steering wheel DODGE CALIBER 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
²Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combina-
tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance charac-
teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-
dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause
unpredictable handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose control
and have an accident resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
²Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.
²Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
²Fast tire wear.
²Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
²Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
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5

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
trol, turn the system OFF before attempting to ªrockº the
vehicle.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and First gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal pres-
sure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle, tire
damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster
than 30 mph (48km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping when you are stuck.
And don't let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can
also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48km/h). Do not spin the wheels continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 237
6

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Automatic And Manual Transaxle
Front-wheel-drive vehicles must have the front wheels
elevated; all-wheel-drive vehicles must be hauled on a
flatbed truck.
All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY posi-
tion, not in the LOCK position.
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage
to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transaxle remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Battery power is required to release the brake/
transmission interlock system. There is a removable plug
in the right side of the shifter housing that allows you to
insert your finger to override the system.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the driv-
etrain will result.
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Latches
Hood............................... 76
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 211
Life of Tires........................... 204
Liftgate (Sedan)......................... 26
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............ 101
Light Bulbs........................... 272
Lights..............................61,77
Airbag.........................50,61,112
Back-Up............................ 274
Brake Warning....................... 117
Bulb Replacement..................... 273
Cargo ............................... 96
Center Mounted Stop.................. 277
Daytime Running...................... 78
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 77
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 88
Engine Temperature Warning............ 113
Fog ...........................79,116,273
Headlight Switch...................... 78
Headlights........................... 78
High Beam Indicator................... 117
Instrument Cluster..................... 78License............................. 276
Lights On Reminder.................... 79
Low Fuel........................... 112
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 114
Map Reading......................... 77
Oil Pressure......................... 112
Rear Fog............................ 119
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 112
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 25
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 112
Traction Control....................... 88
Turn Signal...................77,79,116,274
Voltage............................. 112
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 111
Loading Vehicle........................ 217
Tires ............................... 194
Locks
Child Protection....................... 18
Door............................... 14
Power Door.......................... 15
Steering Wheel........................ 13
Lubrication, Body....................... 254
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................ 102
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Heated.............................. 72
Lumbar Support....................... 71
Rear Folding......................... 74
Rear Folding (Sedan)................... 74
Seatback Release....................... 71
Tilting.............................. 71
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 24
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................ 11,25
Sentry Key Programming.................. 12
Service and Maintenance................. 282
Service Assistance...................... 300
Service Contract........................ 302
Service Manuals........................ 303
Setting the Clock..............129,131,137,148
Settings, Personal....................... 122
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle............ 181
Shoulder Belts.......................... 30
Side Airbag............................ 47
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)......... 169
Signals, Turn.......................... 274
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 236
Snow Tires............................ 209
Spare Tire.......................201,202,230Spark Plugs........................... 249
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........83,115
Speedometer.......................... 111
Speedometer and Odometer............... 109
Starting.............................. 174
Automatic Transmission................ 174
Engine Fails to Start................... 175
Manual Transmission.................. 174
Starting Procedures..................... 174
Steering
Power...........................188,253
Tilt Column.......................... 82
Wheel Lock.......................... 13
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 161
Storage.............................. 272
Stuck, Freeing......................... 237
Sun Roof.............................. 91
Sun Visor Extension...................... 69
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 39
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 247
Tachometer............................ 111
318 INDEX