2008 DODGE MAGNUM SRT remote start

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised.
It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be hurt by the
fan.
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles
equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way.
Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine
has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle
has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start
from another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done
improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to
contact eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching
clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes
or on skin, flush contaminated area immediately with large quantities
of water.
•A battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive.
Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes.
•Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output
that exceeds 12 Volts.
•The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be discon-
nected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type
(vented).
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.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but
do not allow the vehicles to touch one another.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 371
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3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis-
sion in PARK, and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position on both vehicles.
4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal loads.
5. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remote
jump-start positive battery post(+)in the engine com-
partment. Connect the other end of the same cable to the
positive terminal of the booster battery. Refer to the
following illustration for jump-starting connections.
6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery andthen to the engine ground (-)
of the vehicle with the discharged battery.Make sure
you have a good contact on the engine ground. Refer to
the following illustration for jump-starting connections.
Jump-Starting
372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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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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

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
468 INDEX

TiltColumn .......................... 136
Wheel, Tilt........................... 136
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 255
Storage............................157,420
Storage, Vehicle......................267,420
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 420
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 374
Sun Roof.............................. 150
Sunglasses Storage....................... 142
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 152
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 348
System, Navigation...................... 225
System, Remote Starting.................... 24
Tachometer............................ 175
Telescoping Steering Column............... 136
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 260Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.....176,177,365
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 67
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 164
Tilt Steering Column..................... 136
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 128
Tip Start............................... 14
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 312
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 311
Tire Markings.......................... 308
Tire Safety Information.................... 308
TIREFIT.............................. 365
Tires ............................ 76,316,448
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 321
Air Pressure.......................... 316
Alignment........................... 323
Chains.............................. 323
General Information.................... 316
INDEX 469
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