User Manual Dodge 2008 Magnum compact 2008 DODGE MAGNUM

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User Manual

For 2008 DODGE MAGNUM.

• INTRODUCTION3
  • INTRODUCTION4
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL4
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS6
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER6
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS7
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE9
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS12
    • Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)12
    • Fob with Integrated Key13
    • Tip Start Feature14
    • Ignition Key Removal14
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder15
  • SENTRY KEY15
    • Replacement Keys16
    • Customer Key (Fob) Programming17
    • General Information18
  • SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED18
    • Rearming of the System18
    • To Arm the System19
    • To Disarm the System19
  • ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM20
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY20
    • To unlock the doors21
    • To lock the doors23
    • Using The Panic Alarm24
    • Programming Additional Transmitters25
    • Transmitter Battery Service25
    • General Information26
  • REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED26
    • How To Use Remote Start27
  • DOOR LOCKS28
    • Manual Door Locks28
    • Power Door Locks30
    • Child Protection Door Lock33
  • WINDOWS35
    • Power Windows35
    • Wind Buffeting38
  • LIFTGATE39
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS41
    • Lap/Shoulder Belts42
    • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure48
    • Seat Belt Pretensioners48
    • Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)49
    • Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped50
    • Seat Belts and Pregnant Women51
    • Seat Belt Extender51
    • Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag52
    • Event Data Recorder (EDR)64
    • Child Restraint66
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS75
  • SAFETY TIPS76
    • Transporting Passengers76
    • Lock Your Vehicle76
    • Exhaust Gas77
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle78
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle78
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE81
  • MIRRORS85
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror85
    • Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If Equipped86
    • Outside Mirrors86
    • Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped87
    • Drivers Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped87
    • Power Remote-Control Mirrors87
    • Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped88
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped88
  • HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED89
    • Operation91
    • Phone Call Features98
    • UConnect System Features101
    • Advanced Phone Connectivity106
    • Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System107
    • General Information116
  • SEATS116
    • Manual Seats - If Equipped116
    • Power Seats - If Equipped117
    • Power Reclining Seats - If Equipped118
    • Lumbar Support - If Equipped119
    • Head Restraints120
    • Heated Seats - If Equipped120
    • Folding Rear Seat122
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD123
  • LIGHTS124
    • Headlight Switch124
    • Automatic Headlights - If Equipped125
    • Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)126
    • Headlight Time Delay126
    • Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped127
    • Lights-on Reminder127
    • Fog Lights - If Equipped127
    • Multi-Function Lever127
    • Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights128
    • Interior Lights129
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS130
    • Intermittent Wiper System131
    • Mist Feature131
    • Windshield Washers132
    • Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)132
    • Adding Washer Fluid133
  • TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN134
  • ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED135
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL136
    • Electronic Speed Control Operation136
    • To Activate137
    • To Set At A Desired Speed137
    • To Deactivate137
    • To Resume Speed138
    • To Vary the Speed Setting138
    • To Accelerate For Passing138
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLE139
    • Courtesy/Reading Lights140
    • Sunglasses Storage140
  • GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED140
    • Programming HomeLink141
    • Gate Operator/Canadian Programming144
    • Using HomeLink145
    • Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button145
    • Security145
    • Troubleshooting Tips145
    • General Information146
  • POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED147
    • Opening Sunroof - Express148
    • Closing Sunroof - Express148
    • Pinch Protect Feature148
    • Pinch Protect Override148
    • Venting Sunroof - Express148
    • Sunshade Operation149
    • Wind Buffeting149
    • Sunroof Maintenance149
    • Ignition Off Operation149
    • Sunroof Fully Closed150
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS150
    • Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off152
  • CUP HOLDERS152
    • Front Seat Cup Holders152
    • Rear Seat Cup Holders153
  • STORAGE154
    • Console Features154
    • Cargo Management System - If Equipped155
  • ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED163
  • LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED165
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL167
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS171
  • BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER172
  • PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - IF EQUIPPED173
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS174
  • ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED185
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays187
    • Oil Change Required188
    • Trip Functions188
    • Compass Display191
    • Telephone - If Equipped193
    • Navigation - If Equipped195
    • Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)196
  • RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION200
    • Radio Broadcast Signals200
    • Two Types of Signals200
    • Electrical Disturbances200
    • AM Reception200
    • FM Reception200
  • SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED201
    • Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)202
    • Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)202
    • Clock Setting Procedure202
  • SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)204
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode205
    • Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)213
    • Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files215
    • LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)217
    • INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)217
  • SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED219
    • Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio221
    • Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)221
    • Clock Setting Procedure221
  • SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)223
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode224
    • Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play229
    • Notes On Playing MP3 Files232
    • LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)234
    • INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)234
  • SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY)236
    • System Activation236
    • Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)236
    • Selecting Satellite Mode237
    • Satellite Antenna237
    • Reception Quality237
    • Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode237
    • Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)240
    • Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)240
  • VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED240
  • UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED242
    • Connecting the iPod Device243
    • Controlling the iPod using Radio Buttons243
    • Play Mode243
    • List or Browse Mode245
  • REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS247
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE248
  • RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES249
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS249
    • Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System249
    • Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped252
    • Operating Tips257
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES260
    • Rear Wiper Operation260
    • Rear Washer Operation260
    • Adding Washer Fluid261
    • Electric Rear Window Defroster262
• STARTING AND OPERATING263
  • STARTING PROCEDURES267
    • Automatic Transmission268
    • Normal Starting (Tip Start)269
    • Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)269
    • If Engine Fails To Start270
    • After Starting271
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED271
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION271
    • Automatic Transmission - General Information272
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System274
    • 4 Speed Automatic Transmission275
    • 5 Speed Automatic Transmission280
  • AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED286
    • Autostick Operation286
  • ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED287
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES287
    • Acceleration287
    • Traction288
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER288
    • Flowing/Rising Water288
    • Shallow Standing Water289
  • PARKING BRAKE290
  • BRAKE SYSTEM292
    • Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped293
  • POWER STEERING295
  • MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only296
  • TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) - IF EQUIPPED296
  • BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) - IF EQUIPPED298
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) - IF EQUIPPED299
    • Synchronizing ESP301
    • ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator and ESP/TCS Indicator Lights301
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION302
    • Tire Markings302
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)306
    • Tire Loading and Tire Pressure307
  • TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION311
    • Tire Pressure311
    • Tire Inflation Pressures312
    • Radial-Ply Tires314
    • Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped315
    • Limited Use Spare - If Equipped315
    • Tire Spinning316
    • Tread Wear Indicators317
    • Life of Tire317
    • Replacement Tires318
    • Alignment And Balance319
  • SELF-SEALING TIRES - IF EQUIPPED320
  • TIRE CHAINS320
  • SNOW TIRES321
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS321
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED322
    • Base System - If Equipped325
    • Premium System - If Equipped327
    • General Information331
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS332
    • 2.7L Engine332
    • 3.5L and 5.7L Engines332
    • Reformulated Gasoline333
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends333
    • MMT In Gasoline334
    • Materials Added to Fuel334
    • Fuel System Cautions334
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings335
  • ADDING FUEL336
    • Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)336
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message338
  • VEHICLE LOADING339
    • Vehicle Certification Label339
    • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)339
    • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)340
    • Overloading340
    • Loading341
  • TRAILER TOWING342
    • Common Towing Definitions342
    • Trailer Hitch Classification346
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)347
    • Trailer and Tongue Weight349
    • Towing Requirements350
    • Towing Tips355
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)357
    • TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)357
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES359
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHER360
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS361
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING362
    • Preparations For Jacking363
    • Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage364
    • Jacking and Changing a Tire366
    • Compact Spare Tire371
    • Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If Required)371
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES373
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE376
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE377
    • WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY377
    • TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)378
    • TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY379
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE381
  • 2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT384
  • 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT385
  • 5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT386
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II387
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap387
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS388
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS389
  • DEALER SERVICE390
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES390
    • Engine Oil391
    • Engine Oil Filter395
    • Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension395
    • Spark Plugs396
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter396
    • Fuel Filter396
    • Catalytic Converter397
    • Maintenance-Free Battery398
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance400
    • A/C Air Filter - If Equipped401
    • Power Steering - Fluid Check402
    • Front and Rear Suspension Ball Joints402
    • Steering Linkage403
    • Body Lubrication403
    • Wiper Blades403
    • Windshield Washers/Rear Window Washer404
    • Exhaust System404
    • Cooling System405
    • Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses410
    • Fuel System411
    • Brake System411
    • Automatic Transmission414
    • All Wheel Drive (AWD) - If Equipped415
    • Front and Rear Wheel Bearings416
    • Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion416
    • Cleaning the Center Console Cup Holders420
  • FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)421
    • Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)421
    • Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)423
  • VEHICLE STORAGE428
  • REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS429
  • BULB REPLACEMENT430
    • Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and Park/Turn Light430
    • Tail/Stop, Turn Signal Light, and Backup Light432
    • License Light435
  • FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES436
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS438
    • Engine438
    • Chassis440
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES441
  • EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE442
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE442
    • Required Maintenance Intervals445
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE449
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE450
    • Prepare For The Appointment450
    • Prepare A List450
    • Be Reasonable With Requests450
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE450
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)453
  • MOPAR PARTS453
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS453
    • In Canada454
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS454
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES456
    • Treadwear456
    • Traction Grades456
    • Temperature Grades457
• INDEX459