DODGE CALIBER 2010 1.G Owners Manual

POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
A 115 Volt (150 Watt) AC power inverter is located on the
rear of the center console for added convenience. This
outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other
low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Certain high-end video games, such as Playstation3 and
XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power
tools.
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded,
the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter
may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter
manually, unplug the device and plug it in again.NOTE:
To avoid overloading the circuit, check the
power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the
inverter.
115 Volt Power Outlet
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not use a three-prong adaptor.
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with great caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.3
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CUPHOLDERS
Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are
two cupholders located in the front.There are two cupholders behind the center console for
rear passengers.
Front Cupholders
Rear Cupholders
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STORAGE
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin
The glove compartment storage bin is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.
Upper Instrument Panel Storage
A storage compartment is located in the center of the
instrument panel.
Glove Compartment Storage Bin
Upper Storage Compartment
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To open the storage compartment, push down on the
button. The lid will open automatically. Push down on
the lid to close it.Door Storage — If Equipped
The interior door panels are equipped with lower storage
areas.
Opened Storage CompartmentFront Door Storage
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CHILL ZONEBEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE
COMPARTMENT — IF EQUIPPED
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side
of the vehicle. The large glove compartment door swings
downward and features two levels of storage. The upper
bin functions as the Chill Zone cooled beverage storage
compartment (for vehicles equipped with air condition-
ing) for storing up to four 20 oz (1 L) bottles or cans.
When desired, cool air enters the Chill Zone to keep the
contents cool, depending on ambient temperature and
A/C settings.
NOTE:The use of the Chill Zone is for nonperishable
beverages only.
Inside the Chill Zone is a vent which, when opened,
allows either air conditioned or fresh air to flow into the
Glove Compartment and Chill Zone
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Chill Zonecompartment. Depending on ambient tem-
perature and A/C setting, the compartment can keep
beverages cool.
Vehicles without air conditioning can use that space for
storage. The lower bin holds the Owner ’s Manual and
other important documents.CONSOLE FEATURES
The floor console contains both an upper and lower
storage compartment.
Positioning Slide ControlUpper Storage Compartment
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To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on
the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid
open.To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on
the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart-
ment and lift the lid open.
Upper Storage CompartmentLower Storage Compartment
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WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic devices
should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices
while driving can cause an accident due to distrac-
tion, resulting in death or injury.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging
Flashlight
The dual-function light is mounted in the headliner
above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area, and
part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight
when needed. The flashlight features two bright LED
light bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium
batteries that recharge when snapped back into place for
convenience.Press in on the flashlight to release it.Press And Release
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To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high,
twice for low, and a third time to return to off.
Cargo Cover
The cargo area trim panels include two notches for
mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo-
dates the reclining rear seat.To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of the cover
into one of the two notches located in the rear trim
panels. With one of the cover ends installed, push inward
on the opposite end and install it into the same notch
location of the rear trim panel.
Three-Press Switch
Rear Trim Notches
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