DODGE CALIBER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Tonneau Cover — If Equipped
The cargo area trim panels include two notches for
mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo-
dates the reclining rear seat.
WARNING!
In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could
cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and
strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo
cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart-
ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken
from its mounting. Do not store in the vehicle.
Three-Press Switch
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Removable Load Floor
The cargo area load floor is removable and can be
washed with mild soap and water.
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
There are two D-rings installed on the D-pillars for
securing a net across the liftgate opening.
WARNING!
•Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision
a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to
come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use
only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
Rear Cargo Area
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•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
Fold Down Speakers – If Equipped
When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down
off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and
other activities.
Fold-Down Speakers
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
A switch on the right side of the steering column controls
operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating
the center of the switch forward to the ON position will
activate the wiper. The rear wiper operates in an inter-
mittent mode only. Rotating the center of the switch all
the way forward will turn on the wash function. The
wash pump will continue to operate as long as the button
is pressed. Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times
before returning to the set position.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “Park”
position if power accessory delay is active. Power acces-
sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door; if this
happens, the rear wiper will stop at its current position
and will not go to “Park”.
Rear Washer Wiper Control
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Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer (if equipped) is shared. It is located
in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger
side and should be checked for fluid level at regular
intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol-
vent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for
a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
Rear Window Defroster
The push-button is located on the
bottom right side of the blower
control knob. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster.
An amber light shows that the
defroster is on.The defroster will automatically turn off after approxi-
mately ten minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, press the switch again. To prevent excessive
battery drain, use the defroster only when the engine is
operating.
CAUTION!
Use care when washing the inside of the rear window
to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe
distance from the window to prevent damaging the
heating elements.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
An optional authorized-dealer installed roof rack with cross
rails is available through Moparfor added cargo versatility.
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COOLED BEVERAGE STORAGE BIN/GLOVE
COMPARTMENT — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:The use of the Cooled Beverage Storage Bin is
for non-perishable beverages only.
The upper storage bin door swings upward to present the
contents of the long shallow bin that can store items out
of sight. Beneath this bin is the glove compartment. The
large glove compartment door swings downward on
dampened hinges and features two levels of storage. The
upper bin functions as a Cooled Beverage Storage Bin, for
vehicles equipped with air conditioning, for storing up to
four 20-oz (0.6 L) bottles or cans. When desired, cool air
enters the compartment to keep the contents cool, de-
pending on ambient temperature and A/C settings.
To operate the beverage cooler, pull the slide control about
1/2 in (12 mm) toward the passenger compartment. This
will allow cool air to enter the beverage cooler. To shut off
the beverage cooler when not in use, push the slide control
back 1/2 in (12 mm). This will prevent cool air from entering
the passenger compartment when in heat mode.
Glove Compartment And Cooled Beverage Storage
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Vehicles without air conditioning can use that space for
storage. The lower bin holds the Owner ’s Manual and
other important documents. Another storage bin is lo-
cated on the outboard side of the steering wheel and can
hold small items like parking cards for easy access.
Positioning Slide ControlSlide Control Movement
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel Features.................161

Instrument Cluster — Base................162

Instrument Cluster — Premium.............163

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............164

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped...........................175
▫Oil Change Required...................176
▫EVIC Functions.......................177
▫Compass/Temperature/Audio............178▫Average Fuel Economy.................178
▫Distance To Empty (DTE)...............179
▫Elapsed Time........................179
▫Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM).............179
▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................179

Setting The Compass Variance And Compass
Calibration...........................183
▫Compass Variance.....................183
▫Compass Calibration...................1844

Radio General Information................185
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................185
▫Two Types Of Signals..................185
▫Electrical Disturbances..................186
▫AM Reception.......................186
▫FM Reception........................186

Electronic Digital Clock..................186
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................187

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability...................187
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......188
▫Operating Instructions - CD Mode.........191
▫Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....193▫Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone —
If Equipped.........................194
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If
Equipped...........................195

Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities....195
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......195
▫Operating Instructions — Tape Player.......200
▫Seek Button.........................200
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................200
▫Rewind (RW)........................200
▫TapeEject...........................200
▫Scan Button.........................201
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