2009 DODGE CALIBER SRT low beam

Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped........................... 109
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 109
▫Commands..........................111
▫Voice Training....................... 114
Seats............................... 114
▫Front Seat Adjustment................. 114
▫Manual Seat Height Adjustment.......... 115
▫Manual Lumbar..................... 116
▫Driver’s Seatback Recline............... 116
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped............. 117
▫Adjustable Head Restraints.............. 118
▫Folding Rear Seat.................... 119▫Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped........ 120
To Open And Close The Hood............. 121
Lights.............................. 122
▫Multifunction Lever................... 122
▫Headlights, Parking Lights And Instrument
Panel Lights........................ 123
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 124
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 124
▫Turn Signals........................ 124
▫High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 125
▫Flash-To-Pass....................... 126
▫Map/Reading Lights.................. 126
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped.......................... 127
74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately
8 in (20 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam
selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights,
the passing lights and fog lights. The multifunction lever
is located on the left side of the steering column.
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction lever.
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the Low beam headlights and pull out the
end of the control lever.
NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
Fog Light Control
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proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it
would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Push the lever away from
you again, to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Turn Signal Control
High Beam/Low Beam Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running
Lights (DRL), at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the
ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch
is off, the parking brake is off and the turn signals are off.
NOTE:On this vehicle, the DRLs will automatically
turn off when the turn signals or Hazard Warning
flashers are in operation and automatically turn back on
when the turn signals or Hazard Warning flashers are not
operating.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wiper Operation
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to select the
desired wiper speed.
Wiper Control
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If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the
light inspected by an authorized dealer.
25. High Beam Indicator
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Push the turn signal lever away from the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low
beam.26. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Button — If Equipped
Pushing this button will switch between the different
EVIC functions.
27. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display — If Equipped
Refer to Electronic vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in
this section for more information.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Front Header Light......................T578
Center Dome Light......................T578
Rear Cargo/Flashlight.................8–A35LF
LIGHTS BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam Headlight............ H13
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker
Light.......................3157AK or 3157A
Front Fog Light.........................9145
Center High-Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)...................... LEDAssembly
Rear Turn/Tail/Stop.....................3157
Backup Light.....................W16W (921)
License Light.......................... W5WBULB REPLACEMENT
Headlights/Front Parking/Front Turn Signal
See your authorized dealer for replacement.
Fog Lights
1. Access light through the lower fascia cutout.
2. Rotate bulb and connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
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Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 164
Gasoline............................ 296
Gauge.............................. 164
Light............................... 165
Materials Added....................... 299
Methanol............................ 297
Octane Rating........................ 296
Requirements......................... 296
Tank Capacity........................ 359
Fuel System Caution..................... 303
Fueling............................... 301
Fuses................................ 352
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 134
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............301,302,326
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 297
Gasoline (Fuel).......................296,359
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 297Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 164
Fuel................................ 164
Odometer........................... 167
Tachometer.......................... 165
General Information.................19,109,296
General Maintenance..................... 329
Glass Cleaning.......................... 350
Glove Compartment...................... 154
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 81
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 255
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 306
Head Restraints......................... 118
Headlights............................ 356
Cleaning............................ 350
High Beam........................125,174
INDEX 397
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