Dodge 2012 Caliber - Starting and Operating

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
䡵 Starting Procedures .................... 297
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 297
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..... 297
▫ Normal Starting ..................... 298
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or ⫺29°C) ............... 299
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ................ 299
▫ After Starting ....................... 299
䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 300
䡵 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........ 300
▫ Five–Speed Manual Transmission ......... 300
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ............. 302
▫ Downshifting ....................... 302
䡵 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ...... 303
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ............. 304
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 304
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ 305
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