2008 DODGE CALIBER parking brake

•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent
personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of
the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmis-
sion in park; a manual transmission in reverse.
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting
this vehicle during a tire change.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of
motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are securely stowed,
spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the
ground.
•Turn on the Hazard warning flasher.
Jack Warning Label
306 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!
Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously
injured.
NOTE: Disconnecting the battery with the ignition in
the ON position will cause vehicles with an automatic
transaxle (CVT2) to go into “default mode” and turn on
the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). See your autho-
rized dealer to correct this condition.1. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park
that vehicle within booster cable reach but without
letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake, place the
automatic transmission in PARK (the manual transmis-
sion in NEUTRAL) and turn the ignition to OFF for both
vehicles.
2. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
3. Using the two finger screws on the cover, remove the
air intake duct covering the battery.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of
the jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dis-
charged battery.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 311
6

▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............332
▫Body Lubrication.....................333
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................333
▫Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir........334
▫Exhaust System......................334
▫Cooling System.......................335
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......340
▫Fuel System Connections................340
▫Brake System........................341
▫Automatic Transaxle (CVT)..............343
▫Manual Transaxle.....................344
▫Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD
Models Only........................345▫Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD
Models Only........................345
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................346

Fuses/Integrated Power Module (IPM).......351

Vehicle Storage........................355

Replacement Bulbs......................355

Bulb Replacement......................355
▫Headlights/Front Parking/Front Turn Signal . . 355
▫Fog Lights..........................356
▫Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup
Lights — Replacement..................356
▫License Lights........................358
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplight...........359
316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Autostick............................. 239
BallJoints ............................. 332
Battery............................... 329
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Belts,Drive ............................ 326
Beverage Cooler........................ 154
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 333
B-Pillar Location........................ 258
Brake Assist System...................... 130
Brake Fluid............................ 362
Brake, Parking.......................... 244
Brake System........................246,341
Anti-Lock (ABS).................128,129,247
Hoses.............................. 341
Master Cylinder....................... 342
Parking............................. 244
Warning Light........................ 172
Brakes.............................246,341Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 237
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 69
Bulb Replacement....................... 355
Bulbs,Light ............................ 355
Calibration, Compass..................... 184
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 360
Capacities, Fluid........................ 360
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 284
Oil (Engine).......................318,324
Car Washes............................ 347
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 284
Cargo Area Cover....................... 149
Cargo Area Features...................... 147
Cargo Compartment
Light ............................... 147
Luggage Carrier....................... 153
CargoLight ............................ 147
INDEX 383
10

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