cruise control DODGE CALIBER 2011 1.G Owners Manual

System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the
instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off,
push the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE
indicator will turn off. The system should be turned off
when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when
you are not using it.
To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, press down on the Elec-
tronic Speed Control lever and release. Release the accel-
erator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
NOTE:The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the Electronic
Speed Control lever toward you CANCEL, normal brak-
ing or pressing the clutch pedal while slowing the vehicle
will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without erasing
the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or
turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed
memory.
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

five seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument
cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure:1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
Do not start the engine.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three
times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This indicator shows that the Speed Control
system is ON.
16. Trip/Odometer Display Reset Button
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of the two trip odometer settings. Trip A or Trip B
will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and
hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer
to 0 miles (0 km). The odometer must be in Trip mode to
reset.
17. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected, the light will come on
while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Disposal of Used Coolant............... 413
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 410
Inspection .......................... 413
Points to Remember ................ 412,414
Pressure Cap ........................ 412
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 410
Corrosion Protection ..................... 419
Cruise Light ........................... 198
Cupholders ............................ 174
Customer Assistance ..................... 457
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 73
Dealer Service .......................... 398
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 181
Defroster, Windshield ................87,277,283
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 153
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 395
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 149 Dipsticks
Power Steering ...................... 308
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 413
Engine Oil ......................... 401
Door Locks ............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 158
Downshifting .......................... 297
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 137
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 303
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 304
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 95
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 168
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 314
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 314
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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
470 INDEX

Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 202
Service Manuals ........................ 461
Setting the Clock .................. 218,237,246
Settings, Personal ........................ 210
Shift Lever Override ...................... 387
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 297
Shoulder Belts ........................... 41
Side Airbag ............................. 69
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 286
Signals, Turn ...................... 88,199,431
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 303
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 339
Snow Tires ............................ 339
Spare Tire ....................... 334,335,375
Specifications Oil ............................... 400
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........155,198
Speedometer ........................... 192 Speedometer and Odometer
................ 189
Starting ............................... 293
Automatic Transmission ................ 293
Engine Fails to Start .................. 294
Manual Transmission .................. 293
Remote ............................ 24
Starting Procedures ...................... 293
Steering Power .......................... 307,308
Tilt Column ........................ 154
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 272
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 272
Storage ............................... 428
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 285
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 386
Sun Roof .............................. 165
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 97
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 59
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