2006 DODGE MAGNUM tow

•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
•Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance rec-
ommendations in Schedule“B”in this section.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow the
maintenance recommendations in Schedule“B”in this
section.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for ScheduleB.
Second is Schedule“A.”It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
uleB.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 337
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SCHEDULE“B”
Follow Schedule“B”if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated
under one or more of the conditions marked with an.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F(0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance rec-
ommendations in Schedule“B”in this section.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow the
maintenance recommendations in Schedule“B”in this
section.
SCHEDULE“B”339
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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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Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) ............ 68
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 268
Head Restraints......................... 92
Headlights
High Beam.......................... 100
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 100
On With Wipers....................99,101
Passing............................. 100
Switch............................97,98
Time Delay........................... 99
Heated Seats........................... 90
Heater, Engine Block.................... 204
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch............................... 100
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 256
Holder, Cup........................... 124
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter........................... 113
Hood Release.......................... 94
Horn................................. 12
Hoses............................309,312Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
Infant Restraint......................... 51
Information Center, Vehicle............... 148
Instrument Cluster...................140,141
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 138
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 317
Interior Appearance Care................. 316
Interior Fuses.......................... 318
Interior Lights.......................... 96
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 101
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 271
Jack Operation......................... 273
Jacking Instructions..................... 273
Jump Starting......................... 277
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 12
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Radio (Sound Systems)................160,166
Rear Liftgate........................... 26
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 92
Rear Window Defroster.................. 188
Rearview Mirrors........................ 65
Reclining Front Seats..................... 89
Recorder, Event Data..................... 49
Recreational Towing..................... 265
Refrigerant............................ 301
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 183
Replacement Tires...................... 237
Reporting Safety Defects................. 355
Restraint, Head......................... 92
Restraints, Occupant..................... 30
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 280
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................ 131
Rotation, Tires......................... 245
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 59
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 60
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 355Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 27
Safety Information, Tire.................. 223
Safety Tips............................. 59
Satellite Radio......................... 178
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 180
Schedule, Maintenance................... 336
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 317
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 35
Seat Belts.............................. 31
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 34
And Pregnant Women.................. 37
Child Restraint......................51,56
Extender............................ 37
Front Seat............................ 31
Operating Instructions.................. 31
Reminder........................... 144
Seats................................. 88
Heated.............................. 90
Lumbar Support....................... 90
Power.............................. 88
Rear Folding......................... 92
Reclining............................ 89
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 24
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Tilt Steering Column.................... 104
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 227
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 226
Tire Markings......................... 223
Tire Safety Information................... 223
Tires ...........................60,231,356
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 237
Air Pressure......................... 231
Alignment.......................... 238
Chains............................. 244
Changing........................269,273
Compact Spare....................... 234
Flat Changing........................ 269
General Information................... 231
High Speed......................... 233
Inflation Pressures.................... 232
Jacking..........................270,273
Life of Tires......................... 237
Load Capacity....................227,228
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 239
Quality Grading...................... 356
Radial............................. 234
Replacement......................... 237Rotation............................ 245
Safety...........................223,231
Self-Sealing.......................... 239
Sizes............................... 224
Snow Tires.......................... 245
Spare Tire........................... 271
Spinning............................ 235
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 236
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 259
Torque Converter Clutch................. 207
Towing.............................. 254
Behind a Motor Home................. 265
Disabled Vehicle...................... 281
Guide.............................. 257
Recreational......................... 265
Weight............................. 257
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 265
Traction Control........................ 105
Traction Control Switch.................. 105
Trailer Towing......................... 254
Cooling System Tips................... 264
Hitches............................. 256
Minimum Requirements................ 260
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Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 259
Wiring............................. 262
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 257
Trailer Weight......................... 257
Transmission.......................... 312
Automatic.....................204,209,312
Fluid.............................. 333
Shifting............................ 204
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) .......................... 113
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 20
Transporting Pets........................ 58
Tread Wear Indicators................... 236
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 141
Turn Signals........................100,142
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 356
Universal Transmitter.................... 113
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 246
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 67Variance, Compass...................... 152
Vehicle Certification Label................ 252
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading..................228,252,253
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................196,325
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 24
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System)................. 181
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 268
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 354
Washer, Adding Fluid.................103,303
Washers, Windshield.................... 102
Washing Vehicle........................ 315
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 238
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 316
Wheel Bearings........................ 314
Wind Buffeting......................29,120
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............38,44
Window Fogging....................190,196
Windows.............................. 27
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