2009 DODGE CALIBER SRT key

Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.Battery power is required to release the brake/
transmission interlock system. There is a removable plug
in the right side of the shift lever housing that allows you
to insert your finger to override the system. The ignition
key must be in the ON position to use the override lever.
322 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327
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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

High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 125
Passing............................. 126
Replacing............................ 356
Switch.............................. 123
Heated Seats........................... 117
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 134
Hood Release.......................... 121
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................16,20
Infant Restraint.......................... 61
Information Center, Vehicle................. 174
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 77
Instrument Cluster....................163,164
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 161
Instrument Panel Cover................... 351
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 351Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 352
Interior Appearance Care.................. 349
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 128
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 317
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 20
Keys................................. 12
Kicker Sound System..................... 233
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 357
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 36
Latches
Hood............................... 121
398 INDEX

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
402 INDEX

Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 386
Safety Information, Tire................... 270
Safety Tips............................. 70
Satellite Radio.......................... 228
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 230
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 364
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 351
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 41
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 47
Child Restraint......................... 61
Front Seat............................ 36
Pretensioners.......................... 45
Rear Seat............................. 36
Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 35
Seats................................. 114
Adjustment.......................... 114Head Restraints....................... 118
Heated.............................. 117
Lumbar Support....................... 116
Rear Folding......................... 119
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 119
Seatback Release....................... 116
Tilting.............................. 116
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 19
Selection of Oil......................... 330
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................16,20
Sentry Key Programming................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 383
Service Contract......................... 385
Service Manuals........................ 387
Setting the Clock.............187,190,204,208,217
Settings, Personal........................ 181
Shoulder Belts........................... 36
Side Airbag............................. 55
INDEX 403
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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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