2008 DODGE CALIBER SRT Owners Manual

Removable Load Floor
The cargo area load floor is removable and can be
washed with mild soap and water.
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
There are two D-rings installed on the d pillars for
securing a net across the liftgate opening.
WARNING!
²Cargo tie-down Loops are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision
a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to
come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use
only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
²The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
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²Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
²Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
²Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
Fold Down Speakers ± If Equipped
When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down
of the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and
other activities.
Fold Down Speakers
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
A switch on the right side of the steering column controls
operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating
the center of the switch forward to the ON position will
activate the wiper. The rear wiper operates in an inter-
mittent mode only. Rotating the center of the switch all
the way forward will turn on the wash function. The
wash pump will continue to operate as long as the button
is pressed. Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times
before returning to the set position.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the ªParkº
position if power accessory delay is active. Power acces-
sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door, if this
happens the rear wiper will stop at its current position
and will not go to park.
Rear Washer Wiper Control
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Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer (If Equipped) is shared. It is located
in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger
side and should be checked for fluid level at regular
intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol-
vent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for
a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
Rear Window Defroster
The push-button is located on the
bottom right side of the blower
control knob. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster.
An amber light shows that the
defroster is on.The defroster will automatically turn off after about ten
minutes. For five more minutes of operation, press the
switch again. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the
defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Use care when washing the inside of the rear window
to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe
distance from the window to prevent damaging the
heating elements.
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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK Ð IF EQUIPPED
An optional dealer installed-roof rack with cross rails is
available through MOPAR for added cargo versatility.
COOLED BEVERAGE STORAGE BIN/GLOVE
COMPARTMENT Ð IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:The use of the Cooled Beverage Storage Bin is
for non-perishable beverages only.
The upper storage bin door swings up to present the
contents of the long, shallow bin that can store items out
of sight. Beneath this bin is the glove compartment. The
large glove compartment door swings down on damp-
ened hinges and features two levels of storage: the upperbin functions as a Cooled Beverage Storage Bin for
vehicles equipped with air conditioning for storing up to
four 20 ounce (0.6 Liter) bottles or cans. When desired,
cool air enters the compartment to keep the contents cool,
depending on ambient temperature and A/C settings.
To operate the beverage cooler, pull the slide control
about 1/2 inch (12 mm) toward the passenger compart-
ment. This will allow cool air to enter the beverage cooler.
To shut off the beverage cooler when not in use, push the
slide control back 1/2 inch (12 mm). This will prevent
cool air from entering the passenger compartment when
in heat mode.
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Glove compartment and Cooled Beverage StoragePositioning Slide Control
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Vehicles without air conditioning can use that space for
storage. The lower bin holds the owner 's manual and
other important documents. Another storage bin is lo-
cated on the outboard side of the steering wheel can hold
small items like parking cards for easy access.
Slide Control Movement
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel Features.................155
mInstrument ClusterÐBase.................156
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............157
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 166
NEVIC Functions.......................168
NPerformance Pages Ð If Equipped.........169
NCompass/Temperature/Audio Ð
If Equipped.........................171
NAverage Fuel Economy.................172NDistance To Empty (DTE)...............172
NElapsed Time........................172
NTire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Ð
If Equipped.........................172
NPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................173
mSetting The Compass Variance And Compass
Calibration...........................176
NCompass Variance.....................176
NCompass Calibration...................1784