2007 DODGE CALIBER light

•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake/
clutch master cylinder, and manual transaxle and add
as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level (if
equipped).
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
CAUTION!
Do not check the automatic transaxle fluid. It must
be check by a trained service technician every 15,000
miles and if required only the recommended fluid
be added. Refer to the section “Fluids, Lubricants
And Genuine Parts” for the proper fluid.
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Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your service
contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to
this vehicle.
MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 220
Accelerator Pedal....................... 213
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 295
Adding Fuel.......................... 252
Adding Washer Fluid.................108,133
Additives, Fuel........................ 250
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)................ 288
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 290
Air Conditioning Controls................ 198
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 203
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........290,291
Air Conditioning System..............198,290
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 234
Airbag................................ 39
Airbag Deployment...................... 49
Airbag Light...................... 52,62,145
Airbag Maintenance...................... 51
Airbag, Side........................... 47
Alarm System (Security Alarm).......... 24,145
Alignment and Balance.................. 240
All Wheel Drive (AWD).................. 217
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 195
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........294,316,317
Capacities........................... 316
Disposal............................ 296
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).......... 117,220
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 24
Appearance Care....................... 303
Automatic Door Locks.................. 16,17
Automatic Transaxle........... 9,208,210,267,301
Fluid Level Check..................... 301
Interlock System.................... 14,212
Overheating......................... 267
Selection Of Lubricant................. 301
Shifting............................ 212
Special Additives..................... 301
Autostick ............................. 214
BallJoints ............................ 291
Battery ............................... 289
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 23
Belts,Drive ........................... 286
Beverage Cooler........................ 134
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 292
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B-Pillar Location....................... 229
Brake Assist System..................... 118
Brake Control System, Electronic........... 118
BrakeFluid ........................... 318
Brake, Parking......................... 218
Brake System.......................219,298
Anti-Lock (ABS)................... 117,220
Hoses.............................. 299
Master Cylinder...................... 300
Parking............................ 218
Warning Light....................... 150
Brakes............................219,298
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 211
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 61
Bulb Replacement....................310,311
Bulbs,Light ........................... 310
Calibration, Compass.................... 160
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 316
Capacities, Fluid....................... 316
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 252
Oil (Engine)......................279,285Car Washes........................... 304
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 251
Cargo Area Cover...................... 130
Cargo Area Features..................... 128
Cargo Compartment
Light .............................. 128
Luggage Carrier...................... 134
CargoLight ........................... 128
Cargo Load Floor....................... 130
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 130
Carrier, Luggage....................... 134
Catalytic Converter..................... 287
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 61
CD (Compact Disc) Player..........162,169,180
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance...... 197
Cellular Phone....................... 72,198
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 315
Chains, Tire........................... 247
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 268
Chart,TireSizing ....................... 226
Check Engine Light
(MalfunctionIndicatorLight) .............. 281
Child Restraint......................... 54
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Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 57
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts......... 56
Child Safety Locks....................... 18
Child Seat............................. 59
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 249
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 305
Climate Control........................ 198
Clock ....................161,164,170,181,192
Clutch ............................... 300
ClutchFluid ........................... 300
CoinHolder ........................... 127
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 197
Compact Spare Tire..................... 236
Compass............................. 160
Compass Calibration.................... 160
Compass Variance...................... 158
Console.............................. 127
Contract, Service....................... 340
Coolant (Antifreeze)..................316,317
Cooler, Beverage....................... 134
Cooling System........................ 294
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 295Coolant Level.....................294,297
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 296
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 294
Inspection........................... 297
Points to Remember................296,297
Pressure Cap........................ 296
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 294
CorrosionProtection .................... 303
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 288
CruiseLight ........................... 148
CupHolder ........................... 127
Customer Assistance.................... 338
Data Recorder, Event..................... 52
Dealer Service......................... 282
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 134
Defroster, Windshield............... 62,199,200
Delay(Intermittent)Wipers ............... 108
Detent ............................... 213
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 280
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 105
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 296
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Fabric Care........................... 305
Filler Location Fuel..................... 144
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 288
Engine Fuel......................... 288
Engine Oil.......................286,317
Flashers.............................. 266
Hazard Warning...................... 266
Turn Signal.......................... 312
Flat Tire Stowage....................... 271
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 209
Fluid, Brake........................... 318
Fluid Capacities........................ 316
Fluid Leaks............................ 63
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 301
Fluids ............................... 317
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 317
FogLights ......................104,149,311
Fog Lights, Rear........................ 152
Folding Rear Seat....................... 99
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan)................. 99
FreeingAStuckVehicle .................. 274Fuel..............................248,317
Adding............................. 252
Additives ........................... 250
Capacity............................ 316
CleanAir ........................... 249
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................144,252
Filler Door (Gas Cap).................. 144
Filter.............................. 288
Gasoline............................ 248
Gauge............................. 144
Hoses.............................. 298
Light .............................. 145
OctaneRating ........................ 248
Requirements........................ 248
System Hoses........................ 298
Tank Capacity........................ 316
Fuel System Caution.................... 254
Fueling .............................. 252
Fuses................................ 307
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 112
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...........252,253,280
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 249
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Gasoline (Fuel).....................248,316
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 249
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 144
Fuel............................... 144
Odometer........................... 147
Tachometer.......................... 144
Gearshift............................. 212
General Information................. 13,93,246
General Maintenance.................... 283
Glass Cleaning......................... 306
Glove Compartment..................... 134
GrossAxleWeightRating ................. 255
GrossVehicleWeightRating ............254,255
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............ 72
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 266
Head Restraints......................... 96
Headlights............................ 311
Cleaning............................ 306
High Beam.......................105,150
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 105
Passing............................. 106Replacing........................... 311
Switch ............................. 103
Heated Seats........................... 97
Hitches
TrailerTowing ....................... 256
HomeLink
(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter.......... 112
Hood Release.......................... 101
Hoses............................... 298
Ignition................................ 9
Key ................................. 9
Ignition Key Removal..................... 9
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................ 11,25
InfantRestraint ......................... 54
Information Center, Vehicle............... 152
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 69
Instrument Cluster...................142,144
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 141
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 307
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 307
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)........... 307
Interior Appearance Care................. 305
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Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 108
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 268
Jack Operation......................268,269
Jacking Instructions..................... 269
Jump Starting......................... 272
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key, Replacement....................... 12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 11
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System (Sedan).............. 19
Keys.................................. 9
Lane Change and Turn Signals..........149,312
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 29
Latches
Hood.............................. 101
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 248
LifeofTires ........................... 239
Liftgate (Sedan)......................... 26
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............ 132LightBulbs ........................... 310
Lights ............................. 63,102
Airbag ......................... 52,62,145
Back-Up............................ 312
BrakeWarning ....................... 150
Bulb Replacement..................... 311
Cargo .............................. 128
Center Mounted Stop.................. 315
Daytime Running..................... 106
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 103
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator.................... 119,121
Engine Temperature Warning............ 146
Fog ..........................104,149,311
Headlight Switch..................... 103
Headlights.......................... 103
High Beam Indicator................... 150
Instrument Cluster.................... 103
License............................. 314
Lights On Reminder................... 104
Low Fuel........................... 145
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 148
Map Reading........................ 102
352 INDEX