2008 DODGE MAGNUM SRT Owners Manual

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
INDEX 455
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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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Exhaust System....................... 74,396
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 85
Exterior Lighting........................ 126
Exterior Lights.......................... 77
Filler Location Fuel...................... 341
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 388
Air Conditioning....................267,393
Engine Fuel.......................... 389
Engine Oil........................387,430
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 387
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 364
Turn Signal...................... 77,130,177
Flash-To-Pass........................... 131
Flooded Engine Starting................... 280
Floor Console.......................... 157
Fluid, Brake........................... 431Fluid Capacities......................... 429
Fluid Leaks............................. 77
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 406
Brake............................... 405
Cooling System....................... 398
Engine Oil........................... 385
Power Steering........................ 394
Fluids ................................ 430
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 430
Fog Lights..........................129,179
Folding Rear Seat........................ 123
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 374
Front Suspension Ball Joints................ 394
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 407
Fuel................................. 337
Adding............................. 341
Additives............................ 339
CleanAir ............................ 338
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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
INDEX 459
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Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 293
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 364
Head Restraints......................... 121
Headlights............................ 423
Automatic........................... 127
Bulb Replacement...................... 421
Cleaning............................ 411
Delay .............................. 128
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 130
Lights On Reminder.................... 129
On With Wipers....................128,134
Passing............................. 131
Switch .............................. 126
TimeDelay .......................... 128
Heated Mirrors.......................... 86
Heated Seats........................... 122
Heater............................... 258Heater, Engine Block..................... 281
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 130
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 351
Holder,Coin ........................... 157
Holder,Cup ........................... 155
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 143
Hood Release.......................... 124
Hoses.............................402,403
Ignition............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................ 63,64
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 182
Information Center, Vehicle................. 185
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 83
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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
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Bulb Replacement...................420,421
Courtesy/Reading...................131,142
Cruise .............................. 175
Daytime Running...................... 129
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............129,130
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 307
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 176
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 178
Exterior.............................. 77
Fog .............................129,179
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 364
Headlight Switch...................... 126
Headlights........................126,423
Headlights On Reminder................. 129
Headlights On With Wipers............128,134
High Beam........................130,179
High Beam Indicator.................... 179
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 130
Illuminated Entry....................... 20Instrument Cluster..................126,175
Intensity Control....................... 132
Interior..........................131,142
License............................. 428
Lights On Reminder.................... 129
Low Fuel............................ 184
LowTire ............................ 182
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 184
Map Reading......................131,142
Oil Pressure.......................... 179
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 132
Passing............................. 131
Reading..........................131,142
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 179
Service...........................420,421
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 184
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........182,327
Traction Control....................... 307
Turn Signal................... 77,129,130,177
462 INDEX