2005 DODGE MAGNUM jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher.................256

If Your Engine Overheats................256

Jacking And Tire Changing...............257
▫Preparations For Jacking................258
▫Jack Location........................259
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................261
▫Jacking And Changing a Tire.............263
▫Compact Spare Tire-For Temporary Emergency
Use Only...........................266
▫Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)......267

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low...267

Driving On Slippery Surfaces.............269
▫Acceleration.........................269
▫Traction............................270

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................270

Towing A Disabled Vehicle...............271
▫With Ignition Key.....................271
▫Without The Ignition Key...............272
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................272
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolley....................272
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NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads“H”, pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the“H”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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WARNING!
Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run
the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need
to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
Preparations For Jacking
•
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the
gear selector in PARK. Turn OFF the ignition.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
•Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
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•Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
Jacking and Changing a Tire
1. Block the wheel diagonally
opposite the flat tire. Passengers
should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.2. Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wrench to carefully
pry off center cap.
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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
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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
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Engine Fails to Start................... 200
Starting and Operating................... 199
Steering
Linkage............................ 292
Power...........................219,292
Tilt Column.......................... 98
Wheel, Tilt........................... 98
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 181
Storage............................ 118,313
Storage, Vehicle.....................194,313
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 313
Sulfur in Gasoline...................... 244
Sun Roof............................. 112
Sunglass Storage....................... 106
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 36
Tachometer........................... 134
Telescoping Steering Column............... 98
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 188
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......134,257
Theft Alarm............................ 24
Theft System........................... 24Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 123
Tilt Steering Column..................... 98
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 224
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 223
Tire Markings......................... 220
Tire Safety Information................... 220
Tires ...........................58,228,346
Air Pressure......................... 228
Alignment.......................... 235
Chains............................. 240
Changing........................257,263
Compact Spare....................... 231
Flat Changing........................ 257
General Information................... 228
High Speed......................... 230
Inflation Pressures.................... 229
Jacking..........................258,263
Load Capacity....................224,225
Pressure Monitor System............... 236
Quality Grading...................... 346
Radial............................. 231
Replacement......................... 234
Rotation............................ 242
360 INDEX