2007 DODGE MAGNUM engine

Miles 138,000 144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (240 000) (250 000)
[Months] [138] [144] [150]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if required.* X X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
Rotate the tires. X X X
Change the Transfer Case Fluid - All Wheel Drive (AWD) only. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
378 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 226
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 323
Adding Fuel.......................... 265
Adding Rear Washer Fluid................ 202
Adding Washer Fluid..............103,202,321
Adjustable Pedals....................... 105
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 314
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 318
Air Conditioning....................191,193
Air Conditioning Controls................ 191
Air Conditioning Filter................199,319
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 200
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........318,319
Air Conditioning System...........191,193,318
Air Pressure, Tires...................145,245
Airbag................................ 41
Airbag Deployment.................... 46,47
Airbag Light.................... 46,49,61,142
Airbag Maintenance...................... 49
Airbag, Side........................... 47
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)........... 42,47
Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 145
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15Alignment and Balance.................. 251
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...............223,331
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 187
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............323,350
Disposal............................ 325
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 226
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............147,228
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 145
Appearance Care....................... 332
Auto Down Power Windows............... 28
Auto Up Power Windows................. 28
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................ 67
Automatic Door Locks.................. 24,25
Automatic Headlights.................... 96
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 193
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 331
Automatic Transmission............214,219,330
Adding Fluid.....................330,352
Autostick ........................... 223
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 330
382 INDEX

Fluid Change........................ 330
Fluid Level Check..................... 330
FluidType .......................... 352
Gear Ranges......................... 215
Shifting..........................214,219
Special Additives..................... 331
Torque Converter..................... 217
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 218
Autostick ..........................221,223
BallJoints ............................ 320
Battery ............................... 316
Emergency Starting.................... 294
JumpStarting ........................ 294
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 21
Location.........................294,316
Bearings.............................. 332
Belts,Drive ........................... 314
Belts, Seat............................. 33
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 320
B-Pillar Location....................... 240
Brake Assist System..................... 232
Brake, Parking......................... 225Brake System.......................226,327
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 226
Fluid Check......................329,352
Hoses.............................. 328
Master Cylinder...................... 329
Parking............................ 225
Warning Light....................144,226
Brakes............................... 226
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 213
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 59
Bulb Replacement...................... 345
Bulbs,Light ........................... 344
Calibration, Compass.................... 153
Capacities, Fluid....................... 350
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 265
Oil (Engine)......................... 312
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 324
Car Washes........................... 333
Carbon Monoxide Warning............. 60,264
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier...................... 129
INDEX 383
10

Cargo Management System............... 122
Cargo Organizer...................... 127
Rollaway Tonneau Cover............... 125
Tri-Fold Load Floor.................... 123
Waterproof Liner..................... 127
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 128
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 189
Catalytic Converter..................... 315
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............161,167
Cellular Phone.......................... 70
Chains, Tire........................... 252
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 286
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 237
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................... 307
Child Restraint................. 51,52,53,55,56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors........... 54,55
Child Safety Locks....................... 25
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 262
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 334
Climate Control........................ 191
Clock ..........................162,168,179Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 190
Compact Spare Tire..................... 247
Compass............................. 153
Compass Calibration.................... 153
Compass Variance...................... 153
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 150
Console.............................. 122
Console, Floor......................... 122
Console, Overhead...................... 109
Contract, Service....................... 376
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)........ 324
Cooling System........................ 322
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 323
Coolant Capacity..................... 350
Coolant Level.....................322,325
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 325
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 322
Inspection........................... 325
Points to Remember................... 326
Pressure Cap........................ 324
Radiator Cap........................ 324
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....323,350,351
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 106
384 INDEX

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
INDEX 385
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Flooded, Starting..................... 209
Fuel Requirements.................261,350
Oil ..........................309,350,351
Oil Change Interval................... 311
Oil Filler Cap........................ 312
OilSelection ...................... 311,350
Oil Synthetic......................... 313
Overheating......................... 284
Temperature Gauge................... 141
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 48
Ethanol.............................. 262
Event Data Recorder..................... 49
Exhaust Gas Caution............. 32,60,264,321
Exhaust System...................... 60,321
ExteriorFoldingMirrors .................. 68
ExteriorLighting ........................ 96
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 314
Air Conditioning..................199,319
Engine Fuel......................... 315
Engine Oil.......................314,351
Engine Oil Disposal................... 313Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 284
Turn Signal........................ 99,142
Flash-To-Pass........................... 99
Flat Tire Changing...................... 286
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 209
Floor Console.......................... 122
Fluid Capacities........................ 350
Fluid Leaks............................ 62
Fluid Level Checks
Brake .............................. 329
Cooling System....................... 322
Engine Oil.......................309,310
Power Steering....................... 319
Fluids ............................... 351
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 351
FogLights .......................... 98,144
Folding Rear Seat....................... 94
FreeingAStuckVehicle .................. 297
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 320
Front Wheel Bearings.................... 332
Fuel................................. 261
Adding............................. 265
386 INDEX

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
388 INDEX