light DODGE CALIBER SRT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

License Lights
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the
snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
Prying Lamp from Liftgate
Removing Socket from Lamp
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3. Pull bulb from socket.Center High-Mounted Stoplight
Light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for
replacement.
Removing Bulb From Socket
332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
²Check the Manual Transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1±800±380±CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer's New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer's Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer's Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your servicecontract, call the manufacturer's Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer's Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer's Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer's Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er's New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer
to your contract documents, and contact the person listed
in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your vehicle. Your authorized
dealer has also made a major investment in facilities,
tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely
delighted with your ownership experience. You'll be
pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty
issues or related concerns.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 349
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 231
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 311
Adding Fuel........................... 268
Adding Washer Fluid.................. 118,147
Additives, Fuel......................... 266
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 302
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 304
Air Conditioning Controls................. 213
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 218
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............304,305
Air Conditioning System................213,304
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 247
Airbag................................ 44
Airbag Deployment....................... 52
Airbag Light.......................54,66,158
Airbag Maintenance....................... 53
Airbag, Side............................ 50
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 45
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............28,158Alignment and Balance................... 253
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 208
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........310,333,334
Capacities........................... 333
Disposal............................ 312
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............128,231
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 28
Appearance Care........................ 318
Automatic Door Locks...................19,20
Ball Joints............................. 306
Battery............................... 302
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 27
Belts, Drive............................ 299
Beverage Cooler........................ 148
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 306
B-Pillar Location........................ 242
Brake Assist System...................... 130
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Brake Control System, Electronic............. 129
Brake Fluid............................ 335
Brake, Parking.......................... 228
Brake System........................230,315
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................128,231
Hoses.............................. 315
Master Cylinder....................... 316
Parking............................. 228
Warning Light........................ 161
Brakes.............................230,315
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 65
Bulb Replacement....................... 327
Bulbs, Light............................ 327
Calibration, Compass..................... 178
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 333
Capacities, Fluid........................ 333
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 268Oil (Engine).......................291,298
Car Washes............................ 319
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 267
Cargo Area Cover....................... 143
Cargo Area Features...................... 141
Cargo Compartment
Light............................... 141
Luggage Carrier....................... 148
Cargo Light............................ 141
Cargo Load Floor........................ 144
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 144
Carrier, Luggage........................ 148
Catalytic Converter...................... 300
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 65
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............181,188
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 211
Cellular Phone........................76,211
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 332
Chains, Tire............................ 253
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Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 239
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 293
Child Restraint.......................... 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 60
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 59
Child Safety Locks........................ 21
Child Seat.............................. 63
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 264
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 320
Climate Control......................... 213
Clock........................180,183,190,203
Clutch............................... 316
Clutch Fluid........................... 316
Coin Holder........................... 140
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 211
Compass.............................. 178
Compass Calibration..................... 178Compass Variance....................... 176
Console.............................. 140
Contract, Service........................ 349
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 226
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................333,334
Cooler, Beverage........................ 148
Cooling System......................... 309
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 311
Coolant Level......................309,312
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 312
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 309
Inspection........................... 312
Points to Remember................. 311,313
Pressure Cap......................... 311
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 310
Corrosion Protection..................... 318
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 301
Cruise Light........................... 160
Cup Holder............................ 140
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Customer Assistance..................... 347
Data Recorder, Event...................... 54
Dealer Service.......................... 295
Defroster, Rear Window................... 147
Defroster, Windshield...................66,214
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 117
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 292
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 114
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 312
Engine Oil........................... 299
Door Locks............................. 17
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 122
Downshifting.......................... 227
Drive Belts............................ 299
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 105Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 234
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 235
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 74
Electrical Power Outlets................... 138
Electronic Brake Control System............. 129
Brake Assist System.................... 130
Electronic Stability Program............... 131
Traction Control System................. 129
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....... 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 131
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 166
Emergency, In Case of
Jump Starting......................... 284
Towing............................. 287
Emission Control System Maintenance......293,338
Engine.............................65,291
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Break-In Recommendations................ 65
Checking Oil Level..................... 296
Cooling............................. 309
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 267
Fuel Requirements..................... 264
Jump Starting......................... 284
Oil ...........................296,333,334
Oil Change Interval.................... 297
Oil Filler Cap......................291,298
Oil Filter............................ 334
Oil Selection.......................... 297
Operation............................ 65
Overheating.......................... 274
Temperature Gauge..................... 157
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 53
Ethanol............................... 265
Event Data Recorder...................... 54
Exhaust Gas Caution..............31,65,267,308
Exhaust System......................... 308Filler Location Fuel...................... 157
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 302
Engine Fuel.......................... 302
Engine Oil........................299,334
Flashers.............................. 274
Hazard Warning....................... 274
Turn Signal.......................... 328
Flooded Engine Starting................... 225
Fluid, Brake........................... 335
Fluid Capacities......................... 333
Fluid Leaks............................. 67
Fluids................................ 334
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 334
Fog Lights....................... 113,162,328
Folding Rear Seat........................ 107
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 107
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 286
Fuel..............................264,334
360 INDEX

Adding............................. 268
Additives............................ 266
Capacity............................ 333
Clean Air............................ 264
Ethanol............................. 265
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................157,268
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 157
Filter............................... 302
Gasoline............................ 264
Gauge.............................. 157
Hoses.............................. 314
Light............................... 158
Materials Added....................... 266
Methanol............................ 265
Octane Rating........................ 264
Requirements......................... 264
System Hoses......................... 314
Tank Capacity........................ 333
Fuel System Caution..................... 270Fueling............................... 268
Fuses................................ 323
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 122
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............268,269,293
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 264
Gasoline (Fuel).......................264,333
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 264
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 157
Fuel................................ 157
Odometer........................... 159
Tachometer.......................... 158
General Information.................16,103,263
General Maintenance..................... 296
Glass Cleaning.......................... 322
Glove Compartment...................... 148
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 270
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