2008 DODGE CALIBER Owners Manual

▫Changing Tape Direction................201
▫Metal Tape Selection...................201
▫Pinch Roller Release...................201
▫Noise Reduction......................201
▫Operating Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................201
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play) ..............................203
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............205
▫Operating Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
And WMA Audio Play).................207
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMAPlay) .........................207

Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc) Radio
With Navigation System..................210▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio —
If Equipped.........................210
▫REC Setting The Clock.................210

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............213
▫System Activation.....................213
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................213
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................214
▫Selecting A Channel...................215
▫Storing And Selecting Preset Channels......215
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button — If
Equipped...........................215
▫PTY Button Scan......................215
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▫PTY Button Seek......................216
▫Satellite Antenna......................216
▫Reception Quality.....................216

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 217
▫Radio Operation......................217
▫CD Player..........................218
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............218

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........219

Climate Controls.......................219
▫Climate Controls......................219
▫Air Filtration System – If Equipped........224
▫Operating Tips.......................225
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Fuel Gauge
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
2. Fuel Door Indicator
This indicates that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the
left side of the vehicle.
3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading below the red area of the
gauge shows that the engine cooling system is
operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a
higher than normal temperature when driving in hot
weather, up mountain grades, in heavy stop and go
traffic, or when towing a trailer.If the pointer rises to theH(red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on theH(red) mark, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
4. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
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5. Tachometer
The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine
revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range.
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to
prevent engine damage.
6. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level drops to two gallons, the fuel
symbol will light and a single chime will sound.
7. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the
ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If the Charging System light remains on,
or comes on while driving, it means that the vehicle is
experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See your authorized dealer.8. Airbag Light
The light comes on and remains on for six to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does not
come on during starting, stays on, or comes on
while driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
9. Theft Alarm Light — If Equipped
This light will flash rapidly for several seconds when the
alarm system is arming. The light will begin to flash
slowly indicating that the system is armed.
10. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this
light will come on for about six seconds. A chime
will sound if you have not pulled the shoulder belt
out of the retractor. This is a reminder to “buckle up”. If
you do not buckle up, the light will remain on.
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11. Oil Pressure Light
Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come
on and remain on when the ignition switch is
turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light
will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does
not come on during starting, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.
The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
Refer to “Checking Engine Oil Level” under “Mainte-
nance Procedures” in Section 7.
12. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime
will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the
engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out.Refer to “Temperature Gauge” in this Section for steps
that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition.
13. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
gear selection.
14. Tire Pressure Monitor Light — If Equipped
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
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