maintenance DODGE CALIBER 2011 1.G Workshop Manual

† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation withthe service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers have the
facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and
the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
correctly and in a timely manner.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 312
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 411
Adding Fuel ........................... 354
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 406
Additives, Fuel ......................... 352
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 402
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 404
Air Conditioning ........................ 275
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 275
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 286
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............404,405
Air Conditioning System .............275,279,404
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 287
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 331
Airbag .............................. 59,69
Airbag Deployment ....................... 70
Airbag Light ..................... 67,73,86,193
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 72
Airbag, Side ........................ 63,66,69Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........64,66,69
Alarm Light ........................... 200
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................232,257
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 312
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 203
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........410,435,436
Capacities .......................... 435
Disposal ........................... 413
Appearance Care ........................ 419
Assistance Towing ....................... 111
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Door Locks ................... 29,30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 279
Automatic Transaxle ..............12,293,373,417
Fluid Level Check .................... 418
Overheating ........................ 373
466 INDEX

Cargo CompartmentLight ............................. 175
Cargo Light ............................ 175
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 178
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 179
Cellular Phone ........................ 97,274
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 434
Chains, Tire ............................ 339
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 374
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 322
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............202,396
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 84
Checks, Safety ........................... 84
Child Restraint .......................... 74
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 78
Child Safety Locks ........................ 31
Child Seat .............................. 79
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 350 Cleaning
Wheels ............................ 421
Climate Control ......................... 274
Clock ........................... 218,237,246
Clutch ............................... 415
Clutch Fluid ........................... 415
Coin Holder ........................... 174
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 273
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 334
Connector UCI ........................... 260,265
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....260,265
Console .............................. 174
Contract, Service ........................ 459
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 435,436
Cooler, Beverage ........................ 182
Cooling System ......................... 409
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 411
Coolant Level .................... 410,413
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Brake Assist System................... 314
Electronic Stability Program ............. 317
Traction Control System ................ 315
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 317
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 205
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 374
Jump Starting ....................... 381
Towing ............................ 388
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 396
Engine ............................... 394
Block Heater ........................ 295
Break-In Recommendations .............. 84
Checking Oil Level ................... 399
Cooling ........................... 409
Exhaust Gas Caution ................85,353
Fuel Requirements .................... 350
Jump Starting ....................... 381 Oil .........................
399,435,436
Oil Change Interval ................... 400
Oil Filler Cap .................... 394,401
Oil Filter ........................... 436
Oil Selection ........................ 400
Oil Synthetic ........................ 401
Overheating ........................ 372
Temperature Gauge ................... 191
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 70
Ethanol ............................... 351
Event Data Recorder ...................... 73
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 36,85,353
Exhaust System ....................... 85,407
Exterior Lights .......................... 88
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 192
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 402
Air Conditioning ..................... 286
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 158
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............354,356,395
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 435
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 350
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 350
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 191
Fuel .............................. 192
Odometer .......................... 196
Tachometer ......................... 195
Gear Ranges ........................... 300
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 387
General Information ................. 17,127,349
General Maintenance ..................... 398
Glass Cleaning .......................... 423
Glove Compartment ...................... 182
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 359
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............357,358Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
.............. 97
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 304
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 372
Headlights ............................ 429
Cleaning ........................... 423
High Beam ......................... 149
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 149
Passing ............................ 149
Replacing .......................... 429
Switch ............................ 146
Heated Mirrors .......................... 96
Heated Seats ........................... 134
Heater ............................... 275
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 295
Hill Start Assist ......................... 316
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Voltage............................ 192
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 191
Loading Vehicle ...................... 356,358
Capacities .......................... 358
Tires .............................. 326
Locks Child Protection ...................... 31
Door .............................. 27
Power Door ......................... 28
Lubrication, Body ....................... 405
Lumbar Support ........................ 136
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 403
Maintenance Procedures ................... 398
Maintenance Schedule .................... 440
Maintenance, General ..................... 398
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 202,396
Manual Transaxle .................. 293,296,418
Downshifting ....................... 297 Fluid Level Check
.................... 418
Frequency of Fluid Change ............. 418
Lubricant Selection ................... 418
Manual, Service ......................... 461
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 150
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 415
Methanol ............................. 351
Mirrors ................................ 93
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 95
Heated ............................. 96
Outside ............................ 95
Rearview ........................... 93
Vanity ............................. 96
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 341
Mopar Parts ......................... 397,460
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 351
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 146
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Rotation, Tires.......................... 340
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 86
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 88
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 460
Safety Information, Tire ................... 320
Safety Tips ............................. 84
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 85
Satellite Radio Antenna .................232,257
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 440
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 424
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 57
Seat Belts .............................. 86
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 46
And Pregnant Women .................. 59
Child Restraint ....................... 74
Front Seat .......................... 41
Inspection .......................... 86 Pretensioners
........................ 52
Rear Seat ........................... 41
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 37
Seats ................................. 132
Adjustment ......................... 135
Heated ............................ 134
Lumbar Support ..................... 136
Rear Folding ........................ 142
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................. 142
Seatback Release ..................... 137
Tilting ............................ 137
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Oil ......................... 400
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 457
Service Contract ......................... 459
478 INDEX