Dodge Caliber SRT (2009 year). Manual

Washing

• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-

hicle in the shade using MOPAR

威 Car Wash or a mild

car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water.

• If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-

lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR

威 Super Kleen Bug

and Tar Remover to remove.

• Use MOPAR威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains

and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to
scratch the paint.

• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing

that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.

CAUTION!

Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such
as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch
metal and painted surfaces.

Special Care

• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive

near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.

• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges

of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and
open.

• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,

touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.

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• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or

similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.

• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,

de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.

• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider

mud or stone shields behind each wheel.

• Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as

possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.

Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove

heavy soil, use MOPAR

威 Wheel Cleaner or select a

nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only
MOPAR

威 cleaners are recommended. Do not use oven

cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’
protective finish.

Interior Care
Use MOPAR

威 Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and

carpeting.

Use MOPAR

威 Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.

MOPAR

威 Total Clean is specifically recommended for

leather upholstery.

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.

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Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR

威 Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid

soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.

WARNING!

Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.

Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.

Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.

Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR

威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial

household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may
scratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror,
spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do
not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.

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Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which
minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not use
protectants or other products which may cause undesir-
able reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the
low glare surface.

Instrument Panel Bezels

CAUTION!

When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve-
hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
Some air fresheners will damage the finish of
painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly
contact any surface.

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.

1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.

2. Dry with a soft tissue.

Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.

If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the seat belts from the
car to wash them.

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Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if
the buckles do not work properly.

Dry with a soft cloth.

FUSES

Integrated Power Module
The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the
engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This
center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label
that identifies each component may be printed on the
inside of the cover. Refer to “Engine Compartment” in
this section of the Owner’s Manual for the underhood
location of the Integrated Power Module (IPM).

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

Empty

15 Amp
Lt. Blue

AWD/4WD ECU
Feed

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

10 Amp
Red

CHMSL Brake Switch
Feed

10 Amp
Red

Ignition Switch Feed

20 Amp
Yellow

Trailer Tow

10 Amp
Red

IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/
Ocm Steering Cntrl
Sdar/Hands-Free
Phone

30 Amp
Green

IOD Sense1

30 Amp
Green

IOD Sense2

40 Amp
Green

Power Seats

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Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

20 Amp
Yellow

CCN Power Locks

15 Amp
Lt Blue

Power Outlet

20 Amp
Yellow

Ign Run/Acc Inverter

20 Amp
Yellow

Pwr run/Acc Outlet
RR

10 Amp
Red

IOD CCN/Interior
Lighting

40 Amp
Green

RAD Fan Relay Bat-
tery Feed

15 Amp
Lt. Blue

IGN Run/Acc Cigar
Ltr/Sunroof

10 Amp
Red

IOD Feed Mod-Wcm

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

40 Amp
Green

ASD Relay Contact
PWR Feed

20 Amp
Yellow

PWR Amp 1 and
Amp 2 Feed

15 Amp
Lt. Blue

IOD Feed Radio

10 Amp
Red

IOD Feed Intrus
Mod/Siren

10 Amp
Red

IGN RUN Heat/AC/
Compass Sensor

15 Amp
Lt. Blue

ENG ASD Relay Feed
3

15 Amp
Lt. Blue

Power Sunroof Feed

10 Amp
Red

Heated Mirror

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Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

15 Amp
Lt. Blue

ENG ASD Relay Feed
2

10 Amp
Red

IGN RUN Only ORC
Feed

10 Amp
Red

IGN RUN ORC/OCM
Feed

Hot Car (No Fuse Re-
quired)

20 Amp
Yellow

Heated Seats

10 Amp
Red

Headlight Washer
Relay Control

30 Amp
Pink

ENG ASD Control
Feed 1

10 Amp
Red

ABS MOD/J1962
Conn/PCM

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

30 Amp
Pink

ABS Valve Feed

40 Amp
Green

ABS Pump Feed

30 Amp
Pink

Headlight/Washer
Control/Smart Glass/
Cool Down Pump

25 Amp
Natural

110 Inverter

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CAUTION!

• When installing the Integrated Power Module

cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the Integrated Power
Module, and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.

• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to

use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than
21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery.

• Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution

Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).

• Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.

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LIGHT BULBS — Interior

Bulb Number

Front Header Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T578
Center Dome Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T578
Rear Cargo/Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–A35LF

LIGHTS BULBS — Exterior

Bulb Number

Low Beam/High Beam Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . H13
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157AK or 3157A
Front Fog Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9145
Center High-Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Assembly
Rear Turn/Tail/Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157
Backup Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W16W (921)
License Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5W

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlights/Front Parking/Front Turn Signal
See your authorized dealer for replacement.

Fog Lights

1. Access light through the lower fascia cutout.

2. Rotate bulb and connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

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3. Pull bulb off connector.

Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lights

1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing.

2. Grasp the tail light and pull firmly to disengage the
light from the aperture panel.

3. Twist and remove socket from light.

4. Remove the bulb from the socket and replace.

License Lights

1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the
snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.

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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES

U.S.

Metric

Fuel (Approximate)

13.6 Gallons

51.5 Liters

Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 0W-40, API Certified)

5 Quarts

4.7 Liters

Cooling System *
MOPAR

威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula),

or equivalent.

7.5 Quarts

7.1 Liters

* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS

Engine

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Engine Coolant

MOPAR

威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid

Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.

Engine Oil

For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating
conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that
meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725. The manu-
facturer recommends the use of a full synthetic engine oil, such as Mobil 1

威

SAE 0W-40 or equivalent. For additional information, refer to the “Engine Oil
Selection” and “Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)” in the “Maintenance Pro-
cedures” section of this manual.

Engine Oil Filter

MOPAR

威 Engine Oil Filter (P/N 04884899AB) or equivalent

Spark Plugs

ZFR5AP (Gap 0.030 in [0.76 mm])

Fuel Selection

Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher.

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Chassis

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Manual Transaxle Fluid

MOPAR

威 ATF+4 MS9602

Brake Master Cylinder

MOPAR

威 DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid

is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake flu-
ids or equivalent.

Power Steering Reservoir

MOPAR

威 Power Steering Fluid +4 or MOPAR威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmis-

sion Fluid

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS

䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 364
䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364

▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 366

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