jacking DODGE CALIBER 2012 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 388
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 388
 Automatic Transmission Overheating ....... 389
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 390
▫ Jack Location ....................... 391
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 391
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 392
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 392
▫ Road Tire Installation ................. 398 
Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 401
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 402
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 403
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 405
 Shift Lever Override ................... 407
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 408
▫ With Ignition Key .................... 409
▫ Without The Ignition Key .............. 410
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
•Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
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Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or
slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission)
or REVERSE (manual transmission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition. 6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
while the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
(Continued)
392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.NOTE:
Refer to “Tires — General Information” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information about
the spare tire, it’s use, and operation.
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on
each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by
two triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill
flange assembly. The rear location is the same but with
two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped with
plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the
jacking locations in the body.
Jacking Locations
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Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
Front Jacking LocationRear Jacking Location6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395

BULB REPLACEMENT
Front Headlamps, Parking, and Turn Signal
Lamps
NOTE:The headlamp bulb can be accessed from under
the hood without the removal of the inner fender well. It
will be necessary to remove the inner fender well to
service the park/turn signal bulb that is located toward
the outboard side of the head lamp unit.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Working in the appropriate wheel well, loosen the
front of the splash shield, but do not fully remove it.
3. Looking up through the front wheel well, locate the
bulb which needs replacing. The headlamp bulb is the
inboard bulb and the park/turn signal bulb is the out-
board bulb.
4. Disconnect the bulb electrical connector. 5. Grasp the bulb, twist 1/4 turn counterclockwise and
pull straight out of front lamp unit.
Fog Lamps
CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it
with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other
oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire on the same side of
the vehicle as the fog lamp being serviced. Refer to
“Jacking and Tire Changing” in “What To Do In Emer-
gencies” for further information.
3. Remove the three screws that secure the outboard side
of the front wheel house splash shield to the front fascia.
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Brake Assist System................... 325
Electronic Stability Program ............. 328
Traction Control System ................ 326
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 328
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 215
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 390
Jump Starting ....................... 401
Towing ............................ 408
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 416
Engine ............................ 413,414
Block Heater ........................ 302
Break-In Recommendations .............. 86
Checking Oil Level ................... 419
Cooling ........................... 430
Exhaust Gas Caution ................88,367
Fuel Requirements .................... 363
Jump Starting ....................... 401 Oil .........................
419,455,456
Oil Change Interval ................... 420
Oil Filler Cap .................. 413,414,421
Oil Filter ........................... 456
Oil Selection ........................ 420
Oil Synthetic ........................ 421
Overheating ........................ 388
Temperature Gauge ................... 201
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 72
Ethanol ............................... 364
Event Data Recorder ...................... 75
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 38,88,367
Exhaust System ....................... 88,427
Exterior Lights .......................... 91
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 202
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 422
Air Conditioning ..................... 292
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HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 166
Hood Release.......................... 150
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 77
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 215
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 97
Instrument Cluster .................... 199,201
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 198
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 444
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 444
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 445
Interior Appearance Care .................. 443
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 160
Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Location
........................... 391
Jack Operation ....................... 390,392
Jacking Instructions ...................... 392
Jump Starting .......................... 401
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 451
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42
Latches ................................ 91
Hood ............................. 150
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 363
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 91
Life of Tires ............................ 348
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INDEX 493

Steering........................ 317,318
Sunroof ........................... 175
Windows ........................... 35
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 457
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 61
Preparation for Jacking .................... 392
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 220
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 344
Radio Operation ........................ 279
Rear Fog Lights ......................... 451
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 37
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 147
Rear Window Defroster ................... 191
Rear Window Features .................... 190
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 190
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 75 Recreational Towing
...................... 385
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 363
Refrigerant ............................ 425
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 59
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 20
Security Alarm ....................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 277
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 449
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 417
Replacement Tires ....................... 349
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 480
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 207
Restraints, Child ....................... 76,81
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 187
Rotation, Tires .......................... 351
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INDEX 497

Tachometer............................ 205
Taillights .............................. 451
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 284
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......201,389
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 80
Text Messaging ......................... 123
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 189
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 162
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 337
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 335
Tire Markings .......................... 331
Tire Safety Information .................... 331
Tires ............................ 91,341,483
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 348
Air Pressure ........................ 341
Chains ............................ 351
Changing .......................... 390 Compact Spare
...................... 345
General Information .................. 341
High Speed ......................... 343
Inflation Pressures .................... 342
Jacking ............................ 390
Life of Tires ........................ 348
Load Capacity .................... 337,338
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 353
Pressure Warning Light ................ 211
Quality Grading ..................... 483
Radial ............................ 344
Replacement ........................ 349
Rotation ........................... 351
Safety .......................... 331,341
Sizes ............................. 333
Snow Tires ......................... 351
Spare Tire .......................... 391
Spinning ........................... 347
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 348
500 INDEX