2009 DODGE CALIBER SRT check engine light

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.
366 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Brake Control System, Electronic............. 264
Brake Fluid............................ 361
Brake, Parking.......................... 259
Brake System........................260,345
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 261
Fluid Check.......................... 345
Master Cylinder....................... 345
Parking............................. 259
Warning Light........................ 169
Brakes.............................260,345
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 69
Bulb Replacement.....................355,356
Bulbs, Light............................ 355
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 359
Capacities, Fluid........................ 359
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 301
Oil (Engine).......................325,331Power Steering........................ 258
Car Washes............................ 348
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 300
Cargo Area Cover....................... 149
Cargo Area Features...................... 147
Cargo Compartment
Light............................... 147
Cargo Light............................ 147
Cargo Load Floor........................ 149
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 150
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 70
Cellular Phone........................81,238
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 358
Chains, Tire............................ 285
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 272
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 327
Child Restraint.......................... 61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 65
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Oil Filter............................ 360
Oil Selection.......................... 330
Overheating.......................... 306
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 57
Ethanol............................... 297
Event Data Recorder...................... 58
Exhaust Gas Caution............35,70,300,337,338
Exhaust System......................... 337
Filler Location Fuel...................... 164
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 332
Engine Oil........................332,360
Flashers.............................. 306
Hazard Warning....................... 306
Turn Signal........................170,357
Flooded Engine Starting................... 251
Fluid, Brake........................... 361Fluid Capacities......................... 359
Fluid Leaks............................. 72
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 345
Power Steering........................ 258
Fluids................................ 360
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 360
Fog Lights.......................124,171,356
Folding Rear Seat........................ 119
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 119
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 319
Front Position Light...................... 356
Fuel..............................296,360
Adding............................. 301
Additives............................ 299
Capacity............................ 359
Clean Air............................ 297
Ethanol............................. 297
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................164,301
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Lead Free Gasoline...................... 296
Life of Tires............................ 284
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 152
Light Bulbs............................ 355
Lights..............................72,122
Airbag..........................58,71,165
Anti-Lock........................... 173
Back-Up............................. 357
Brake Warning........................ 169
Bulb Replacement...................... 356
Cargo .............................. 147
Center Mounted Stop................... 358
Daytime Running...................... 127
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 122
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................266,269
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 166
Fog ..........................124,171,356Headlight Switch...................... 123
Headlights........................... 123
High Beam Indicator.................... 174
Instrument Cluster..................... 123
License............................. 357
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Low Fuel............................ 165
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 173
Map Reading......................... 126
Oil Pressure.......................... 166
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 166
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 20
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 165
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 171
Traction Control....................... 266
Turn Signal.....................122,124,357
Voltage............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 164
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Loading Vehicle
Tires ............................... 275
Locks
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 27
Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lubrication, Body....................... 336
Lumbar Support........................ 116
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 333
Maintenance, General..................... 329
Maintenance Procedures................... 329
Maintenance Schedule.................... 364
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 173,327
Manual, Service......................... 387
Manual Transaxle.....................252,346
Downshifting......................... 253
Fluid Level Check...................... 346Frequency of Fluid Change............... 347
Lubricant Selection..................... 346
Map/Reading Lights..................... 126
Methanol............................. 297
Mirrors................................ 77
Automatic Dimming..................... 78
Electric Powered....................... 79
Outside.............................. 78
Rearview............................. 77
Vanity............................... 81
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 287
Mopar Parts.........................328,386
MTBE/ETBE........................... 297
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 122
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 69
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 35
400 INDEX

Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 296
Odometer............................. 167
Trip .............................167,168
Oil Change Indicator..................167,184
Oil, Engine.........................329,359
Capacity............................ 359
Change Interval....................... 330
Checking............................ 329
Disposal............................ 332
Filter............................... 332
Materials Added to..................... 332
Recommendation...................330,359
Viscosity............................ 331
Onboard Diagnostic System..............326,327
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 134
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 245
Overheating, Engine...................... 306
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,387Paint Care............................. 347
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 259
Passing Light........................... 126
Personal Settings........................ 181
Pets.................................. 69
Phone, Cellular.......................... 81
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 275
Power
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors.............................. 79
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 144
Steering..........................257,258
Sunroof............................. 140
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 361
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47
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