Dodge 2007 Caliber User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1INTRODUCTION .............................................................3

2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...........................7

3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................65

4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .................................137

5STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................205

6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES .............................................265

7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................................277

8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ................................................319

9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .......................................337

10 INDEX ...................................................................345

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵Introduction

........................... 4

䡵How To Use This Manual

................. 4

䡵Warnings And Cautions

.................. 6

䡵Vehicle Identification Number

.............. 6

䡵Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

........... 6

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of

service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with

the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is

supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and

various customer oriented documents. You are urged to

read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-

tions and recommendations in this manual will help

assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE:

After you read the manual, it should be stored

in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with

the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be

aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your dealer

knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni-

cians and genuine Mopar威parts, and is interested in

your satisfaction.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain

vehicle components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,

certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-

ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a

complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the

symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout

this owner’s manual:

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 5

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating

procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily

injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures,

which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do

not read this entire manual, you may miss important

information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the

driver’s front corner of the instrument panel, visible

through the windshield. This number also appears on the

vehicle registration or title.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle

could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety

and may lead to an accident resulting in serious

injury or death.

Vehicle Identification Number

6 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵A Word About Your Keys

................. 9

▫Ignition Key Removal ................... 9

▫Locking Doors With The Key ..............10

▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................10

䡵Sentry Key — If Equipped

................11

▫Replacement Keys ......................12

▫Sentry Key Programming .................12

▫General Information ....................13

䡵Steering Wheel Lock — Manual

Transmission Only

......................13

▫If You Wish To Manually Lock

The Steering Wheel .....................13

▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........13

▫Automatic Transaxle Ignition

Interlock System .......................14

䡵Door Locks

...........................14

▫Manual Door Locks .....................14

▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........15

▫“Child-Protection” Door Lock System

(Rear Doors) ..........................18

䡵Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped

........19

▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........20

▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............21

▫Using The Panic Alarm: ..................21

▫To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” ........21

▫Programming Additional Transmitters ........22

▫General Information ....................23

▫Battery Replacement ....................23

䡵Security Alarm System — If Equipped

.......24

▫ToSetTheAlarm ......................25

▫To Disarm The System ...................25

▫Security System Manual Override ...........25

䡵Liftgate

..............................26

䡵Power Windows— If Equipped

.............27

▫Power Window Switches .................27

▫Auto Down ..........................28

▫Window Lockout Switch .................28

䡵Occupant Restraints

.....................28

▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................29

▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....33

▫Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder

Belt Operating Instructions ...............34

▫Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................37

▫Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder

System (BeltAlert) ......................37

▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............39

▫Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag ............39

▫Child Restraint ........................54

䡵Engine Break-In Recommendations

..........61

䡵Safety Tips

............................61

▫Exhaust Gas ..........................61

▫Safety Checks You Should

Make Inside The Vehicle .................62

▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should

Make Outside The Vehicle ................62

8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key

code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can

be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask

your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe

place.

Ignition Key Removal

Automatic Transaxle

Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to

the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward,

rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key.

NOTE:

If you try to remove the key before you place

the lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo-

rarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key

to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If

a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the

Vehicle Key Ignition Key Positions

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9

ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is

inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but

the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.

WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving

children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a

number of reasons. A child or others could be

seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in

the ignition. A child could operate power windows,

other controls, or move the vehicle.

CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always

remove key from the ignition and lock all doors

when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Manual Transaxle—If Equipped

Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the

key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK

position, and remove the key.

Locking Doors With The Key

You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the

door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the

key forward. See Section 7 of this manual for door lock

lubrication.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition,

sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.

NOTE:

With the driver’s door open, and the key in the

ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) will not function.

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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