Dodge CALIBER 2011 User manual

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CALIBER
2011 Dodge Caliber
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) at curb weight with standard wheels and tires unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style
Five-door compact car
Assembly Plant
Belvidere Assembly Plant, Belvidere, Illinois
EPA Vehicle Class
Compact car
Introduction Date
January 2006, as 2007 model
ENGINE: 2.0-LITER DOHC 16-VALVE I-4 WITH DUAL VVT
Availability
Standard on Caliber Express, Mainstreet, Uptown and Heat
Type and Description
Four cylinders inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic Active Charge Motion
Control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement
121.9 cu. in. (1998 cu cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.39 x 3.39 (86 x 86)
Valve System
Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual 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 (SAE net, estimated)
158 bhp (118 kW) @ 6,400 rpm (79 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)
141 lb.-ft. (191 N•m) @ 5,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6,750 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity
5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity
7.2 qt. (6.8L)
Emission Controls
Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution
0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. (450 kg) std., 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) with Security Group
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg
(City/Hwy)
23/32 (est.)—FWD with five-speed manual transaxle
23/27—FWD CVT
(a) NMOG + NOx emission limits under ULEV II and Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements.

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ENGINE: 2.4-LITER DOHC 16-VALVE I-4 WITH DUAL VVT
Availability
Standard on Caliber Rush, Optional on Caliber Uptown
Type and Description
Four cylinders inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic Active Charge Motion
Control valves dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement
144 cu. in. (2360 cu cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97)
Valve System
Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual 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 (SAE net, estimated)
172 bhp (128 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (72 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)
165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity
5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity
7.2 qt. (6.8L)
Emission Controls
Single catalytic converter
Dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution
0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. (450 kg)/2,000 lbs. (900 kg) with Security Group
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg
(City/Hwy)
23/29—with five-speed manual transaxle
21/25—with CVT2
(a) NMOG + NOx emission limits under ULEV II and Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements.
TRANSAXLE: MANUAL, MAGNA DRIVELINE T355 5-SPEED
Availability
Standard on Caliber Express, Heat and Rush
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
0.81 (0.72 for 2.4L)
Reverse
3.417
Final-drive Ratio
4.12
Overall top gear
3.34

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TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC, CVT2
Availability
Standard on Caliber Mainstreet and Uptown; Available on Caliber Heat and Rush
Description
Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Gear Ratios
Forward
2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Reverse
1.762:1
Final-drive Ratio
6.12:1
Overall Top-gear Ratio
2.41:1
DRIVETRAIN
Front-wheel Drive
Availability
Standard
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
120-amp
Battery
525 CCA, maintenance-free
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)
Wheelbase
103.7 (2635)
Track, Front
59.8 (1520)
Track, Rear
59.8 (1520)
Overall Length
173.8 (4414)
Overall Width
68.8 (1747)
Overall Height
60.4 (1533)
Ground Clearance
7.67 (195)
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq m)
24.7 (2.29)
Drag Coefficient
0.375
Aero (CdA)
9.3
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)—Est.
Express 2,940 (1334)
Mainstreet 3,012 (1366)
Uptown 3,012 (1366)
Heat 3,012 (1366)
Rush 3,104 (1408)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R
58/42
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)
13.6 (51.5)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/3
Front
Head Room without Sunroof
39.8 (1012)
Legroom
41.8 (1062)
Shoulder Room
55.4 (1408)
Hip Room
52.2 (1325)
Seat Travel
Driver—10.2 (260), passenger—10.2 (260)
Recliner Angle Range
Driver—up to 88°, passenger—(76° fold flat/88° non-fold flat)
SAE Front Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu m)
53.3 (1.510)
Rear
Head Room
38.9 (988)
Legroom
35.7 (906)
Knee Clearance
0.7 (18.6)
Shoulder Room
53.4 (1356)
Hip Room
49.6 (1261)
SAE Rear Seat Volume Index,
cu. ft. (cu m)
42.9 (1.2)
SAE Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu m)
96.2 (2.7)
Cargo Volume Indexes
Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu m)
18.4 (0.5)
Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu m)
47.4 (1.3)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu m)
114.6 (3.2)
Trunk lift-over height
27.7 (703)
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
STEERING
Type
Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio
16.6:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
17-in. wheels and tires—35.6 ft. (10.8 m)
18-in. wheels and tires—37.2 ft. (11.3 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
15- or 17-in. wheels and tires—2.88
18-in. wheels and tires—2.76

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TIRES
Availability
Standard on Caliber Express
Size and Type
P205/70R15 All-season
Mfr. and Model
Dunlop SP50
Revs per Mile (km)
801 (497)
Availability
Standard on Caliber Mainstreet and Uptown; Optional on Caliber Express
Size and Type
P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring
Mfr. and Model
Firestone Affinity S3
Revs per Mile (km)
760 (472)
Availability
Standard on Caliber Heat and Rush
Size and Type
P215/55R18 All-season Performance
Mfr. and Model
Firestone Firehawk GTA 03
Revs per Mile (km)
765 (476)
WHEELS
Availability
Standard on Caliber Express
Type and Material
Stamped steel with five-spoke wheel covers
Size
15 in. x 6.0 in.
Availability
Standard on Caliber Mainstreet and Uptown; Optional on Caliber Express
Type and Material
Painted aluminum
Size
17 in. x 6.5 in.
Availability
Standard on Caliber Heat
Type and Material
Polished Aluminum
Size
18 in. x 7.0 in.
Availability
Optional on Caliber Rush
Type and Material
Chrome-clad aluminum
Size
18 in. x 7.0 in.

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BRAKES
Availability
Standard on Caliber Express and Mainstreet
Front
Size and Type
11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area
223 sq. in. (1442 sq cm)
Rear
Size and Type
9.0 x 0.85 (229 x 35) drum
Swept Area
78 sq. in. (503 sq cm)
Power-assist Type
10 (254) single-vacuum diaphragm
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Standard
Availability
Standard on Caliber Uptown, Heat and Rush; Optional on Caliber Mainstreet
(with Driver Convenience Group)
Front
Size and Type
11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area
223 sq. in. (1442 sq cm)
Rear
Size and Type
10.3 x 1.39 (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 (35) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area
138 sq. in. (894 sq cm)
Power-assist Type
10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Standard on Caliber Uptown, Heat and Rush; Optional on Caliber Mainstreet
(with Driver Convenience Group)
Hill-start Assist (HSA)
Standard with manual transmission and ESC
(a) Note: Per axle
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