instrument panel DODGE CALIBER 2007 1.G User Guide

Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid, trans-
mission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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▫Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat.............98
▫Folding Rear Seat......................99
▫Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped.........100

To Open And Close The Hood............101

Lights..............................102
▫Map/Reading Lights...................102
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............103
▫Headlights, Parking Lights,
Instrument Panel Lights.................103
▫Lights-On Reminder...................104
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............104
▫Turn Signals.........................105
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........105
▫Passing Light........................106

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped
..........................106▫Functionality........................106

Windshield Wipers And Washers..........106
▫Windshield Washers...................106
▫Mist Feature.........................107
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............108
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............108
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................108

Tilt Steering Column....................108

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped.....109
▫ToActivate ..........................110
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............110
▫To Deactivate........................110
▫To Resume Speed.....................110
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............110
▫Manual Transaxle.....................111
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............111
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You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice-
mail system or an automated service, such as, paging
service or automated customer service. Some services
require immediate response selection, in some instances,
that may be too quick for use of UConnect™ system.
When calling a number with your UConnect™ system
that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone
sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push
the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say the sequence you
wish to enter followed by the wordSend.For example,
if required to enter your pin number followed with a
pound3746#,youcanpressthe’VoiceRecognition’
button and say3746#Send.Saying a number, or
sequence of numbers, followed bySendis also to be
used to navigate through an automated customer service
center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager.
Barge In - Overriding Prompts
The ’Voice Recognition’ button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
recognition command immediately. For example, if a
prompt is playingWould you like to pair a phone, cleara,you could press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and
sayPair a Phoneto select that option without having to
listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off
Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect™
system will not repeat a phone number before you dial
it).
•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup Confirmations.The UConnect™ system will
play the current confirmation prompt status and you
will be given the choice to change it.
Phone and Network Status Indicators
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cell phone, the UConnect™ system will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using UConnect™. The status is given for roaming net-
work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
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Heated Seats — If Equipped
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
This feature heats the front driver’s and passenger’s
seats. The controls for the heater is located on the
instrument panel, below the radio. After turning on the
ignition, you may choose OFF, HIGH, or LOW heat
settings. An indicator on the switch shows which setting
has been chosen.Pressing the switch once will select high-level heating.
Pressing the switch a second time will select low-level
heating. Pressing the switch a third time will shut the
heating elements off.
Heated Seat Switches
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NOTE:The lights will remain on until the switch is
pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned
off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off
automatically.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight
beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior
lights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights
Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation.
Map/Reading Lights
Headlight Control
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To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Control
Lever up or down.
Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function
Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the control lever.
NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Dimmer Control
Fog Light Control
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel Features...............141

Instrument Cluster—Base................142

Instrument Cluster—Premium............143

Instrument Cluster Descriptions...........144

Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) – If Equipped
...................152
▫EVIC Functions.......................154
▫Compass/Temperature/Audio............154
▫Average Fuel Economy.................155
▫Distance To Empty (DTE)...............155
▫Elapsed Time........................155
▫Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM).............155▫Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)........155

Setting The Compass Variance And
Compass Calibration
...................158
▫Compass Variance.....................158
▫Compass Calibration...................160

Radio General Information...............160
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................160
▫Two Types Of Signals..................161
▫Electrical Disturbances..................161
▫AM Reception.......................161
▫FM Reception........................161
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Electronic Digital Clock.................161
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................162

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD
(Single Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite
Radio And Hands Free Phone Capability
....162
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......163
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........166
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....167
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone —
If Equipped.........................168
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio —
If Equipped.........................168

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands
Free Phone, And Vehicle
Entertainment Systems (VES) Capabilities
....169
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......169▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........173
▫Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........174
▫NotesOnPlayingMP3Files .............176
▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)..........178
▫Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For MP3 Play)...............178

Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD
(6-Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio,
Hands Free Phone, Video, MP3, And
WMA Capabilities
.....................180
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......180
▫Operating Instructions — Tape Player.......184
▫Seek Button.........................184
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................184
▫Rewind (RW)........................184
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▫TapeEject...........................184
▫Scan Button.........................185
▫Changing Tape Direction................185
▫Metal Tape Selection...................185
▫Pinch Roller Release...................185
▫Noise Reduction......................185
▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........185
▫Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........186
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............188
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
And WMA Audio Play).................190
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3
AndWMAPlay) ......................190

Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD
(6–Disc) Radio With Navigation System
.....192▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................192
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................192

Satellite Radio — If Equipped.............193
▫System Activation.....................193
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID)..........193
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF,
And RAQ, Radios.....................194
▫Selecting a Channel....................194
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......195
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................195
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................195
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................195
▫Satellite Antenna......................195
▫Reception Quality.....................195
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Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped
..........................196
▫Radio Operation......................196
▫CD Player..........................197

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............197

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......198

Climate Controls......................198
▫Climate Controls......................198
▫Air Filtration System – If Equipped........202
▫Operating Tips.......................203
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