engine oil DODGE CALIBER 2007 1.G Owner's Guide

Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.XX
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
334 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. X
Change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid. X
Rotate tires. X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60
months.X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 102,000
miles (170 000 km)X
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace the Accessory Drive Belt.X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the
emissions warranty.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
SCHEDULE “A” 335
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B-Pillar Location....................... 229
Brake Assist System..................... 118
Brake Control System, Electronic........... 118
BrakeFluid ........................... 318
Brake, Parking......................... 218
Brake System.......................219,298
Anti-Lock (ABS)................... 117,220
Hoses.............................. 299
Master Cylinder...................... 300
Parking............................ 218
Warning Light....................... 150
Brakes............................219,298
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 211
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 61
Bulb Replacement....................310,311
Bulbs,Light ........................... 310
Calibration, Compass.................... 160
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 316
Capacities, Fluid....................... 316
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 252
Oil (Engine)......................279,285Car Washes........................... 304
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 251
Cargo Area Cover...................... 130
Cargo Area Features..................... 128
Cargo Compartment
Light .............................. 128
Luggage Carrier...................... 134
CargoLight ........................... 128
Cargo Load Floor....................... 130
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 130
Carrier, Luggage....................... 134
Catalytic Converter..................... 287
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 61
CD (Compact Disc) Player..........162,169,180
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance...... 197
Cellular Phone....................... 72,198
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 315
Chains, Tire........................... 247
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 268
Chart,TireSizing ....................... 226
Check Engine Light
(MalfunctionIndicatorLight) .............. 281
Child Restraint......................... 54
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Engine Oil.......................... 286
Door Locks............................ 14
Door Locks, Automatic................... 16
Door Opener, Garage.................... 112
Downshifting.......................... 217
DriveBelts ............................ 286
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 96
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 224
Economy............................. 213
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 70
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 124
Electronic Brake Control System............ 118
Brake Assist System................... 118
Electronic Stability Program............. 119
Traction Control System................ 118
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 109
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 119
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)......................... 152
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 268Jump Starting........................ 272
Towing ............................. 275
Emission Control System Maintenance....281,320
Engine............................... 279
Break-In Recommendations............... 61
Checking Oil Level.................... 283
Cooling ............................ 294
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 251
Fuel Requirements.................... 248
Jump Starting........................ 272
Oil ..........................283,316,317
Oil Change Interval................... 284
Oil Filler Cap.....................279,285
Oil Filter............................ 317
OilSelection ......................... 285
Oil Synthetic......................... 285
Overheating......................... 266
Temperature Gauge................... 144
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 50
Event Data Recorder..................... 52
Exhaust Gas Caution............. 27,61,251,293
Exhaust System........................ 293
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Fabric Care........................... 305
Filler Location Fuel..................... 144
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 288
Engine Fuel......................... 288
Engine Oil.......................286,317
Flashers.............................. 266
Hazard Warning...................... 266
Turn Signal.......................... 312
Flat Tire Stowage....................... 271
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 209
Fluid, Brake........................... 318
Fluid Capacities........................ 316
Fluid Leaks............................ 63
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 301
Fluids ............................... 317
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 317
FogLights ......................104,149,311
Fog Lights, Rear........................ 152
Folding Rear Seat....................... 99
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan)................. 99
FreeingAStuckVehicle .................. 274Fuel..............................248,317
Adding............................. 252
Additives ........................... 250
Capacity............................ 316
CleanAir ........................... 249
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................144,252
Filler Door (Gas Cap).................. 144
Filter.............................. 288
Gasoline............................ 248
Gauge............................. 144
Hoses.............................. 298
Light .............................. 145
OctaneRating ........................ 248
Requirements........................ 248
System Hoses........................ 298
Tank Capacity........................ 316
Fuel System Caution.................... 254
Fueling .............................. 252
Fuses................................ 307
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 112
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...........252,253,280
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 249
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Oil Pressure......................... 145
Rear Fog............................ 152
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 145
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 25
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 145
Traction Control...................... 119
Turn Signal.................103,105,149,312
Voltage ............................. 145
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 144
Loading Vehicle........................ 254
Tires ............................... 229
Locks
ChildProtection ....................... 18
Door............................... 14
Power Door.......................... 15
Steering Wheel........................ 13
Lubrication, Body....................... 292
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................ 134
Lumbar Support........................ 95
Maintenance Free Battery................. 289
Maintenance, General.................... 283
Maintenance Procedures.................. 283Maintenance Schedule................... 320
Schedule “A”........................ 332
Schedule “B”........................ 323
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................148,281
Manual, Service........................ 341
Manual Transaxle.................208,215,302
Downshifting........................ 217
Fluid Level Check..................302,303
Frequency of Fluid Change...........302,303
Lubricant Selection.................302,303
Map/Reading Lights.................... 102
Master Cylinder (Brakes)................. 300
Mirrors ............................... 69
Electric Powered....................... 70
Outside ............................. 69
Rearview............................ 69
Vanity .............................. 71
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 241
Mopar Parts........................282,340
Multi-Function Control Lever.............. 103
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Navigation Radio....................... 192
Navigation System...................... 192
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 61
Occupant Classification System (OCS)........ 44
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................ 28
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 248
Odometer............................ 147
Trip ............................147,148
Oil, Engine.........................283,316
Capacity............................ 316
Change Interval...................... 284
Checking........................... 283
Disposal............................ 286
Filter.............................. 286
Identification Logo.................... 285
Materials Added to.................... 286
Recommendation..................285,316
Synthetic........................... 285
Viscosity............................ 285
Oil Pressure Light...................... 145
Onboard Diagnostic System............280,281
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 112Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
OutsideAirIntake ...................... 204
Overdrive............................ 213
Overheating, Engine..................... 266
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)....... 4,341
PaintCare ............................ 303
Panic Alarm........................... 21
Parking Brake......................... 218
Passing Light.......................... 106
Performance........................... 213
Personal Settings....................... 155
Pets .................................. 60
Phone, Cellular......................... 72
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 72
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 229
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 307
Door Locks.......................... 15
Mirrors ............................. 70
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 124
Steering .........................223,291
Steering, Checking.................... 291
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Snow Tires............................ 247
Spare Tire.......................236,237,268
Spark Plugs........................... 286
Specifications
Oil ................................ 285
Speed Control (Cruise Control)..........109,148
Speedometer.......................... 144
Speedometer and Odometer............... 142
Starting .............................. 208
Automatic Transmission................ 208
Engine Fails to Start................... 209
Manual Transmission.................. 208
Starting Procedures..................... 208
Steering
Power...........................223,291
TiltColumn ......................... 108
Wheel Lock.......................... 13
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls........................ 196
Storage.............................. 310
Stuck, Freeing......................... 274
Sun Roof............................. 122
Sun Visor Extension...................... 71Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 39
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 285
System, Navigation..................... 192
Tachometer........................... 144
Taillights............................. 312
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......144,267
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 57
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 24
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 24
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 130
TiltSteeringColumn .................... 108
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 229
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 228
TireMarkings ......................... 225
TireSafetyInformation ................... 225
Tires ........................... 62,233,342
Aging(LifeofTires) ................... 239
Air Pressure......................... 233
Alignment.......................... 240
Chains............................. 247
Changing........................... 268
Compact Spare....................... 236
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