2008 DODGE CALIBER oil level

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)13.5 Gal 51.0 L
Engine Oil-With Filter
All Gasoline Engines (use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil) 4.5 qts 4.26 L
Cooling System *
MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula), or equivalent. 7.2 qts 6.8 L
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

if it has been six months since your last oil change and
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Oil Change
Required” in “Use Factory Settings” of the EVIC section
in this manual or under “Odometer/Trip Odometer” in
the Instrument Cluster Descriptions section of this
manual.At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 365
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•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
366 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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
386 INDEX

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
INDEX 391
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