fuel cap DODGE CALIBER 2011 1.G User Guide

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light” (MIL). It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and drivability. The
vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
•If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose or
improperly installed. A “gASCAP” message will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap until
aclicking sound is heard. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
RESET button to turn off the message. If the problem
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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also states the recommended engine oil viscosity
grade for your engine.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information onengine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oils
Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak
detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an
engineered product and its performance may be im-
paired by supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons51.5 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 7.2 Quarts
6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy-
brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAREngine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 312
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 411
Adding Fuel ........................... 354
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 406
Additives, Fuel ......................... 352
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 402
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 404
Air Conditioning ........................ 275
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 275
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 286
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............404,405
Air Conditioning System .............275,279,404
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 287
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 331
Airbag .............................. 59,69
Airbag Deployment ....................... 70
Airbag Light ..................... 67,73,86,193
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 72
Airbag, Side ........................ 63,66,69Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........64,66,69
Alarm Light ........................... 200
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................232,257
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 312
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 203
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........410,435,436
Capacities .......................... 435
Disposal ........................... 413
Appearance Care ........................ 419
Assistance Towing ....................... 111
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Door Locks ................... 29,30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 279
Automatic Transaxle ..............12,293,373,417
Fluid Level Check .................... 418
Overheating ........................ 373
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Selection Of Lubricant................. 417
Special Additives ..................... 418
Automatic Transmission ................... 298
Gear Ranges ........................ 300
Autostick ............................. 302
B-Pillar Location ........................ 326
Battery ............................... 403
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 23
Belts, Seat .............................. 86
Beverage Cooler ........................ 182
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 405
Brake Assist System ...................... 314
Brake Fluid ............................ 437
Brake System ........................ 31 1,415
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 312,314
Master Cylinder ..................... 415
Parking ........................... 308 Warning Light
....................... 194
Brake, Parking .......................... 308
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 300
Brakes ............................. 31 1,415
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Bulb Replacement ....................... 429
Bulbs, Light .......................... 88,429
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 435
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 435
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 354
Oil (Engine) ..................... 394,401
Power Steering ...................... 308
Car Washes ............................ 420
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............85,353
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 176
Cargo Area Features ...................... 175
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Brake Assist System................... 314
Electronic Stability Program ............. 317
Traction Control System ................ 315
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 317
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 205
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 374
Jump Starting ....................... 381
Towing ............................ 388
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 396
Engine ............................... 394
Block Heater ........................ 295
Break-In Recommendations .............. 84
Checking Oil Level ................... 399
Cooling ........................... 409
Exhaust Gas Caution ................85,353
Fuel Requirements .................... 350
Jump Starting ....................... 381 Oil .........................
399,435,436
Oil Change Interval ................... 400
Oil Filler Cap .................... 394,401
Oil Filter ........................... 436
Oil Selection ........................ 400
Oil Synthetic ........................ 401
Overheating ........................ 372
Temperature Gauge ................... 191
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 70
Ethanol ............................... 351
Event Data Recorder ...................... 73
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 36,85,353
Exhaust System ....................... 85,407
Exterior Lights .......................... 88
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 192
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 402
Air Conditioning ..................... 286
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Engine Oil....................... 402,436
Flashers .............................. 372
Hazard Warning ..................... 372
Turn Signal .................... 88,199,431
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 294
Fluid Capacities ......................... 435
Fluid Leaks ............................. 88
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................. 418
Power Steering ...................... 308
Fluid, Brake ........................... 437
Fluids ................................ 436
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 436
Fog Lights ....................... 148,200,430
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 142
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 142
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 386
Front Position Light ...................... 429 Fuel
.............................. 350,436
Adding ........................... 354
Additives .......................... 352
Capacity ........................... 435
Clean Air .......................... 350
Ethanol ........................... 351
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............192,354
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 192
Gasoline ........................... 350
Gauge ............................ 192
Light ............................. 192
Materials Added ..................... 352
Methanol .......................... 351
Octane Rating ....................... 350
Requirements ....................... 350
Tank Capacity ....................... 435
Fuel System Caution ..................... 355
Fueling ............................... 354
Fuses ................................ 424
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 158
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............354,356,395
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 435
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 350
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 350
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 191
Fuel .............................. 192
Odometer .......................... 196
Tachometer ......................... 195
Gear Ranges ........................... 300
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 387
General Information ................. 17,127,349
General Maintenance ..................... 398
Glass Cleaning .......................... 423
Glove Compartment ...................... 182
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 359
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............357,358Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
.............. 97
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 304
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 372
Headlights ............................ 429
Cleaning ........................... 423
High Beam ......................... 149
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 149
Passing ............................ 149
Replacing .......................... 429
Switch ............................ 146
Heated Mirrors .......................... 96
Heated Seats ........................... 134
Heater ............................... 275
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 295
Hill Start Assist ......................... 316
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New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 84
Occupant Restraints ..................... 66,70
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .........37,63,64,66,69
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 350
Odometer ............................. 196
Trip ........................... 196,198
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 197
Oil, Engine ......................... 399,435
Capacity ........................... 435
Change Interval ..................... 400
Checking .......................... 399
Disposal ........................... 401
Filter ............................. 402
Identification Logo ................... 400
Materials Added to ................... 401
Recommendation .................. 400,435
Synthetic .......................... 401
Viscosity ........................... 401 Onboard Diagnostic System
..............395,396
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 158
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overheating, Engine ................... 191,372
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,461
Paint Care ............................. 419
Panic Alarm ............................ 22
Parking Brake .......................... 308
Passing Light ........................... 149
Personal Settings ........................ 210
Pets .................................. 83
Phone, Cellular .......................... 97
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 97
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 326
Power Door Locks ......................... 28
Mirrors ............................ 95
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 168
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