Dodge Caliber User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

.............................................................3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

...............................71

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

................................... 155

STARTING AND OPERATING

.................................................225

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

...............................................297

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................................311

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

..................................................361

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

..........................................369

INDEX

....................................................................379

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

mIntroduction ...........................4

mHow To Use This Manual ..................4

mWarnings And Cautions ...................6

mVehicle Identification Number ...............6

mVehicle Modifications/Alterations ............7

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 Mopartparts, and is interested in

your satisfaction.

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 left

front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the

windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle

registration or title.

Vehicle Identification Number

6 INTRODUCTION

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.

INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

mA Word About Your Keys ..................12

▫Ignition Key Removal ...................12

▫Locking Doors With The Key ..............14

▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14

mSentry Key ............................14

▫Replacement Keys ......................15

▫Customer Key Programming ..............16

▫General Information ....................17

mSteering Wheel Lock — Manual Transmission

Only .................................18

▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel .......18

▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........18

mDoor Locks ............................18

▫Manual Door Locks .....................18

▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........20

▫“Child-Protection” Door Lock System

(Rear Doors) ..........................22

mRemote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .........24

▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........24

▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............25

▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................26

▫To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” ........26

▫Programming Additional Transmitters ........27

▫General Information ....................28

▫Battery Replacement ....................29

mSecurity Alarm System — If Equipped .........30

▫To Set The Alarm ......................30

▫To Disarm The System ...................30

▫Security System Manual Override ...........31

mLiftgate ...............................31

mPower Windows— If Equipped ..............33

▫Power Window Switches .................33

▫Auto Down ..........................33

▫Window Lockout Switch .................34

mOccupant Restraints ......................34

▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................35

▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....40

▫Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt

Operating Instructions ...................41

▫Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................44

▫Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder

System (BeltAlert) ......................45

▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............46

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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