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Dodge Caliber SXT 2009 Owner's Manual

Dodge Caliber SXT 2009 Owner's Manual (431 pages)

Dodge 2009 Caliber Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

3
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

77
- Mirrors
  81
- Uconnect Phone - if Equipped
  85
  - Operation
    87
  - Phone Call Features
    96
  - Uconnect Phone Features
    98
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    103
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect Phone
    105
  - General Information
    114
- Voice Recognition System (VR) - if Equipped
  114
  - Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation
    114
  - Commands
    116
  - Voice Training
    119
- Seats
  119
  - Front Seat Adjustment
    119
  - Manual Seat Height Adjustment - if Equipped
    120
  - Manual Lumbar - if Equipped
    121
  - Driver's Seatback Recline
    121
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    122
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    122
  - Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
    124
  - Folding Rear Seat
    125
  - Reclining Rear Seat - if Equipped
    126
- To Open and Close the Hood
  126
- Lights
  128
  - Multifunction Lever
    128
  - Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel Lights
    128
  - Lights-On Reminder
    129
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    130
  - Turn Signals
    130
  - High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
    131
  - Flash-To-Pass
    132
  - Map/Reading Lights
    132
  - Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
    133
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  133
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    133
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    134
  - Windshield Washers
    134
  - Mist Feature
    135
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  136
  - To Activate
    137
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    138
  - To Deactivate
    138
  - To Resume Speed
    138
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    138
  - Manual Transaxle
    139
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    139
- Tilt Steering Column
  136
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  140
  - Programming Homelink
    141
  - Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
    144
  - Using Homelink
    144
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    145
  - Security
    145
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    145
  - General Information
    146
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  146
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 145
  147
  - Opening the Sunroof
    147
  - Closing the Sunroof
    148
  - Pinch Protect Feature
    148
  - Pinch Protect Override
    148
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    149
  - Sunshade Operation
    149
  - Wind Buffeting
    149
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    149
  - Ignition off Operation
    149
- Electrical Power Outlets
  150
- Power Inverter - if Equipped
  152
- Console Features
  154
- Cupholders
  154
- Cargo Area Features
  156
- Rear Window Features
  160
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    160
  - Rear Window Defroster
    161
- Cooled Beverage Storage Bin/Glove Compartment - if Equipped
  162
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

165
Starting and Operating

247
- Starting Procedures
  251
  - Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
    251
  - Manual Transmission - if Equipped
    251
  - Normal Starting
    251
- 250 Starting and Operating
  252
  - Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C)
    252
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    252
  - 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
    253
  - After Starting
    253
  - Manual Transaxle - if Equipped
    253
  - Automatic Transaxle - if Equipped
    255
  - Downshifting
    255
  - Recommended Shift Speeds
    255
  - Brake/Transmission Interlock System
    256
  - Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
    257
  - Gear Ranges
    257
- Starting and Operating 255
  
  257
  - Autostick - if Equipped
    259
    
    General Information
    260
    
    Operation
    260
  - Driving on Slippery Surfaces
    261
    
    Acceleration
    261
    
    Traction
    261
  - Driving through Water
    262
    
    Flowing/Rising Water
    262
    
    Shallow Standing Water
    262
  - Power Steering
    264
    
    Power Steering Fluid Check
    265
  - Parking Brake
    266
  - Brake System
    267
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - if Equipped
    268
  - Electronic Brake Control System
    270
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    271
    
    Brake Assist System (BAS)
    271
    
    Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
    272
    
    Traction Control System (TCS)
    272
  - Tire Safety Information
    276
    
    Tire Markings
    276
    
    Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    280
    
    Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    281
  - Tires - General Information
    285
    
    Tire Pressure
    285
    
    Tire Inflation Pressures
    286
    
    Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    287
    
    Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    288
    
    Radial Ply Tires
    288
    
    Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
    289
    
    Tire Spinning
    290
    
    Tread Wear Indicators
    290
    
    Life of Tire
    291
    
    Replacement Tires
    292
  - Snow Tires
    293
  - Tire Chains
    293
  - Tire Rotation Recommendations
    294
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    295
- 294 Starting and Operating
  
  296
  - Base System
    297
  - Premium System - if Equipped
    299
  - Fuel Requirements
    303
    
    E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    304
    
    Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    304
    
    Reformulated Gasoline
    304
    
    MMT in Gasoline
    305
    
    Fuel System Cautions
    306
    
    Materials Added to Fuel
    306
    
    Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    307
  - General Information
    303
  - Adding Fuel
    307
    
    Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    307
- Starting and Operating 307
  
  309
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    309
  - Vehicle Loading
    309
    
    Vehicle Certification Label
    310
  - Trailer Towing
    312
    
    Common Towing Definitions
    312
    
    Installing a Trailer Hitch
    314
    
    Trailer Hitch Classification
    314
    
    Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    315
    
    Trailer and Tongue Weight
    316
    
    Towing Requirements
    317
    
    Towing Tips
    322
  - Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
    323
    
    Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)
    323
What to Do in Emergencies

325
- What to Do in Emergencies 325
  326
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    326
  - If Your Engine Overheats
    326
  - Automatic Transaxle Overheating
    327
  - Jacking and Tire Changing
    328
    
    Jack Location
    328
    
    Spare Tire Stowage
    328
    
    Jacking Instructions
    329
    
    Preparations for Jacking
    329
  - Jump-Starting Procedures
    333
  - Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
    335
  - Towing a Disabled Vehicle
    336
    
    With Ignition Key
    336
    
    Without the Ignition Key
    338
Maintaining Your Vehicle

339
- Engine Compartment - 2.0L
  341
- 340 Maintaining Your Vehicle
  342
  - Engine Compartment - 2.4L
    342
  - Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
    343
    
    Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    343
  - Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    344
  - Replacement Parts
    345
  - Dealer Service
    345
  - Maintenance Procedures
    346
  - Engine Oil
    346
  - Engine Oil Filter
    349
  - Engine Air Cleaner Filter
    349
  - Maintenance-Free Battery
    350
  - Air Conditioner Maintenance
    351
  - Body Lubrication
    352
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    352
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    353
  - Exhaust System
    353
  - Maintaining Your Vehicle 351
    353
    
    Cooling System
    355
    
    Brake System
    361
    
    Automatic Transaxle (CVT) - if Equipped
    363
    
    Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    364
    
    Manual Transaxle - if Equipped
    364
  - Fuses
    370
    
    Integrated Power Module (IPM)
    370
  - Vehicle Storage
    373
  - Replacement Bulbs
    373
  - Bulb Replacement
    374
    
    Fog Lights
    374
    
    Headlights/Front Parking/Front Turn Signal
    374
    
    Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lights
    375
    
    License Lights
    377
    
    Center High-Mounted Stoplight
    378
  - Fluids and Capacities
    379
  - Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
    380
    
    Engine
    380
    
    Chassis
    381
- Maintenance Schedules
  383
  - Emissions Control System Maintenance
    384
  - Maintenance Schedule
    384
  - Service Schedule
    390
If You Need Consumer Assistance

401
- If You Need Assistance
  403
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  403
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    403
  - Prepare a List
    403
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    403
- 402 If You Need Consumer Assistance
  404
- 404 If You Need Consumer Assistance
  406
  - In Canada
    407
- MOPAR Parts
  406
- Reporting Safety Defects
  406
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    406
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  406
- Publication Order Forms
  407
  - Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
    408
  - Treadwear
    409
- Temperature Grades
  409
- Traction Grades
  409
- Index
  411
  - Installation of Radio Transmitting Equipment
    430

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