2012 DODGE CALIBER engine

Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000
104,000
117,000
130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Non-turbo
engine only. X
Replace the Spark Plugs. X X X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes
first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the aircleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
1 Empty Empty
2 15 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD ECU Feed
3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed
4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed/OCM
5 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow
6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/Steering Cntrl
Sdar/Hands-Free Phone
7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1
8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2
9 40 Amp Green Power Seats
10 20 Amp Yellow CCN Power Locks/Interior Lighting
11 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Outlet
12 20 Amp Yellow Ign Run/Acc Inverter
13 20 Amp Yellow Pwr Run/Acc Outlet RR/Dome
Lamp/Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp Red IOD CCN
15 40 Amp Green RAD Fan Relay Battery Feed
16 15 Amp Lt Blue IGN Run/ACC Dome Lamp/Sunroof/
Rear Wiper Motor/ACC Inverter
17 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Mod-Wcm
18 40 Amp Green ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed
19 20 Amp Yellow PWR Am p1&Amp2Feed
20 15 Amp Lt Blue IOD Feed Radio
21 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Intrus Mod/Siren (If
Equipped)
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–800–423–6343
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installedspecial TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing
difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain one free
printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals on your
DVD by calling 1–800–423–6343 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover
orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above
numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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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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