DODGE CALIBER 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Removable Load Floor
The cargo area contains a removable load floor.
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
There are two D-rings installed in the cargo area for
securing cargo.
WARNING!
•Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision
a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to
come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use
only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as
possible.(Continued)
Rear Cargo Area
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed
weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the
rear of the vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped
When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down
off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and
other activities.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch
located on the center portion of the control lever. The
control lever is located on the right side of the steering
column.
Fold-Down Speakers
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Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the
first detent position for rear wiper operation.
NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode
only. Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first
detent to activate the rear washer. The washer
pump and the wiper will continue to operate as
long as the switch is held (for a maximum of 10 seconds).
Upon release, the wiper will continue to cycle two times
before returning to the set position.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park”
position if power accessory delay is active. Power acces-
sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door, if this
happens the rear wiper will stop at its current position
and will not go to “park”.Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
bottom right-side of the blower control knob.
Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster
and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indica-
tor in the button will illuminate when the rear window
Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 10 minutes. For an addi-
tional five minutes of operation, press the button a
second time.
NOTE:To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
CHILL ZONEBEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE
COMPARTMENT — IF EQUIPPED
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side
of the vehicle. The large glove compartment door swings
downward and features two levels of storage. The upper
bin functions as the Chill Zone cooled beverage storage
compartment (for vehicles equipped with air condition-
ing) for storing up to four 20 oz (1 L) bottles or cans.
When desired, cool air enters the Chill Zone to keep the
contents cool, depending on ambient temperature and
A/C settings.
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NOTE:The use of the Chill Zone is for nonperishable
beverages only.
Inside the Chill Zone is a vent which, when opened,
allows either air conditioned or fresh air to flow into the Chill Zone
compartment. Depending on ambient tem-
perature and A/C setting, the compartment can keep
beverages cool.
Vehicles without air conditioning can use that space for
storage. The lower bin holds the Owner ’s Manual and
other important documents.
Glove Compartment and Chill Zone 
Positioning Slide Control
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 198
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 199
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 200
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 201
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 215
â–« Oil Change Required — If Equipped ...... 217
â–« EVIC Functions ..................... 218
â–« Compass/Temperature/Audio ........... 218â–«
Average Fuel Economy ................ 219
â–« Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 219
â–« Elapsed Time ....................... 219
â–« Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ............ 219
â–« Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... 220
 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .................. 225
â–« Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 226
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â–«Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 234
â–« Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ....... 236
â–« List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/
WMA Play) ........................ 238
â–« Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play) ............................. 239
â–« Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped .......................... 241
 Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If
Equipped ............................ 245
â–« Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped ................ 245
â–« Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 245 
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......... 246
â–« Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 246
â–« Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 249
â–« Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 251
â–« Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 254
 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales
Code RES+RSC) ....................... 254
â–« Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 255
â–« Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 260
â–« Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 262
â–« List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 265
â–« Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 265
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â–«Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped .......................... 266
 iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 270
â–« Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device ............................ 271
â–« Using This Feature ................... 272
â–« Controlling The iPod Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ............. 272
â–« Play Mode ......................... 272
â–« List Or Browse Mode ................. 274
â–« Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ........ 276
 Steering Wheel Audio Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 277 â–«
Radio Operation ..................... 278
â–« CD Player ......................... 278
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 279
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 279
 Climate Controls ...................... 280
â–« Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ..... 280
â–« Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .......................... 284
â–« Operating Tips ...................... 290
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet5 — Lower Glove Compartment/Beverage Cooler –
If Equipped 9 — ESC OFF Switch – If Equipped
2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Climate Controls 10 — Storage Bins
3 — Radio 7 — Heated Seat Switches – If Equipped 11 — Power Outlet
4 — Passenger Airbag 8 — Hazard Warning Flasher
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