2008 DODGE CALIBER service

Cargo Load Floor........................ 150
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 150
Carrier, Luggage........................ 153
Catalytic Converter...................... 326
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 69
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............187,195
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 218
Cellular Phone........................ 80,219
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 359
Chains, Tire............................ 279
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 304
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 255
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 320
Child Restraint.......................... 60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 64
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 63
Child Safety Locks........................ 31
Child Seat.............................. 66Clean Air Gasoline....................... 281
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 348
Climate Control......................... 219
Clock ........................186,189,197,210
Clutch............................... 342
Clutch Fluid........................... 342
CoinHolder ........................... 146
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 218
Compact Spare Tire...................... 266
Compass.............................. 184
Compass Calibration..................... 184
Compass Variance....................... 183
Console.............................. 146
Contract, Service........................ 375
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................360,361
Cooler, Beverage........................ 154
Cooling System......................... 335
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 337
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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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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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Service Assistance....................... 373
Service Contract......................... 375
Service Manuals........................ 377
Setting the Clock................187,189,197,210
Settings, Personal........................ 179
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 243
Shoulder Belts........................... 36
Side Airbag............................. 54
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 227
Signals, Turn........................... 356
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 251
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 279
Snow Tires............................ 279
Spare Tire..........................266,305
Spark Plugs............................ 326
Specifications
Oil ................................ 324
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........126,170
Speedometer........................... 164Speedometer and Odometer................ 162
Starting............................... 233
Automatic Transmission................. 233
Engine Fails to Start.................... 234
Manual Transmission................... 233
Starting Procedures...................... 233
Steering
Power...........................250,332
TiltColumn .......................... 125
Wheel Lock........................... 15
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 217
Storage............................... 355
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 312
Sun Roof.............................. 141
Sun Visor Extension....................... 80
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 325
System, Navigation...................... 210
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Towing ............................... 287
24-Hour Towing Assistance................ 93
Disabled Vehicle....................... 313
Guide .............................. 291
Recreational.......................... 299
Weight .............................. 291
Towing Assistance........................ 93
Traction.............................. 251
TrailerTowing .......................... 287
Cooling System Tips.................... 298
Hitches............................. 290
Minimum Requirements................. 293
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 291
Wiring .............................. 296
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 291
TrailerWeight .......................... 291
Transaxle............................. 235
Automatic.................... 13,233,235,343
Autostick............................ 239Manual........................ 12,233,242
Operation........................... 235
Overdrive........................... 239
Selection of Lubricant................... 343
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 166
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 134
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 23
Transporting Pets........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 268
Trip Odometer.......................... 168
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 170
Turn Signals......................120,171,356
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 80
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 161
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