oil dipstick DODGE CALIBER 2009 1.G Owners Manual

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Integrated Power Module
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Battery (Under Cover)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Air Cleaner Filter 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Battery
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Integrated Power Module 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. The range markings will
consist of a crosshatch zone that says SAFE or a cross-
hatch zone that says MIN at the low end of the range and
MAX at the high end of the range. Adding 1 qt (1L) of oil
when the reading is at the low end of the indicated range
will result in the oil level at the full end of the indicator
range.
CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine as
indicated by the range markings, as described above,
on the engine oil dipstick will cause oil aeration,
which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase
in oil temperature. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for
recommended engine oil change intervals.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection for all
engines under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer-
tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS-6395.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345
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Corrosion Protection..................... 362
CruiseLight ........................... 176
Cupholders ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 401
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 59
Dealer Service .......................... 343
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 159
Defroster, Windshield ................... 73,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 132
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 341
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 129
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ 263
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 357
Engine Oil ........................... 346
Door Locks ............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 28 Door Opener, Garage
..................... 138
Downshifting .......................... 253
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 119
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 259
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 260
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 148
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 268
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 269
Brake Assist System .................... 269
Electronic Stability Program ............... 270
Traction Control System ................. 270
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 270
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 180
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