power steering DODGE CALIBER 2011 1.G User Guide

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If
Equipped MOPAR
CVTF + 4
Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic 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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437

Once A Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•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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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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INDEX 467

Disposal of Used Coolant............... 413
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 410
Inspection .......................... 413
Points to Remember ................ 412,414
Pressure Cap ........................ 412
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 410
Corrosion Protection ..................... 419
Cruise Light ........................... 198
Cupholders ............................ 174
Customer Assistance ..................... 457
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 73
Dealer Service .......................... 398
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 181
Defroster, Windshield ................87,277,283
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 153
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 395
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 149 Dipsticks
Power Steering ...................... 308
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 413
Engine Oil ......................... 401
Door Locks ............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 158
Downshifting .......................... 297
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 137
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 303
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 304
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 95
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 168
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 314
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 314
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INDEX 469

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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INDEX 471

Steering........................ 307,308
Sunroof ........................... 165
Windows ........................... 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 437
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 59
Preparation for Jacking .................... 375
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 210
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 333
Radio Operation ........................ 274
Rear Fog Lights ......................... 431
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 35
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 142
Rear Window Defroster ................... 181
Rear Window Features .................... 180
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 180
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 73 Recreational Towing
...................... 370
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 350
Refrigerant ............................ 405
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 57
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 18
Security Alarm ....................... 17
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 272
Remote Starting System .................... 24
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 429
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 397
Replacement Tires ....................... 338
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 460
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 197
Restraints, Child ....................... 74,79
Restraints, Infant ......................... 75
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 176
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INDEX 477

Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 202
Service Manuals ........................ 461
Setting the Clock .................. 218,237,246
Settings, Personal ........................ 210
Shift Lever Override ...................... 387
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 297
Shoulder Belts ........................... 41
Side Airbag ............................. 69
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 286
Signals, Turn ...................... 88,199,431
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 303
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 339
Snow Tires ............................ 339
Spare Tire ....................... 334,335,375
Specifications Oil ............................... 400
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........155,198
Speedometer ........................... 192 Speedometer and Odometer
................ 189
Starting ............................... 293
Automatic Transmission ................ 293
Engine Fails to Start .................. 294
Manual Transmission .................. 293
Remote ............................ 24
Starting Procedures ...................... 293
Steering Power .......................... 307,308
Tilt Column ........................ 154
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 272
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 272
Storage ............................... 428
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 285
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 386
Sun Roof .............................. 165
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 97
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 59
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INDEX 479