2008 DODGE CALIBER oil pressure

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.
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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
INDEX 385
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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
392 INDEX