2011 DODGE CALIBER spare wheel

WARNING! (Continued)
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to “Tires — General Information” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information about
the spare tire, it’s use, and operation.
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
Jack Warning Label
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3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
4. Using the swivel wrench raise the vehicle by turning
the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel
covers, where applicable, off the hub. Install the spare
wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
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CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp
edges.
NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the
wheel nuts. When reinstalling the original wheel, prop-
erly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the
wheel cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts.
6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench
while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts until each
nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut
torque is 100 ft lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you have
tightened the nuts correctly, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service
station.
Mounting Spare Tire
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8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is
free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and
stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using
the means provided.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
9. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area, have the
tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
10. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible.
Correct the tire pressure as required.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
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Cargo CompartmentLight ............................. 175
Cargo Light ............................ 175
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 178
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 179
Cellular Phone ........................ 97,274
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 434
Chains, Tire ............................ 339
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 374
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 322
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............202,396
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 84
Checks, Safety ........................... 84
Child Restraint .......................... 74
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 78
Child Safety Locks ........................ 31
Child Seat .............................. 79
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 350 Cleaning
Wheels ............................ 421
Climate Control ......................... 274
Clock ........................... 218,237,246
Clutch ............................... 415
Clutch Fluid ........................... 415
Coin Holder ........................... 174
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 273
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 334
Connector UCI ........................... 260,265
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....260,265
Console .............................. 174
Contract, Service ........................ 459
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 435,436
Cooler, Beverage ........................ 182
Cooling System ......................... 409
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 411
Coolant Level .................... 410,413
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Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 202
Service Manuals ........................ 461
Setting the Clock .................. 218,237,246
Settings, Personal ........................ 210
Shift Lever Override ...................... 387
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 297
Shoulder Belts ........................... 41
Side Airbag ............................. 69
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 286
Signals, Turn ...................... 88,199,431
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 303
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 339
Snow Tires ............................ 339
Spare Tire ....................... 334,335,375
Specifications Oil ............................... 400
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........155,198
Speedometer ........................... 192 Speedometer and Odometer
................ 189
Starting ............................... 293
Automatic Transmission ................ 293
Engine Fails to Start .................. 294
Manual Transmission .................. 293
Remote ............................ 24
Starting Procedures ...................... 293
Steering Power .......................... 307,308
Tilt Column ........................ 154
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 272
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 272
Storage ............................... 428
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 285
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 386
Sun Roof .............................. 165
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 97
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 59
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INDEX 479