selection of Oil......................... 393
Self-Sealing Tires........................ 320
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 450
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Service Contract......................... 452
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 184
Service Manuals........................ 454
Setting the Clock................202,206,221,225
Settings, Personal........................ 196
Shifting............................... 271
Automatic Transmission............271,275,280
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 47
Shoulder Belts........................... 42
Side Airbag...........................53,59
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 53
Signals, Turn......................79,128,176
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 287
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 320
Snow Tires............................ 321
Sound Systems (Radio).................201,219
Spare Tire..........................315,364
Spark Plugs.........................396,438Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 438
Oil ................................ 438
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 136
Speedometer........................... 174
Starting.............................26,267
Automatic Transmission................. 268
Cold Weather......................... 269
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 373
Engine Fails to Start.................... 270
Remote.............................. 26
Starting and Operating.................... 267
Starting Procedures...................... 267
Steering
Column Controls...................... 127
Column Lock......................... 134
Linkage............................. 403
Power...........................295,402
Tilt Column.......................... 134
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Wheel, Tilt........................... 134
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 247
Storage............................154,428
Storage, Vehicle......................258,428
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 428
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 376
Sun Roof.............................. 147
Sunglasses Storage....................... 140
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 149
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 52
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 344
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 394
System, Navigation...................... 219
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 174
Telescoping Steering Column............... 134
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 252Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......175,361
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 70
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 161
Tilt Steering Column..................... 134
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 126
Tip Start............................... 14
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 307
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 306
Tire Markings.......................... 302
Tire Safety Information.................... 302
Tires ............................78,311,456
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 317
Air Pressure.......................... 311
Alignment........................... 319
Chains.............................. 320
Changing.........................362,366
Compact Spare........................ 315
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Flat Changing........................ 362
General Information.................... 311
High Speed.......................... 314
Inflation Pressures..................... 312
Jacking...........................363,366
Life of Tires.......................... 317
Load Capacity.....................307,308
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 322
Quality Grading....................... 456
Radial.............................. 314
Replacement......................... 318
Rotation............................. 321
Safety............................302,311
Self-Sealing.......................... 320
Sizes............................... 304
Snow Tires........................... 321
Spare Tire........................... 364
Spinning............................ 316
Trailer Towing........................ 352Tread Wear Indicators................... 317
To Open Hood.......................... 123
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 349
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 279
Towing............................... 342
Behind a Motor Home.................. 357
Disabled Vehicle....................... 377
Guide.............................. 347
Recreational.......................... 357
Weight.............................. 347
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 357
Traction Control......................... 296
Traction Control Light.................... 296
Traction Control Switch................... 296
Trailer Towing.......................... 342
Cooling System Tips.................... 356
Hitches............................. 346
Minimum Requirements................. 350
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 349
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Wiring.............................. 353
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 347
Trailer Weight.......................... 347
Transfer Case........................... 415
Fluid............................415,440
Maintenance.......................... 416
Transmission........................... 414
Automatic...................271,275,280,414
Fluid............................... 440
Range Indicator....................275,281
Shifting............................. 271
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 140
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 75
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 317Trip Odometer.......................174,179
Turn Signals.........................128,176
UCI Connector......................... 242
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)...........89,219
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 456
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 242
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........201,219
Universal Transmitter..................... 140
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 332
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 48
USB Port...........................201,219
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 410
Vanity Mirrors........................... 88
Variance, Compass....................... 192
Vehicle Certification Label................. 339
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................308,339,341
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