2008 Dodge Magnum Owner's Manual
Year:
2008
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Magnum
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
3
INTRODUCTION
4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
4
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
6
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
6
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
7
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
9
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
12
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
12
Fob with Integrated Key
13
Tip Start Feature
14
Ignition Key Removal
14
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
15
SENTRY KEY
15
Replacement Keys
16
Customer Key (Fob) Programming
17
General Information
18
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
18
Rearming of the System
18
To Arm the System
19
To Disarm the System
19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
20
To unlock the doors
21
To lock the doors
23
Using The Panic Alarm
24
Programming Additional Transmitters
25
Transmitter Battery Service
25
General Information
26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
26
How To Use Remote Start
27
DOOR LOCKS
28
Manual Door Locks
28
Power Door Locks
30
Child Protection Door Lock
33
WINDOWS
35
Power Windows
35
Wind Buffeting
38
LIFTGATE
39
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
41
Lap/Shoulder Belts
42
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
48
Seat Belt Pretensioners
48
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)
49
Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped
50
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
51
Seat Belt Extender
51
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
52
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
64
Child Restraint
66
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
75
SAFETY TIPS
76
Transporting Passengers
76
Lock Your Vehicle
76
Exhaust Gas
77
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
78
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
78
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
81
MIRRORS
85
Inside Day/Night Mirror
85
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If Equipped
86
Outside Mirrors
86
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped
87
Drivers Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped
87
Power Remote-Control Mirrors
87
Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped
88
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
88
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
89
Operation
91
Phone Call Features
98
UConnect System Features
101
Advanced Phone Connectivity
106
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System
107
General Information
116
SEATS
116
Manual Seats - If Equipped
116
Power Seats - If Equipped
117
Power Reclining Seats - If Equipped
118
Lumbar Support - If Equipped
119
Head Restraints
120
Heated Seats - If Equipped
120
Folding Rear Seat
122
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
123
LIGHTS
124
Headlight Switch
124
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
125
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
126
Headlight Time Delay
126
Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
127
Lights-on Reminder
127
Fog Lights - If Equipped
127
Multi-Function Lever
127
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
128
Interior Lights
129
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
130
Intermittent Wiper System
131
Mist Feature
131
Windshield Washers
132
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
132
Adding Washer Fluid
133
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
134
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED
135
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
136
Electronic Speed Control Operation
136
To Activate
137
To Set At A Desired Speed
137
To Deactivate
137
To Resume Speed
138
To Vary the Speed Setting
138
To Accelerate For Passing
138
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
139
Courtesy/Reading Lights
140
Sunglasses Storage
140
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
140
Programming HomeLink
141
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
144
Using HomeLink
145
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button
145
Security
145
Troubleshooting Tips
145
General Information
146
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
147
Opening Sunroof - Express
148
Closing Sunroof - Express
148
Pinch Protect Feature
148
Pinch Protect Override
148
Venting Sunroof - Express
148
Sunshade Operation
149
Wind Buffeting
149
Sunroof Maintenance
149
Ignition Off Operation
149
Sunroof Fully Closed
150
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
150
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
152
CUP HOLDERS
152
Front Seat Cup Holders
152
Rear Seat Cup Holders
153
STORAGE
154
Console Features
154
Cargo Management System - If Equipped
155
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED
163
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
165
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
167
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
171
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
172
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - IF EQUIPPED
173
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
174
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED
185
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
187
Oil Change Required
188
Trip Functions
188
Compass Display
191
Telephone - If Equipped
193
Navigation - If Equipped
195
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
196
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
200
Radio Broadcast Signals
200
Two Types of Signals
200
Electrical Disturbances
200
AM Reception
200
FM Reception
200
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
201
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
202
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)
202
Clock Setting Procedure
202
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
204
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
205
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
213
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
215
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
217
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
217
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
219
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
221
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)
221
Clock Setting Procedure
221
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
223
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
224
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
229
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
232
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 Activation
236
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
236
Selecting Satellite Mode
237
Satellite Antenna
237
Reception Quality
237
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
237
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)
240
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)
240
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
240
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED
242
Connecting the iPod Device
243
Controlling the iPod using Radio Buttons
243
Play Mode
243
List or Browse Mode
245
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS
247
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
248
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
249
CLIMATE CONTROLS
249
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System
249
Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped
252
Operating Tips
257
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
260
Rear Wiper Operation
260
Rear Washer Operation
260
Adding Washer Fluid
261
Electric Rear Window Defroster
262
STARTING AND OPERATING
263
STARTING PROCEDURES
267
Automatic Transmission
268
Normal Starting (Tip Start)
269
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)
269
If Engine Fails To Start
270
After Starting
271
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED
271
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
271
Automatic Transmission - General Information
272
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
274
4 Speed Automatic Transmission
275
5 Speed Automatic Transmission
280
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED
286
Autostick Operation
286
ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED
287
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
287
Acceleration
287
Traction
288
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
288
Flowing/Rising Water
288
Shallow Standing Water
289
PARKING BRAKE
290
BRAKE SYSTEM
292
Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped
293
POWER STEERING
295
MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only
296
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) - IF EQUIPPED
296
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) - IF EQUIPPED
298
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) - IF EQUIPPED
299
Synchronizing ESP
301
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator and ESP/TCS Indicator Lights
301
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
302
Tire Markings
302
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
306
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
307
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
311
Tire Pressure
311
Tire Inflation Pressures
312
Radial-Ply Tires
314
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
315
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped
315
Tire Spinning
316
Tread Wear Indicators
317
Life of Tire
317
Replacement Tires
318
Alignment And Balance
319
SELF-SEALING TIRES - IF EQUIPPED
320
TIRE CHAINS
320
SNOW TIRES
321
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
321
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED
322
Base System - If Equipped
325
Premium System - If Equipped
327
General Information
331
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
332
2.7L Engine
332
3.5L and 5.7L Engines
332
Reformulated Gasoline
333
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
333
MMT In Gasoline
334
Materials Added to Fuel
334
Fuel System Cautions
334
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
335
ADDING FUEL
336
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
336
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
338
VEHICLE LOADING
339
Vehicle Certification Label
339
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
339
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
340
Overloading
340
Loading
341
TRAILER TOWING
342
Common Towing Definitions
342
Trailer Hitch Classification
346
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
347
Trailer and Tongue Weight
349
Towing Requirements
350
Towing Tips
355
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 EMERGENCIES
359
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
360
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
361
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
362
Preparations For Jacking
363
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
364
Jacking and Changing a Tire
366
Compact Spare Tire
371
Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If Required)
371
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
373
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
376
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
377
WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY
377
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 DOLLY
379
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
381
2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
384
3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
385
5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
386
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
387
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
387
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
388
REPLACEMENT PARTS
389
DEALER SERVICE
390
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
390
Engine Oil
391
Engine Oil Filter
395
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
395
Spark Plugs
396
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
396
Fuel Filter
396
Catalytic Converter
397
Maintenance-Free Battery
398
Air Conditioner Maintenance
400
A/C Air Filter - If Equipped
401
Power Steering - Fluid Check
402
Front and Rear Suspension Ball Joints
402
Steering Linkage
403
Body Lubrication
403
Wiper Blades
403
Windshield Washers/Rear Window Washer
404
Exhaust System
404
Cooling System
405
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
410
Fuel System
411
Brake System
411
Automatic Transmission
414
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - If Equipped
415
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings
416
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
416
Cleaning the Center Console Cup Holders
420
FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)
421
Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)
421
Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)
423
VEHICLE STORAGE
428
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
429
BULB REPLACEMENT
430
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and Park/Turn Light
430
Tail/Stop, Turn Signal Light, and Backup Light
432
License Light
435
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
436
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
438
Engine
438
Chassis
440
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
441
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
442
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
442
Required Maintenance Intervals
445
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
449
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
450
Prepare For The Appointment
450
Prepare A List
450
Be Reasonable With Requests
450
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
450
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
453
MOPAR PARTS
453
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
453
In Canada
454
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
454
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
456
Treadwear
456
Traction Grades
456
Temperature Grades
457
INDEX
459
2008 Dodge Magnum Overview
Introduction
The 2008 Dodge Magnum exemplifies a rare fusion of muscle and versatility, showcasing a bold blend of sedan-like comfort and station wagon utility. This distinctive vehicle, with its iconic athletic stance, is designed to cater to both driving enthusiasts seeking performance and families needing practicality. Beneath its modern exterior, the Magnum delivers a powerful driving experience that remains unforgettable to this day.
Powertrains
The Magnum offers an impressive lineup of powertrains, catering to a wide range of performance desires. The base model features a robust 2.7-liter V6 engine capable of producing 190 horsepower, ideal for everyday commutes and efficient highway driving. For those craving more power, an available 3.5-liter V6 engine delivers a robust 250 horsepower. The crown jewel is the stunning 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine, churning out an exhilarating 345 horsepower, providing an athletic performance that remains unmatched in the segment.
Trims
The 2008 Dodge Magnum comes in a variety of trims, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its drivers. The base SE trim offers fundamental convenience and utility, while the SXT adds a touch of luxury with enhanced features. The R/T trim, equipped with the HEMI V8, maximizes performance and responsiveness, making it a favorite among enthusiasts. Each trim reflects Dodge's commitment to innovation and style.
Features
Owner’s Manual
The 2008 Dodge Magnum owner's manual serves as a comprehensive guide for car owners, covering important information about maintenance, operation, and safety features. It provides valuable insights on recommended services, tire pressures, and troubleshooting tips that help ensure the longevity and optimal performance of this remarkable vehicle.
User manual download
The Dodge Magnum owner manual for the 2008 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2008 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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