2008 DODGE CALIBER Owners Manual

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
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CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys..................12
▫Ignition Key Removal...................12
▫Locking Doors With The Key..............14
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................14

Steering Wheel Lock — Manual Transmission
Only .................................15
▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel.......15
▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock.........15

Sentry Key...........................15▫Replacement Keys......................17
▫Customer Key Programming..............17
▫General Information....................18

Security Alarm System — If Equipped.........19
▫To Set The Security Alarm................19
▫To Disarm The Security Alarm System.......20
▫Security Alarm System Manual Override......20

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)— If Equipped.....20
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate..........21
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▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate............22
▫Using The Panic Alarm..................22
▫To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock”........23
▫Programming Additional Transmitters........23
▫General Information....................25
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement...........25

Door Locks............................26
▫Manual Door Locks.....................26
▫Power Door Locks.....................28
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System
(Rear Doors) — If Equipped...............31

Power Windows — If Equipped.............32
▫Power Window Switches.................32▫Auto Down..........................33
▫Window Lockout Switch.................33

Liftgate...............................34

Occupant Restraints......................35
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................36
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....41
▫Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt
Operating Instructions...................42
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners...................45
▫Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder
System (BeltAlert) .....................46
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women............47
▫Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag............48
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▫Child Restraint........................60

Engine Break-In Recommendations...........69

Safety Tips............................69
▫Exhaust Gas..........................69▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ..............................70
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle....................71
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your
authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a
safe place.
Ignition Key Removal
Manual Transmission
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
2. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to
the LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the lock cylinder.
Vehicle KeyIgnition Key Positions
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Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
1. Place the shift lever in PARK.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to
the LOCK position
4. remove the key from the lock cylinder.
NOTE:If you try to remove the key before you place the
shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem-
porarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the
key to the right slightly, then remove the key as de-
scribed. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety
Ignition Key Positions
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feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and
stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain
service.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors With The Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the
key forward. Refer to “Body Lubrication” under “Main-
tenance Procedures” in Section 7.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE:With the driver’s door open and the key in the
ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) will not function.
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