2009 DODGE CALIBER towing

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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353
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48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service),
off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
388 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (except 2.4L PZEV).
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or
66 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 389
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96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service),
off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L PZEV).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
392 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service),
off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (except 2.4L
PZEV).
❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
396 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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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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
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General Information................. 18,112,301
General Maintenance ..................... 344
Glass Cleaning .......................... 366
Glove Compartment ...................... 160
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 310
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............308,310
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 83
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 260
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 324
Head Restraints ......................... 120
Headlights ............................ 372
Cleaning ............................ 366
High Beam .......................... 129
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 129
Passing ............................. 130
Replacing ........................... 372 Switch .............................. 126
Heated Seats ........................... 120
Heater ............................... 236
Hitches TrailerTowing ........................ 312
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 138
Hood Release .......................... 124
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 63
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 180
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 79
Instrument Cluster .................... 167,169
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 166
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 367
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 367
416 INDEX