2008 DODGE MAGNUM SRT coolant

Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.90,000 150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60
Replace the spark plugs.102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 120,000 200 000 120
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 439
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About Your Brakes....................295,297
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............297,301
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 399
Adding Fuel........................... 341
Adding Rear Washer Fluid................. 270
Adding Washer Fluid...............135,270,396
Additives, Fuel......................... 339
Adjustable Pedals....................... 137
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 388
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 392
Air Conditioning.....................258,260
Air Conditioning Controls................. 258
Air Conditioning Filter.................267,393
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 268
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............392,393
Air Conditioning System.............258,260,392
Air Pressure, Tires....................182,317
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment..................... 55,58Airbag Light..................... 56,61,76,178
Airbag Maintenance....................... 60
Airbag, Side.......................... 50,56
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............. 50,56
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,181
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 323
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 243
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........398,399,429
Disposal............................ 401
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............297,301
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............184,299
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 181
Appearance Care........................ 408
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 100
452 INDEX

Brake, Parking.......................... 295
Brake System........................297,403
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................297,301
Fluid Check.......................405,431
Hoses.............................. 404
Master Cylinder....................... 405
Parking............................. 295
Warning Light.....................180,297
Brakes.............................297,403
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 284
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 73
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 132
Bulb Replacement.....................420,421
Bulbs,Light .......................... 77,420
Calibration, Compass..................... 195
Capacities, Fluid........................ 429
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 341Oil (Engine).......................... 386
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 400
Car Washes............................ 408
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 74,340
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 165
Cargo Management System................. 158
Cargo Organizer....................... 163
Rollaway Tonneau Cover................. 161
Tri-Fold Load Floor..................... 159
Waterproof Liner...................... 163
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 164
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................158,344
Catalytic Converter...................... 389
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............205,225
Cellular Phone..................... 87,225,226
Certification Label....................... 344
Chains, Tire............................ 323
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 309
454 INDEX

Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)......................... 382
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 74
Checks, Safety........................... 74
Child Restraint.................... 63,65,69,70
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 67,69
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 338
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 410
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 395
Climate Control......................... 258
Clock ........................207,210,226,231
CoinHolder ........................... 157
Cold Weather Operation................... 279
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 257
Compass.............................. 195
Compass Calibration..................... 195
Compass Variance....................... 196Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 189
Connector
UCI ................................ 251
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 251
Console, Floor.......................... 157
Console, Overhead....................... 142
Contract, Service........................ 445
Converter, Catalytic...................... 389
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 400
Cooling System......................... 397
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 399
Coolant Capacity...................... 429
Coolant Level......................398,401
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 401
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 398
Inspection........................... 401
Points to Remember.................... 401
Pressure Cap......................... 400
Radiator Cap......................... 400
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......398,429,430
Corrosion Protection..................... 408
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 138
CruiseLight ........................... 175
CupHolder .........................155,412
Customer Assistance..................... 443
Data Recorder, Event...................... 61
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 132
Daytime Running Lights................... 129
Dealer Service.......................... 384
Defroster, Rear Window................... 271
Defroster, Windshield................ 76,259,265
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..............133,269
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 381
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........205,225
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 130
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 385Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 375
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 401
Engine Oil........................... 387
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 143
DriveBelts ............................ 387
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 292
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 293
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 247
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 85
Electrical Power Outlets................... 153
Electronic Brake Control System............. 300
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 413
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 138
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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
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Ethanol............................. 338
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 341
Filter ............................... 389
Gasoline............................ 337
Gauge.............................. 175
Hoses.............................. 403
Materials Added....................... 339
Methanol............................ 338
Octane Rating......................337,430
Requirements......................... 337
Specifications......................... 430
Tank Capacity........................ 429
Fuel System Caution..................... 342
Fueling ............................... 341
Fuses................................ 413
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 143
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............341,382Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 338
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 337
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 338
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 176
Fuel................................ 175
Speedometer......................... 175
Tachometer.......................... 175
General Information............ 18,24,113,291,337
General Maintenance..................... 384
Glass Cleaning.......................... 411
GrossAxleWeightRating ...............344,348
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............344,347
Ground Clearance....................... 361
GVWR ............................... 344
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)........ 87,225,226
Hard Drive (HDD)....................205,225
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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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