2006 DODGE MAGNUM high beam

turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
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▫Lumbar Support.......................90
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped..............90
▫Head Restraints.......................92
▫Folding Rear Seat......................92

Adjustable Pedals—If Equipped...........93

To Open And Close The Hood.............94

Lights...............................95
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights......95
▫Interior Lights........................96
▫Headlight Switch......................97
▫Multi-Function Lever....................97
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights..............................98
▫Automatic Headlights—If Equipped........98
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only)..................99▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)......99
▫Lights-On Reminder....................99
▫Headlight Time Delay...................99
▫Fog Lights—If Equipped...............100
▫Turn Signals.........................100
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........100
▫Flash To Pass........................100

Windshield Wipers And Washers..........101
▫Windshield Wiper Operation—Front .......101
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................101
▫Windshield Wiper Operation—Rear.......102
▫Windshield Washers...................102
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................103

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column..........104
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Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
The headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds
after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is
placed in the AUTO position. The headlights will also
turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were
turned on by this feature. This feature can be turned on or
off using the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)—If equipped. Refer to”Headlights On With
Wipers”in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
section of this manual for details.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime
Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is on, the
headlights are off, and the parking brake is off. The
headlight switch must be used for normal night time
driving.
Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your ve-
hicle in an unlighted area.
To activate the delay feature, turn off the ignition switch
while the headlights are still on. Then turn off the
headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins
when headlight switch is turned off. If the headlights or
park lights are turned back on or the ignition switch is
turned on, the delay will be cancelled.Headlight Switch
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If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they
will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
of turning the ignition off to activate this feature
The Headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). Refer to“Delay Turning Headlights Off”in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center section for details.
Fog Lights—If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the headlight
switch below the dimmer control. To activate the
front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the
low beam headlights and press the fog light switch.
NOTE:The fog lights will operate with the low beam
headlights, or parking lights on. However, selecting the
high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the leverpartially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
Releasing the lever at the detent will provide 3 flashes.
If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light
when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse
or indicator is defective or there may be a circuit failure.
NOTE:The message“Turn Signal On”will appear in
the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC)—if
equipped, and a continuous chime will be heard when
the vehicle has been driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km)
with either turn signal on.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the Multi-Function Lever away from you to switch
the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever towards
you to switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Lever toward you.
This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam
and remain on until the lever is released.
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9. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light illuminates, and will be accompanied
by a single chime to warn of an overheated
engine condition. The engine temperature is
critically hot, and the vehicle should be turned off
immediately. The vehicle should be serviced as soon
as possible.
10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator
Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light
—If Equipped
If this indicator light flashes during accelera-
tion, apply as little throttle as possible. While
driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt
your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions, and do not switch off the ESP, or TCS
—if equipped. (See page 107 for more information.)
11. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning
Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light—
If Equipped
The yellow ESP/BAS warning light in the
instrument cluster comes on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the“ON”position.The light should go out with the engine running. If the
light comes on continuously with the engine running,
a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or
the BAS system. If this light stays illuminated, have
the ESP and BAS checked at your authorized dealer as
soon as possible. (See page 109 for more information.)
12. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light shows low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the
engine is started. If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as
possible. A single chime will sound when this light
turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked using the procedure
shown in section 7. (See page 291 for more information.)
13. High Beam Light
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Push the Multi-Function lever away from
the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high
beam.
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▫Body Lubrication.....................302
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................303
▫Windshield Washers...................303
▫Exhaust System......................304
▫Cooling System.......................305
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......309
▫Brakes.............................310
▫Brake Fluid Level Check................311
▫Fuel System Hoses....................312
▫Automatic Transmission................312
▫All Wheel Drive (AWD)—If Equipped.....313
▫Front And Rear Wheel Bearings...........314
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................314
▫Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders . . . 317
Power Distribution Centers...............318
▫Front Power Distribution Center...........318
▫Rear Power Distribution Center...........321

Vehicle Storage........................325

Replacement Light Bulbs................325

Bulb Replacement......................326
▫Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
And Park/Turn Light..................326
▫Tail/Stop, Turn Signal Light, And Backup
Light..............................328
▫License Light........................330

Fluids And Capacities...................331

Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts.......332
▫Engine.............................332
▫Chassis............................333
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LIGHT BULBS—Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlight.....................9006
High Beam Headlight.....................9005
Front Park/Turn Light...................3457A
Front Fog Light—If Equipped............9145/H10
(Serviced at Dealer)
Front Sidemarker........194NA (Serviced at Dealer)
Tail/Stop/Turn Light...............3157KP27/7W
Rear Sidemarker.................3757APY27/7W
Backup Light......................921/W16W
Center High Mount Stop Light (CHMSL)....... LED
License.............................. W5WBULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and
Park/Turn Light
•
Open the hood.
•Twist the appropriate bulb socket assembly counter-
clockwise and pull out. Pull the bulb out of the socket
assembly.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs on driver’s side head-
light assembly.
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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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