DODGE CALIBER SRT 2008 1.G Owners Manual
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Break-In Recommendations................ 65
Checking Oil Level..................... 296
Cooling............................. 309
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 267
Fuel Requirements..................... 264
Jump Starting......................... 284
Oil ...........................296,333,334
Oil Change Interval.................... 297
Oil Filler Cap......................291,298
Oil Filter............................ 334
Oil Selection.......................... 297
Operation............................ 65
Overheating.......................... 274
Temperature Gauge..................... 157
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 53
Ethanol............................... 265
Event Data Recorder...................... 54
Exhaust Gas Caution..............31,65,267,308
Exhaust System......................... 308Filler Location Fuel...................... 157
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 302
Engine Fuel.......................... 302
Engine Oil........................299,334
Flashers.............................. 274
Hazard Warning....................... 274
Turn Signal.......................... 328
Flooded Engine Starting................... 225
Fluid, Brake........................... 335
Fluid Capacities......................... 333
Fluid Leaks............................. 67
Fluids................................ 334
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 334
Fog Lights....................... 113,162,328
Folding Rear Seat........................ 107
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 107
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 286
Fuel..............................264,334
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Adding............................. 268
Additives............................ 266
Capacity............................ 333
Clean Air............................ 264
Ethanol............................. 265
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................157,268
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 157
Filter............................... 302
Gasoline............................ 264
Gauge.............................. 157
Hoses.............................. 314
Light............................... 158
Materials Added....................... 266
Methanol............................ 265
Octane Rating........................ 264
Requirements......................... 264
System Hoses......................... 314
Tank Capacity........................ 333
Fuel System Caution..................... 270Fueling............................... 268
Fuses................................ 323
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 122
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............268,269,293
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 264
Gasoline (Fuel).......................264,333
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 264
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 157
Fuel................................ 157
Odometer........................... 159
Tachometer.......................... 158
General Information.................16,103,263
General Maintenance..................... 296
Glass Cleaning.......................... 322
Glove Compartment...................... 148
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 270
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Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 76
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 235
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 274
Head Restraints......................... 106
Headlights............................ 327
Cleaning............................ 321
High Beam........................ 114,165
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 114
Passing............................. 115
Replacing............................ 327
Switch.............................. 111
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 122
Hood Release.......................... 109
Hoses................................ 314
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................13,29
Infant Restraint.......................... 57
Information Center, Vehicle................. 166
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 73
Instrument Cluster....................156,157
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 155
Instrument Panel Cover................... 322
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 322
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 323
Interior Appearance Care.................. 321
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 117
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 284
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 13
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Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 22
Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........162,328
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 33
Latches
Hood............................... 109
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 264
Life of Tires............................ 251
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 29
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 146
Light Bulbs............................ 327
Lights..............................67,110
Airbag..........................54,66,158
Back-Up............................. 328
Brake Warning........................ 161
Bulb Replacement...................... 327
Cargo .............................. 141Center Mounted Stop................... 332
Daytime Running...................... 115
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 111
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................131,133
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 159
Fog .......................... 113,162,328
Headlight Switch...................... 111
Headlights........................... 111
High Beam Indicator.................... 165
Instrument Cluster..................... 111
License............................. 331
Lights On Reminder.................... 112
Low Fuel............................ 158
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 164
Map Reading......................... 110
Oil Pressure.......................... 159
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 158
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 29
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Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 158
Traction Control....................... 131
Turn Signal.................. 111,114,162,328
Voltage............................. 158
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 157
Loading Vehicle......................... 270
Tires ............................... 242
Locks
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 17
Power Door........................... 18
Steering Wheel......................... 16
Lubrication, Body....................... 306
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 148
Lumbar Support........................ 105
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 302
Maintenance, General..................... 296
Maintenance Procedures................... 296Maintenance Schedule.................... 338
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 164,293
Manual, Service......................... 352
Manual Transaxle..................224,226,317
Downshifting......................... 227
Fluid Level Check...................... 318
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 318
Lubricant Selection..................... 317
Map/Reading Lights..................... 110
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 316
Methanol............................. 265
Mirrors................................ 73
Electric Powered....................... 74
Outside.............................. 73
Rearview............................. 73
Vanity............................... 76
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 255
Mopar Parts.........................295,350
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MTBE/ETBE........................... 265
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 111
Navigation Radio........................ 202
Navigation System....................... 202
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 65
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 264
Odometer............................. 159
Trip .............................159,161
Oil Change Indicator..................160,175
Oil, Engine.........................296,333
Capacity............................ 333
Change Interval....................... 297
Checking............................ 296
Disposal............................ 299
Filter............................... 299
Materials Added to..................... 299Recommendation...................297,333
Viscosity............................ 298
Oil Pressure Light....................... 159
Onboard Diagnostic System..............292,293
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 122
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 220
Overheating, Engine...................... 274
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).........4,352
Paint Care............................. 318
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 228
Passing Light........................... 115
Personal Settings........................ 173
Pets.................................. 64
Phone, Cellular.......................... 76
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 76
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 242
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Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 323
Door Locks........................... 18
Mirrors.............................. 74
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 138
Steering..........................233,305
Steering, Checking..................... 305
Sunroof............................. 134
Windows............................. 31
Power Steering Fluid..................... 335
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 44
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 42
Programmable Electronic Features............ 173
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Radial Ply Tires......................... 249
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 179Radio, Navigation....................... 202
Radio Operation...................181,188,211
Radio, Satellite.......................203,205
Radio (Sound Systems).................181,188
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 29
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 107
Rear Window Defroster................... 147
Rear Window Features.................... 146
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 146
Recorder, Event Data...................... 54
Recreational Towing...................... 271
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 264
Refrigerant............................ 305
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 43
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 22
Security Alarm......................... 28
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 209
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Replacement Bulbs....................... 327
Replacement Keys........................ 14
Replacement Parts....................... 295
Replacement Tires....................... 251
Reporting Safety Defects................... 351
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........160,175
Restraints, Child.......................56,63
Restraints, Infant......................... 57
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 143
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 148
Rotation, Tires.......................... 254
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 66
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 67
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 351
Safety Information, Tire................... 237
Safety Tips............................. 65
Satellite Radio.......................203,205
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 208Schedule, Maintenance.................... 338
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 323
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 43
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 38
And Pregnant Women................... 44
Child Restraint......................... 56
Front Seat............................ 33
Pretensioners.......................... 42
Rear Seat............................. 33
Reminder............................ 158
Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 32
Seats................................. 103
Adjustment.......................... 103
Head Restraints....................... 106
Lumbar Support....................... 105
Rear Folding......................... 107
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 107
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Seatback Release....................... 105
Tilting.............................. 105
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 28
Selection of Oil......................... 297
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................13,29
Sentry Key Programming................... 15
Sentry Key Replacement................... 14
Service Assistance....................... 347
Service Contract......................... 349
Service Manuals........................ 352
Setting the Clock................180,183,190,203
Settings, Personal........................ 173
Shoulder Belts........................... 33
Side Airbag............................. 50
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 220
Signals, Turn........................... 328
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 234
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 253
Snow Tires............................ 254Spark Plugs............................ 300
Speed Control (Cruise Control)........... 119,160
Speedometer........................... 159
Speedometer and Odometer................ 156
Starting............................... 224
Engine Fails to Start.................... 225
Manual Transmission................... 224
Starting Procedures...................... 224
Steering
Power...........................233,305
Tilt Column.......................... 118
Wheel Lock........................... 16
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 209
Storage............................... 327
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 286
Sun Roof.............................. 134
Sun Visor Extension....................... 76
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 44
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System, Navigation...................... 202
Tachometer............................ 158
Taillights.............................. 328
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......157,275
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 60
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 28
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 28
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 144
Tilt Steering Column..................... 118
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 242
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 241
Tire Markings.......................... 237
Tire Safety Information.................... 237
TIREFIT.............................. 276
Tires ............................67,246,353
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 251
Air Pressure.......................... 246
Alignment........................... 253Chains.............................. 253
General Information.................... 246
High Speed.......................... 249
Inflation Pressures..................... 247
Life of Tires.......................... 251
Load Capacity.....................242,243
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 255
Quality Grading....................... 353
Radial.............................. 249
Replacement......................... 251
Rotation............................. 254
Safety...........................237,246
Sizes............................... 239
Snow Tires........................... 254
Spinning............................ 250
Tread Wear Indicators................... 250
Towing
Disabled Vehicle....................... 287
Recreational.......................... 271
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