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  • Page 1 201 1 user guide...
  • Page 2 The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..44 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Recreational Towing Driver Cockpit ....4 (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    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.
  • Page 5 • Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2010 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Airbag 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...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator - Cruise Indicator - Position Light Indicator Odometer Messages ECO - Fuel Saver Indicator (If LoW TirE - Low Tire Pressure Equipped) door - Door Ajar...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    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. •...

  • Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbags

    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.

  • Page 13: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you. • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED • Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt, secure the top tether strap. The tether strap should be routed over the center top of the head restraint. WARNING! • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle.

  • Page 15: Front Seats

    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 •...
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.

  • Page 18: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for the front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. • Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating.

  • Page 19: Tilt Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT STEERING COLUMN • The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. • Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. • With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.

  • Page 20: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER Headlights/Parking Lights • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights Instrument Panel Dimmer • Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.

  • Page 21: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

  • Page 22: Speed Control Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL LEVER Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is • Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.

  • Page 23: Autostick

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ® AUTOSTICK ® • AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers six manual ratio changes to provide you with more control. The system is activated in the DRIVE position by moving the shift lever side-to-side. ® • Moving the shift lever to the right (+) side will activate AutoStick and shift up to the next higher manual ratio, unless you are already operating in or near Overdrive, in which case sixth gear ratio will be selected.

  • Page 24: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation • Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position. • Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning (A/C) •...

  • Page 25: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Open/Close • Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again. Venting Sunroof •...

  • Page 26: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 27 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 28: Non-Touch-Screen Radios

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES + RSC)
  • Page 29 ELECTRONICS Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ) NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command or Uconnect™ Phone. 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”...
  • Page 30 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack • 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. •...

  • Page 31: Touch-Screen Radio

    ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD (Sales Code RBZ/RHB) NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command or Uconnect™ Phone. 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”...
  • Page 32 ELECTRONICS Clock Setting • Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. • Touch the USER CLOCK soft-key (Navigation radio only). • To adjust the hours, touch either the HOUR FORWARD or HOUR BACKWARD soft-key. •...
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS • Confirm your selection by touching the YES soft-key. The imported picture is now available in the MANAGE MY PICTURES screen. • In order to display the imported picture in the radio screen, touch the desired picture soft-key. • Select this picture by pressing the PICTURE VIEW soft-key. A check mark indicates the currently used picture.
  • Page 34 ELECTRONICS Program/Storing Home Location • Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to access the Navigation system. • Touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch Go Home. • Next, select from: • Enter My Address – enter an address for the location using the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 35: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS • Fuel Prices • Check detailed price information for fuel stations near your current location. • Movie Listings • Check which movies (includes start times, ratings, run lengths and summaries) are playing at theaters near your current location. • Sports Scores •...
  • Page 36 Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit jeep.com/uconnect for Jeep vehicles, dodge.com/uconnect for Dodge and Ram Truck vehicles, or chrysler.com/uconnect for Chrysler vehicles. Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also need to ®...
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS Receiving A Call – Accept (And End) • When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect™, press the Phone button • To end a call, press the Phone button Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call • During a call, press the Voice Command button •...

  • Page 38: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    • 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 jeep.com/uconnect for Jeep vehicles, dodge.com/uconnect for Dodge and Ram Truck vehicles, or chrysler.com/uconnect for Chrysler vehicles. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio.

  • Page 39: Ipod Control

    The 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 ® ®...

  • Page 40: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS ® Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Media Center 430/430N/230/130 only) ® If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your bluetooth-equipped iPod devices, cellphones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your Media Center radio (see Uconnect™...

  • Page 41: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped • Press the EVIC button, located below the speedometer, until Personal Settings is displayed on the EVIC. Use the EVIC button to select one of the following, then press and hold the EVIC button to select either “ON” or “OFF.” •...

  • Page 42: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink )

    ELECTRONICS Auto Door Lock • To have the doors lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h): • 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).
  • Page 43 ELECTRONICS ® • Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink button and the ® hand-held transmitter button until the HomeLink indicator flash rate changes ® from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink and the hand-held transmitter buttons.

  • Page 44: Power Inverter

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! (Continued) • Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.

  • Page 45: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET • The power outlet is located on the instrument panel below the climate control and is powered when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. • The outlet can operate a conventional cigar lighter unit or power accessories designed for use with a standard power outlet adapter.

  • Page 46: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 47: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Recreational Towing Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Condition Vehicles Vehicles Four Wheel Flat Tow (All Never Wheels on Ground) Two Wheel Dolly Tow Never Never (Front or Rear Wheels on...

  • Page 48: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY • 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. •...
  • Page 49 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
  • Page 50 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) •...

  • Page 51: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Airbag Warning Light • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately. - Transmission Temperature Warning Light •...

  • Page 52: Automatic Transmission Overheating

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately. CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range.

  • Page 53: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location • The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk. Spare Tire Stowage • The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk. •...
  • Page 54 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench. • Place the jack underneath the lift area (triangular cutout) that is closest to the flat tire.
  • Page 55 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. •...

  • Page 56: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 57 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-Starting Procedure • Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. • Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

  • Page 58: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.

  • Page 59: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 60: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    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.
  • Page 61 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

  • Page 62: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    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.

  • Page 63: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 64 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 65: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part ® Engine Coolant 2.0L, MOPAR Antifreeze/ 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) 2.4L Coolant Five Includes heater and Year/100,000 Mile coolant recovery bottle Formula HOAT (Hybrid filled to MAX level. Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.

  • Page 66: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 67 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...

  • Page 68: Fuses

    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 AWD/4WD ECU Feed Blue 10 Amp Red...

  • Page 69: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 15 Amp Lt IOD Feed Radio Blue 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Intrus Mod/Siren (If Equipped) 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Heat/AC/Compass Sensor 15 Amp Lt ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 Blue 15 Amp Lt Power Sunroof Feed Blue...

  • Page 70: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    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.

  • Page 71: Consumer Assistance

    Bell Relay Service operator. • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge websites. • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle...

  • Page 72: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE In Canada REPORTING SAFETY • If you believe that your vehicle has a DEFECTS IN THE 50 safety defect, you should contact the UNITED STATES AND Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers WASHINGTON, D.C. who wish to report a safety defect to •...

  • Page 73: Mopar Accessories

    MOPAR ACCESSORIES ® • The following highlights just some of the Authentic Dodge Accessories by MOPAR that have been engineered to customize your Dodge Caliber. • To see the full line of accessories, stop by your dealer or visit MOPAR.com.

  • Page 74: Index

    INDEX Air Conditioning ..21,22 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . 46 Airbag ....10 Electronic Throttle Control Airbag Light .
  • Page 75 INDEX Inverter Outlet (115V) ..42 Steering ....63 Preparation for Jacking ..51 Inverter, Power .
  • Page 76 NOTES Pressure Warning Light ..46 USB Port ....31,37 Towing ....44 24-Hour Towing Assistance .
  • Page 77 NOTES...
  • Page 78 NOTES...
  • Page 79 NOTES...
  • Page 80 NOTES...
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  • Page 82 NOTES...
  • Page 83 Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
  • Page 84 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,...

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