2009 DODGE CALIBER overheating

requested speed. If the high speed is maintained, the
overheating will reoccur, as before, in a cyclic fashion.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run
the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you
need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Stowage
The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
326 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE-
VERSE and 1st gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spin-
ning the wheels is most effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle, tire
damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster
than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping when you are stuck.
And don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can
also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h). Do not spin the wheels continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Automatic Transaxle
•
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with
the front wheels elevated or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheels off the ground).
•All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles must be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels off the ground).
334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune up to manufacturers specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected for a prolonged period.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
(Continued)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353
7

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
410 INDEX

Emergency, In Case ofJacking ............................. 326
Jump Starting ......................... 331
Towing ............................. 334
Emission Control System Maintenance ......342,382
Engine ............................... 340
Break-In Recommendations ................ 70
Checking Oil Level ..................... 344
Cooling ............................. 353
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 72,305
Fuel Requirements ..................... 301
Jump Starting ......................... 331
Oil ........................... 344,377,378
Oil Change Interval .................... 345
Oil Filler Cap ...................... 340,346
OilFilter ............................ 378
Oil Selection .......................... 345
Oil Synthetic ......................... 346
Overheating .......................... 324 Temperature Gauge
.................... 169
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 58
Event Data Recorder ...................... 59
Exhaust Gas Caution ............ 35,72, 305,351,352
Exhaust System ....................... 72,351
ExteriorLights .......................... 74
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 169
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 347
Engine Oil ........................ 347,378
Flashers .............................. 324
Hazard Warning ....................... 324
Turn Signal ...................... 74, 177,373
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 331
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 250
Fluid, Brake ........................... 379
Fluid Capacities ......................... 377
Fluid Leaks ............................. 74
414 INDEX

Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 138
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake ....................... 243
Overdrive ............................. 257
Overheating, Engine ................... 169,324
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ......... 4,405
PaintCare ............................. 362
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 264
Passing Light ........................... 130
Personal Settings ........................ 185
Pets .................................. 70
Phone, Cellular .......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 83
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 279
Power Door Locks ........................... 27
Mirrors .............................. 81 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)
.......... 148
Steering .......................... 262,263
Sunroof ............................. 144
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 379
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 48
Preparation for Jacking .................... 327
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 46
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 185
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 286
Radio Operation ........................ 236
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios) ........... 229
Rear Fog Lights ......................... 373
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 123
Rear Window Defroster ................... 159
Rear Window Features .................... 158
420 INDEX

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeyKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED To Set The Security AlarmTo Disarm
The SystemVehicle Security Alarm Manual OverrideREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED To Unlock The Doors And LiftgateRemote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First PressIlluminated Approach - If EquippedTo Lock The Doors And LiftgateSound Horn With Remote Key LockFlash Lights With Remote Key Lock/UnlockUsing The Panic AlarmProgramming Additional RKE TransmittersGeneral InformationRKE Transmitter Battery ReplacementDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild-Protection
Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If EquippedPOWER WINDOWS - IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches Auto DownWindow Lockout SwitchLIFTGATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageSecond Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating InstructionsSeat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) Seat Belts And Pregnant WomenDriver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagChild Restraints
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If EquippedOutside Mirror - Drivers SideOutside Mirror - Passengers SidePower Mirrors - If EquippedVanity Mirrors - If EquippedSun Visor Sliding Featureuconnect phone
- IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call Featuresuconnect phone FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your uconnect phoneGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System (VR) OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Front Seat AdjustmentManual Seat Height Adjustment - If EquippedManual Lumbar - If EquippedDrivers Seatback ReclineAdjustable Head RestraintsHeated Seats - If EquippedFold-Flat Front Passenger
SeatFolding Rear SeatReclining Rear Seat - If EquippedTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Multifunction LeverHeadlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel LightsLights-on ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsHigh Beam/Low Beam Select SwitchFlash-to-PassMap/Reading LightsDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If EquippedWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper OperationIntermittent Wiper SystemWindshield WashersMist FeatureTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC
SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingManual TransaxleTo Accelerate For PassingGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming A Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening the SunroofClosing the SunroofPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect Override
Venting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED CUPHOLDERS CONSOLE FEATURES CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight - If EquippedCargo Cover - If EquippedRemovable Load FloorCargo Tie-Down LoopsFold Down Speakers - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/WasherRear Window DefrosterCOOLED BEVERAGE
STORAGE BIN/GLOVE COMPARTMENT - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - If Equipped Oil Change RequiredEVIC Functions Compass/Temperature/AudioAverage Fuel EconomyDistance To Empty (DTE)Elapsed TimeTire Pressure Monitor (TPM)Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If EquippedClock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio PlayNotes on Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeSALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE
for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeOperating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)Operating
Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Heating and Air Conditioning SystemAir Filtration System - If EquippedOperating Tips STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedNormal StartingExtremely Cold Weather
(Below -20 degrees F Or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingMANUAL TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED 5-Speed Manual TransaxleRecommended Shift SpeedsDownshiftingAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED Brake/Transmission Interlock SystemAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock SystemGear RangesAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED OperationGeneral InformationDRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing
WaterPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If EquippedELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Traction Control System (TCS)Electronic Stability Program (ESP)TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures for High Speed
OperationRadial Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited-Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Base SystemPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel System
CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsInstalling A Trailer HitchTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer And Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels
On The Ground)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition KeyWithout The Ignition KeyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.0L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- 2.4L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesAdding Washer FluidExhaust SystemCooling SystemBrake SystemAutomatic Transaxle (CVT) - If EquippedManual Transaxle - If Equipped
Appearance Care And Protection From CorrosionFUSES Integrated Power Module (IPM)VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights/Front Parking/Front Turn SignalFog LightsTail Lights, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lights License LightsCenter High-Mounted StoplightFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDUL E
Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX
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