2008 DODGE MAGNUM SRT keyless entry

LIFTGATE
The liftgate can be unlocked or locked by the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating the
power door lock switches located on the front doors.
Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. To
open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release switch
located in the exterior handle and pull the liftgate open
with one fluid motion.
The liftgate will not open manually if the gear selector is
moved out of the PARK position or the vehicle speed is
above 0 mph (0 km/h).
Liftgate Release Switch
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the lever is released.
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console. Each light is turned ON by pressing
the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn OFF the
light. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or
when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control
is turned fully upward, past the second detent.
Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched ON manually or are on
Overhead Console
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights,
an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink),
storage for sunglasses, and an optional power SUNROOF
switch.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/
reading lights.
Press the lens to turn on the light. Press it a second time
to turn off the light.
These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when
the liftgate is opened, or when the UNLOCK button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed,
or when the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past
the second detent.
Sunglasses Storage
At the rear of the console, a compartment is provided for
the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
The storage compartment access is apush/pushdesign.
Push on the raised bar on the compartment door to open.
Push on the raised bar to close.
Overhead Console
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“Remote Key Unlock”
WhenDriver Door 1st Pressis selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) UNLOCK button. When Driver Door 1st
Press is selected, you must press the RKE UNLOCK
button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. WhenAll
Doors 1st Pressis selected, all of the doors will unlock on
the first press of the RKE UNLOCK button. To make your
selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button until “Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st
Press” appears.
“Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock”
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE LOCK button is pressed. This feature may be
selected with or without the flash lights on lock/unlock
feature. To make your selection, press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” ap-
pears.
“Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock”
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or
without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make
your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SE-
LECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“Headlights On with Wipers” (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When ON is selected, and the HEADLIGHT switch is in
the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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
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PaintCare ............................. 408
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Parking Brake.......................... 295
Parking On Hill......................... 295
Passing Light........................... 131
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 137
Personal Settings........................ 201
Pets.................................. 73
Phone, Cellular.................... 87,225,226
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)........ 87,225,226
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 312
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............205,225
USB .............................205,225
Power
Brakes.............................. 297
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 413
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 85Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 153
Seats............................... 118
Steering............................. 299
Steering, Checking..................... 394
Sunroof............................. 150
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................394,431
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features............ 201
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 319
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 400
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 204
Radio, Navigation....................... 225
Radio Operation...................206,226,257
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Radio Remote Controls.................... 255
Radio, Satellite............205,206,225,226,242,247
Radio (Sound Systems).................205,225
Rear Cup Holder........................ 156
Rear Liftgate............................ 36
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 123
Rear Washer Fluid....................... 270
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 407
Rear Window Defroster................... 271
Rear Window Features.................... 269
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 269
Rearview Mirrors........................ 83
Reception, Radio........................ 204
Reclining Front Seats..................... 119
Recorder, Event Data...................... 61
Recreational Towing...................... 361
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 338
Refrigerant............................ 393
Release, Hood.......................... 124Reminder, Lights On..................... 129
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 255
Remote Starting System.................... 24
Replacement Bulbs....................... 420
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 384
Replacement Tires....................... 322
Reporting Safety Defects................... 446
Restraint, Head......................... 121
Restraints, Child......................... 63
Restraints, Occupant...................... 38
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 374
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 165
Rotation, Tires.......................... 325
466 INDEX

Shifting ............................. 281
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 143
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 73
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 320
Trip Odometer.......................... 175
Turn Signals.........................130,177
UCI Connector......................... 251
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)........... 87,225
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 448
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 251
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........205,225
Universal Transmitter..................... 143
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 337Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 45
USB Port...........................205,225
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 402
VanityMirrors ........................... 86
Variance, Compass....................... 196
Vehicle Certification Label................. 344
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................313,344,345
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................267,420
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 247
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 386
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 113
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 364
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