light DODGE MAGNUM SRT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
1 — Low Beam (HID) Headlight Bulb
2 — High Beam Headlight Bulb
3 — Park/Turn Light Bulb
4 — Outer Park Light Bulb 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Tail/Stop, Turn Signal Light, and Backup Light
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove tail light access cover.
3. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.5. Remove one wing nut from the back of the tail light
assembly.
6. Remove two push pin fasteners under the liftgate with
a flat blade tool.
7. Pull tail light assembly clear from vehicle to access
bulbs.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425
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8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly.
1 — Tail/Stop Light Bulb
2 — Turn Signal Light Bulb 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, and elec-
trical connector.
12. Close the liftgate.
3 — Backup Light BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4277

License Light
1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install the
screws.
1 — License Light Bulb
2 — Socket 428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your servicecontract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer
to your contract documents, and contact the person listed
in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your vehicle. Your authorized
dealer has also made a major investment in facilities,
tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely
delighted with your ownership experience. You’ll be
pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty
issues or related concerns.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 445
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About Your Brakes....................295,297
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............297,301
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 399
Adding Fuel........................... 341
Adding Rear Washer Fluid................. 270
Adding Washer Fluid...............135,270,396
Additives, Fuel......................... 339
Adjustable Pedals....................... 137
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 388
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 392
Air Conditioning.....................258,260
Air Conditioning Controls................. 258
Air Conditioning Filter.................267,393
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 268
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............392,393
Air Conditioning System.............258,260,392
Air Pressure, Tires....................182,317
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment..................... 55,58Airbag Light..................... 56,61,76,178
Airbag Maintenance....................... 60
Airbag, Side.......................... 50,56
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............. 50,56
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,181
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 323
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 243
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........398,399,429
Disposal............................ 401
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............297,301
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............184,299
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 181
Appearance Care........................ 408
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 100
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Audio Systems (Radio).................205,225
Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 29
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 83
Automatic Door Locks................... 28,29
Automatic Headlights.................... 127
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 260
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 407
Automatic Transmission.............285,406,407
Adding Fluid......................407,431
Autostick.........................288,290
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 407
Fluid Change......................... 407
Fluid Level Check...................... 406
FluidType ........................... 431
Shifting ............................. 285
Special Additives...................... 407Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 289,290
Autostick ...........................288,290
AxleFluid ............................. 431
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 431
BallJoints ............................. 394
Battery............................... 390
Emergency Starting..................... 371
Jump Starting......................... 371
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Location..........................371,391
Bearings.............................. 407
Belts,Drive ............................ 387
Belts, Seat............................ 39,76
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 395
B-Pillar Location........................ 312
Brake Assist System...................... 302
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 300
Brake Fluid............................ 431
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Brake, Parking.......................... 295
Brake System........................297,403
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................297,301
Fluid Check.......................405,431
Hoses.............................. 404
Master Cylinder....................... 405
Parking............................. 295
Warning Light.....................180,297
Brakes.............................297,403
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 284
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 73
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 132
Bulb Replacement.....................420,421
Bulbs,Light .......................... 77,420
Calibration, Compass..................... 195
Capacities, Fluid........................ 429
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 341Oil (Engine).......................... 386
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 400
Car Washes............................ 408
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 74,340
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 165
Cargo Management System................. 158
Cargo Organizer....................... 163
Rollaway Tonneau Cover................. 161
Tri-Fold Load Floor..................... 159
Waterproof Liner...................... 163
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 164
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................158,344
Catalytic Converter...................... 389
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............205,225
Cellular Phone..................... 87,225,226
Certification Label....................... 344
Chains, Tire............................ 323
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 309
454 INDEX