2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Owners Manual

Caliber SRT4 OWNER’S MANUAL 2008 2008 Caliber SRT4

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ............................... 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................... 69 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................... 151 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................. 221 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...............................................273 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ............................................... 289 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................. 337 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ..........................................345 10 INDEX .................................................................... 355 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m How To Use This Manual .................. 4 m Warnings And Cautions ................... 6 m Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6 m Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7 1

INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions 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 authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopart parts, 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

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that 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 1

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys ..................12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key ..............12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................12 m Sentry Keyt ...........................13 ▫ Replacement Keys ......................14 ▫ Customer Key Programming ..............15 ▫ General Information ....................16 m Steering Wheel Lock .....................16 ▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel .......16 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........17 m Door Locks ............................17 ▫ Manual Door Locks .....................17 ▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........18 ▫ “Child-Protection” Door Lock System (Rear Doors) ..............................21 m Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .........22 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........23 2

2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Owners Manual

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