2012 DODGE CALIBER cruise control

NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the
instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off,
push the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE
indicator will turn off. The system should be turned off
when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when
you are not using it.Electronic Speed Control Lever
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163

five seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument
cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure:1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
Do not start the engine.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three
times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This indicator shows that the Speed Control
system is ON.
16. Trip/Odometer Display Reset Button
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of the two trip odometer settings. Trip A or Trip B
will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and
hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer
to 0 miles (0 km). The odometer must be in Trip mode to
reset.
17. 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 the ignition
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Disposal of Used Coolant............... 433
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 430
Inspection .......................... 433
Points to Remember ................ 432,434
Pressure Cap ........................ 432
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 431
Corrosion Protection ..................... 439
Cruise Light ........................... 208
Cupholders ............................ 184
Customer Assistance ..................... 477
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 75
Dealer Service .......................... 417
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 191
Defroster, Windshield ................89,282,288
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 160
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 415
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 155 Dipsticks
Power Steering ...................... 318
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 433
Engine Oil ......................... 421
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 166
Downshifting .......................... 304
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 142
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 314
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 315
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 99
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 178
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 324
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 325
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Brake Assist System................... 325
Electronic Stability Program ............. 328
Traction Control System ................ 326
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 328
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 215
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 390
Jump Starting ....................... 401
Towing ............................ 408
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 416
Engine ............................ 413,414
Block Heater ........................ 302
Break-In Recommendations .............. 86
Checking Oil Level ................... 419
Cooling ........................... 430
Exhaust Gas Caution ................88,367
Fuel Requirements .................... 363
Jump Starting ....................... 401 Oil .........................
419,455,456
Oil Change Interval ................... 420
Oil Filler Cap .................. 413,414,421
Oil Filter ........................... 456
Oil Selection ........................ 420
Oil Synthetic ........................ 421
Overheating ........................ 388
Temperature Gauge ................... 201
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 72
Ethanol ............................... 364
Event Data Recorder ...................... 75
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 38,88,367
Exhaust System ....................... 88,427
Exterior Lights .......................... 91
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 202
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 422
Air Conditioning ..................... 292
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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