fuel cap DODGE CALIBER 2012 1.G User Guide

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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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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 onengine 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
Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak
detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an
engineered product and its performance may be im-
paired 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
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
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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).............. 322
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 431
Adding Fuel ........................... 367
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 426
Additives, Fuel ......................... 365
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 422
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 424
Air Conditioning ........................ 280
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 280
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 292
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............424,425
Air Conditioning System .............280,284,424
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 293
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 342
Airbag .............................. 61,71
Airbag Deployment ....................... 72
Airbag Light ..................... 69,75,89,203
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 74
Airbag, Side ........................ 65,68,71Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........66,68,71
Alarm Light ........................... 210
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................242,267
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 322
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 213
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........431,455,456
Capacities .......................... 455
Disposal ........................... 433
Appearance Care ........................ 439
Assistance Towing ....................... 114
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 97
Automatic Door Locks ................... 31,32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 284
Automatic Transaxle ................. 12,299,389
Overheating ........................ 389
Automatic Transmission ................304,438
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Fluid and Filter Changes............... 439
Fluid Level Check .................... 438
Fluid Type ......................... 438
Gear Ranges ........................ 307
Special Additives ..................... 438
Autostick ............................. 312
B-Pillar Location ........................ 337
Battery ............................... 423
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 89
Beverage Cooler ........................ 192
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 425
Brake Assist System ...................... 325
Brake Fluid ............................ 457
Brake System ........................ 321,435
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 322,325
Master Cylinder ..................... 435
Parking ........................... 319 Warning Light
....................... 204
Brake, Parking .......................... 319
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 306
Brakes ............................. 321,435
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 86
Bulb Replacement ..................... 449,450
Bulbs, Light .......................... 91,449
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 455
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 455
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 367
Oil (Engine) ................... 413,414,421
Power Steering ...................... 318
Car Washes ............................ 440
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............88,367
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 187
Cargo Area Features ...................... 185
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Brake Assist System................... 325
Electronic Stability Program ............. 328
Traction Control System ................ 326
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 328
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 215
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 390
Jump Starting ....................... 401
Towing ............................ 408
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 416
Engine ............................ 413,414
Block Heater ........................ 302
Break-In Recommendations .............. 86
Checking Oil Level ................... 419
Cooling ........................... 430
Exhaust Gas Caution ................88,367
Fuel Requirements .................... 363
Jump Starting ....................... 401 Oil .........................
419,455,456
Oil Change Interval ................... 420
Oil Filler Cap .................. 413,414,421
Oil Filter ........................... 456
Oil Selection ........................ 420
Oil Synthetic ........................ 421
Overheating ........................ 388
Temperature Gauge ................... 201
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 72
Ethanol ............................... 364
Event Data Recorder ...................... 75
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 38,88,367
Exhaust System ....................... 88,427
Exterior Lights .......................... 91
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 202
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 422
Air Conditioning ..................... 292
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Engine Oil....................... 422,456
Flashers .............................. 388
Hazard Warning ..................... 388
Turn Signal .................... 91,209,451
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 301
Fluid Capacities ......................... 455
Fluid Leaks ............................. 91
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 438
Power Steering ...................... 318
Fluid, Brake ........................... 457
Fluids ................................ 456
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 456
Fog Lights ....................... 154,210,450
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 147
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 147
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 405
Front Position Light ...................... 450
Fuel .............................. 363,456Adding
........................... 367
Additives .......................... 365
Capacity ........................... 455
Clean Air .......................... 363
Ethanol ........................... 364
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............202,367
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 202
Gasoline ........................... 363
Gauge ............................ 202
Light ............................. 202
Materials Added ..................... 365
Methanol .......................... 364
Octane Rating ....................... 363
Requirements ....................... 363
Tank Capacity ....................... 455
Fuel System Caution ..................... 368
Fueling ............................... 367
Fuses ................................ 445
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INDEX 491

Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 166
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............367,369,415
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 455
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 363
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 363
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 201
Fuel .............................. 202
Odometer .......................... 206
Tachometer ......................... 205
Gear Ranges ........................... 307
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 407
General Information ................. 17,131,362
General Maintenance ..................... 418
Glass Cleaning .......................... 444
Glove Compartment ...................... 192
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 373
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............370,372Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
............. 101
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 315
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 388
Headlights ............................ 450
Cleaning ........................... 443
High Beam ......................... 155
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 155
Passing ............................ 155
Replacing .......................... 450
Switch ............................ 153
Heated Mirrors ......................... 100
Heated Seats ........................... 138
Heater ............................... 280
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 302
Hill Start Assist ......................... 326
Hitches Trailer Towing .................... 374,375
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New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 86
Occupant Restraints ..................... 68,72
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .........39,65,66,68,71
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 363
Odometer ............................. 206
Trip ........................... 206,208
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 207
Oil, Engine ......................... 419,455
Capacity ........................... 455
Change Interval ..................... 420
Checking .......................... 419
Disposal ........................... 421
Filter ............................. 422
Identification Logo ................... 420
Materials Added to ................... 421
Recommendation .................. 420,455
Synthetic .......................... 421
Viscosity ........................... 421 Onboard Diagnostic System
..............415,416
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 166
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overheating, Engine ................... 201,388
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,481
Paint Care ............................. 439
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 319
Passing Light ........................... 155
Personal Settings ........................ 220
Pets .................................. 86
Phone, Cellular ......................... 101
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 101
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 337
Power Door Locks ......................... 30
Mirrors ............................ 99
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 178
496 INDEX