2008 DODGE CALIBER Engine

Coolant Level......................335,338
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 338
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 336
Inspection........................... 338
Points to Remember.................337,339
Pressure Cap......................... 337
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 336
Corrosion Protection..................... 346
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 328
CruiseLight ........................... 170
CupHolder ............................ 146
Customer Assistance..................... 373
Data Recorder, Event...................... 57
Dealer Service.......................... 322
Defroster, Rear Window................... 153
Defroster, Windshield................ 70,220,221
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 124
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 319Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 121
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 338
Engine Oil........................... 325
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
Downshifting.......................... 243
DriveBelts ............................ 326
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 109
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 251
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 252
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 78
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 129
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 129
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Brake Assist System.................... 130
Electronic Stability Program............... 131
Traction Control System................. 131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 126
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 131
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 175
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 304
Jump Starting......................... 310
Towing ............................. 313
Emission Control System Maintenance......320,364
Engine............................. 69,318
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Checking Oil Level..................... 322
Cooling ............................. 335
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 284
Fuel Requirements..................... 281
Jump Starting......................... 310
Oil ...........................322,360,361Oil Change Interval.................... 324
Oil Filler Cap......................318,324
OilFilter ............................ 361
Oil Selection.......................... 324
Oil Synthetic......................... 325
Operation............................ 69
Overheating.......................... 302
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 56
Event Data Recorder...................... 57
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 35,69,284,334
Exhaust System......................... 334
Fabric Care............................ 348
Filler Location Fuel...................... 164
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 328
Engine Fuel.......................... 328
Engine Oil........................325,361
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Flashers.............................. 302
Hazard Warning....................... 302
Turn Signal.......................... 356
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 309
Flooded Engine Starting................... 234
Fluid, Brake........................... 362
Fluid Capacities......................... 360
Fluid Leaks............................. 71
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 344
Fluids ................................ 361
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 361
Fog Lights....................... 119,171,356
Folding Rear Seat........................ 113
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 113
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 312
Fuel..............................281,361
Adding............................. 284
Additives............................ 283Capacity............................ 360
CleanAir ............................ 281
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................164,284
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 164
Filter ............................... 328
Gasoline............................ 281
Gauge.............................. 164
Hoses.............................. 340
Light ............................... 165
Octane Rating........................ 281
Requirements......................... 281
System Hoses......................... 340
Tank Capacity........................ 360
Fuel System Caution..................... 286
Fueling ............................... 284
Fuses................................ 351
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 134
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............284,286,319
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Airbag.......................... 57,70,165
Back-Up............................. 356
Brake Warning........................ 172
Bulb Replacement...................... 355
Cargo .............................. 147
Center Mounted Stop................... 359
Daytime Running...................... 121
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 117
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator.........................132,133
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 166
Fog .......................... 119,171,356
Headlight Switch...................... 118
Headlights........................... 118
High Beam Indicator.................... 172
Instrument Cluster..................... 118
License............................. 358
Lights On Reminder.................... 119
Low Fuel............................ 165Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 169
Map Reading......................... 117
Oil Pressure.......................... 166
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 165
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 165
Traction Control....................... 132
Turn Signal.................. 117,120,171,356
Voltage............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 164
Loading Vehicle......................... 287
Tires ............................... 258
Locks
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lubrication, Body....................... 333
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 153
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Lumbar Support........................ 109
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 329
Maintenance, General..................... 322
Maintenance Procedures................... 322
Maintenance Schedule.................... 364
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 169,320
Manual, Service......................... 377
Manual Transaxle..................233,242,344
Downshifting......................... 243
Fluid Level Check...................344,345
Frequency of Fluid Change............345,346
Lubricant Selection..................344,345
Map/Reading Lights..................... 117
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 342
Mirrors ................................ 77
Electric Powered....................... 78
Outside.............................. 77
Rearview............................. 77Vanity ............................... 80
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 271
Mopar Parts.........................321,376
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 117
Navigation Radio........................ 210
Navigation System....................... 210
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 69
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 35
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 281
Odometer............................. 168
Trip .............................168,170
Oil Change Indicator..................... 168
Oil, Engine.........................322,360
Capacity............................ 360
Change Interval....................... 324
Checking............................ 322
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Disposal............................ 325
Filter ............................... 325
Identification Logo..................... 324
Materials Added to..................... 325
Recommendation...................324,360
Synthetic............................ 325
Viscosity............................ 324
Oil Pressure Light....................... 166
Onboard Diagnostic System..............319,320
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 134
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 226
Overdrive............................. 239
Overheating, Engine...................... 302
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 4,377
PaintCare ............................. 346
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Parking Brake.......................... 244Passing Light........................... 121
Personal Settings........................ 179
Pets.................................. 68
Phone, Cellular.......................... 80
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............. 80
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 258
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 351
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 78
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 144
Steering..........................250,332
Steering, Checking..................... 332
Sunroof............................. 141
Transfer Unit......................... 345
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 362
Power Transfer Unit...................... 345
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47
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Service Assistance....................... 373
Service Contract......................... 375
Service Manuals........................ 377
Setting the Clock................187,189,197,210
Settings, Personal........................ 179
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 243
Shoulder Belts........................... 36
Side Airbag............................. 54
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 227
Signals, Turn........................... 356
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 251
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 279
Snow Tires............................ 279
Spare Tire..........................266,305
Spark Plugs............................ 326
Specifications
Oil ................................ 324
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........126,170
Speedometer........................... 164Speedometer and Odometer................ 162
Starting............................... 233
Automatic Transmission................. 233
Engine Fails to Start.................... 234
Manual Transmission................... 233
Starting Procedures...................... 233
Steering
Power...........................250,332
TiltColumn .......................... 125
Wheel Lock........................... 15
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 217
Storage............................... 355
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 312
Sun Roof.............................. 141
Sun Visor Extension....................... 80
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 325
System, Navigation...................... 210
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Tachometer............................ 165
Taillights.............................. 356
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......164,303
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 64
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 19
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 150
Tilt Steering Column..................... 125
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 258
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 257
Tire Markings.......................... 254
Tire Safety Information.................... 254
Tires ............................ 71,262,379
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 268
Air Pressure.......................... 262
Alignment........................... 270
Chains.............................. 279
Changing............................ 304
Compact Spare........................ 266Flat Changing........................ 309
General Information.................... 262
High Speed.......................... 265
Inflation Pressures..................... 263
Jacking............................. 304
LifeofTires .......................... 268
Load Capacity.....................258,259
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 271
Quality Grading....................... 379
Radial.............................. 265
Replacement......................... 269
Rotation............................. 280
Safety...........................254,262
Sizes ............................... 255
Snow Tires........................... 279
Spare Tire........................... 305
Spinning ............................ 267
Tread Wear Indicators................... 268
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 291
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