DODGE CALIBER SRT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Caliber SRT4
OWNER’ S MANUAL
2008
2008CaliberSRT4
812260838First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION.............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...............................9
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...............................69
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL................................... 151
5STARTING AND OPERATING................................................. 221
6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...............................................273
7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE............................................... 289
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES.................................................. 337
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE..........................................345
10INDEX....................................................................355
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
mIntroduction........................... 4
mHow To Use This Manual.................. 4
mWarnings And Cautions................... 6mVehicle Identification Number............... 6
mVehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
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INTRODUCTION
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet
and various customer-oriented documents. You are
urged to read these publications carefully. Following the
instructions and recommendations in this manual will
help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained
technicians and genuine Mopartparts, and is interested
in your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the table of contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a
complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this owner's manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This manual containsWARNINGSagainst operating
procedures that could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also containsCAUTIONSagainst procedures
that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not
read this entire manual, you may miss important infor-
mation. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left
front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the
windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle
registration or title.
Vehicle Identification Number
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mA Word About Your Keys..................12
NIgnition Key Removal...................12
NLocking Doors With The Key..............12
NKey-In-Ignition Reminder................12
mSentry Keyt...........................13
NReplacement Keys......................14
NCustomer Key Programming..............15
NGeneral Information....................16
mSteering Wheel Lock.....................16NTo Manually Lock The Steering Wheel.......16
NTo Release The Steering Wheel Lock.........17
mDoor Locks............................17
NManual Door Locks.....................17
NPower Door Locks Ð If Equipped..........18
NªChild-Protectionº Door Lock System (Rear
Doors)..............................21
mRemote Keyless Entry Ð If Equipped.........22
NTo Unlock The Doors And Liftgate..........23
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