2008 DODGE MAGNUM SRT Owners Manual

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 force on loads. This is
especially 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 per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM
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 mi (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.............173

Premium Instrument Cluster...............174

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............175

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 185
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................187
▫Trip Functions.......................189
▫Performance Pages — If Equipped.........191
▫Compass Display.....................195▫Telephone — If Equipped...............197
▫Navigation — If Equipped...............199
▫Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) –
If Equipped.........................200
▫System Warnings (Customer Information
Features)...........................200
▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................201

Radio General Information................204
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................2044

▫Two Types Of Signals..................204
▫Electrical Disturbances..................205
▫AM Reception.......................205
▫FM Reception........................205

Sales Code REN — Multimedia System — If
Equipped............................205
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (If
Equipped)..........................206
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)...............206
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped) . . . 206
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................207
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack)..................209
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......209
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And
MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video).......217
▫NotesOnPlayingMP3/WMAFiles ........219
▫List Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play).....................222
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play).....................222

Sales Code RER — Multimedia System —
If Equipped...........................225
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio.....226
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▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped) . . . 226
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................226

Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With CD
Player (MP3 AUX Jack)..................229
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......229
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And
MP3 Audio Play......................235
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............237
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......240
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......240

Satellite Radio (RSC) — If Equipped
(RER/REQ/REN Radios Only).............242
▫System Activation.....................242▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................243
▫Selecting Satellite Mode.................243
▫Satellite Antenna......................243
▫Reception Quality.....................244
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode......244
▫Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................246
▫Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES™) (If Equipped).............246

Sirius Backseat TV™ — If Equipped.........247

Video Entertainment System (VES)—
If Equipped...........................247
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▫Kicker13-Speaker High Performance Sound
System With Driver-Selectable Surround
(DSS) – If Equipped...................250
▫KickerMobile Surround (KMS1)–
If Equipped.........................250

Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) —
If Equipped...........................251
▫Connecting The iPodDevice............251
▫Controlling The iPodUsing Radio Buttons . . . 252
▫Play Mode..........................252
▫List Or Browse Mode..................254

Remote Sound System Controls.............255

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............257
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........257

Climate Controls.......................258
▫Manual Air Conditioning And
Heating System......................258
▫Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped.........................260
▫Operating Tips.......................266

Rear Window Features...................269
▫Rear Wiper Operation..................269
▫Rear Washer Operation.................269
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................270
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........271
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
1 — Air Outlet 7 — Radio 13 — Ignition Switch
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Climate Control 14 — Hood Release
3 — Rear WIPER/WASHER Switch 9 — HEATED SEAT Switch* 15 — HEADLIGHT Switch
4 — HAZARD Switch 10 — Power Outlet * If Equipped
5 — Electronic Stability Program OFF Button* 11 — Ash Tray*
6 — Glove Box 12 — Storage Compartment*
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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