2012 DODGE CALIBER maintenance schedule

MAINTENANCE CHART
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 engine oil and filter. X XXXXXXXX X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled mainte-
nance. XXXXXXXXX X X X X
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air
cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XX X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXX X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXX XX
Inspect the CV joints. XXX X
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first in-
spection at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or
12 months. X
XXX X
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if
necessary. XXXX X X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XX X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. XX X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow
plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery ser-
vice (commercial service), off road, desert opera-
tion or more than 50% of your driving is at sus-
tained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F
(32°C). XX
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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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
80

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
INDEX
89