2012 DODGE CALIBER transmission

96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs.
❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service
(commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 469

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter.
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 471

136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
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144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert
operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above
90°F (32°C).
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S472 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 322
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 431
Adding Fuel ........................... 367
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 426
Additives, Fuel ......................... 365
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 422
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 424
Air Conditioning ........................ 280
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 280
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 292
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............424,425
Air Conditioning System .............280,284,424
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 293
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 342
Airbag .............................. 61,71
Airbag Deployment ....................... 72
Airbag Light ..................... 69,75,89,203
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 74
Airbag, Side ........................ 65,68,71Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........66,68,71
Alarm Light ........................... 210
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................242,267
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 322
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 213
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........431,455,456
Capacities .......................... 455
Disposal ........................... 433
Appearance Care ........................ 439
Assistance Towing ....................... 114
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 97
Automatic Door Locks ................... 31,32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 284
Automatic Transaxle ................. 12,299,389
Overheating ........................ 389
Automatic Transmission ................304,438
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Fluid and Filter Changes............... 439
Fluid Level Check .................... 438
Fluid Type ......................... 438
Gear Ranges ........................ 307
Special Additives ..................... 438
Autostick ............................. 312
B-Pillar Location ........................ 337
Battery ............................... 423
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 89
Beverage Cooler ........................ 192
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 425
Brake Assist System ...................... 325
Brake Fluid ............................ 457
Brake System ........................ 321,435
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 322,325
Master Cylinder ..................... 435
Parking ........................... 319 Warning Light
....................... 204
Brake, Parking .......................... 319
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 306
Brakes ............................. 321,435
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 86
Bulb Replacement ..................... 449,450
Bulbs, Light .......................... 91,449
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 455
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 455
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 367
Oil (Engine) ................... 413,414,421
Power Steering ...................... 318
Car Washes ............................ 440
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............88,367
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 187
Cargo Area Features ...................... 185
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Engine Oil....................... 422,456
Flashers .............................. 388
Hazard Warning ..................... 388
Turn Signal .................... 91,209,451
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 301
Fluid Capacities ......................... 455
Fluid Leaks ............................. 91
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 438
Power Steering ...................... 318
Fluid, Brake ........................... 457
Fluids ................................ 456
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 456
Fog Lights ....................... 154,210,450
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 147
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 147
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 405
Front Position Light ...................... 450
Fuel .............................. 363,456Adding
........................... 367
Additives .......................... 365
Capacity ........................... 455
Clean Air .......................... 363
Ethanol ........................... 364
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............202,367
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 202
Gasoline ........................... 363
Gauge ............................ 202
Light ............................. 202
Materials Added ..................... 365
Methanol .......................... 364
Octane Rating ....................... 363
Requirements ....................... 363
Tank Capacity ....................... 455
Fuel System Caution ..................... 368
Fueling ............................... 367
Fuses ................................ 445
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Loading Vehicle...................... 369,371
Capacities .......................... 371
Tires .............................. 337
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 31
Child Protection ...................... 34
Door .............................. 29
Power Door ......................... 30
Lubrication, Body ....................... 425
Lumbar Support ........................ 141
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 423
Maintenance Procedures ................... 418
Maintenance Schedule .................... 460
Maintenance, General ..................... 418
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 212,416
Manual Transaxle ..................... 299,302
Downshifting ....................... 304
Manual Transmission ..................... 439 Fluid Level Check
.................... 439
Frequency of Fluid Change ............. 439
Lubricant Selection ................... 439
Manual, Service ......................... 481
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 157
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 435
Methanol ............................. 364
Mirrors ................................ 97
Automatic Dimming ................... 97
Electric Powered ...................... 99
Heated ............................ 100
Outside ............................ 98
Rearview ........................... 97
Vanity ............................ 100
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 353
Mopar Parts ......................... 417,480
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 364
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 152
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Setting the Clock.................. 227,247,256
Settings, Personal ........................ 220
Shift Lever Override ...................... 407
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 303
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 123
Shoulder Belts ........................... 42
Side Airbag ............................. 71
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 291
Signals, Turn ...................... 91,209,451
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 314
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 351
Snow Tires ............................ 351
Spare Tire ....................... 345,346,391
Specifications Oil ............................... 420
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........162,208
Speedometer ........................... 202
Speedometer and Odometer ................ 199
Starting ............................... 299 Automatic Transmission
................ 299
Engine Fails to Start .................. 301
Manual Transmission .................. 299
Remote ............................ 26
Starting Procedures ...................... 299
Steering Power .......................... 317,318
Tilt Column ........................ 162
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 277
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 277
Storage ............................... 449
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 291
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 405
Sun Roof .............................. 175
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 101
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 421
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
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INDEX 499