2007 DODGE MAGNUM jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher.................284

If Your Engine Overheats................284

Jacking And Tire Changing...............286
▫Preparations For Jacking................286
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage..........287
▫Jacking And Changing a Tire.............289
▫Compact Spare Tire....................292
▫Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)......293

Jump-Starting Procedures................294

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................297

Towing A Disabled Vehicle...............298
▫Without The Ignition Key...............298
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................298
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
WithATowDolly .....................299
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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.
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start
or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
2.Set the parking brakeand place the gear selector in
PARK.
3. Turn OFF the ignition.
4. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
Hazard Flasher Switch
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5. Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under a hinged
access cover in the load floor in the cargo area. Follow
these steps to access the jack and spare tire.
NOTE:The spare tire must be removed in order to
access the jack.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Fold up the tri-fold floor (if equipped) by lifting the
handle.
Load Floor Handle
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5. Remove the spare tire.
6. Remove the fastener securing the jack.WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
Jacking and Changing a Tire
1. Block the wheel diagonally
opposite the flat tire. Passengers
should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
2. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
3. If equipped with steel wheels, do not remove the
wheel cover at this time. If equipped with aluminum
wheels, before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to
pry the center cap off carefully.
Jack Fastener
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Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)1. Tighten the two lug nuts on the mounting studs on
each side of the stud which is in alignment with the valve
stem.
2. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the
valve stem on the wheel.
3. Install the cover by hand, snapping the cover over the
two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to
install the cover.
4. Install the remaining lug nuts.
5. Return to Step 9 of the “Jacking and Changing a Tire”
procedure.
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CruiseLight ........................... 140
CupHolder ........................121,336
Customer Assistance.................... 374
Data Recorder, Event..................... 49
Daytime Running Lights.................. 98
Dealer Service......................... 308
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 202
Defroster, Windshield............... 61,192,197
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............102,201
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 306
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 99
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 325
Door Locks............................ 22
Door Locks, Automatic................... 24
Door Opener, Garage.................... 110
DriveBelts ............................ 314
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 224
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 183
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 69Electrical Power Outlets.................. 118
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 106
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 233
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 141
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 148
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 297
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 284
Jacking............................. 286
Jump Starting........................ 294
Overheating......................... 284
Towing ............................. 298
Emission Control System Maintenance....307,354
Engine.........................303,304,305
Air Cleaner.......................... 314
Block Heater......................... 211
Break-In Recommendations............... 59
Checking Oil Level.................309,310
Compartment..................303,304,305
Coolant (Antifreeze)................322,351
Cooling ............................ 322
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 32,60,264
FailstoStart ......................... 209
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Heater, Engine Block.................... 211
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 99
Hitches
TrailerTowing ....................... 273
Holder,Cup ........................... 121
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 110
Hood Release.......................... 95
Hoses............................... 327
Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
IlluminatedEntry ....................... 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 13
Infant Restraint......................... 51
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 145
Information Center, Vehicle............... 148
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 67
Instrument Cluster................138,139,140
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 137
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 335
Interior Appearance Care................. 334
Interior Fuses.......................... 337InteriorLights ......................... 100
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).......102,201
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 287
Jack Operation......................... 289
Jacking Instructions..................... 289
Jump Starting......................... 294
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 41
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 99
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 33
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ........................... 54,55
LatchPlate ............................ 34
Latches............................... 61
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Odometer............................ 140
Trip ............................... 140
Oil, Engine.........................309,351
Capacity............................ 350
Change Interval...................... 311
Checking........................309,310
Dipstick .........................309,310
Disposal............................ 313
Filter...........................314,351
Filter Disposal....................... 313
Identification Logo.................... 312
Materials Added to.................... 313
Recommendation.................. 311,350
Synthetic........................... 313
Viscosity.........................312,350
Onboard Diagnostic System............306,307
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 110
Operating Precautions................... 306
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 68
Overdrive............................ 216
Overhead Console...................... 109
Overheating, Engine..................141,284
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 377Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 225
ParkingOnHill ........................ 225
Passing Light........................... 99
Pedals, Adjustable...................... 105
Personal Settings....................... 156
Pets .................................. 58
Phone, Cellular......................... 70
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 70
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 240
Power
Brakes............................. 226
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 337
Door Locks.......................... 23
Mirrors ............................. 69
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 118
Seats............................... 90
Steering .........................229,319
Steering, Checking.................... 319
Sunroof............................ 115
Windows............................ 27
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 40
Preparation for Jacking................... 286
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