2010 DODGE CALIBER airbag

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot well of
your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that
they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the
pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other
ways.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet5 — Lower Glove Compartment/Beverage
Cooler – If Equipped9 — ESC OFF Switch – If Equipped
2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Climate Controls10 — Storage Bins
3 — Radio 7 — Heated Seat Switches – If Equipped 11 — Power Outlet
4 — Passenger Airbag 8 — Hazard Warning Flasher
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189

If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.
7. Airbag Warning LightThis light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is either not on during
starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
then have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in
“Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
8. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this
light will turn on for five to eight seconds as a bulb
check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat
belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb
check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains
unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
9. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
10. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap-
proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a
single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 311
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 409
Adding Fuel ........................... 353
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 404
Additives, Fuel ......................... 351
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 400
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 402
Air Conditioning ........................ 276
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 276
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 286
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 287
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............402,403
Air Conditioning System .............276,280,402
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 331
Airbag .............................. 57,68
Airbag Deployment ....................... 69
Airbag Light ..................... 66,71,87,194
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 70
Airbag, Side ...................... 60,64,67,68Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........61,64,68
Alarm Light ........................... 201
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................259,269
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........408,433,434
Capacities ........................... 433
Disposal ............................ 411
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 311
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 204
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 417
Assistance Towing ....................... 113
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 95
Automatic Door Locks ................... 29,30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 280
Automatic Transaxle ...........12,293,298,373,416
Fluid Level Check ..................... 416
Interlock System ....................... 300
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Information Center, Vehicle................. 206
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 95
Instrument Cluster .................... 190,192
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 189
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 422
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 422
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 423
Interior Appearance Care .................. 420
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 152
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 374
Jack Operation ....................... 374,376
Jacking Instructions ...................... 376
Jump Starting .......................... 380
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14 Key-In Reminder
......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 18
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 429
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 39
Latches ................................ 89
Hood .............................. 144
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 348
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 89
Life of Tires ............................ 336
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 183
Light Bulbs .......................... 89,427
Lights .............................. 89,146
Airbag ........................ 66,71,87,194
Alarm .............................. 201
Anti-Lock ........................... 204
Back-Up ............................ 429
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INDEX 473

Seat Belt Reminder....................... 55
Seat Belts .............................. 87
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 44
And Pregnant Women ................... 56
Child Restraint ........................ 74
Front Seat ............................ 39
Inspection ............................ 87
Pretensioners .......................... 50
Rear Seat ............................. 39
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 37
Seats ................................. 132
Adjustment .......................... 133
Heated ............................. 137
Lumbar Support ....................... 134
Rear Folding ......................... 142
Rear Folding (Sedan) ................... 142
Seatback Release ....................... 135
Tilting .............................. 135 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
................ 17
Selection of Oil ......................... 398
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 457
Service Contract ......................... 459
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 203
Service Manuals ........................ 461
Setting the Clock .............218,233,235,238,247
Settings, Personal ........................ 211
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 297
Shoulder Belts ........................... 39
Side Airbag ............................. 67
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 286
Signals, Turn ...................... 89,200,429
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 304
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 338
478 INDEX

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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INDEX 479