ignition DODGE CALIBER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never
try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
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Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
3 10 Amp
RedCHMSL Brake Switch
Feed
4 10 Amp
RedIgnition Switch Feed
5 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow
6 10 Amp
RedIOD Sw/Pwr Mir/
Ocm Steering Cntrl
Sdar/Hands-Free
Phone
7 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense1
8 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense2
9 40 Amp
GreenPower SeatsCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
10 20 Amp
YellowCCN Power Locks
11 15 Amp
Lt BluePower Outlet
12 20 Amp
YellowIgn Run/Acc Inverter
13 20 Amp
YellowPwr run/Acc Outlet
RR
14 10 Amp
RedIOD CCN/ Interior
Lighting
15 40 Amp
GreenRAD Fan Relay Bat-
tery Feed
16 15 Amp
Lt BlueIGN Run/Acc Cigar
Ltr/Sunroof
17 10 Amp
RedIOD Feed Mod-Wcm
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery. You may:
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Front Header Light......................T578
Center Dome Light......................T578
Rear Cargo/Flashlight.................8–A35LFLIGHTS BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam Headlight............ H13
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker
Light.......................3157AK or 3157A
Front Fog Light.........................9145
Center High-Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)...................... LEDAssembly
Rear Tail/Stop..........................3157
Rear Turn Signal...............3757AK or 3757A
Backup Light..................... W16W(921)
License Light.......................... W5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlights/Front Parking/Front Turn Signal
See your authorized dealer for replacement.
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Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................. 15,20
Infant Restraint.......................... 60
Information Center, Vehicle................. 175
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 77
Instrument Cluster....................162,164
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 161
Instrument Panel Cover................... 350
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 351
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 351
Interior Appearance Care.................. 349
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 124
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 305
Jack Operation.......................304,306
Jacking Instructions...................... 306Jump Starting.......................... 310
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 20
Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........171,356
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 36
Latches
Hood............................... 115
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 281
LifeofTires ............................ 268
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 152
LightBulbs ............................ 355
Lights .............................. 71,117
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