Dodge Caliber (2012 year). Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.

On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.

On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
Depending on operating conditions, the message may
appear as early as 3,500 miles (5 630 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within
the next 500 miles (805 km).

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NOTE:

• The oil change indicator message will not monitor the

time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.

• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your

vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.

• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals

exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by

referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

At Each Stop For Fuel

• Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a

fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.

• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if

required.

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Once A Month

• Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or

damage.

• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals

as required.

• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder, and power steering and add as
needed.

• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct

operation.

At Each Oil Change

• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.

CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.

Required Maintenance Intervals

Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.

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8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or
6 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil

filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of

irregular wear, even if it occurs before
8,000 miles (13 000 km).

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before

16,000 miles (26 000 km).

❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the

engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.

❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.

❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.

❏ Inspect exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at 16,000 miles (26 000 km) or

12 months.

❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for

damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

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24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or
18 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil

filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of

irregular wear, even if it occurs before
24,000 miles (39 000 km).

❏ Inspect the CV joints.

❏ Inspect exhaust system.

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before

32,000 miles (52 000 km).

❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

❏ Replace the spark plugs.

❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.

❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.

❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.

❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for

damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

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40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or
30 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil

filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of

irregular wear, even if it occurs before
40,000 miles (65 000 km).

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before

48,000 miles (78 000 km).

❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the

engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.

❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.

❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.

❏ Inspect the CV joints.

❏ Inspect exhaust system.

❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for

damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer

towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert
operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above
90°F (32°C).

Odometer Reading

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Signature, Authorized Service Center

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56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or
42 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil

filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of

irregular wear, even if it occurs before
56,000 miles (91 000 km).

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before

64,000 miles (104 000 km).

❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.

❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.

❏ Replace the spark plugs.

❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.

❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the

following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.

❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for

damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

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72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil

filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of

irregular wear, even if it occurs before
72,000 miles (117 000 km).

❏ Inspect the CV joints.

❏ Inspect exhaust system.

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before

80,000 miles (130 000 km).

❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the

engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.

❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.

❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) whichever

comes first.

❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.

❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for

damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

Odometer Reading

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Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

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88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or
66 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil

filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of

irregular wear, even if it occurs before
88,000 miles (143 000 km).

Odometer Reading

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96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km).

❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

❏ Replace the spark plugs.

❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.

❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.

❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.

❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.

❏ Inspect the CV joints.

❏ Inspect exhaust system.

❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;

replace if necessary.

❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service

(commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

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104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil

filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of

irregular wear, even if it occurs before
104,000 miles (169 000 km).

❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at

104,000 miles (169 000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first.

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before

112,000 miles (182 000 km).

❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the

engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.

❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.

❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.

❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for

damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

Odometer Reading

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Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

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120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil

filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of

irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).

❏ Inspect the CV joints.

❏ Inspect exhaust system.

❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid

and filter.

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before

128,000 miles (208 000 km).

❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

❏ Replace the spark plugs.

❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.

❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.

❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.

❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for

damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

Odometer Reading

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Dealer Code

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136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil

filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of

irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature, Authorized Service Center

144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before

144,000 miles (234 000 km).

❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the

engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.

❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.

❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.

❏ Inspect the CV joints.

❏ Inspect exhaust system.

❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for

damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.

❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer

towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert
operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above
90°F (32°C).

Odometer Reading

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WARNING!

• You can be badly injured working on or around a

motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.

• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your

vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.

152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of

irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).

Odometer Reading

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS

䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your

Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477

▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 477
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . 477

䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477

▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . . . . 478
▫ Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . 478
▫ In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or

Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 479

▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479

䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
䡵 MOPAR威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480

▫ In The 50 United States And Washington,

D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480

▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481

䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481

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