2006 DODGE MAGNUM Owners Manual

Waterproof Liner
The optional waterproof liner can be placed over the
lower load floor.
Cargo Organizer
The optional cargo organizer can also be placed into the
lower load floor. Lift the handle and pull to open the
cargo organizer.
Waterproof Liner
Cargo Organizer Handle
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Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The tie-downs located on cargo area floor and on the rear
trim panels should be used to safely secure loads when
vehicle is moving.
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.
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•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.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK—IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over both luggage rack crossbars.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle.Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does
not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.Refer to
Roof Luggage Rack
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the Tire and Loading information placard for more
information about cargo and load capacity. The placard is
located either on the driver’s side“B”pillar or the driver
door.
Flip the lever up to attach or adjust the crossbars. Then
turn lever counter-clockwise to loosen lower clamp.
Twist clamp towards center of crossbar when lower
clamp is loose. Pick up crossbar and move to desired
location. Return lower clamp towards the outside of
vehicle and turn upper clockwise to re-tighten clamp to
siderail. Flip lever down when tight. Do not place
crossbar directly over the sunroof glass (if equipped).
Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position.
NOTE:To reduce the amount of wind noise when the
crossbars are not in use, remove both crossbars from the
siderails and place inside the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity
of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads
as evenly as possible and secure the load appro-
priately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward
loads. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
•Do not use the pop-up feature of the sliding /
pop-up roof when positioning or placing luggage
above it, to prevent damage to the sliding / pop-up
roof panel.
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM—IF EQUIPPED
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls................138

Standard Instrument Cluster..............139

Premium Instrument Cluster..............140

Instrument Cluster Descriptions...........141

Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)–If Equipped
...................148
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................149
▫Trip Functions.......................150
▫Compass Display.....................152
▫Telephone—If Equipped...............153
▫Navigation—If Equipped...............155▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................155

Radio General Information...............158
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................158
▫Two Types Of Signals..................158
▫Electrical Disturbances..................159
▫AM Reception.......................159
▫FM Reception........................159

Sales Code REF—AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability
.............160
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......160
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▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........163
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....165
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone—
If Equipped.........................166
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio—
If Equipped.........................166

Sales Code RAK–AM/FM/Cassette/CD
(6-Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio,
Hands Free Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA
Capabilities
..........................166
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......167
▫Operating Instructions—Tape Player.......170
▫Seek Button.........................170
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................170
▫Rewind (RW)........................170
▫Tape Eject...........................171
▫Scan Button.........................171▫Changing Tape Direction................171
▫Metal Tape Selection...................171
▫Pinch Roller Release...................171
▫Noise Reduction......................171
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................171
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................172
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............174
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
And WMA Audio Play).................176
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMA Play).........................176

Satellite Radio—If Equipped.............178
▫System Activation.....................178
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................178
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