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Fuel cap/loose gas cap message, Oil change indicator, If your engine overheats – Dodge 2010 Caliber - Quick Reference Guide User Manual

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Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message

• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a

“clicking” sound is heard.

• Press the odometer reset button, located below the tachometer, to turn the message

off.

• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas

cap, see your authorized dealer.

Oil Change Indicator
Message

• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single chime

sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.

Resetting The Light After Servicing

• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).

• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.

• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by

taking the appropriate action.

• On the highways — slow down.

• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase

engine idle speed.

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine

cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.

• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor

and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.

• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have

the vehicle serviced immediately.

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