Name: Dodge Caliber 2012
Brand: Dodge
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Table of Contents3

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle11

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle95

Understanding Your Instrument Panel197

Starting and Operating297

Starting Procedures301
- Manual Transmission - if Equipped301
- Automatic Transmission - if Equipped301
- Normal Starting302
- Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or 29°C)303
- If Engine Fails to Start303
- After Starting303
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped304
Manual Transmission - if Equipped304
- Five-Speed Manual Transmission304
- Recommended Shift Speeds305
- Downshifting306
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped306
- Key Ignition Park Interlock308
- Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System308
- Gear Ranges309
Autostick - if Equipped314
- Operation314
- General Information315
Driving on Slippery Surfaces316
- Acceleration316
- Traction316
Driving through Water317
- Flowing/Rising Water317
- Shallow Standing Water317
Power Steering319
- Power Steering Fluid Check320
Parking Brake321
Brake System323
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)324
Electronic Brake Control System326
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)327
- Brake Assist System (BAS)327
- Traction Control System (TCS)328
- Hill Start Assist (HSA) - Manual Transmission Only328
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)330
- ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC off Indicator Light332
Tire Safety Information333
- Tire Markings333
- Tire Identification Number (TIN)337
- Tire Terminology and Definitions338
- Tire Loading and Tire Pressure339
Tires - General Information343
- Tire Pressure343
- Tire Inflation Pressures344
- Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation345
- Radial Ply Tires346
- Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped346
- Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped347
- Full Size Spare - if Equipped348
- Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped348
- Tire Spinning349
- Tread Wear Indicators350
- Life of Tire350
- Replacement Tires351
Snow Tires353
Tire Chains353
Tire Rotation Recommendations353
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)355
- Base System357
- Premium System - if Equipped360
- General Information364
Fuel Requirements365
- 2.0L and 2.4L Engine365
- Reformulated Gasoline365
- Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends366
- E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles366
- MMT in Gasoline367
- Materials Added to Fuel367
- Fuel System Cautions368
- Carbon Monoxide Warnings369
Adding Fuel369
- Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)369
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message371
Vehicle Loading371
- Vehicle Certification Label372
Trailer Towing374
- Common Towing Definitions374
- Installing a Trailer Hitch376
- Trailer Hitch Classification377
- Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)378
- Trailer and Tongue Weight379
- Towing Requirements380
- Towing Tips385
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)387
- Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle387

What to Do in Emergencies389

Maintaining Your Vehicle413

If You Need Consumer Assistance477

Brand	Dodge
Model	Caliber 2012
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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