jump start DODGE MAGNUM SRT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
²Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
²Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Un-
burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and
once the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. See section 6 of
this manual for the proper jump-starting proce-
dures and follow them carefully.
If the engine is flooded, it may start to run, but not have
enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15
seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to
the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once
the engine is running smoothly. Do not overspeed the
engine.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15-
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the ªNORMAL STARTINGº procedure
should be repeated.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher.................276
mIf Your Engine Overheats................276
mTIREFIT Tire Repair....................277
mJump-Starting Procedures................282
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle.................285
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle...............286NWithout The Ignition Key...............286
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................286
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly.....................287
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²Do not operate the electric air pump for more than
eight minutes to avoid overheating. The air pump may
be used again once it has cooled down.
²Replace the TIREFIT sealant bottle (5) once every four
years to assure optimum operation of the system.
²If TIREFIT is liquid, clean water and a damp cloth will
remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel
components. Once TIREFIT sealing material has dried,
it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded.
²Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until the tire has
been inspected.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
WARNING!
²Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the
hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.
You can be hurt by the fan.
²Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot
be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a
discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from another vehicle. This type of start can be danger-
ous if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.
²Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or clothing. Don't lean
over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to
touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush
contaminated area immediately with large quantities of
water.
²A battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable and
explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes.
²Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source
with an output that exceeds 12 volts.
²The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not
be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery
of the same type (vented).
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NOTE:The battery is stored under a hinged access
cover in the load floor in the cargo area. Remote battery
terminals are located in the engine compartment for
jump-starting.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but
do not allow the vehicles to touch one another.WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis-
sion in PARK, and turn the ignition switch to the OFF (or
LOCK) position on both vehicles.
4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal loads.
5. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remote
jump-start positive battery post(+)in the engine com-
partment. Connect the other end of the same cable to the
positive terminal of the booster battery. Refer to the
following illustration for jump-starting connections.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 283
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6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery andthen to the engine ground (-)
of the vehicle with the discharged battery.Make sure
you have a good contact on the engine ground. Refer to
the following illustration for jump-starting connections.WARNING!
²You should not try to start your vehicle by push-
ing or towing.
²Do not connect the cable to the negative post of
the discharge battery. The resulting electrical
spark could cause the battery to explode.
²During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above
freezing point before attempting jump-start.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery. Let the engine idle a few minutes. Then, start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
NOTE:Refer to9Synchronizing ESP9under9Electronic
Brake Control System9in Section 5 of this manual if the
ESP/BAS light (in the instrument cluster) remains on
continuously after starting the engine of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
Jump-Starting
284 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

²Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
²Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Maintenance-Free Battery
The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma-
nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
NOTE:The battery is stored under a hinged access
cover in the load floor in the cargo area. Remote battery
terminals are located in the engine compartment for
jump-starting.Battery Location
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301
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Fluid Change........................ 315
Fluid Level Check..................... 314
Fluid Type.......................... 333
Shifting............................. 211
Special Additives..................... 315
Autostick..........................213,215
Ball Joints............................ 304
Battery............................... 301
Emergency Starting.................... 282
Jump Starting........................ 282
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 19
Location.........................283,301
Bearings.............................. 315
Belts, Drive........................... 298
Belts, Seat............................. 31
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 304
B-Pillar Location....................... 233
Brake Assist System..................... 223
Brake Control System, Electronic........... 222
Brake, Parking......................... 217
Brake System.......................219,312
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................219,222Fluid Check......................313,333
Hoses.............................. 312
Master Cylinder...................... 313
Parking............................ 217
Warning Light....................139,219
Brakes............................... 219
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 210
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 56
Bulb Replacement...................... 327
Bulbs, Light........................... 326
Calibration, Compass.................... 147
Capacities, Fluid....................... 331
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 257
Oil (Engine)......................... 297
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 309
Car Washes........................... 316
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............57,256
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier...................... 126
Cargo Management System............... 119
Cargo Organizer...................... 124
INDEX 365
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Data Recorder, Event..................... 47
Daytime Running Lights.................. 95
Dealer Service......................... 294
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 198
Defroster, Windshield...............59,188,193
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............99,197
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 292
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 96
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 310
Door Locks............................ 21
Door Locks, Automatic................... 22
Door Opener, Garage.................... 107
Drive Belts............................ 298
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 216
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 177
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 66
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 115
Electronic Brake Control System............ 222
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 103
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 224Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 135
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 143
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 285
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 276
Jump Starting........................ 282
Overheating......................... 276
Towing............................. 286
Emission Control System Maintenance....293,336
Engine............................... 291
Air Cleaner.......................... 299
Block Heater......................... 207
Break-In Recommendations............... 56
Checking Oil Level.................... 295
Compartment........................ 291
Coolant (Antifreeze)................307,332
Cooling............................ 307
Exhaust Gas Caution..............30,57,256
Fails to Start......................... 205
Flooded, Starting..................... 205
Fuel Requirements.................253,331
Oil ..........................295,331,332
Oil Change Interval................... 296
INDEX 367
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HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter........................... 107
Hood Release.......................... 92
Hoses............................. 311,312
Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
Infant Restraint.......................48,49
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 140
Information Center, Vehicle............... 143
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 64
Instrument Cluster...................134,135
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 133
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 319
Interior Appearance Care................. 318
Interior Fuses.......................... 320
Interior Lights.......................... 97
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).......99,197
Introduction............................ 4Jump Starting......................... 282
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 39
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 96
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 31
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)...........................51,53
Latch Plate............................ 32
Latches............................... 59
Hood............................... 92
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 253
Life of Tires........................... 241
Liftgate............................... 28
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............ 197
Lights..............................59,93
Airbag.......................44,47,59,137
370 INDEX