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Manual transmission – if equipped – Dodge 2011 Caliber User Manual

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CAUTION! (Continued)

Using a transmission fluid other than the manu-

facturer’s recommended fluid will cause belt slip
and result in a complete transmission failure!
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”
in

“Maintaining

Your

Vehicle”

for

further

information.

Special Additives
Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes)
to Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
(CVTF+4

௡). CVTF+4௡ is an engineered product and its

performance

may

be

impaired

by

supplemental

additives.

Fluid Level Check
The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be
checked only by a trained technician.

Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.

Manual Transmission – If Equipped

Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.

Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid
level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a
point not more than 3/16 in (4.7 mm) below the bottom
of the hole.

Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.

Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE