fuel cap DODGE CALIBER 2010 1.G User Guide

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 2.0L ............. 391
 Engine Compartment — 2.4L ............. 392
 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 393
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 393
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 394
 Replacement Parts ..................... 395
 Dealer Service ........................ 395
 Maintenance Procedures ................. 396 ▫
Engine Oil ......................... 397
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... 400
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 400
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 401
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 402
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 403
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 404
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ................. 404
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 405
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard
Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and drivability. The
vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
•If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose or
improperly installed. A “gASCAP” message will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap until
aclicking sound is heard. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
RESET button to turn off the message. If the problem
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Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also states the recommended engine oil viscosity
grade for your engine.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added to Engine Oils
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental
additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons51.5 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 7.2 Quarts
6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy-
brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAREngine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 311
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 409
Adding Fuel ........................... 353
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 404
Additives, Fuel ......................... 351
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 400
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 402
Air Conditioning ........................ 276
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 276
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 286
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 287
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............402,403
Air Conditioning System .............276,280,402
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 331
Airbag .............................. 57,68
Airbag Deployment ....................... 69
Airbag Light ..................... 66,71,87,194
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 70
Airbag, Side ...................... 60,64,67,68Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........61,64,68
Alarm Light ........................... 201
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................259,269
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........408,433,434
Capacities ........................... 433
Disposal ............................ 411
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 311
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 204
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 417
Assistance Towing ....................... 113
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 95
Automatic Door Locks ................... 29,30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 280
Automatic Transaxle ...........12,293,298,373,416
Fluid Level Check ..................... 416
Interlock System ....................... 300
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Overheating.......................... 373
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 416
Shifting ............................. 300
Special Additives ...................... 416
Autostick ............................. 302
Battery ............................... 401
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Belts, Seat .............................. 87
Beverage Cooler ........................ 175
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 403
B-Pillar Location ........................ 326
Brake Assist System ...................... 314
Brake Fluid ............................ 435
Brake, Parking .......................... 308
Brake System ........................ 310,413
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 31 1,314
Master Cylinder ....................... 413
Parking ............................. 308 Warning Light
........................ 195
Brakes ............................. 310,413
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 299
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Bulb Replacement ....................... 427
Bulbs, Light .......................... 89,427
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 433
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 433
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 353
Oil (Engine) ....................... 392,399
Power Steering ........................ 307
Car Washes ............................ 418
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............86,352
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 179
Cargo Area Features ...................... 178
Cargo Compartment Light ............................... 178
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INDEX 467

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 318
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 206
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 374
Jump Starting ......................... 380
Towing ............................. 386
Emission Control System Maintenance ......394,438
Engine ............................... 392
Block Heater ......................... 295
Break-In Recommendations ................ 84
Checking Oil Level ..................... 397
Cooling ............................. 407
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 86,352
Fuel Requirements ..................... 348
Jump Starting ......................... 380
Oil ........................... 397,433,434
Oil Change Interval .................... 398
Oil Filler Cap ...................... 392,399
Oil Filter ............................ 434 Oil Selection
.......................... 398
Oil Synthetic ......................... 399
Overheating .......................... 372
Temperature Gauge .................... 192
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 68
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 36,86,352
Exhaust System ....................... 86,405
Exterior Lights .......................... 89
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 193
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 400
Air Conditioning ...................... 286
Engine Oil ........................ 400,434
Flashers .............................. 372
Hazard Warning ....................... 372
Turn Signal ...................... 89,200,429
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 380
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 294
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Fluid, Brake........................... 435
Fluid Capacities ......................... 433
Fluid Leaks ............................. 89
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 416
Power Steering ........................ 307
Fluids ................................ 434
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 434
Fog Lights ....................... 147,201,428
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 142
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 142
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 385
Front Position Light ...................... 427
Fuel .............................. 348,434
Adding ............................. 353
Additives ............................ 351
Capacity ............................ 433
Clean Air ............................ 349
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 193,353Filler Door (Gas Cap)
................... 193
Gasoline ............................ 348
Gauge .............................. 193
Light ............................... 193
Octane Rating ........................ 348
Requirements ......................... 348
Tank Capacity ........................ 433
Fuel System Caution ..................... 354
Fueling ............................... 353
Fuses ................................ 423
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 158
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............353,355,393
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 349
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... 348,433
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 349
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 192
Fuel ............................... 193
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INDEX 471

Brake Warning........................ 195
Bulb Replacement ...................... 427
Cargo .............................. 178
Center Mounted Stop ................... 432
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 146
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 318
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 194
Exterior .............................. 89
Fog .......................... 147,201,428
Headlight Switch ...................... 146
Headlights ........................... 146
High Beam Indicator .................... 205
Instrument Cluster ..................... 146
License ............................. 431
Lights On Reminder .................... 147
Low Fuel ............................ 193
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 203
Map Reading ......................... 150
Oil Pressure .......................... 194 Seat Belt Reminder
..................... 194
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............18,201
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 203
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 201
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 201
Traction Control ....................... 318
Turn Signal ................... 89,146,148,429
Voltage ............................. 193
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 192
Loading Vehicle ...................... 355,357
Capacities ........................... 357
Tires ............................... 326
Locks Child Protection ........................ 31
Door ................................ 27
Power Door ........................... 28
Lubrication, Body ....................... 403
Lumbar Support ........................ 134
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