DODGE CALIBER 2012 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: DODGE, Model Year: 2012, Model line: CALIBER, Model: DODGE CALIBER 2012 1.GPages: 506, PDF Size: 3.03 MB
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Disposal of Used Coolant............... 433
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 430
Inspection .......................... 433
Points to Remember ................ 432,434
Pressure Cap ........................ 432
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 431
Corrosion Protection ..................... 439
Cruise Light ........................... 208
Cupholders ............................ 184
Customer Assistance ..................... 477
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 75
Dealer Service .......................... 417
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 191
Defroster, Windshield ................89,282,288
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 160
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 415
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 155 Dipsticks
Power Steering ...................... 318
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 433
Engine Oil ......................... 421
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 166
Downshifting .......................... 304
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 142
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 314
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 315
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 99
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 178
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 324
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 325
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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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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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HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 166
Hood Release.......................... 150
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 77
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 215
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 97
Instrument Cluster .................... 199,201
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 198
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 444
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 444
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 445
Interior Appearance Care .................. 443
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 160
Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Location
........................... 391
Jack Operation ....................... 390,392
Jacking Instructions ...................... 392
Jump Starting .......................... 401
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 451
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42
Latches ................................ 91
Hood ............................. 150
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 363
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 91
Life of Tires ............................ 348
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Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 37
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 190
Light Bulbs .......................... 91,449
Lights .............................. 91,152
Airbag ...................... 69,75,89,203
Alarm ............................ 210
Anti-Lock .......................... 213
Back-Up ........................... 451
Brake Assist Warning .................. 330
Brake Warning ...................... 204
Bulb Replacement .................... 450
Cargo ............................. 185
Center Mounted Stop .................. 454
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 330
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 203
Exterior ............................ 91
Fog ......................... 154,210,450
Headlight Switch ..................... 153 Headlights
......................... 153
High Beam Indicator .................. 214
Instrument Cluster ................... 153
License ............................ 453
Lights On Reminder .................. 154
Low Fuel .......................... 202
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 212
Map Reading ....................... 157
Oil Pressure ........................ 203
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 203
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18,210
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) .......................... 212
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 210
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 211
Traction Control ..................... 330
Turn Signal ................. 91,152,155,451
Voltage ............................ 202
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 201
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Loading Vehicle...................... 369,371
Capacities .......................... 371
Tires .............................. 337
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 31
Child Protection ...................... 34
Door .............................. 29
Power Door ......................... 30
Lubrication, Body ....................... 425
Lumbar Support ........................ 141
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 423
Maintenance Procedures ................... 418
Maintenance Schedule .................... 460
Maintenance, General ..................... 418
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 212,416
Manual Transaxle ..................... 299,302
Downshifting ....................... 304
Manual Transmission ..................... 439 Fluid Level Check
.................... 439
Frequency of Fluid Change ............. 439
Lubricant Selection ................... 439
Manual, Service ......................... 481
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 157
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 435
Methanol ............................. 364
Mirrors ................................ 97
Automatic Dimming ................... 97
Electric Powered ...................... 99
Heated ............................ 100
Outside ............................ 98
Rearview ........................... 97
Vanity ............................ 100
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 353
Mopar Parts ......................... 417,480
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 364
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 152
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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
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Steering........................ 317,318
Sunroof ........................... 175
Windows ........................... 35
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 457
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 61
Preparation for Jacking .................... 392
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 220
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 344
Radio Operation ........................ 279
Rear Fog Lights ......................... 451
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 37
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 147
Rear Window Defroster ................... 191
Rear Window Features .................... 190
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 190
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 75 Recreational Towing
...................... 385
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 363
Refrigerant ............................ 425
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 59
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 20
Security Alarm ....................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 277
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 449
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 417
Replacement Tires ....................... 349
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 480
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 207
Restraints, Child ....................... 76,81
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 187
Rotation, Tires .......................... 351
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 89
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 91
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 480
Safety Information, Tire ................... 331
Safety Tips ............................. 87
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 88
Satellite Radio Antenna .................242,267
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 460
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 445
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 59
Seat Belts .............................. 89
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 48
And Pregnant Women .................. 61
Child Restraint ..................... 76,77
Front Seat .......................... 42
Inspection .......................... 89
Pretensioners ........................ 54
Rear Seat ........................... 42 Seat Belts (Sedan)
........................ 39
Seats ................................. 136
Adjustment ......................... 140
Heated ............................ 138
Lumbar Support ..................... 141
Rear Folding ........................ 147
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................. 147
Seatback Release ..................... 142
Tilting ............................ 142
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Oil ......................... 420
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 477
Service Contract ......................... 479
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 212
Service Manuals ........................ 481
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