2012 DODGE CALIBER oil dipstick

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after afully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut
off, will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Maintain the oil level between the range markings on the
dipstick. The range markings will consist of a crosshatch
zone that says SAFE or a crosshatch zone that says MIN
at the low end of the range and MAX at the high end of
the range. Adding 1 qt (1L) of oil when the reading is at
the low end of the indicated range will result in the oil
level at the full end of the indicator range.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419

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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INDEX 489