2006 DODGE MAGNUM instrument panel

Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights
Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Turn to the second detent for headlight, park light and
instrument panel light operation.
Automatic Headlights—If Equipped
This system automatically turns your headlights ON or
OFF based on ambient light levels. To turn the system ON,
rotate the headlight switch counter-clockwise to the AUTO
(A) position. When the system is ON, the Headlight Time
Delay feature is also ON. This means your headlights will
stay ON for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition
switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System OFF, move the
headlight switch out of the AUTO (A) position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come ON in the Automatic mode.
Headlight Switch
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

(EVIC)—If equipped. Refer to”Headlights On With
Wipers”in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
section of this manual for details.
Windshield Wiper Operation—Rear
The rear wiper and washer is operated by the rear wiper
switch. The switch is located near the top center of the
instrument panel. The rear wiper and washer switch
provides intermittent wiper operation (not adjustable) as
well as rear washer operation. An indicator in the rear
wiper switch is illuminated when the rear wiper is on.
To use the rear wiper, push the left side of the windshield
wiper/washer switch in and release. The rear wiper
system is intermittent, and is not adjustable. The delay is
approximately 8 to 9 seconds between cycles.
Windshield Washers
Front Windshield Washer
To use the front washer, push the lever in and hold while
spray is desired. If the lever is released while in the delay
range, the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles after the
lever is released, and then resume the intermittent inter-
val previously selected.
If the lever is pushed while in the OFF position, the
wipers will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF.
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)—IF
EQUIPPED
WARNING!
TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction
afforded. The TCS cannot prevent accidents, includ-
ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a
TCS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopar-
dize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
The traction control system (TCS) warning
light is located in the instrument cluster. The
TCS light will flash as soon as the tires lose
traction and the wheels begin to spin. This
indicates that the TCS system is active. If the TCS
warning light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up
on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.
Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailingroad conditions. When the TCS warning light is illumi-
nated continuously, the TCS is switched off. To return to
the enhanced vehicle stability offered by TCS, press the
traction control switch (the TCS warning light in the
instrument cluster goes out). Avoid spinning one drive
wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drive train.
The traction control switch is located on the center of the
instrument panel. To turn the traction control system OFF
press the traction control switch until the traction control
Indicator in the instrument cluster lights up.
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with
snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
switch off the TCS system by pressing the traction control
switch.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105
3

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
4

▫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
136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................179
▫Selecting a Channel....................179
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......180
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................180
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................180
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................180
▫Satellite Antenna......................180
▫Reception Quality.....................180

Video Entertainment System
(Sales Code XRV)—If Equipped
..........181

Navigation System (Sales Code REC)—
If Equipped
..........................182
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................183

Remote Sound System Controls...........183
▫Radio Operation......................184▫Tape Player Operation..................185
▫CD Player Operation...................185
▫Satellite Radio Operation................185

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......185

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............186

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......187

Climate Controls......................187
▫Climate Controls—Manual..............187
▫Automatic Temperature Control—
If Equipped.........................190
▫Summer Operation....................195
▫Winter Operation.....................196
▫Vacation Storage......................196
▫Window Fogging.....................196
▫Outside Air Intake....................196
▫A/C Air Filter—If Equipped............196
▫Operating Tips.......................197
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137
4

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139
4