2006 DODGE MAGNUM SRT child seat

2. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the
tether anchor and remove slack in the tether strap
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high
quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. The recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades are shown in Section
7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MIN-
ERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Folding Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an
additional storage area. Pull on the loops shown in the
illustration to fold down either or both seatbacks. These
loops can be tucked away when not in use.When the seat back is folded to the upright position make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seat
back above the seat strap.
WARNING!
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
Folding Rear Seats
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WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In an accident, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof - Express
Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof
will open automatically from any position. The sunroof
will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called
Express Open. During Express Open operation, any
movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Closing Sunroof - Express
Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof
will close automatically from any position. The sunroof
will close fully and stop automatically. This is called
Express Close. During Express Close operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of
the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob-
struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the
sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc-
tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and
release to Express Close.
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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.
•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.
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After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING
5 Speed Automatic Transmission
WARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle you should shift
the transmission into Park, remove the key from the
ignition, and apply the park brake. Once the key is
removed from the ignition the transmission shift
lever is locked in the Park position, securing the
vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore,
you should never leave children unattended inside a
vehicle. The following indicators should be used to
ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift
lever into the “Park” position:
•When shifting into Park move the lever all the
way forward until it stops, and is fully seated.
•Look at the shift indicator window on the console
to ensure it is in the “P” position.Gear Selector
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Passing............................. 96
Switch............................93,94
Time Delay........................... 95
Washers............................ 277
Heated Seats........................... 87
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 96
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 239
Holder, Cup........................... 119
Homelink Transmitter................... 108
Hood Release.......................... 91
Horn................................. 12
Hoses............................283,285
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Infant Restraint......................... 50
Information Center, Vehicle............... 140
Instrument Cluster...................133,134
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 132
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 290Interior Appearance Care................. 289
Interior Fuses.......................... 290
Interior Lights........................92,93
Intermittent Wipers...................... 96
Introduction............................ 4
Jump Starting......................... 255
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 35
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 28
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 53
Latch Plate............................ 29
Latches
Hood............................... 91
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 229
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Liftgate............................... 26
Lights..............................58,92
Airbag.......................40,47,58,136
Anti-Lock........................... 139
Brake Assist Warning.................. 103
Brake Warning....................... 137
Bulb Replacement..................... 296
Courtesy/Reading..................... 92
Daytime Running...................... 95
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 94
Electronic Stability Program Indicator...... 101
Engine Temperature Warning............ 136
Fog .............................95,137
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 250
Headlight Switch...................... 94
Headlights........................... 94
High Beam Indicator................... 137
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 94
Interior.............................. 93
License............................. 301
Lights On Reminder.................... 95
Malfunction Indicator.................. 140Oil Pressure......................... 137
Reading............................ 107
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 137
Service..........................296,297
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 140
Traction Control...................... 101
Turn Signal........................94,95
Voltage............................. 134
Load Leveling System................... 128
Loading Vehicle.....................235,236
Capacities........................... 236
Tires ............................... 211
Locks
Door............................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 53
Lubrication, Body....................... 276
Luggage Rack......................... 127
Lumbar Support........................ 87
Maintenance Free Battery................. 273
Maintenance Procedures.................. 267
Maintenance Schedule................... 306
336 INDEX

Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 58
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 325
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 27
Safety Information, Tire.................. 206
Safety Tips............................. 57
Satellite Radio......................... 168
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 171
Schedule, Maintenance................... 306
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 290
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 33
Seat Belts.............................. 28
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 32
And Pregnant Women.................. 34
Child Restraint....................49,50,54
Extender............................ 35
Front Seat............................ 29
Operating Instructions.................. 29
Reminder........................... 137
Seats................................. 85
Heated.............................. 87
Lumbar Support....................... 87
Power.............................. 85
Rear Folding......................... 89Reclining............................ 86
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 22
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........279,303
Selection of Oil........................ 269
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 322
Service Contract........................ 324
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 140
Service Manuals........................ 325
Setting the Clock....................152,158
Settings, Personal....................... 148
Shift Speeds........................... 192
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 32
Side Airbag............................ 42
Signals, Turn.......................... 136
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 257
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 226
Snow Tires............................ 227
Spark Plugs........................... 270
Speed Control......................... 104
Speedometer.......................... 134
Starting.............................. 190
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