2005 DODGE MAGNUM maintenance

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 345
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Adding Fuel.......................... 247
Adding Washer Fluid..................97,293
Additives, Fuel........................ 245
Adjustable Pedals....................... 88
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 290
Air Conditioning....................... 185
Air Conditioning Filter................194,291
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 195
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 291
Air Conditioning System................. 185
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 229
Airbag................................ 36
Airbag Deployment....................40,41
Airbag Light....................40,47,58,135
Airbag Maintenance...................... 43
Airbag, Side........................... 42
Airbag, Window......................37,42
Alarm System.......................... 24
Alignment and Balance.................. 235
All Wheel Drive.....................235,302
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 180
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 297Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........295,296,319
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 216
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 140
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 24
Appearance Care....................... 303
Auto Down Power Windows............... 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 62
Automatic Door Locks..................17,18
Automatic Temperature Control............ 188
Automatic Transaxle..................... 301
Adding Fluid........................ 321
Selection Of Lubricant................. 321
Automatic Transmission............201,206,302
Adding Fluid........................ 302
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 302
Fluid Change........................ 302
Fluid Level Check..................... 301
Gear Ranges......................... 202
Torque Converter..................... 204
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 205
Autostick..........................208,213
Ball Joints............................ 292
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Battery............................... 289
Jump Starting........................ 267
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 23
Location.........................268,289
Bearings.............................. 303
Belts, Drive........................... 286
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 293
B-Pillar Location....................... 224
Brake Assist System..................... 100
Brake, Parking......................... 214
Brake System.......................216,299
Anti-Lock........................... 216
Fluid Check......................300,321
Hoses.............................. 299
Warning Light....................... 138
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 213
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 56
Bulb Replacement...................... 314
Bulbs, Light........................... 313
Calibration, Compass.................... 144
Capacities, Fluid....................... 319Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 247
Radiator............................ 296
Car Washes........................... 304
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 246
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier...................... 125
Cargo Management System............... 119
Cargo Organizer...................... 123
Rollaway Tonneau Cover............... 121
Tri-Fold Load Floor.................... 119
Waterproof Liner..................... 122
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 123
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 183
Catalytic Converter..................... 287
CD Player......................150,155,166
Cellular Phone.......................... 65
Chains, Tire........................... 240
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 257
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 221
Child Restraint...................48,50,52,54
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 52
Child Safety Locks....................... 19
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Clean Air Gasoline...................... 243
Climate Control........................ 185
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 184
Compact Spare Tire..................... 231
Compass............................. 144
Compass Calibration.................... 144
Compass Variance...................... 145
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 143
Console.............................. 118
Console, Floor......................... 118
Console, Overhead...................... 106
Contract, Service....................... 342
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 296
Cooling System........................ 295
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 296
Coolant Capacity..................... 319
Coolant Level........................ 297
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 297
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 295
Inspection........................... 295
Points to Remember................... 297
Pressure Cap........................ 296
Radiator Cap........................ 296Selection of Coolant.............295,319,320
Cruise Control......................... 103
Cup Holder........................ 117,306
Customer Assistance.................... 340
Data Recorder, Event..................... 47
Dealer Service......................... 280
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 185
Defroster, Windshield...............58,187,192
Delay Wipers........................... 95
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 278
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 95
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 297
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 107
Drive Belts............................ 286
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 292
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 269
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 64
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Electrical Power Outlets.................. 115
Electronic Speed Control................. 103
Electronic Stability Program............... 101
Electronic Vehicle Information Center........ 141
Emergency, In Case of
Overheating......................... 256
Emission Control System Maintenance....279,324
Engine............................276,277
Air Cleaner.......................... 287
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 287
Block Heater......................... 201
Break-In Recommendations............... 56
Checking Oil Level.................281,282
Compartment.....................276,277
Coolant............................ 320
Cooling............................ 295
Exhaust Gas Caution................26,246
Fails to Start......................... 200
Fuel Requirements.................243,319
Oil ..........................281,319,320
Oil Change Interval................... 283
Oil Selection......................284,319
Oil Synthetic......................... 286Overheating......................... 256
Temperature Gauge................... 134
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 42
Event Data Recorder..................... 47
Exhaust Gas Caution.............26,57,246,294
Exhaust System........................ 294
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 63
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 287
Air Conditioning..................194,291
Engine Fuel......................... 287
Engine Oil.......................286,320
Engine Oil Disposal................... 286
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 256
Turn Signal.......................... 135
Flash-To-Pass........................... 95
Flat Tire Changing...................... 257
Floor Console.......................... 118
Fluid Capacities........................ 319
Fluid Leaks............................ 58
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Brake Warning....................... 138
Bulb Replacement..................313,314
Courtesy/Reading..................... 91
Daytime Running...................... 94
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 93
Engine Temperature Warning............ 135
Fog .............................94,137
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 256
Headlight Switch...................... 93
Headlights........................... 93
High Beam Indicator................... 137
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 93
Interior.............................. 91
License............................. 318
Lights On Reminder.................... 94
Malfunction Indicator.................. 140
Oil Pressure......................... 136
Reading............................ 106
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 137
Service..........................313,314
Service Engine Soon................... 140
Turn Signal........................93,94Voltage............................. 137
Load Leveling System................... 126
Loading Vehicle.....................249,250
Capacities........................... 250
Tires ............................... 224
Locks
Door............................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 52
Lubrication, Body....................... 293
Luggage Rack......................... 125
Lumbar Support........................ 85
Maintenance Free Battery................. 289
Maintenance Procedures.................. 281
Maintenance Schedule................... 324
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 327
ScheduleA......................... 335
ScheduleB......................... 327
Malfunction Indicator Light............140,279
Manual, Service........................ 344
Manual Transmission.................... 201
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 143
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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
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