2010 DODGE CALIBER steering wheel

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE-
VERSE and 1st gear. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spin-
ning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
trol or Electronic Stability Control (ESC), turn the system
OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage
may result.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385

CAUTION!
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC position, not
in the LOCK position.
•Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
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 (automatic transmission
only). 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.
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Snow Tires............................ 338
Spare Tire .......................... 333,374
Specifications Oil ................................ 398
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........155,199
Speedometer ........................... 193
Speedometer and Odometer ................ 190
Starting ............................... 293
Automatic Transmission ................. 293
Engine Fails to Start .................... 294
Manual Transmission ................... 293
Remote .............................. 25
Starting Procedures ...................... 293
Steering Power .............................. 307
Tilt Column .......................... 154
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 273
Storage ............................... 427
Storage Bin ............................ 173 Storage, Vehicle
......................... 285
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 385
Sun Roof .............................. 165
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 98
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 57
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 399
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 196
Taillights .............................. 429
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 280
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......192,373
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 78
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 181
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 154
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 326
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 324
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