2009 DODGE CALIBER SRT snow chains

Brake System......................... 260
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If
Equipped.......................... 261
Electronic Brake Control System........... 264
▫Traction Control System (TCS)........... 264
▫Brake Assist System (BAS).............. 264
▫Electronic Stability Program (ESP)......... 265
Tire Safety Information.................. 270
▫Tire Markings....................... 270
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN).......... 274
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure........... 275
Tires — General Information.............. 279
▫Tire Pressure........................ 279▫Tire Inflation Pressures................. 280
▫Radial-Ply Tires...................... 282
▫Tire Spinning....................... 282
▫Tread Wear Indicators................. 283
▫Life Of Tire......................... 284
▫Replacement Tires.................... 284
Tire Chains.......................... 285
Snow Tires.......................... 286
Tire Rotation Recommendations............ 286
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..... 287
▫Base System........................ 290
▫Premium System — If Equipped.......... 292
▫General Information................... 296
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This mode should be used for most driving situations.
ESP should only be turned to “Partial ESP” for specific
reasons as noted below.
Partial ESP
This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the
“ESP OFF” switch.
When in “Partial ESP” mode, the TCS portion of ESP has
been disabled, the thresholds for ESP activation are
raised, and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will be illu-
minated. This mode is intended to be used for a more
spirited driving experience, or if the vehicle is in deep
snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin
than ESP would normally allow is required.
To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the
“ESP OFF” switch.WARNING!
In the Partial ESP mode, the engine torque reduction
and stability features are desensitized. Therefore, the
enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavail-
able.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial ESP”
mode by pressing the “ESP OFF” switch. Once the
situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial
ESP” mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momen-
tarily depressing the “ESP OFF” switch. This may be
done while the vehicle is in motion.
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Full Off
This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use
only and should not be used on any public roadways. In
this mode, all TCS and ESP stability features are turned
OFF. To enter the “Full Off” mode, depress and hold the
ESP OFF switch for five seconds while the vehicle is
stopped with the engine running. After five seconds, a
chime will sound, the ESP/TCS Indicator Light will
illuminate, and theESP OFFmessage will display in the
vehicle odometer. Press and release the TRIP ODOM-
ETER button located on the instrument cluster to clear
this message. The “ESP OFF” message may appear in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec-
tion 4. To turn ESP ON again, momentarily depress the
ESP OFF switch.WARNING!
In the ESP “Full Off” mode, the engine torque
reduction and stability features are cancelled. There-
fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is
unavailable.
NOTE:When the ESP is switched OFF, a feature of the
system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin
across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential.
If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other,
the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel
and allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel
that is not spinning. To improve the vehicle’s traction
when driving with tire chains, or when starting off in
deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch
to the “Partial Off” mode by momentarily depressing the
ESP OFF switch.
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Check TPMS Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system
fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a
chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will
repeat providing the system fault still exists. The Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the
fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur
with any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.NOTE:Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare
wheel and tire assembly.
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor
the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will still turn ON due to the low tire.
3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min-
utes above 15 mph (25 km/h), the Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds
and then remain on solid.
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will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can
occur with any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE:Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare
wheel and tire assembly.
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor
the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will still turn ON due to the low tire.
3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min-
utes above 15 mph (25 km/h), the Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds
and then remain on solid.
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare
tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long
as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning
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Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 246
Signals, Turn........................170,357
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 254
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 285
Snow Tires............................ 286
Sound System
Kicker.............................. 233
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........131,168
Speedometer........................... 167
Speedometer and Odometer................ 163
Starting............................... 250
Engine Fails to Start.................... 251
Starting Procedures...................... 250
Steering
Power...........................257,258
Tilt Column.......................... 130
Wheel Lock........................... 15
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 236Storage............................... 355
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 319
Sun Roof.............................. 140
Sun Visor Extension....................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
Tachometer............................ 165
Taillights.............................. 357
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......164,307
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 65
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 19
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 150
Tilt Steering Column..................... 130
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 275
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 274
Tire Markings.......................... 270
Tire Safety Information.................... 270
TIREFIT.............................. 308
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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
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