2006 DODGE MAGNUM engine overheat

removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to HI. 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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 269
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster
than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And
don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 35 mph (55 km/h).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the
distance to be traveled must not exceed 30 miles (48 km),
and the towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48
km/h). Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans-
mission geartrain failure. If the transmission is not op-
erative, or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 30 miles
(48 km), the vehicle must be transported using a flat bed
or the drive shaft disconnected at the rear axle drive
flange.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 281
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CAUTION!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and the
vehicle.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-
haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in
areas where your exhaust system can contact any-
thing that can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may indicate severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, the
vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the
vehicle allowed to cool. Thereafter, service, including a
tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications, should be ob-
tained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
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extended maintenance period, it is important that you
use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle.
Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) coolant.
When adding coolant, a minimum solution of 50% rec-
ommended MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000
Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technol-
ogy), or equivalent, in water should be used. Use higher
concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below

34°F(
37°C) are anticipated.
Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized
water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution.
The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of
corrosion protection in the engine cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the
engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant
changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
coolant, and to insure that coolant will return to the
radiator from the coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words“DO NOT OPEN HOT”on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add coolant when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to
cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure
to build up in the cooling system. To prevent
scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap
while the system is hot or under pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or
engine damage may result.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307
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Electric Remote Mirrors................... 67
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 121
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 109
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 107
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 148
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 280
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 268
Jacking............................. 269
Jump Starting........................ 277
Overheating......................... 268
Towing............................. 281
Emission Control System Maintenance....289,336
Engine.........................285,286,287
Air Cleaner.......................... 297
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 297
Block Heater......................... 204
Break-In Recommendations............... 58
Checking Oil Level.................291,292
Compartment..................285,286,287
Coolant (Antifreeze)................305,332
Cooling............................ 305
Exhaust Gas Caution..............27,59,249Fails to Start......................... 203
Fuel Requirements.................246,331
Oil ..........................291,331,332
Oil Change Interval................... 293
Oil Selection......................293,331
Oil Synthetic......................... 295
Overheating......................... 268
Temperature Gauge................... 141
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 43
Event Data Recorder..................... 49
Exhaust Gas Caution.............27,59,249,304
Exhaust System........................ 304
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 66
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 297
Air Conditioning..................196,301
Engine Fuel......................... 297
Engine Oil.......................296,332
Engine Oil Disposal................... 295
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 268
Turn Signal.......................... 142
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Identification Logo.................... 294
Materials Added to.................... 295
Recommendation..................293,331
Synthetic........................... 295
Viscosity.........................294,331
Onboard Diagnostic System............288,289
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 113
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
Overhead Console...................... 112
Overheating, Engine..................142,268
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......4,355
Panic Alarm........................... 22
Parking Brake......................... 217
Parking On Hill........................ 218
Passing Light.......................... 100
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 93
Personal Settings....................... 155
Pets.................................. 58
Phone, Cellular......................... 68
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............ 68
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 227Power
Brakes............................. 219
Distribution Center.................... 318
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 67
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 121
Seats............................... 88
Steering............................ 222
Steering, Checking.................... 302
Sunroof............................ 118
Windows............................ 27
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 37
Preparation for Jacking................... 270
Programmable Electronic Features..... 114,117,155
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)................ 114,117
Radial Ply Tires........................ 234
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 307
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 158
Radio Operation..................160,166,187
Radio Remote Controls.................. 183
Radio, Satellite......................... 178
368 INDEX