2009 DODGE CALIBER Owners Manual

Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transaxle .................... 361
Power Steering ........................ 263
Fluids ................................ 378
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 378
Fog Lights ....................... 128,177,372
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 123
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 123
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 333
Front Position Light ...................... 372
Fuel .............................. 301,378
Adding ............................. 305
Additives ............................ 304
Capacity ............................ 377
CleanAir ............................ 302
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 169,305
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 169
Gasoline ............................ 301
Gauge .............................. 169 Light ............................... 170
Octane Rating
........................ 301
Requirements ......................... 301
Tank Capacity ........................ 377
Fuel System Caution ..................... 307
Fueling ............................... 305
Fuses ................................ 368
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 138
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............305,307,341
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 302
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... 301,377
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 302
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 169
Fuel ............................... 169
Odometer ........................... 174
Tachometer .......................... 170
Gearshift .............................. 255
INDEX 415
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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
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Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 368
Interior Appearance Care .................. 365
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 132
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 326
Jack Operation ....................... 326,327
Jacking Instructions ...................... 327
Jump Starting .......................... 331
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 373
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 37 Latches
................................ 74
Hood .............................. 124
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 301
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 74
LifeofTires ............................ 289
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 158
LightBulbs .......................... 74,371
Lights .............................. 74,126 Airbag .......................... 59,73,171
Alarm .............................. 171
Anti-Lock ........................... 177
Back-Up ............................ 373
Brake Warning ........................ 178
Bulb Replacement ...................... 372
Cargo .............................. 154
Center Mounted Stop ................... 376
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 126
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator......................... 271,273
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 172
Exterior .............................. 74
Fog .......................... 128,177,372
Headlight Switch ...................... 126
Headlights ........................... 126
High Beam Indicator .................... 178
Instrument Cluster ..................... 126
License ............................. 375
Lights On Reminder .................... 127
Low Fuel ............................ 170
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 175
Map Reading ......................... 130
Oil Pressure .......................... 171
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 171
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 19,171
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 175
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 171Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
........... 172
Traction Control ....................... 271
Turn Signal ................... 74, 126,128,373
Voltage ............................. 170
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 169
Loading Vehicle ...................... 307,309
Capacities ........................... 309
Tires ............................... 279
Locks Child Protection ........................ 31
Door ................................ 26
Power Door ........................... 27
Lubrication, Body ....................... 350
Lumbar Support ........................ 119
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 348
Maintenance, General ..................... 344
Maintenance Procedures ................... 344
Maintenance Schedule .................... 382
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Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 175,342
Manual, Service......................... 405
Manual Transaxle .................. 249,251,362
Downshifting ......................... 253
Fluid Level Check ..................... 362
Frequency of Fluid Change ............... 362
Lubricant Selection ..................... 362
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 130
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 359
Mirrors ................................ 79 Automatic Dimming ..................... 80
Electric Powered ....................... 81
Outside .............................. 80
Rearview ............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 83
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 293
Mopar Parts ......................... 343,404
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 126New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 70
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 301
Odometer ............................. 174
Trip ............................. 174,176
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 174
Oil, Engine ......................... 344,377
Capacity ............................ 377
Change Interval ....................... 345
Checking ............................ 344
Disposal ............................ 346
Filter ............................... 347
Identification Logo ..................... 346
Materials Added to ..................... 346
Recommendation ................... 345,377
Synthetic ............................ 346
Viscosity ............................ 346
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............341,342
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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
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Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 158
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 59
Recreational Towing ...................... 321
Refrigerant ............................ 350
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 47
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 20
Security Alarm ......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 234
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 371
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 343
Replacement Tires ....................... 290
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 404
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 174
Restraints, Child ....................... 62,68
Restraints, Infant ......................... 63
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 155Rotation, Tires
.......................... 292
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 404
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 72
Safety Information, Tire ................... 274
Safety Tips ............................. 71
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 231
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios) ........... 229
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 382
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 368
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 47
Seat Belts .............................. 73
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 42
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 42
And Pregnant Women ................... 48
Child Restraint ........................ 62
Front Seat ............................ 37
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Inspection............................ 73
Pretensioners .......................... 46
Rear Seat ............................. 37
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 36
Seats ................................. 117
Adjustment .......................... 117
Head Restraints ....................... 120
Heated ............................. 120
Lumbar Support ....................... 119
Rear Folding ......................... 123
Rear Folding (Sedan) ................... 123
Seatback Release ....................... 119
Tilting .............................. 119
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Oil ......................... 345
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 401 Service Contract
......................... 403
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 175
Service Manuals ........................ 405
Setting the Clock ................ 192,206,209,219
Settings, Personal ........................ 185
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 253
Shoulder Belts ........................... 37
Side Airbag ............................. 55
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 244
Signals, Turn ...................... 74, 177,373
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 259
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 291
Snow Tires ............................ 291
Spare Tire ....................... 286,287,326
Specifications Oil ................................ 345
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........134,176
Speedometer ........................... 170
422 INDEX