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If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ....52 ® Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 Power Inverter ....54 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Power Outlet .
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Air Bag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Transmission Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light...
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator - Speed Control Indicator - Park/Headlight ON Indicator Odometer Messages HOTOIL* - Engine Oil is over temperature LoW tirE - Low Tire Pressure door - Door Ajar gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault gATE - Liftgate Ajar...
GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.
GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. •...
GETTING STARTED WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. • Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
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GETTING STARTED • Next, extract all the seat belt webbing from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Power Seats • The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use the switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward •...
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GETTING STARTED Lumbar Support • The lumbar lever is on the outboard side of the seatback. Rotate the lumbar lever downward to increase the lumbar support or upward to decrease the lumbar support as desired. Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat • The front passenger seat can be folded flat.
GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
GETTING STARTED • If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 30 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 30 minutes. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on. • Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are •...
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Washer Operation • Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired. Mist • Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired. NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Cancel • Pull the lever toward you, push the clutch pedal or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed in memory. • Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory. WARNING! •...
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. Heated Mirrors • The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioning (A/C) • If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically. Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. •...
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. •...
ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) NOTE: • Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock Setting •...
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ELECTRONICS Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6). • A second station may be added to each push button. Press the “SET/RND” button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6). CD/DISC Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons •...
ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
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ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
ELECTRONICS • To select a folder from the list, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder. Audio Jack Operation • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
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ELECTRONICS Clock Setting • Press and hold the “TIME” button until the hours blink; turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the hours. • Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob until the minutes begin to blink; turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the minutes. •...
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ELECTRONICS CD/DISC Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through CD tracks. • Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping. LIST Button • Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL”...
ELECTRONICS Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB) NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
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ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu • Press the “AUDIO” hard-key on the right side of the radio. • Use either the arrow soft-keys or the cross-hair on the screen to change Balance and Fade. The “CENTER” soft-key resets the settings. •...
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ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key at the top of the screen to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
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ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. NOTE: Your Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
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ELECTRONICS • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Operation • The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode gives you access to the audio files on the internal hard disk drive.
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ELECTRONICS • Select the folders or titles you would like to copy, then touch the “DONE” soft-key to start the copy process. NOTE: The copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen. Copying Pictures To The HDD •...
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ELECTRONICS Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio • Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the screen. Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the touch-screen. • If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a cleaning solution such as isopropyl alcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50.
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ELECTRONICS Entering A Destination Address • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Address.” • Follow the on-screen prompts to enter the address and touch “Go.” Searching Near Another Location • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch a destination and then touch “Near.”...
ELECTRONICS NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. Setting Your Home Location • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Go Home.” • You may enter your address directly, use your current location as your home address, or choose from recently found locations.
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ELECTRONICS Search/Browse • Touch the “magnifying glass” soft-key to search/browse the SIRIUS channel listing by Favorites and Categories such as Song, Artist and Channel Name. The Search/Browse also allows you manage your Favorites. SIRIUS Satellite Radio Favorites (SAT Favorites) • You can save 50 favorite songs and 50 favorite artists.
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ELECTRONICS • You may use the “LIST” soft-key to toggle between: • Favorite Songs. • Favorite Artists. • Currently playing favorites. Replay • While you are in SAT mode, you can replay 44 minutes of the current SIRIUS channel (when the channel is changed, this audio buffer is erased).
ELECTRONICS View and store your favorite location, theater and sport teams 1 – Favorites for quick access. View detailed weather conditions, forecasts and 2 – Forecast ski/snowboarding conditions at local resorts. View ski and snowboarding conditions at local ski resorts. 3 –...
USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.dodge.com/uconnect website for a list of tested iPod ®...
NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit www.dodge.com/uconnect. Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone.
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ELECTRONICS Phonebook Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific Bluetooth ® Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature.
ELECTRONICS Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call • During a call, press the “Voice Command” button • (After the BEEP), say “mute” (or “mute off”). Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle • During a call, press the “Voice Command” button •...
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• It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases. • Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at www.dodge.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio.
ELECTRONICS • Press the “Voice Command” button and after the BEEP, say “SMS” to get started. NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the “Voice Command” button . After the BEEP, say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen radio) to cancel the tutorial.
ELECTRONICS • Personal Settings • Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the function currently being displayed. • To reset all resettable functions, press and release the EVIC button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed function. Reset ALL will be displayed during this three-second window.
ELECTRONICS Auto Unlock Doors On Exit • To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors. • Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).
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ELECTRONICS • Erase all channels before you begin programming. To erase the channels, place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN position, then press and hold the two outside HomeLink buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes. ®...
ELECTRONICS • Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button. • Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The Homelink ® indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink has received the ®...
ELECTRONICS exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in again. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: Do not use a three-prong adaptor.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. •...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center for service if your vehicle overheats. BRAKE - Brake Warning Light •...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately. - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light •...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS • In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location • The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the cargo area. Spare Tire Stowage • The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the cargo area. Spare Tire Removal •...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions NOTE: Refer to “Tires — General Information” in “Starting And Operating” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information about the spare tire, it's use, and operation. 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body. • Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. 3.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using the means provided. 9.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. • Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK. 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories. 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer. CAUTION! • Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE • If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • To access the shift lever override, locate and remove the removable plug in the right side of the shift lever housing.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening. • Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part Engine Coolant 2.0L, 2.4L MOPAR ® Antifreeze/ 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) Coolant Five Includes heater and Year/100,000 Mile coolant recovery bottle Formula HOAT (Hybrid filled to MAX level. Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months 48,000 Miles...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (fuses) • The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description Empty Empty 15 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD ECU Feed 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Heat/AC/Compass Sensor 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Sunroof Feed 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror (If Equipped) 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 2 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Only ORC Feed...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1–800–423–6343 CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English) Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French) ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED • To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
NOTE: • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge websites. • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 52 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Caliber? pg. 56 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 58 •...
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Dodge and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals,...
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12PM491-926-AA Second Edition Caliber User Guide Download a FREE electronic copy of the Owner’s Manual or Warranty Booklet by visiting the For Owner's tab at: www.dodge.com (U.S.) or www.dodge.ca (Canada).
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