2012 DODGE CALIBER overheating

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob...................8
Remote Start................8
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags ............10
Child Restraints .............11
Front Seats ................13
Rear Seats ................15
Heated Seats ...............15
Tilt Steering Column ...........16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations . . . 17
Turn Signal/Lights Lever .........17
Wiper/Washer Lever ...........18
Speed Control ..............19
AutoStick
®................20
Manual Climate Controls .........21
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) ...................21
Power Sunroof ..............22
Wind Buffeting ..............23
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) . . 26
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES + RSC) .........28
Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ) . . 30
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code
RBZ/RHB) ................33
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel
Link ....................41
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......44
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control .........45
Uconnect™ Phone ............46
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......48
Bluetooth
®Streaming Audio .......50
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ...............50
Programmable Features .........51Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............52
Power Inverter ..............54
Power Outlet ...............55
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) ..........56
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) .............57
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance .......58
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 58
If Your Engine Overheats .........62
Automatic Transmission Overheating . . 62
Jacking And Tire Changing ........63
Jump-Starting Procedures ........68
Shift Lever Override ...........71
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........72
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........73
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......74
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............75
Engine Compartment ...........76
Fluids And Capacities ..........78
Maintenance Chart ............79
Fuses ...................82
Tire Pressures ...............83
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......84
Exterior Bulbs ..............84
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 85
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center...................85
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 85
Publications Ordering ..........85
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. .............86
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®...87
INDEX..................88
FAQ (How To?)Frequently Asked Questions .......91
TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
it may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off”
mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on ESC,
refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when
you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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
INDEX
88

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