service DODGE CALIBER SRT 2009 1.G Repair Manual

† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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CONTENTS
Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
Vehicle.............................. 383
▫Prepare For The Appointment............ 383
▫Prepare A List....................... 383
▫Be Reasonable With Requests............ 383
If You Need Assistance.................. 383
▫Chrysler LLC Customer Center........... 384
▫Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center..... 384
▫In Mexico Contact.................... 384▫Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)............ 385
▫Service Contract..................... 385
Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only).... 386
MOPARParts....................... 386
Reporting Safety Defects................. 386
▫In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.C............................... 386
▫In Canada.......................... 387
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation withthe service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
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The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know you and the vehicle best,
and are most concerned that you get prompt and high
quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers
have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special
tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is
fixed correctly and in a timely manner.
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This is why you should always talk to an authorized
dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re-
solved with this process.
•If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer-
ship. They want to know if you need assistance.
•If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the
concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer
center.
Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen-
ter should include the following information:
•Owner’s name and address
•Owner’s telephone number (home and office)
•Authorized dealership name
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Vehicle delivery date and mileage
Chrysler LLC Customer Center
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 992-1997
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: (800) 465–2001
In Mexico contact:
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F.
In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
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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 a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind 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 the vehicle delivery date. If youhave any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line 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 ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis-
trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to:Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-
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and equipment.
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These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 64
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Child Seat.............................. 68
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 297
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 349
Climate Control......................... 238
Clock.....................187,190,204,208,217
Coin Holder........................... 146
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 237
Compass Variance....................... 185
Console.............................. 146
Contract, Service........................ 385
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 252
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................359,360
Cooler, Beverage........................ 154
Cooling System......................... 339
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 341
Coolant Level......................340,343Disposal of Used Coolant................ 343
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 340
Inspection........................... 343
Points to Remember.................342,344
Pressure Cap......................... 342
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 340
Corrosion Protection..................... 347
Cruise Light........................... 168
Cupholders............................ 146
Customer Assistance..................... 383
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 329
Defroster, Rear Window................... 153
Defroster, Windshield...................71,240
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 128
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 326
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 125
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Loading Vehicle
Tires ............................... 275
Locks
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 27
Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lubrication, Body....................... 336
Lumbar Support........................ 116
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 333
Maintenance, General..................... 329
Maintenance Procedures................... 329
Maintenance Schedule.................... 364
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 173,327
Manual, Service......................... 387
Manual Transaxle.....................252,346
Downshifting......................... 253
Fluid Level Check...................... 346Frequency of Fluid Change............... 347
Lubricant Selection..................... 346
Map/Reading Lights..................... 126
Methanol............................. 297
Mirrors................................ 77
Automatic Dimming..................... 78
Electric Powered....................... 79
Outside.............................. 78
Rearview............................. 77
Vanity............................... 81
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 287
Mopar Parts.........................328,386
MTBE/ETBE........................... 297
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 122
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 69
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 35
400 INDEX