remote control DODGE CALIBER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and
stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain
service.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors With The Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the
key forward. Refer to “Body Lubrication” under “Main-
tenance Procedures” in Section 7.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE:With the driver’s door open and the key in the
ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) will not function.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

The front airbag system consists of the following:
•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
•Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped)
•Airbag Warning Light
•Driver Airbag
•Front Passenger Airbag
•Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags Above Side Win-
dows (If Equipped)
•Steering Wheel and Column
•Instrument Panel
•Interconnecting Wiring
•Seatbelt Reminder Light
•Knee Impact Bolsters
•Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker
•Front Acceleration Sensors
•Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners
How The Airbag System Works
•
TheOccupant Restraint Controller (ORC)determines
if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the
airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are de-
signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation
from direction provided by the ORC. This ORC will
detect roll over.
The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in
the START or ON position. These include all of the
items listed above except the knee bolster, the instru-
ment panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the
key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or
not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not
inflate.
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
•The “ESP Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS Warning
Light” come onmomentarilyeach time the ignition
switch is turned ON.
•Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System
will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
•The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds
will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESP activation.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLinkreplaces up to three remote controls (hand-
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security
systems. The HomeLinkunit operates off your vehicle’s
battery.The HomeLinkbuttons that are located in the headliner
or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink
channels.
NOTE:HomeLinkis disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is active.
HomeLinkButtons
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫PTY Button Seek......................216
▫Satellite Antenna......................216
▫Reception Quality.....................216

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 217
▫Radio Operation......................217
▫CD Player..........................218
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............218

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........219

Climate Controls.......................219
▫Climate Controls......................219
▫Air Filtration System – If Equipped........224
▫Operating Tips.......................225
160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.The right-hand control is a rocker type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch
will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the
switch will decrease the volume.
The button located in the center of the right-hand control
will switch modes to Radio or CD.
The left-hand control is a rocker type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Press the top of the switch to SEEK up for the next
listenable station. Press the bottom of the switch to SEEK
down for the next listenable station.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217
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Coolant Level......................335,338
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 338
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 336
Inspection........................... 338
Points to Remember.................337,339
Pressure Cap......................... 337
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 336
Corrosion Protection..................... 346
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 328
CruiseLight ........................... 170
CupHolder ............................ 146
Customer Assistance..................... 373
Data Recorder, Event...................... 57
Dealer Service.......................... 322
Defroster, Rear Window................... 153
Defroster, Windshield................ 70,220,221
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 124
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 319Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 121
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 338
Engine Oil........................... 325
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
Downshifting.......................... 243
DriveBelts ............................ 326
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 109
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 251
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 252
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 78
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 129
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 129
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Preparation for Jacking.................... 305
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features............ 179
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 23
Radial Ply Tires......................... 265
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 185
Radio, Navigation....................... 210
Radio Operation...................187,195,219
Radio, Satellite.......................210,213
Radio (Sound Systems).................187,195
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 345
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 345
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 113
Rear Window Defroster................... 153
Rear Window Features.................... 152Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 152
Recorder, Event Data...................... 57
Recreational Towing...................... 299
Refrigerant............................ 332
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 20
Security Alarm......................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 217
Replacement Bulbs....................... 355
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 321
Replacement Tires....................... 269
Reporting Safety Defects................... 376
Resetting Oil Change Indicator.............. 168
Restraints, Child....................... 60,66
Restraints, Infant......................... 60
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 149
INDEX 393
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