steering DODGE CALIBER 2010 1.G Owner's Guide

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Integrated Power Module
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Battery (Under Cover)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Air Cleaner Filter 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Battery (Under Cover)
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Integrated Power Module 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after afully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut
off, will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Maintain the oil level between the range markings on the
dipstick. The range markings will consist of a crosshatch
zone that says SAFE or a crosshatch zone that says MIN
at the low end of the range and MAX at the high end of
the range. Adding 1 qt (1L) of oil when the reading is at
the low end of the indicated range will result in the oil
level at the full end of the indicator range.
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
3 10 Amp
RedCHMSL Brake Switch
Feed
4 10 Amp
RedIgnition Switch Feed/
OCM
5 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow – If
Equipped
6 10 Amp
RedIOD Sw/Pwr Mir/
Steering Cntrl Sdar/
Hands-Free Phone –
If Equipped
7 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense1
8 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense2
9 40 Amp Green Power Seats – If
EquippedCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
10 20 Amp
YellowCCN Power Locks/
Interior Lighting
11 15 Amp
Lt BluePower Outlet
12 20 Amp
YellowIgn Run/Acc Inverter
13 20 Amp
YellowPwr Run/Acc Outlet
RR/Dome Lamp/
Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp
RedIOD CCN
15 40 Amp Green RAD Fan Relay Bat-
tery Feed
16 15 Amp
Lt BlueIGN Run/Acc Dome
Lamp/Sunroof/Rear
Wiper Motor/ACC
Inverter
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If
Equipped MOPAR
CVTF + 4
Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids or equivalent.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARPower Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
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•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Overheating.......................... 373
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 416
Shifting ............................. 300
Special Additives ...................... 416
Autostick ............................. 302
Battery ............................... 401
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Belts, Seat .............................. 87
Beverage Cooler ........................ 175
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 403
B-Pillar Location ........................ 326
Brake Assist System ...................... 314
Brake Fluid ............................ 435
Brake, Parking .......................... 308
Brake System ........................ 310,413
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 31 1,314
Master Cylinder ....................... 413
Parking ............................. 308 Warning Light
........................ 195
Brakes ............................. 310,413
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 299
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Bulb Replacement ....................... 427
Bulbs, Light .......................... 89,427
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 433
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 433
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 353
Oil (Engine) ....................... 392,399
Power Steering ........................ 307
Car Washes ............................ 418
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............86,352
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 179
Cargo Area Features ...................... 178
Cargo Compartment Light ............................... 178
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INDEX 467

Inspection........................... 411
Points to Remember ................. 410,412
Pressure Cap ......................... 410
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... 408
Corrosion Protection ..................... 417
Cruise Light ........................... 199
Cupholders ............................ 176
Customer Assistance ..................... 457
Dealer Service .......................... 395
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 184
Defroster, Windshield ................87,278,283
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 152
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 393
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 148
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ 307
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 411Engine Oil
........................... 399
Door Locks ............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 158
Downshifting .......................... 297
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 135
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 304
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 305
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 168
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 314
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 314
Brake Assist System .................... 314
Electronic Stability Program ............... 318
Traction Control System ................. 315
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
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INDEX 469

Fluid, Brake........................... 435
Fluid Capacities ......................... 433
Fluid Leaks ............................. 89
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 416
Power Steering ........................ 307
Fluids ................................ 434
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 434
Fog Lights ....................... 147,201,428
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 142
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 142
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 385
Front Position Light ...................... 427
Fuel .............................. 348,434
Adding ............................. 353
Additives ............................ 351
Capacity ............................ 433
Clean Air ............................ 349
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 193,353Filler Door (Gas Cap)
................... 193
Gasoline ............................ 348
Gauge .............................. 193
Light ............................... 193
Octane Rating ........................ 348
Requirements ......................... 348
Tank Capacity ........................ 433
Fuel System Caution ..................... 354
Fueling ............................... 353
Fuses ................................ 423
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 158
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............353,355,393
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 349
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... 348,433
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 349
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 192
Fuel ............................... 193
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INDEX 471

Filter............................... 400
Identification Logo ..................... 398
Materials Added to ..................... 399
Recommendation ................... 398,433
Synthetic ............................ 399
Viscosity ............................ 399
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............393,394
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 158
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overdrive ............................. 302
Overheating, Engine ................... 192,372
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,461
Paint Care ............................. 417
Panic Alarm ............................ 22
Parking Brake .......................... 308
Passing Light ........................... 148
Personal Settings ........................ 211
Pets .................................. 84 Phone, Cellular
.......................... 99
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 99
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 326
Power Door Locks ........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 97
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 168
Steering ............................. 307
Sunroof ............................. 165
Windows ............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 435
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 56
Preparation for Jacking .................... 375
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 50
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 211
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 333
Radio Operation ........................ 275
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