2012 DODGE CALIBER hood open

To Enter Remote Start
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
•For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.
•If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start
will automatically lock the doors.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN
position before you can repeat the start sequence for a
third cycle.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
•The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
•Any engine warning lamps come on
•Low Fuel Light turns on
•The hood is opened
•The hazard switch is pressed
•The transmission is moved out of PARK
•The brake pedal is pressed
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time,
or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫Commands ........................ 132
▫ Voice Training ...................... 136
 Seats .............................. 136
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ............. 137
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 138
▫ Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward
Adjustment ........................ 140
▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If
Equipped .......................... 141
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped .......... 141
▫ Driver’s Seatback Recline ............... 142
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ........... 143
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 144
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 147 ▫
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped ........ 148
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 150
 Lights ............................. 152
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 152
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 153
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 153
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 154
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 154
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 155
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 155
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 155
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 156
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick
panel.2. Move the safety catch located under the front edge of
the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Safety Catch
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side
when standing in front of hood) of the engine compart-
ment, to secure the hood in the open position. Place the
hood prop at the location stamped into the inner hood
surface.CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 8 in (20 cm) and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
Hood Prop Rod
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark,
the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When
safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at
idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the
pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a
minute, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up
long grades on hot days, the automatic transmission oil
may become too hot.If this happens, the transmission overheat in-
dicator light will come on, and the vehicle will
slow slightly until the automatic transmission
cools down enough to allow a return to the
requested speed. If the high speed is maintained, the
overheating may reoccur, as before, in a cyclic fashion.6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories. 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403

Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty orrusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a
considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a
reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
dispose of old engine coolant (antifreeze).
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 166
Hood Release.......................... 150
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 77
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 215
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 97
Instrument Cluster .................... 199,201
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 198
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 444
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 444
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 445
Interior Appearance Care .................. 443
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 160
Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Location
........................... 391
Jack Operation ....................... 390,392
Jacking Instructions ...................... 392
Jump Starting .......................... 401
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 451
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42
Latches ................................ 91
Hood ............................. 150
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 363
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 91
Life of Tires ............................ 348
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INDEX 493