lock DODGE CALIBER 2009 1.G Owners Manual

License Lights
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the
snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 266
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 355
Adding Fuel ........................... 305
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 351
Additives, Fuel ......................... 304
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 347
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 349
Air Conditioning ........................ 236
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 236
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 242
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............349,350
Air Conditioning System ................236,349
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 284
Airbag ................................ 49
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ....................... 59,73,171
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 59
Airbag, Side ............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 50AlarmLight ........................... 171
Alarm System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 231
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........354,377,378
Capacities ........................... 377
Disposal ............................ 357
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 266
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 177
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 362
Assistance Towing ........................ 98
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 80
Automatic Door Locks ................... 28,29
Automatic Transaxle ........... 12,249,253,325,361
Fluid Level Check ..................... 361
Interlock System ....................... 255
Overheating .......................... 325
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 361
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Shifting ............................. 255
Special Additives...................... 361
Autostick ............................. 257
Battery ............................... 348
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 73
Beverage Cooler ........................ 160
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 350
B-Pillar Location ........................ 279
Brake Assist System ...................... 269
Brake Fluid ............................ 379
Brake, Parking .......................... 264
Brake System ........................ 265,359
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 266,269
Master Cylinder ....................... 359
Parking ............................. 264
Warning Light ........................ 178
Brakes ............................. 265,359Brake/Transmission Interlock
............... 254
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 70
Bulb Replacement ..................... 371,372
Bulbs,Light .......................... 74,371
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 377
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 377
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 305
Oil (Engine) ....................... 340,346
Power Steering ........................ 263
Car Washes ............................ 363
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... 72,305
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 155
Cargo Area Features ...................... 154
Cargo Compartment Light ............................... 154
CargoLight ............................ 154
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 156
INDEX 411
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Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 157
Cellular Phone ........................ 83,236
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 376
Chains, Tire ............................ 291
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 326
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 276
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............175,342
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 71
Checks, Safety ........................... 71
Child Restraint .......................... 62
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 66
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts ........... 65
Child Safety Locks ........................ 31
Child Seat .............................. 68
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 302
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 364
Climate Control ......................... 236 Clock ........................
192,206,209,219
Clutch ............................... 359
Clutch Fluid ........................... 359
CoinHolder ........................... 152
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 235
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 286
Console .............................. 152
Contract, Service ........................ 403
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 377,378
Cooler, Beverage ........................ 160
Cooling System ......................... 353
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 355
Coolant Level ...................... 354,357
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 357
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 354
Inspection ........................... 357
Points to Remember ................. 356,358
Pressure Cap ......................... 356
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... 354
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Corrosion Protection..................... 362
CruiseLight ........................... 176
Cupholders ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 401
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 59
Dealer Service .......................... 343
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 159
Defroster, Windshield ................... 73,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 132
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 341
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 129
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ 263
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 357
Engine Oil ........................... 346
Door Locks ............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 28 Door Opener, Garage
..................... 138
Downshifting .......................... 253
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 119
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 259
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 260
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 148
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 268
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 269
Brake Assist System .................... 269
Electronic Stability Program ............... 270
Traction Control System ................. 270
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 270
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 180
INDEX 413
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Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 368
Interior Appearance Care .................. 365
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 132
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 326
Jack Operation ....................... 326,327
Jacking Instructions ...................... 327
Jump Starting .......................... 331
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 373
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 37 Latches
................................ 74
Hood .............................. 124
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 301
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 74
LifeofTires ............................ 289
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 158
LightBulbs .......................... 74,371
Lights .............................. 74,126 Airbag .......................... 59,73,171
Alarm .............................. 171
Anti-Lock ........................... 177
Back-Up ............................ 373
Brake Warning ........................ 178
Bulb Replacement ...................... 372
Cargo .............................. 154
Center Mounted Stop ................... 376
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 126
INDEX 417
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator......................... 271,273
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 172
Exterior .............................. 74
Fog .......................... 128,177,372
Headlight Switch ...................... 126
Headlights ........................... 126
High Beam Indicator .................... 178
Instrument Cluster ..................... 126
License ............................. 375
Lights On Reminder .................... 127
Low Fuel ............................ 170
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 175
Map Reading ......................... 130
Oil Pressure .......................... 171
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 171
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 19,171
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 175
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 171Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
........... 172
Traction Control ....................... 271
Turn Signal ................... 74, 126,128,373
Voltage ............................. 170
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 169
Loading Vehicle ...................... 307,309
Capacities ........................... 309
Tires ............................... 279
Locks Child Protection ........................ 31
Door ................................ 26
Power Door ........................... 27
Lubrication, Body ....................... 350
Lumbar Support ........................ 119
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 348
Maintenance, General ..................... 344
Maintenance Procedures ................... 344
Maintenance Schedule .................... 382
418 INDEX

Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 138
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake ....................... 243
Overdrive ............................. 257
Overheating, Engine ................... 169,324
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ......... 4,405
PaintCare ............................. 362
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 264
Passing Light ........................... 130
Personal Settings ........................ 185
Pets .................................. 70
Phone, Cellular .......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 83
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 279
Power Door Locks ........................... 27
Mirrors .............................. 81 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)
.......... 148
Steering .......................... 262,263
Sunroof ............................. 144
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 379
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 48
Preparation for Jacking .................... 327
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 46
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 185
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 286
Radio Operation ........................ 236
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios) ........... 229
Rear Fog Lights ......................... 373
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 123
Rear Window Defroster ................... 159
Rear Window Features .................... 158
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Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 158
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 59
Recreational Towing ...................... 321
Refrigerant ............................ 350
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 47
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 20
Security Alarm ......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 234
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 371
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 343
Replacement Tires ....................... 290
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 404
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 174
Restraints, Child ....................... 62,68
Restraints, Infant ......................... 63
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 155Rotation, Tires
.......................... 292
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 404
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 72
Safety Information, Tire ................... 274
Safety Tips ............................. 71
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 231
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios) ........... 229
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 382
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 368
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 47
Seat Belts .............................. 73
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 42
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 42
And Pregnant Women ................... 48
Child Restraint ........................ 62
Front Seat ............................ 37
INDEX 421
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Inspection............................ 73
Pretensioners .......................... 46
Rear Seat ............................. 37
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 36
Seats ................................. 117
Adjustment .......................... 117
Head Restraints ....................... 120
Heated ............................. 120
Lumbar Support ....................... 119
Rear Folding ......................... 123
Rear Folding (Sedan) ................... 123
Seatback Release ....................... 119
Tilting .............................. 119
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Oil ......................... 345
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 401 Service Contract
......................... 403
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 175
Service Manuals ........................ 405
Setting the Clock ................ 192,206,209,219
Settings, Personal ........................ 185
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 253
Shoulder Belts ........................... 37
Side Airbag ............................. 55
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 244
Signals, Turn ...................... 74, 177,373
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 259
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 291
Snow Tires ............................ 291
Spare Tire ....................... 286,287,326
Specifications Oil ................................ 345
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........134,176
Speedometer ........................... 170
422 INDEX