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DODGE CALIBER 2010 1.G User Guide INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP
LLC ..................... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB..................

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP
LLC ..................... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB...................8
THEFT ALARM................ 9
SEATBELT ................. 9
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............. 9
FRONTSEATS................11
REARSEATS ................14
HEATEDSEATS...............14
TILT STEERING COLUMN ..........15
PROGRAMMABLEFEATURES .......16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .......18
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........19
SPEED CONTROL LEVER ......... 20
AUTOSTICK
®................21
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .......21
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ................... 22
POWERSUNROOF ............ 22
WIND BUFFETING ..............23
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIOS...... 24
TOUCH-SCREENRADIOS..........27
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS ........31
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE ....32
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...............32
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK
®) ...............33
POWERINVERTER .............34
POWER OUTLET ..............35
Uconnect™ Phone ............35
VOICECOMMAND .............37
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ....... 38RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
...... 39
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK
SYSTEM.................. 40
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
- U.S. ONLY .................41
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................41
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......44
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
OVERHEATING ...............45
JACKINGANDTIRECHANGING...... 46
JUMP-STARTING ............. 49
TOWINGADISABLEDVEHICLE.......53
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........54
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......55
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD............56
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ..........57
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........59
MAINTENANCE CHART .......... 60
FUSES................... 62
TIREPRESSURES..............63
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ..... 64
EXTERIOR BULBS ............. 64
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER...................65
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER...................65
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED..................65
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .........65
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ........... 66
TIRE WARRANTY ............. 66
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR®ACCESSORIES......... 69
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DODGE CALIBER 2010 1.G User Guide INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Contr

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DODGE CALIBER 2010 1.G User Guide • Driving on under-inflated tires reduces yourvehicle’s fuel efficiency and tire tread life.
If a spare tire is in use on the vehicle, the TPMS light may turn on.
- Engine Temperature Warning Ligh

• Driving on under-inflated tires reduces yourvehicle’s fuel efficiency and tire tread life.
If a spare tire is in use on the vehicle, the TPMS light may turn on.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, t urn it off. Also, shiftthe transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperat ure reading does not return to normal,
turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangero us. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealership for service if
your vehicle overheats.
- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it
indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or m issing gas cap,poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays
on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive
normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend
you do not operate the vehicle. Hav e the vehicle serviced immediately.
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DODGE CALIBER 2010 1.G User Guide - Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system
light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the chargin

- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system
light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop thevehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four
minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommendyou drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle theignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized dealer for service immediately. If the light is flashing
when the engine is running, immediate servi ce is required and you may experience
reduced performance, an el evated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing.
- Airbag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Transaxle Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that ther e is excessive transmission fluid temperat ure that might
occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, you will
experience reduced vehicle performance unti l the automatic transaxle cools down. If
the overheating continues, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the
transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you may
continue to drive normally.
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DODGE CALIBER 2010 1.G User Guide EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds ofspecific vehicle data parameters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds ofspecific vehicle data parameters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the
moment of airbag deployment, or ne ar deployment (if applicable), and up to a quarter
second of either high-speed deceleration data or change in velocity during and/or
after airbag deployment or ne ar-deployment. EDR data is ONLY recorded if an airbag
deploys, or nearly deploys, and is otherwise unavailable.
NOTE:
• A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle
deceleration usually indicative of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag
deployment.
• Under certain circumstances, EDR data ma y not be recorded (e.g., loss of battery
power).
• In conjunction with other data gathered during a complete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more about the
possible causes of crashes and associa ted injuries in order to assess and improve
vehicle performance. In addition to crash i nvestigations initiated by Chrysler Group
LLC, such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers,
government officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those associated
with universities, and with hospital and insurance organizations.
• In the event that an investigation is undertaken by Chrysler Group LLC (regardless of initiative), the company or its de signated representative will first obtain permission of
the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee)
before accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to image the data by a
court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be
provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify
particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. government and various states. Data
of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver, vehicle, or
crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by Chrysler
Group LLC to any third party except when:
• Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided c onfidentiality of personal data is thereafter
preserved.
• Used in defense of litigation involvin g a Chrysler Group LLC product.
• Requested by police under a legal warrant.
• Otherwise required by law.
Data parameters that are recorded:
• Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light st atus for electronically-controlled safety
systems, including the airbag system.
• Vehicle speed, Engine RPM, Brake switch status, Pedal position, and other parameters depending on vehicle configuration.
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DODGE CALIBER 2010 1.G User Guide FUSES
Integrated Power Module (IPM)
• The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the engine compartment near the aircleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses.
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DODGE CALIBER 2010 1.G User Guide WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should becleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy s

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