2008 DODGE MAGNUM SRT jump start

6.1L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 6 — Power Steering Fluid
2 — Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Coolant Bottle 10 — Washer Fluid Bottle 380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:The battery is stored under a hinged access
cover in the load floor in the cargo area. Remote battery
terminals are located in the engine compartment for
jump-starting.WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn
or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to contact
your eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean over a battery
when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on
skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts
of water.
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame
or sparks away from the battery. Don’t use a booster
battery or any other booster source with an output
greater than 12 Volts. Don’t allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
•The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should
not be disconnected and should only be replaced with
a battery of the same type (vented).
Battery Location
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391
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Audio Systems (Radio).................205,225
Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 29
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 83
Automatic Door Locks................... 28,29
Automatic Headlights.................... 127
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 260
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 407
Automatic Transmission.............285,406,407
Adding Fluid......................407,431
Autostick.........................288,290
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 407
Fluid Change......................... 407
Fluid Level Check...................... 406
FluidType ........................... 431
Shifting ............................. 285
Special Additives...................... 407Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 289,290
Autostick ...........................288,290
AxleFluid ............................. 431
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 431
BallJoints ............................. 394
Battery............................... 390
Emergency Starting..................... 371
Jump Starting......................... 371
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Location..........................371,391
Bearings.............................. 407
Belts,Drive ............................ 387
Belts, Seat............................ 39,76
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 395
B-Pillar Location........................ 312
Brake Assist System...................... 302
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 300
Brake Fluid............................ 431
INDEX 453
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 303
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 176
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 185
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 374
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 364
Jump Starting......................... 371
Overheating.......................... 364
Towing ............................. 375
Emission Control System Maintenance......382,434
Engine............................... 380
Air Cleaner.......................... 388
Block Heater......................... 281
Break-In Recommendations................ 73
Checking Oil Level..................... 385
Compartment......................... 380
Coolant (Antifreeze).................398,430
Cooling ............................. 397
Exhaust Gas Caution................ 37,74,340Fails to Start.......................... 280
Flooded, Starting...................... 280
Fuel Requirements..................... 337
Jump Starting......................... 371
Oil ...........................385,429,430
Oil Change Interval.................... 386
Oil Filler Cap......................... 386
OilFilter ............................ 387
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 387
Oil Selection.......................386,429
Overheating.......................... 364
Starting............................. 277
Temperature Gauge..................... 176
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 386
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 60
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 338
Event Data Recorder...................... 61
Exhaust Gas Caution............ 37,74,75,340,397
INDEX 457
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Instrument Cluster....................174,175
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 173
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 411
Interior Appearance Care.................. 410
Interior Fuses.......................... 413
Interior Lights.......................... 131
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........133,269
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 371
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster.......................... 48,49Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 130
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
forCHildren) ......................... 67,69
Latch Plate............................. 40
Latches................................ 77
Hood............................... 124
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 337
Leaks, Fluid............................ 77
LifeofTires ............................ 321
Liftgate................................ 36
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer..........269,396
LightBulbs .......................... 77,420
Lights .............................. 77,126
Airbag........................ 56,61,76,178
Anti-Lock.........................184,299
Automatic Headlights................... 127
Brake Assist Warning................... 307
Brake Warning.....................180,297
INDEX 461
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Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 443
Service Contract......................... 445
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 184
Service Manuals........................ 447
Setting the Clock................207,210,226,231
Settings, Personal........................ 201
Shifting ............................... 281
Automatic Transmission...............281,285
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 44
Shoulder Belts........................... 39
Side Airbag........................... 50,56
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 50
Signals, Turn...................... 77,130,177
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 292
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 323
Snow Tires............................ 324
Sound Systems (Radio).................205,225Spark Plugs.........................388,430
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 430
Oil ................................ 430
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 138
Speedometer........................... 175
Starting............................. 24,277
Automatic Transmission................. 278
Cold Weather......................... 279
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 371
Engine Fails to Start.................... 280
Remote.............................. 24
Starting and Operating.................... 277
Starting Procedures...................... 277
Steering
Column Controls...................... 129
Column Lock......................... 136
Linkage............................. 395
Power...........................299,394
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