2012 DODGE CALIBER warning light

• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, werecommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- 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 when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed
in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may
experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have thevehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature thatmight occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, you will
experience reduced vehicle performance until the automatic transmission cools
down. If the overheating continues, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle,
with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns
off, you may continue to drive normally.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a“clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button, located below the tachometer, to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHANgE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the
normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C)
or greater and you hear a chime, 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.
• When the transmission overheat warning light
turns on, you will experience
reduced performance until the automatic transmission cools down. Once the
transmission has cooled down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally. If the high speed is maintained, the overheating will continue to occur.
• If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe
cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s
ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause
damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or
under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, shouldbe cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam Headlamp H13
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp 3157AK
Front Fog Lamp PSX24W
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) LED Assembly
Rear Tail/Stop Lamp 3157
Rear Turn Signal Lamp 3757AK
Backup Lamp 921 W16W
License Lamp W5W
* CHMSL is not serviceable. It is a LED lamp. To replace the LED, the entire CHMSL
assembly must be replaced.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Air Conditioning............ 21
Airbag .................. 10
AirbagLight ............... 61
Alarm, Panic ............... 8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .... 60
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............. 9
Audio
Settings ..... 26,27,28,30,31,32,36
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 21
Automatic Transmission Autostick ............... 20
FluidType .............. 78
Overheating ............. 62
AxleFluid ................ 78
Battery Charging System Light ....... 60
Belts, Seat ................ 9
BrakeFluid ............... 78
Brake System WarningLight ............ 60
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ............... 17
Bulb Replacement ........... 84
Calibration, Compass ......... 51
Change Oil Indicator .......... 61
Changing A Flat Tire .......... 63
Charging System Light ......... 60
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light) ............. 60
Child Restraint ............. 11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 11
ClimateControl ............. 21
Clock Setting ........ 26,28,31,33
Compass Calibration .......... 51
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 78
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 19
CruiseLight ............... 19
Customer Assistance .......... 85
Defects, Reporting ........... 86
Defroster, Rear Window ........ 21
Defroster, Windshield ......... 21Dimmer Control
............. 17
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 17
Disarming, Theft System ........ 9
Electronic Speed Control
(CruiseControl) ............. 19
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . 58
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light ................... 61
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC) ............ 50,51
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 24
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ................ 63
Jump Starting ............ 68
Overheating ............. 62
Engine Break-In Recommendations .... 17
Compartment ............. 76
Jump Starting ............ 68
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ............ 60
Oil Selection ............. 78
Overheating ............. 62
EventDataRecorder .......... 74
Exterior Lights ............. 84
Flash-To-Pass .............. 18
Fluid Capacities ............ 78
Fluids .................. 78
FogLights ................ 18
Folding Front Passenger Seat ..... 14
FoldingRearSeat ........... 15
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 73
Front Heated Seats ........... 15
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ......... 61
Specifications ............ 78
Fuses .................. 82
Garage

Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..52
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....... 61
Headlights ............... 17 Dimmer Switch ........... 17
HighBeam .............. 18
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Heated Mirrors........... 21,22
Heated Seats .............. 15
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 18
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 52
Hood Release .............. 75
Instrument Cluster ............ 6
Indicators ............... 7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,58
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . 82
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 18
Introduction ............... 2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ......... 54
Inverter, Power ............. 54
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........ 45
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 50
Jack Location .............. 63
Jack Operation ........... 63,64
Jacking Instructions .......... 64
Jump Starting .............. 68
KeyFob .................. 8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 51
Lane Change Assist .......... 18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
forCHildren) .............. 11
Lights Headlights .............. 17
Park .................. 17
Transmission Warning ........ 61
TurnSignal .............. 18
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 81
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 79
Malfunction Indicator Light
(CheckEngine) ............. 60
MediaCenterRadio ...... 26,28,30
Mirrors Heated .............. 21,22 MOPAR
®Accessories
......... 87
Navigation ................ 39
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..... 17
Oil Change Indicator .......... 61
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...... 61
Oil Pressure Light ........... 60
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 78
Outlet Power ................. 55
Overheating, Engine .......... 62
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Phone (Pairing) ............. 46
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 46
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ............... 83
Power Glass Sunroof ............ 22
Inverter ................ 54
Outlet
(Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..... 55
Seats ................. 13
Steering ................ 78
Preparation for Jacking ........ 63
Programmable Electronic Features . . 51
Radio Operation ............ 33
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 18
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 15
Recreational Towing .......... 57
Remote Starting System ........ 8
ReplacementBulbs .......... 84
Reporting Safety Defects ....... 86
Restraints, Child ............ 11
Seat Belts ................. 9
Seats ................... 13
Adjustment .............. 13
Folding Front Passenger ...... 14
Heated ................ 15
Power ................. 13
RearFolding ............. 15
Seek Button ...... 26,27,29,31,32
Setting the Clock ...... 26,28,31,33
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Shift Lever Override.......... 71
Signals, Turn .............. 18
SIRIUSTravelLink ........... 43
Spare Tire ................ 63
Spark Plugs ............... 78
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 19
Starting Remote ................. 8
Steering TiltColumn .............. 16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .... 44
Store Radio Presets ...... 27,29,31
SunRoof ................ 22
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................. 10
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ................... 21
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................. 62
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...... 9
Theft System Arming .......... 9
Theft System Disarming ......... 9
Tilt Steering Column .......... 16
Tires Air Pressure ............. 83
Changing ............... 63
Jacking ................ 63 Pressure Warning Light
....... 58
SpareTire ............... 63
Towing .................. 56 24-Hour Towing Assistance ..... 58
Disabled Vehicle ........... 72
Recreational ............. 57
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ..... 56
Trailer Weight .............. 56
Transmission Fluid ................. 78
TurnSignals ............... 18
Uconnect™Phone ........... 46
Uconnect™ Voice Command ..... 48
Voice Commands ............ 48
WarningLights ............. 58
Washer Rear .................. 19
Washers, Windshield .......... 18
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ...... 84
Wind Buffeting ............. 23
Windshield Washers .......... 18
Windshield Wipers ........... 18
Wiper,Rear ............... 19
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 11
• How do my heated seats operate? pg. 15
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle? pg. 26, 28, 30, 33
• How do I activate the Audio Jack? pg. 27, 30, 32, 36
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 26, 28, 31, 33
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 39
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the UConnect™ Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 46
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 52
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Caliber? pg. 56
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 58
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 63
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 68
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 82
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 78
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 79
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 83
FAQ (How To?)
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