2007 DODGE MAGNUM Owners Manual

•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.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The roof luggage rack consists of side rails and adjustable
crossbars. The roof luggage rack is designed to carry up
to 150 lbs (68 kg) of cargo uniformly distributed over
both crossbars.
When loading cargo on the roof luggage rack, distribute
the cargo weight evenly on the crossbars. The roof
luggage rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle.Be sure that the total load of
cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack
does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information” placard for
more information about cargo and load capacity. The
placard is located on either the driver’s side “B” pillar or
the driver door.
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To adjust, remove, or install the crossbars, proceed as
follows:
1. Flip the lever on the end of the crossbar upward.
2. Turn the lever counter clockwise to loosen the lower
clamp. When the lower clamp is loose, turn it until the
round side of the clamp completely faces away from the
side rail.3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite clamp on the
other side of the crossbar.
4. Pick up the crossbar and move it to the desired
location. Do not place the crossbar directly over the
sunroof glass (if equipped).
5. Turn the lower clamp until the round side of the clamp
completely faces the side rail.
6. Turn the lever clockwise to tighten the lower clamp to
the side rail. When tight, flip the lever downward.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 on the opposite clamp on the
other side of the crossbar.
8. Attempt to move the crossbar to ensure that it is
locked in position.
NOTE:To reduce the amount of wind noise when the
crossbars are not in use, remove both crossbars from the
side rails and place them inside the vehicle.
Roof Luggage Rack
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CAUTION!
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150
lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly
as possible and secure the load appropriately.
•Long loads, which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large
frontal area should be secured to both the front and
rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is espe-
cially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
•Do not use the pop-up feature of the sliding / pop-up
roof when positioning or placing luggage above it, to
prevent damage to the sliding / pop-up roof panel.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level-
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Controls............137

Base Instrument Cluster.................138

Premium Instrument Cluster — If Equipped. . 139

Instrument Cluster Descriptions...........140

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If
Equipped
............................148
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................149
▫Trip Functions.......................150
▫Compass Display.....................153
▫Telephone — If Equipped...............154
▫Navigation — If Equipped...............156▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................156

Radio General Information...............159
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................159
▫Two Types Of Signals..................159
▫Electrical Disturbances..................160
▫AM Reception.......................160
▫FM Reception........................160

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability
...................161
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......161
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▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........164
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....166
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If
Equipped...........................167
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If
Equipped...........................167

Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities
. . 167
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......168
▫Operating Instructions — Tape Player.......171
▫Seek Button.........................171
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................171
▫Rewind (RW)........................171
▫TapeEject...........................172
▫Scan Button.........................172
▫Changing Tape Direction................172▫MetalTapeSelection ...................172
▫Pinch Roller Release...................172
▫Noise Reduction......................172
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................172
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................173
▫NotesOnPlayingMP3Files .............175
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
And WMA Audio Play).................177
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMAPlay) .........................177

Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc)
Radio With Navigation System
............179
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (If
Equipped)..........................179
▫REC Setting The Clock.................179
▫Audio Clock Display...................182
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Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) —
If Equipped
..........................183

Satellite Radio — If Equipped.............184
▫System Activation.....................184
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................184
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................185
▫Selecting a Channel....................186
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......186
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If
Equipped)..........................186
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................186
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................187
▫Satellite Antenna......................187
▫Reception Quality.....................187

Remote Sound System Controls...........187▫Radio Operation......................188
▫Tape Player Operation..................189
▫CD Player Operation...................189
▫Satellite Radio Operation................189

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......189

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............190

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......191

Climate Controls......................191
▫Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System.............................191
▫Automatic Temperature Control — If
Equipped...........................193
▫Operating Tips.......................198

Rear Window Features..................201
▫Rear Wiper Operation..................201
▫Rear Washer Operation.................201
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▫Adding Washer Fluid..................202▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........202
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