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2009 CALIBER SRT4
2009
OWNER’S MANUAL
Chrysler LLC
81-226-0938 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.
CALIBER SRT4
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................73 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................... 157 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................. 247 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ......................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6 How To Use This Manual .................. 4 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7 Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. The detailed Index at the back of this Owner’s Manual It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet contains a complete listing of all subjects. and various customer-oriented docume
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INTRODUCTION 5 1
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures 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 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible thro
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................. 12 ▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 18 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12 ▫ General Information.................... 19 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key ............. 15 Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 19 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder................ 15 ▫ To Set The Security Alarm ............... 19 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ......... 15 ▫ To Disarm The System .
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Press .............................. 21 Doors) — If Equipped .................. 30 ▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped ....... 22 Power Windows — If Equipped ............ 32 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ........... 22 ▫ Power Window Switches ................ 32 ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ........ 23 ▫ Auto Down.......................... 33 ▫ Flash Ligh
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder Safety Tips............................ 70 System (BeltAlert) .................... 46 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 70 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ........... 47 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The 2 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Vehicle ............................. 71 Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag............ 48 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make ▫ Child Restraint
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has Automatic Transmission — If Equipped the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your 1. Place the shift lever in PARK. authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) safe place. position. 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate t
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you 2 obtain service. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys in th
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Transmission 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position. 2. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position. Ignition Switch Positions 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. 1 — LOCK 3 — ON 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Locking Doors With The Key To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn down, turn off the engine and remove the key. Turn the the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” under steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock 2 “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7. engages. K
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys, CAUTION! or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- 2 cally held against the ignition key being used when tended. starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other Radio Frequency (RF) electro
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. If you have two valid Sentry Keys, you can program Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within new Sentry Keys to the system by performing the 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. following procedure: In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle 1. Cut the additional Sentry
