Dodge 2009 Caliber User manual

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Dodge Caliber
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in millimeters (inches) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style
Five-door hatchback
Assembly Plant
Belvidere, Illinois
Vehicle Class
C-Segment
ENGINE: 2.2-LITER COMMON-RAIL DIESEL (CRD) DOHC 16-VALVE
Availability
Available on all Caliber models
Type and Description
Four cylinders in-line, turbocharged, high-pressure, direct injection
Displacement
2143 cu. cm (130.77 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke
83 x 99 mm (3.27 x 3.90 in.)
Valve System
Chain Driven DOHC, 16-valve
Fuel Injection
Electronically controlled Delphi common rail system with high pressure
direct injection solenoid injectors
Construction
Cast-iron block, cast aluminum cylinder head, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio
16.2:1
Power
120 kW (163 hp DIN) 3600 – 4200 rpm (74.0 hp DIN/L)
Torque
320 N•m (236 lb.-ft.) @ 1400 – 3600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
5200 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
49 cetane diesel, DIN EN590
Oil Capacity
6.5 L (6.9 qt.) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity
9.35 L (9.9 qt.)
Emission Controls
Oxy-catalyst with Downstream Diesel-particulate Filter (DPF) and
cooled Exhaust-gas Recirculation (EGR)
Emission Class
Euro V
Fuel Consumption
Urban Cycle
TBD L/100 km
Ex-urban Cycle
TBD L/100 km
Combined Cycle
5.8 L/100 km (estimated)
CO2 (combined)
TBD g/km

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ENGINE: 2.0-LITER DOHC 16-VALVE I-4 WITH DUAL VVT
Availability
Available on all Caliber models
Type and Description
Four cylinders inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic Active
Charge Motion Control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement
1998 cu. cm (121.9 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke
86 x 86 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.)
Valve System
Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual Variable-
valve Timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners,
cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame,
forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Power
115 kW (156 hp DIN) @ 6300 rpm (78 hp DIN/L)
Torque
190 N•m (140 lb.-ft.) @ 5100 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6750 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
91 RON unleaded petrol
Oil Capacity
4.7 L (5.0 qt.)
Coolant Capacity
6.8 L (7.2 qt.)
Emission Controls
Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and
engine features
Emission Class
Euro IV
Fuel Consumption
Urban Cycle
10.1 L/100 km (5-mtx); 10.3 L/100 km (CVT)
Ex-urban Cycle
5.9 L/100 km (5-mtx); 6.7 L/100 km (CVT)
Combined Cycle
7.4 L/100 km (5-mtx); 8.0 L/100 km (CVT)
CO2 (combined)
176 g/km (5-mtx); 190 g/km (CVT)
ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE, VVT, SMPI I-4
Availability
Available on all Caliber SXT
Type and Description
Four-cylinders inline, tuned intake manifold with Electronic Active
Charge Motion Control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts dual
Variable-valve Timing (VVT)
Displacement
2360 cu. cm (144 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke
88 x 97 mm (3.46 x 3.82 in.)
Valve System
Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual Variable-
valve Timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
High-pressure die cast-aluminum block with dry iron liners,
cast-aluminum cylinder heads, cast-aluminum ladder frame,
forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Power
125 kW (170 hp DIN) @ 6000 rpm (70.8 hp DIN/L)
Torque
220 N•m (162 lb.-ft.) @ 4500 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
91 RON unleaded petrol
Oil Capacity
4.7 L (5.0 qt.)
Coolant Capacity
6.8 L (7.2 qt.)

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Emission Controls
Dual catalytic converters, dual heated oxygen sensors and
engine features
Emission Class
Euro IV
Fuel Consumption
Urban Cycle
10.4 L/100 km (5-mtx)
Ex-urban Cycle
6.1 L/100 km (5-mtx)
Combined Cycle
7.7 L/100 km (5-mtx)
CO2 (combined)
182 g/km (5-mtx)
TRANSAXLE: T355 MAGNA DRIVELINE FIVE-SPEED MANUAL
Availability
Standard on Caliber with 2.0 L and 2.4 L
Description
Five-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios,
cable-operated, three-plane shifter
Gear Ratios
1st
3.77
2nd
2.16
3rd
1.41
4th
1.026
5th
0.72
Reverse
3.417
Final-drive Ratio
4.12
Overall Top-gear
2.97
TRANSAXLE: AISIN BG6 SIX-SPEED MANUAL
Availability
Available with 2.2 L CRD engine
Description
Six-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios,
cable-operated, 3-plane shifter
Gear Ratios
1st
3.54
2nd
2.05
3rd
1.37
4th
0.97
5th
0.90
6th
0.79
Reverse
3.83
Final-drive Ratio
4.06 (for gears 1–4), 3.45 (for gears 5th and 6th)
Overall Top-gear
2.73

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TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC, CVT2
Availability
Available with 2.0 L
Description
Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Gear Ratios
Forward
2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Reverse
1.75
Final-drive Ratio
6.12:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio
2.41:1
DRIVETRAIN
Front-wheel Drive
Availability
Standard
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES (PRELIMINARY)(a)
Wheelbase
2635.0 (103.7)
Track, Front
1520 (59.8)
Track, Rear
1520 (59.8)
Overall Length
4414.8 (173.8)
Overall Width
1791.3 (70.5)
1983.3 (78.5) (including mirrors)
Overall Height (without roof rack)
1541.8 (60.7)
Ground Clearance
Front—208 (8.1); Rear—203 (7.9)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)
51.5 (13.6)
Curb Weight, kg (lbs.)
(Base Vehicle shown)
2.2-liter CRD engine: 1514 (3338) – SE Model (6-mtx)
2.0-liter engine: 1360 – 1435 (2992 – 3157) – SE Model (5-mtx)
2.0-liter engine: 1360 – 1425 (2992 –3135) – SE Model (CVT)
2.4-liter engine: 1400 (3080) – SXT Model (5-mtx)
Gross Vehicle Weight, kg (lbs.)
2.2-liter CRD engine: 2010 (4431)
2.0-liter engine: 1950 (4290) (5-mtx)
2.0-liter engine: 1930 (4246) (CVT)
2.4-liter engine: 1930 (4246)
Maximum Trailer Mass (braked),
kg (lbs.)
2.0-liter engine: 1500 (3300)
2.4-liter engine: 1200 (2640)
2.2-liter CRD engine: 1500 (3300)
Maximum Trailer Mass (unbraked),
kg (lbs.)
450 (990)
Maximum Tongue Load, kg (lbs.)
80 (176)
Maximum Roof Rack Load, kg (lbs.)
68 (150)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard 17-inch tires.

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/3
Front
Head Room without Sun Roof
1012 (39.8)
Leg Room
1061.5 (41.8)
Shoulder Room
1407.8 (55.4)
Hip Room
1325.2 (52.2)
Seat Travel
Driver—260 (10.2), Passenger—260 (10.2)
Recliner Angle Range
Driver—up to 88°, Passenger—up to 76°
Rear
Head Room
988.2 (38.9)
Leg Room
906.1 (35.7)
Knee Clearance
18.6 (0.7)
Shoulder Room
1356.2 (53.4)
Hip Room
1260.8 (49.6)
DIN Cargo Volume, cu. m (cu. ft.)
.352 (12.43) (floor to ceiling, all seats up)
DIN Cargo Volume with seats folded,
cu. m (cu. ft.)
1.013 (35.7)
BODY
Layout
Transverse front-engine front-wheel drive
Construction
Unitized steel body
SUSPENSION
Front
Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock
absorbers and stabilizer bar—standard
Rear
Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar,
gas-charged shock absorbers—standard