2008 DODGE MAGNUM SRT Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors ...............................83
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................83
▫Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —
If Equipped..........................83
▫Outside Mirrors.......................84
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature —
If Equipped..........................85
▫Driver’s-Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer —
If Equipped..........................85
▫Power Remote Control Mirrors.............85▫Heated Remote Control Mirrors —
If Equipped..........................86
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped....86

Hands-Free Communication (UConnect)—
If Equipped............................87
▫Operation............................89
▫Phone Call Features....................96
▫UConnectSystem Features...............98
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity............103
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▫Things You Should Know About Your UConnect
System.............................105
▫General Information...................113

Voice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped . . 113
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation....113
▫Commands..........................114
▫VoiceTraining........................117

Seats................................118
▫Power Seats.........................118
▫Power Reclining Seats..................119
▫Lumbar Support......................120
▫Head Restraints......................121
▫Heated Seats........................122▫Folding Rear Seat.....................123

To Open And Close The Hood.............124

Lights...............................126
▫Headlight Switch.....................126
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped.......127
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................128
▫Headlight Time Delay..................128
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....129
▫Lights-On Reminder...................129
▫Fog Lights..........................129
▫Multifunction Lever...................129
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights.....131
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▫Interior Lights.......................131

Windshield Wipers And Washers............132
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............133
▫Mist Feature.........................134
▫Windshield Washers...................134
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................134
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................135

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column...........136

Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped...........137

Electronic Speed Control..................138
▫Electronic Speed Control Operation........138
▫To Activate..........................139▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............140
▫To Deactivate........................140
▫To Resume Speed.....................140
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............140
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............141

Overhead Console......................142
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................142
▫Sunglasses Storage....................142

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........143
▫Programming HomeLink...............144
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.....147
▫Using HomeLink.....................148
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▫Reprogramming A Single
HomeLinkButton....................148
▫Security............................148
▫Troubleshooting Tips...................149
▫General Information...................149

Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............150
▫Opening Sunroof - Express..............151
▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............151
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................151
▫Pinch Protect Override.................151
▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............151
▫Sunshade Operation...................152
▫Wind Buffeting.......................152▫Sunroof Maintenance...................152
▫Ignition Off Operation..................152
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................152

Electrical Power Outlets..................153
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......155

Cupholders...........................155
▫Front Seat Cupholders..................155
▫Rear Seat Cupholders..................156

Storage..............................157
▫Console Features......................157
▫Cargo Management System — If Equipped . . . 158

Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped..........165

Load Leveling System...................168
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
NOTE:The passenger-side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger-side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger-side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger-side convex mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged. The
hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to
resist damage. The hinge has three detent positions, full
forward, full rearward, and normal.
Driver’s-Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If
Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside
rearview mirror.
Power Remote Control Mirrors
The power MIRROR switch is located on the driver’s
door trim panel next to the power door LOCK switch. A
rotary knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off
position.After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.
Power Mirror Control
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Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Electric Rear
Window Defroster.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the
mirror cover upward. The light turns on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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