2008 DODGE MAGNUM Owners Manual

Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 457
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About Your Brakes....................290,292
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 293
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 407
Adding Fuel........................... 336
Adding Rear Washer Fluid................. 261
Adding Washer Fluid...............133,261,404
Additives, Fuel......................... 334
Adjustable Pedals....................... 135
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 396
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 400
Air Conditioning.....................249,251
Air Conditioning Controls................. 249
Air Conditioning Filter.................258,401
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 259
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............400,401
Air Conditioning System..........249,251,252,400
Air Pressure, Tires....................182,312
Airbag................................ 52
Airbag Deployment.....................57,61Airbag Light.....................58,63,78,177
Airbag Maintenance....................... 63
Airbag, Side..........................53,59
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............53,59
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,182
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 319
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................287,415
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 237
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........406,407,436
Disposal............................ 409
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 293
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............183,294
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 182
Appearance Care........................ 416
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
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Audio Systems (Radio).................201,219
Auto Down Power Windows................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 36
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 86
Automatic Door Locks...................30,31
Automatic Headlights.................... 125
Automatic Oil Change Indicator..........179,188
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 252
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 415
Automatic Transmission...........275,280,414,415
Adding Fluid......................415,440
Autostick.........................283,286
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 415
Fluid Change......................... 415
Fluid Level Check...................... 414
Fluid Type........................... 440
Gear Ranges.......................275,281Overdrive........................... 277
Shifting..........................275,280
Special Additives...................... 415
Torque Converter...................... 279
Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode...........................280,284,285
Autostick...........................283,286
Axle Fluid............................. 440
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 440
Ball Joints............................. 402
Battery............................... 398
Emergency Starting..................... 373
Jump Starting......................... 373
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Location..........................374,398
Bearings.............................. 416
Belts, Drive............................ 395
Belts, Seat............................42,78
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Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 403
B-Pillar Location........................ 307
Brake Assist System...................... 298
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 298
Brake Fluid............................ 440
Brake, Parking.......................... 290
Brake System........................292,411
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 293
Fluid Check.......................413,440
Hoses.............................. 412
Master Cylinder....................... 413
Parking............................. 290
Warning Light.....................180,292
Brakes.............................292,411
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 274
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 75
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 129
Bulb Replacement.....................429,430
Bulbs, Light..........................79,429Calibration, Compass..................... 192
Capacities, Fluid........................ 436
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 336
Oil (Engine).......................393,394
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 408
Car Washes............................ 417
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............77,335
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 163
Cargo Management System................. 155
Cargo Organizer....................... 161
Rollaway Tonneau Cover................. 158
Tri-Fold Load Floor..................... 156
Waterproof Liner...................... 160
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 161
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................155,339
Catalytic Converter...................... 397
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............201,219
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Cellular Phone.....................89,219,221
Certification Label....................... 339
Chains, Tire............................ 320
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 362
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 304
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 388
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 76
Checks, Safety........................... 76
Child Restraint..................66,67,68,71,73
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............70,71
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 333
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 418
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 403
Climate Control......................... 249
Clock........................202,206,221,225
Coin Holder........................... 154Cold Weather Operation................... 269
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 248
Compact Spare Tire...................... 315
Compass.............................. 191
Compass Calibration..................... 192
Compass Variance....................... 192
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 188
Connector
UCI ................................ 242
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 242
Conserving Fuel........................ 188
Console, Floor.......................... 154
Console, Overhead....................... 139
Contract, Service........................ 452
Converter, Catalytic...................... 397
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 408
Cooling System......................... 405
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 407
Coolant Capacity...................... 436
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Coolant Level......................406,409
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 409
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 406
Inspection........................... 409
Points to Remember.................... 409
Pressure Cap......................... 408
Radiator Cap......................... 408
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......406,436,438
Corrosion Protection..................... 416
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 136
Cruise Light........................... 174
Cup Holder.........................152,420
Customer Assistance..................... 450
Customer Programmable Features............ 196
Data Recorder, Event...................... 64
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 130
Daytime Running Lights................... 127
Dealer Service.......................... 390Defroster, Rear Window................... 262
Defroster, Windshield................78,250,256
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..............131,260
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 387
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........201,219
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 128
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................391,392
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 377
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 409
Engine Oil........................... 395
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 140
Drive Belts............................ 395
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 287
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