Dodge Caliber. Manual - part 275

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)

If the vehicle is equipped with ESP, once the battery is reconnected, the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) in the clock-
spring needs to be calibrated. The SAS requires calibration anytime the battery or an ABS (ESP) component has
been disconnected for any length of time. If the SAS is not calibrated following battery reconnection, the ESP/
BAS indicator lamp is illuminated following five ignition cycles indicating the need for calibration.

To calibrate, perform the following:

1. Start the engine.

2. Center the steering wheel.

3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left until the internal stop in the steering gear is met, then turn the

wheel all the way to the right until the opposite internal stop in the steering gear is met.

4. Center the steering wheel.

5. Stop the engine.

CLEANING

The following information details the recommended cleaning procedures for the battery and related components. In
addition to the maintenance schedules found in this service manual and the Owner’s Manual, it is recommended
that these procedures be performed any time the battery or related components must be removed for vehicle ser-
vice.

1. Clean the battery cable terminal clamps of all cor-

rosion. Remove any corrosion using a wire brush
or a post and terminal cleaning tool, and a sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) and warm water clean-
ing solution.

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2. Clean the battery tray and battery holddown hard-

ware of all corrosion. Remove any corrosion using
a wire brush and a sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and warm water cleaning solution. Paint any
exposed bare metal.

3. If the removed battery is to be reinstalled, clean the

outside of the battery case and the top cover with a
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and warm water
cleaning solution using a stiff bristle parts cleaning
brush to remove any acid film. Rinse the battery
with clean water. Ensure that the cleaning solution
does not enter the battery cells through the vent
holes. If the battery is being replaced, (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - SPECIFICA-
TIONS) for the factory-installed battery specifica-
tions. Confirm that the replacement battery is the
correct size and has the correct ratings for the
vehicle.

4. Clean the battery thermal guard with a sodium

bicarbonate (baking soda) and warm water clean-
ing solution using a stiff bristle parts cleaning brush
to remove any acid film.

5. Clean any corrosion from the battery terminal posts

with a wire brush or a post and terminal cleaner,
and a sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and warm
water cleaning solution.

INSPECTION

The following information details the recommended inspection procedures for the battery and related components. In
addition to the maintenance schedules found in this service manual and the owner’s manual, it is recommended that
these procedures be performed any time the battery or related components must be removed for vehicle service.

1. Inspect the battery cable terminal clamps for damage. Replace any battery cable that has a damaged or

deformed terminal clamp.

2. Inspect the battery tray and battery holddown hardware for damage. Replace any damaged parts.

3. Slide the thermal guard off of the battery case (if equipped). Inspect the battery case for cracks or other damage

that could result in electrolyte leaks. Also, check the battery terminal posts for looseness. Batteries with damaged
cases or loose terminal posts must be replaced.

4. Inspect the battery thermal guard for tears, cracks, deformation or other damage (if equipped). Replace any bat-

tery thermal guard that has been damaged.

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5. Inspect the battery built-in test indicator sight glass (if equipped) for an indication of the battery condition. If the

battery is discharged, charge as required. Refer to Standard Procedures for detailed instructions.

SPECIFICATIONS

BATTERY

The battery Group Size number, the Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) rating, and the Reserve Capacity (RC) rating
or Ampere-Hours (AH) rating can be found on the original equipment battery label. Be certain that a replacement
battery has the correct Group Size number, as well as CCA, and RC or AH ratings that equal or exceed the original
equipment specification for the vehicle being serviced. Battery sizes and ratings are discussed in more detail below.

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a diesel engine utilize a unique battery. The specifications for this battery
may differ from the standards shown here. Refer to the battery manufacturer for detailed specifications.

•

Group Size - The outside dimensions and terminal placement of the battery conform to standards established
by the Battery Council International (BCI). Each battery is assigned a BCI Group Size number to help identify
a correctly-sized replacement.

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Cold Cranking Amperage - The Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) rating specifies how much current (in
amperes) the battery can deliver for thirty seconds at -18° C (0° F). Terminal voltage must not fall below 7.2
volts during or after the thirty second discharge period. The CCA required is generally higher as engine dis-
placement increases, depending also upon the starter current draw requirements.

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Reserve Capacity - The Reserve Capacity (RC) rating specifies the time (in minutes) it takes for battery ter-
minal voltage to fall below 10.5 volts, at a discharge rate of 25 amperes. RC is determined with the battery
fully-charged at 26.7° C (80° F). This rating estimates how long the battery might last after a charging system
failure, under minimum electrical load.

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Ampere-Hours - The Ampere-Hours (AH) rating specifies the current (in amperes) that a battery can deliver
steadily for twenty hours, with the voltage in the battery not falling below 10.5 volts. This rating is also some-
times identified as the twenty-hour discharge rating.

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Load Test Amperage - The Load Test Amperage rating specifies the current (in amperes) that a battery
should be tested at with the battery load test equipment. This value should always be 50 percent of the CCA.
For example: if the CCA for this battery is 700 amps, the Load Test Amperage is 50 percent of that or 350
amps.

BATTERY CLASSIFICATIONS & RATINGS

Part Number

BCI Group Size

Classification

Cold Cranking

Amperage

Reserve

Capacity

Ampere -

Hours

Load Test

Amperage

04868999AC

700

95 Minutes

350

05082380AA

525

92 Minutes

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TORQUE

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Battery Terminal Clamp

Pinch-Bolt Hex Nut

Battery Hold Down Bolt

Starter Solenoid B(+)

Terminal Stud Nut

115

Battery Negative Cable

Ground Eyelet Terminal To

Engine Block Bolt

16.5

145

Generator Output Terminal

Stud Nut

125

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DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Totally Integrated Power

Module B(+) Terminal Stud

Nut

Battery Negative Cable

Eyelet Terminal To The

Inner Fender Bolt

Lower Battery Tray Bolts

10.5

Upper Battery Tray Bolts

10.5

Battery Tray Nut

10.5

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