2005 DODGE MAGNUM seats

Rollaway Tonneau Cover—If Equipped
The tonneau cover consists of a standard, removable
rollaway tonneau cover that is mounted in the rear cargo
area behind the seats. Notches in the trim panels close to
the liftgate secure the extended cover in place to keep
items out of sight. The tonneau cover can also be re-
moved when large items are stowed with the rear seat
folded downTo install the tonneau cover first insert either of the
spring-loaded outer posts followed by the opposite end
into the front attachment points shown.
Tonneau Cover
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WARNING!
•Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion a hook could pull loose and allow the child
seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured.
Use only the anchors provided for child seat
tethers.
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and
vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control result-
ing in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
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•Adjustable Pedals Disabled–Cruise Engaged (with a
single chime)—only available on vehicles equipped
with memory seats.
•Adjustable Pedals Disabled–Vehicle In Reverse (with
a single chime)—only available on vehicles equipped
with memory seats.
•Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Transmit
•Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Training
•Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Trained
•Clearing Channels
•Channels Cleared
•Channels Defaulted
•Did Not Train
Trip Functions
Press and release the MENU button until one of the Trip
Functions is displayed in the EVIC.
Use the SCROLL buttons to cycle through all the Trip
Computer functions.The Trip Functions mode displays information on the
following:
•Average Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset it will go to 0.0.
•Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined using the MPG for the last few minutes. This
is not resettable.
•Trip A
Shows the total distance travelled for trip A since the last
reset.
•Trip B
Shows the total distance travelled for trip B since the last
reset.
•Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset
when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed
time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
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NOTE:To improve fuel economy, leave in defrost only
when necessary.
Defrost/Floor
Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets
and the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air
is also directed to the front door windows
through the side window demister grilles.
Floor
Air flows through the floor outlets located under
the instrument panel and into the rear seating
area through vents under the front seats.
Bi-Level
Air flows both through the outlets located in the
instrument panel and those located on the floor.
Air flows through the registers in the back of the
center console to the rear seat passengers. These
registers can be closed to partially block airflow.
Panel
Air flows through the outlets located in the instru-
ment panel. Air flows through the registers in theback of the center console to the rear seat passengers.
These registers can be closed to block airflow.
Recirculation
The recirculation feature can be selected with
the mode control knob. You may choose
between Bi-Level Recirculation and Panel
Recirculation air outlets while in this mode.
Normally, air enters from outside the vehicle. How-
ever, when in Recirculation mode air inside the vehicle
is re-used. Use this mode to rapidly cool the inside of
the vehicle. The Recirculation mode can also be used
to temporarily block out outside odors, smoke, and
dust.
Window Fogging
Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-
moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The
Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear
windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win-
dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed.
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but
rainy or humid weather.
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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting and
select the direction of the air by rotating the right mode
knob to one of the following positions.
•Defrost
Air is directed to the windshield through the
outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is
also directed to the front door windows through the
side window demister grilles.
•
Defrost/Floor
Air flows through the front and rear floor
outlets and the outlets at the base of the
windshield. Air is also directed to the front
door windows through the side window demister
grilles.
•
Floor
Air flows through the floor outlets located
under the instrument panel and into the rear
seating area through vents under the front seats.
•
Bi-Level
Air flows both through the outlets located in
the instrument panel and those located on thefloor. Air flows through the registers in the back of
the center console to the rear seat passengers. These
registers can be closed to block airflow.
•
Panel
Air flows through the outlets located in the
instrument panel. Air flows through the regis-
ters in the back of the center console to the rear seat
passengers. These registers can be closed to block
airflow.
Depress this button to turn on and off the air
conditioning during manual operation only. Con-
ditioned outside air is then directed through the
outlets selected on the mode control dial. The button
includes an LED that illuminates when manual operation
is selected, and will cause an audible beep.
NOTE:To manually control the air conditioning the
mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position.
Press this button to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated side mirrors (if
equipped). An LED in the button will illuminate and an
audible beep indicates that the rear window defroster is
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Heated Seats........................... 85
Heater, Engine Block.................... 201
Holder, Cup........................... 117
Homelink Transmitter................... 107
Hood Release.......................... 89
Hoses............................298,301
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Infant Restraint......................... 49
Information Center, Vehicle............... 141
Instrument Cluster...................133,134
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 131
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 306
Interior Appearance Care................. 305
Interior Fuses.......................... 307
Interior Lights.......................... 91
Intermittent Wipers...................... 95
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 259Jack Operation......................258,263
Jacking Instructions..................... 263
Jump Starting......................... 267
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 20
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 36
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 29
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 52
Latch Plate............................ 30
Latches
Hood............................... 89
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 243
Liftgate............................... 26
Lights..............................58,91
Airbag.........................40,58,135
Anti-Lock........................... 140
INDEX 355
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Phone, Hands-Free....................... 65
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 224
Power
Brakes............................. 216
Distribution Center.................... 307
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors ............................. 64
Outlet.............................. 115
Seats............................... 84
Steering............................ 219
Steering, Checking.................... 292
Sunroof............................ 112
Windows............................ 27
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 35
Preparation for Jacking................... 258
Programmable Electronic Features.....107,111,148
Programming Transmitters.............107,111
Radial Ply Tires........................ 231
Radiator Cap.......................... 296
Radio..........................150,155,166
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 182
Radio Operation...............150,155,166,185Radio Remote Controls.................. 181
Radio, Satellite......................... 178
Rear Liftgate........................... 26
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 87
Rear Window Defroster.................. 185
Rearview Mirrors........................ 62
Reclining Front Seats..................... 85
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 320
Recorder, Event Data..................... 47
Refrigerant............................ 291
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 34
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls............ 181
Replacement Tires...................... 234
Reporting Safety Defects................. 344
Restraint, Head......................... 86
Restraints, Occupant..................... 28
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 270
Roof Rack............................ 125
Rotation, Tires......................... 242
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 57
358 INDEX

Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 58
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 344
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 26
Safety Information, Tire.................. 220
Safety Tips............................. 57
Satellite Radio......................... 178
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 180
Schedule, Maintenance................... 324
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 306
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 34
Seat Belts.............................. 29
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 33
And Pregnant Women.................. 35
Child Restraint....................48,49,54
Extender............................ 36
Front Seat............................ 30
Operating Instructions.................. 30
Reminder........................... 137
Seats................................. 84
Heated.............................. 85
Lumbar Support....................... 85
Power.............................. 84
Rear Folding......................... 87Reclining............................ 85
Security Alarm......................... 24
Selection of Coolant..................... 320
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 236
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 340
Service Contract........................ 342
Service Engine Soon Light................ 140
Service Manuals........................ 344
Setting the Clock.................152,157,167
Settings, Personal....................... 148
Shift Speeds........................... 201
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 33
Side Airbag............................ 42
Signals, Turn.......................... 135
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 269
Snow Chains.......................... 240
Snow Tires............................ 241
Spare Tire.......................231,232,261
Spark Plugs........................... 287
Speed Control......................... 103
Speedometer.......................... 134
Starting.............................. 199
INDEX 359
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