2009 DODGE CALIBER SRT towing

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
370 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
374 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.
❏Adjust the parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
378 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 261
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 341
Adding Fuel........................... 301
Additives, Fuel......................... 299
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 332
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 335
Air Conditioning Controls................. 238
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 244
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 335
Air Conditioning System................238,335
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 280
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment....................... 56
Airbag Light.......................58,71,165
Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Airbag, Side............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 49
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............19,165
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 230
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........340,359,360
Capacities........................... 359
Disposal............................ 343
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 261
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 173
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Appearance Care........................ 347
Assistance Towing........................ 96
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 78
Automatic Door Locks...................28,29
Automatic Transaxle...................... 12
Battery............................... 333
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Beverage Cooler........................ 154
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 336
B-Pillar Location........................ 275
Brake Assist System...................... 264
392 INDEX

Dipsticks
Power Steering........................ 258
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 343
Engine Oil........................... 332
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
Downshifting.......................... 253
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 116
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 254
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 255
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 264
Brake Assist System.................... 264Electronic Stability Program............... 265
Traction Control System................. 264
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 131
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 265
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 174
Emergency, In Case of
Jump Starting......................... 317
Towing............................. 320
Emission Control System Maintenance......327,364
Engine............................... 325
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Checking Oil Level..................... 329
Cooling............................. 339
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 300
Fuel Requirements..................... 296
Jump Starting......................... 317
Oil ...........................329,359,360
Oil Change Interval.................... 330
Oil Filler Cap......................325,331
INDEX 395
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Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features............ 181
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Radial Ply Tires......................... 282
Radio Operation........................ 238
Radio, Satellite.......................... 228
Rear Fog Lights......................... 357
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 119
Rear Window Defroster................... 153
Rear Window Features.................... 152
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 152
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 303
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 297
Refrigerant............................ 335Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 20
Security Alarm......................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 236
Replacement Bulbs....................... 355
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 328
Replacement Tires....................... 284
Reporting Safety Defects................... 386
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........167,184
Restraints, Child.......................61,68
Restraints, Infant......................... 61
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 149
Rotation, Tires.......................... 286
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 71
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 72
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Tires ............................72,279,389
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 284
Air Pressure.......................... 279
Chains.............................. 285
General Information.................... 279
High Speed.......................... 281
Inflation Pressures..................... 280
Life of Tires.......................... 284
Load Capacity........................ 275
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 287
Pressure Warning Light.................. 171
Quality Grading....................... 389
Radial.............................. 282
Replacement......................... 284
Rotation............................. 286
Safety...........................270,279
Sizes............................... 272
Snow Tires........................... 286
Spinning............................ 282Tread Wear Indicators................... 283
Towing............................... 303
24-Hour Towing Assistance................ 96
Disabled Vehicle....................... 320
Recreational.......................... 303
Towing Assistance........................ 96
Trailer Towing.......................... 303
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual...........................14,252
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 134
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transporting Pets........................ 69
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 283
Trip Odometer.......................... 167
INDEX 405
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