jacking DODGE CALIBER 2006 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher.................228
mIf Your Engine Overheats................228
mAutomatic Transaxle Overheating..........229
mJacking And Tire Changing...............230
NJack Location........................230
NSpare Tire Stowage....................230
NPreparations For Jacking................231
NJacking Instructions....................231
mJump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low
Battery
..............................234
mDriving On Slippery Surfaces.............236
NAcceleration.........................236
NTraction............................236
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle.................237
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle...............238
NWith Ignition Key.....................238
NWithout The Ignition Key...............238
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Being 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. Never start
or run the engine while the vehicle 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.
²The jack is designed to use 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.
Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Stowage
The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
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Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the gear
selector in PARK (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE
(manual transaxle). Turn OFF the ignition.
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.
²Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
²Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
²Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
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.
Jacking Locations
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in step 3.
3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear
jacking locations on each side of the body. The front
locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear
ones by two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped
with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose
the jacking locations in the body.
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
6. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel
covers where applicable off the hub. Install the spare
wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid
the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
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Drive Belts............................ 249
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 71
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 236
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 67
Electrical Power Outlets................... 93
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 83
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)........... 88
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 119
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 230
Jump Starting........................ 234
Towing............................. 238
Emission Control System Maintenance....243,282
Engine............................... 241
Break-In Recommendations............... 59
Checking Oil Level.................245,248
Cooling............................ 256
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 213
Fuel Requirements.................... 211
Jump Starting........................ 234
Oil .......................245,248,278,279Oil Change Interval................... 246
Oil Filler Cap.....................241,247
Oil Filter............................ 279
Oil Selection......................... 247
Oil Synthetic......................... 247
Overheating......................... 228
Temperature Gauge.................... 111
Event Data Recorder..................... 50
Exhaust Gas Caution.............27,60,213,255
Exhaust System........................ 255
Filler Location Fuel...................... 111
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 251
Engine Fuel......................... 251
Engine Oil.......................248,279
Flashers.............................. 228
Hazard Warning...................... 228
Turn Signal.......................... 274
Flat Tire Stowage....................... 233
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 175
Fluid, Brake........................... 280
Fluid Capacities........................ 278
INDEX 311
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Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 228
Head Restraints......................... 72
Headlights............................ 273
Cleaning............................ 268
High Beam........................80,117
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 80
Passing............................. 80
Replacing........................... 273
Switch.............................. 78
Heated Seats........................... 72
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 219
Hood Release.......................... 76
Hoses............................... 260
Ignition................................ 9
Key ................................. 9
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires)......... 249
Ignition Key Removal..................... 9
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................ 11,25
Infant Restraint......................... 52
Information Center, Vehicle............... 119
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 66Instrument Cluster...................109,111
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 108
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 268
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 268
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)........... 269
Interior Appearance Care................. 267
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).......... 82
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 230
Jack Operation......................230,231
Jacking Instructions..................... 231
Jump Starting......................... 234
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key, Replacement....................... 12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 11
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System (Sedan).............. 19
Keys.................................. 9
Lane Change and Turn Signals.......... 116,274
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 30
INDEX 313
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Onboard Diagnostic System............242,243
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual).......... 4
Outside Air Intake...................... 169
Overdrive............................ 178
Overheating, Engine..................... 228
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......4,303
Paint Care............................ 265
Panic Alarm........................... 21
Parking Brake......................... 183
Passing Light........................... 80
Personal Settings....................... 122
Pets.................................. 59
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 194
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 269
Door Locks.......................... 15
Mirrors............................. 67
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)......... 93
Steering.........................188,253
Steering, Checking.................... 253
Sunroof............................. 91
Transfer Unit........................ 265Windows............................ 27
Power Steering Fluid.................... 280
Power Transfer Unit..................... 265
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 38
Preparation for Jacking................... 231
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 37
Programmable Electronic Features.......... 122
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................ 22
Radial Ply Tires........................ 201
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 127
Radio Operation...............129,136,147,163
Radio, Satellite......................... 158
Radio (Sound Systems).............129,136,147
Rear Axle (Differential)................... 264
Rear Drive Assembly.................... 264
Rear Fog Lights........................ 119
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)..................... 26
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 74
Rear Window Defroster.................. 102
Rear Window Features................... 101
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Taillights............................. 274
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant...... 111,229
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 56
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 24
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 24
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 99
Tilt Steering Column..................... 82
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 194
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 193
Tire Markings......................... 189
Tire Safety Information................... 189
Tires ...........................61,198,305
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 204
Air Pressure......................... 198
Alignment.......................... 205
Chains............................. 209
Changing........................... 230
Compact Spare....................... 201
Flat Changing........................ 233
General Information................... 198
High Speed......................... 200
Inflation Pressures.................... 199
Jacking............................. 230Life of Tires......................... 204
Load Capacity....................194,195
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 206
Quality Grading...................... 305
Radial............................. 201
Replacement......................... 204
Rotation............................ 210
Safety...........................189,198
Sizes............................... 191
Snow Tires.......................... 209
Spare Tire........................... 230
Spinning............................ 202
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 203
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 221
Towing.............................. 217
Disabled Vehicle...................... 238
Guide.............................. 220
Recreational......................... 226
Weight............................. 220
Traction.............................. 236
Trailer Towing......................... 217
Cooling System Tips................... 226
Hitches............................. 219
INDEX 319
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