2009 DODGE CALIBER light

License Lights
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the
snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
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3. Pull the bulb from the socket.Center High-Mounted Stoplight
The light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer
for replacement.
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Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If youhave any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 266
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 355
Adding Fuel ........................... 305
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 351
Additives, Fuel ......................... 304
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 347
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 349
Air Conditioning ........................ 236
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 236
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 242
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............349,350
Air Conditioning System ................236,349
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 284
Airbag ................................ 49
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ....................... 59,73,171
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 59
Airbag, Side ............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 50AlarmLight ........................... 171
Alarm System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 231
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........354,377,378
Capacities ........................... 377
Disposal ............................ 357
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 266
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 177
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 362
Assistance Towing ........................ 98
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 80
Automatic Door Locks ................... 28,29
Automatic Transaxle ........... 12,249,253,325,361
Fluid Level Check ..................... 361
Interlock System ....................... 255
Overheating .......................... 325
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 361
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Shifting ............................. 255
Special Additives...................... 361
Autostick ............................. 257
Battery ............................... 348
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 73
Beverage Cooler ........................ 160
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 350
B-Pillar Location ........................ 279
Brake Assist System ...................... 269
Brake Fluid ............................ 379
Brake, Parking .......................... 264
Brake System ........................ 265,359
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 266,269
Master Cylinder ....................... 359
Parking ............................. 264
Warning Light ........................ 178
Brakes ............................. 265,359Brake/Transmission Interlock
............... 254
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 70
Bulb Replacement ..................... 371,372
Bulbs,Light .......................... 74,371
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 377
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 377
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 305
Oil (Engine) ....................... 340,346
Power Steering ........................ 263
Car Washes ............................ 363
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... 72,305
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 155
Cargo Area Features ...................... 154
Cargo Compartment Light ............................... 154
CargoLight ............................ 154
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 156
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Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 157
Cellular Phone ........................ 83,236
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 376
Chains, Tire ............................ 291
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 326
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 276
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............175,342
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 71
Checks, Safety ........................... 71
Child Restraint .......................... 62
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 66
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts ........... 65
Child Safety Locks ........................ 31
Child Seat .............................. 68
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 302
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 364
Climate Control ......................... 236 Clock ........................
192,206,209,219
Clutch ............................... 359
Clutch Fluid ........................... 359
CoinHolder ........................... 152
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 235
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 286
Console .............................. 152
Contract, Service ........................ 403
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 377,378
Cooler, Beverage ........................ 160
Cooling System ......................... 353
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 355
Coolant Level ...................... 354,357
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 357
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 354
Inspection ........................... 357
Points to Remember ................. 356,358
Pressure Cap ......................... 356
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... 354
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Corrosion Protection..................... 362
CruiseLight ........................... 176
Cupholders ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 401
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 59
Dealer Service .......................... 343
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 159
Defroster, Windshield ................... 73,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 132
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 341
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 129
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ 263
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 357
Engine Oil ........................... 346
Door Locks ............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 28 Door Opener, Garage
..................... 138
Downshifting .......................... 253
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 119
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 259
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 260
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 148
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 268
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 269
Brake Assist System .................... 269
Electronic Stability Program ............... 270
Traction Control System ................. 270
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 270
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 180
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