2008 DODGE CALIBER SRT engine oil

if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under ªOil Change Requiredº in ªUse Factory
Settingsº of the EVIC section in this manual or under
ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº in the ªInstrument Cluster
Descriptions section of this manual.At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
²Check the Manual Transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Required Maintenance Intervals
Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6
Rotate Tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary.12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
Replace the air conditioning filter. 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the CV Joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect Exhaust System. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 30
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Brake Control System, Electronic............. 129
Brake Fluid............................ 335
Brake, Parking.......................... 228
Brake System........................230,315
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................128,231
Hoses.............................. 315
Master Cylinder....................... 316
Parking............................. 228
Warning Light........................ 161
Brakes.............................230,315
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 65
Bulb Replacement....................... 327
Bulbs, Light............................ 327
Calibration, Compass..................... 178
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 333
Capacities, Fluid........................ 333
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 268Oil (Engine).......................291,298
Car Washes............................ 319
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 267
Cargo Area Cover....................... 143
Cargo Area Features...................... 141
Cargo Compartment
Light............................... 141
Luggage Carrier....................... 148
Cargo Light............................ 141
Cargo Load Floor........................ 144
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 144
Carrier, Luggage........................ 148
Catalytic Converter...................... 300
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 65
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............181,188
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 211
Cellular Phone........................76,211
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 332
Chains, Tire............................ 253
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Customer Assistance..................... 347
Data Recorder, Event...................... 54
Dealer Service.......................... 295
Defroster, Rear Window................... 147
Defroster, Windshield...................66,214
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 117
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 292
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 114
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 312
Engine Oil........................... 299
Door Locks............................. 17
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 122
Downshifting.......................... 227
Drive Belts............................ 299
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 105Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 234
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 235
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 74
Electrical Power Outlets................... 138
Electronic Brake Control System............. 129
Brake Assist System.................... 130
Electronic Stability Program............... 131
Traction Control System................. 129
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....... 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 131
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 166
Emergency, In Case of
Jump Starting......................... 284
Towing............................. 287
Emission Control System Maintenance......293,338
Engine.............................65,291
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Break-In Recommendations................ 65
Checking Oil Level..................... 296
Cooling............................. 309
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 267
Fuel Requirements..................... 264
Jump Starting......................... 284
Oil ...........................296,333,334
Oil Change Interval.................... 297
Oil Filler Cap......................291,298
Oil Filter............................ 334
Oil Selection.......................... 297
Operation............................ 65
Overheating.......................... 274
Temperature Gauge..................... 157
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 53
Ethanol............................... 265
Event Data Recorder...................... 54
Exhaust Gas Caution..............31,65,267,308
Exhaust System......................... 308Filler Location Fuel...................... 157
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 302
Engine Fuel.......................... 302
Engine Oil........................299,334
Flashers.............................. 274
Hazard Warning....................... 274
Turn Signal.......................... 328
Flooded Engine Starting................... 225
Fluid, Brake........................... 335
Fluid Capacities......................... 333
Fluid Leaks............................. 67
Fluids................................ 334
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 334
Fog Lights....................... 113,162,328
Folding Rear Seat........................ 107
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 107
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 286
Fuel..............................264,334
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Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 22
Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........162,328
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 33
Latches
Hood............................... 109
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 264
Life of Tires............................ 251
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 29
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 146
Light Bulbs............................ 327
Lights..............................67,110
Airbag..........................54,66,158
Back-Up............................. 328
Brake Warning........................ 161
Bulb Replacement...................... 327
Cargo .............................. 141Center Mounted Stop................... 332
Daytime Running...................... 115
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 111
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................131,133
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 159
Fog .......................... 113,162,328
Headlight Switch...................... 111
Headlights........................... 111
High Beam Indicator.................... 165
Instrument Cluster..................... 111
License............................. 331
Lights On Reminder.................... 112
Low Fuel............................ 158
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 164
Map Reading......................... 110
Oil Pressure.......................... 159
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 158
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 29
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MTBE/ETBE........................... 265
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 111
Navigation Radio........................ 202
Navigation System....................... 202
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 65
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 264
Odometer............................. 159
Trip .............................159,161
Oil Change Indicator..................160,175
Oil, Engine.........................296,333
Capacity............................ 333
Change Interval....................... 297
Checking............................ 296
Disposal............................ 299
Filter............................... 299
Materials Added to..................... 299Recommendation...................297,333
Viscosity............................ 298
Oil Pressure Light....................... 159
Onboard Diagnostic System..............292,293
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 122
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 220
Overheating, Engine...................... 274
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).........4,352
Paint Care............................. 318
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 228
Passing Light........................... 115
Personal Settings........................ 173
Pets.................................. 64
Phone, Cellular.......................... 76
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 76
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 242
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