snow chains DODGE CALIBER SRT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the
ªESP OFFº button.
WARNING!
In the Partial ESP mode, the engine torque reduction
and stability features are desensitized. Therefore, the
enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is
unavailable.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle's traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the ªPartial ESPº
mode by pressing the ªESP OFFº button. Once the
situation requiring ESP to be switched to the ªPartialESPº mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momen-
tarily depressing the ªESP OFFº button. This may be
done while the vehicle is in motion.
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator
Light
The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with
the BAS indicator. The yellow ªESP/BAS Warning
Lampº and the yellow ªESP/TCS Indicator Lightº in the
instrument cluster both come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ªONº position. They should both
go out with the engine running. If the ªESP/BAS Warn-
ing Lampº comes on continuously with the engine
running, a malfunction has been detected in either the
ESP or BAS system, or both. If this light remains on after
several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven
several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h),
see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133
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mDriving Through Water..................235
NFlowing/Rising Water..................235
NShallow Standing Water.................236
mTire Safety Information...................237
NTire Markings........................237
NTire Identification Number (TIN)..........241
NTire Loading And Tire Pressure...........242
mTires Ð General Information...............246
NTire Pressure.........................246
NTire Inflation Pressures.................247
NRadial-Ply Tires......................249
NTire Spinning........................250
NTread Wear Indicators..................250NLife Of Tire.........................251
NReplacement Tires.....................251
NAlignment And Balance.................253
mTire Chains...........................253
mSnow Tires...........................254
mTire Rotation Recommendations............254
mTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Ð
If Equipped...........................255
NBase System ± If Equipped...............258
NPremium System ± If Equipped...........260
NGeneral Information...................263
mFuel Requirements......................264
N2.4L Turbo Engine.....................264
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The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will flash on
and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a
system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound
a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will
repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will turn off when the
fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur
by any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.NOTE:Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare
wheel and tire assembly.
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor
the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the TPM Telltale Light will still turn ON due
to the low tire.
3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 10 min-
utes above 15 mph (25 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid.
STARTING AND OPERATING 259
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followed by a graphic display, with ª- -ª in place of the
pressure value(s) indicating which Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Sensor(s) is not being received.
If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring TelltaleLight will no longer flash, the9CHECK TPM SYSTEM9
text message will not be present, and a pressure value
will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can
occur by any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE:Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare
wheel and tire assembly.
Check TPM System Display
262 STARTING AND OPERATING

Seatback Release....................... 105
Tilting.............................. 105
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 28
Selection of Oil......................... 297
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................13,29
Sentry Key Programming................... 15
Sentry Key Replacement................... 14
Service Assistance....................... 347
Service Contract......................... 349
Service Manuals........................ 352
Setting the Clock................180,183,190,203
Settings, Personal........................ 173
Shoulder Belts........................... 33
Side Airbag............................. 50
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 220
Signals, Turn........................... 328
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 234
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 253
Snow Tires............................ 254Spark Plugs............................ 300
Speed Control (Cruise Control)........... 119,160
Speedometer........................... 159
Speedometer and Odometer................ 156
Starting............................... 224
Engine Fails to Start.................... 225
Manual Transmission................... 224
Starting Procedures...................... 224
Steering
Power...........................233,305
Tilt Column.......................... 118
Wheel Lock........................... 16
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 209
Storage............................... 327
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 286
Sun Roof.............................. 134
Sun Visor Extension....................... 76
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 44
368 INDEX

System, Navigation...................... 202
Tachometer............................ 158
Taillights.............................. 328
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......157,275
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 60
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 28
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 28
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 144
Tilt Steering Column..................... 118
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 242
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 241
Tire Markings.......................... 237
Tire Safety Information.................... 237
TIREFIT.............................. 276
Tires ............................67,246,353
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 251
Air Pressure.......................... 246
Alignment........................... 253Chains.............................. 253
General Information.................... 246
High Speed.......................... 249
Inflation Pressures..................... 247
Life of Tires.......................... 251
Load Capacity.....................242,243
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 255
Quality Grading....................... 353
Radial.............................. 249
Replacement......................... 251
Rotation............................. 254
Safety...........................237,246
Sizes............................... 239
Snow Tires........................... 254
Spinning............................ 250
Tread Wear Indicators................... 250
Towing
Disabled Vehicle....................... 287
Recreational.......................... 271
INDEX 369
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