2009 DODGE CALIBER Owners Manual

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
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CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12
▫ Locking Doors With The Key ............. 15
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 15
 Sentry Key .......................... 15
▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 16
▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 17
▫ General Information ................... 18
 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 18▫
To Set The Security Alarm ............... 19
▫ To Disarm The System ................. 19
▫ Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override ..... 19
 Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped ........ 20
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 21
▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First
Press .............................. 21
▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped ....... 22
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 22
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▫Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ........ 22
▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . 23
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 24
▫ Programming Additional RKE Transmitters . . . 25
▫ General Information ................... 25
▫ RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement ....... 25
 Door Locks ........................... 26
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 26
▫ Power Door Locks .................... 27
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear
Doors) — If Equipped .................. 31
 Power Windows — If Equipped ............ 32
▫ Power Window Switches ................ 32 ▫
Auto Down ......................... 33
▫ Window Lockout Switch ................ 34
 Liftgate ............................. 34
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 36
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 37
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 42
▫ Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt
Operating Instructions .................. 43
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ................. 46
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 47
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 48
▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) — Airbag .......... 49
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▫Child Restraints ...................... 62
 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 70
 Safety Tips ........................... 71
▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 71
▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 72 ▫
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 73
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................... 73
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your
authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a
safe place.
Ignition Key Removal
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
1. Place the shift lever in PARK.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory)
position.
3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to
the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Vehicle Key
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NOTE:If you try to remove the key before you place the
shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem-
porarily in the ignition switch cylinder. If this occurs,
rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap
the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started
and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you
obtain service.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — LOCK
3 — ON
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START
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CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Manual Transmission
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory)
position.
2. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to
the LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — LOCK3 — ON
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START
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