Dodge Caliber 2012 User manual

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2012 Dodge Charger
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Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style
E-segment Sedan
Assembly Plant
Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class
Large car
Introduction Date
December 2010 as 2011 model
ENGINE: 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR DOHC 24-VALVE V-6
Availability
Standard — Dodge Charger SE (RWD), SXT and SXT Plus (RWD/AWD)
Type and Description
60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement
220 cu. in. (3604 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.78 x 3.27 in. (96.0 x 83.0 mm)
Valve System
Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Aluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Power (SAE net)
292 bhp (218 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (81.1 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net)
260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2; and E-85 (Federal Bin 5, 37 state
compliant)
Oil Capacity
6 qt. (5.7L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity
14.0 qt. (13.25L)
Emission Controls
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors
and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
18/27 (RWD with WA580 5-speed automatic transmission)
19/31 (RWD with ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission)
18/27 (AWD with ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission)
Engine Assembly Plant
Trenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, MI
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 emission requirements and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont,
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.

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ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI®V-8 WITH FOUR-CYLINDER MODE FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY
Availability
Standard — Dodge Charger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Max (RWD/AWD) models and
R/T Road & Track (RWD) model
Type and Description
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable cam timing (VCT)
Displacement
345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve System
Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight
conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy
heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Power (SAE net)
370 bhp (276 kW) @ 5,250 rpm (64.9 bhp/L) — R/T
Torque (SAE net)
395 lb.-ft. (536 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm — R/T
Max. Engine Speed
5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — Recommended
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — Acceptable
Oil Capacity
7 qt. (6.6L)
Coolant Capacity
14.7 qt. (13.9L)
Emission Controls
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters,
quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(b)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
16/25 – RWD
15/23 – AWD
(b) Meets Tier 2 Bin 4 emission requirements in all states.

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TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE WITH AUTO STICK
Availability
Standard on Charger SE (RWD) and Charger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Max
(RWD/AWD) models and R/T Road & Track (RWD) model
Description
Adaptive electronic control or Auto Stick driver-interactive manual control and
electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st
3.59
2nd
2.19
3rd
1.41
4th
1.00
5th
0.83
Reverse
3.16
Final Drive Ratio
SE (RWD) — 2.65
R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (RWD) — 2.65
R/T Road & Track (RWD) — 3.06
R/T (AWD) — 3.06
Overall Top Gear
SE (RWD) — 2.20
R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (RWD) — 2.20
R/T Road & Track (RWD) — 2.54
R/T (AWD) — 2.54
TRANSMISSION: ZF 8HP45 AUTOMATIC EIGHT-SPEED WITH AUTO STICK
Availability
Standard on Charger SXT and SXT Plus (RWD/AWD)
Optional on Charger SE (RWD)
Description
Adaptive electronic control, ‘Sport’ mode or paddle-shifted driver-
interactive manual control. Five clutch-pack design with only two open
clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for
reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper
for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear.
Gear Ratios
1st
4.71
2nd
3.14
3rd
2.10
4th
1.67
5th
1.29
6th
1.00
7th
0.84
8th
0.67
Reverse
3.30
Final Drive Ratio
Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 2.65
Charger SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 3.07
Overall Top Gear
Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 1.78
Charger SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 2.05

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TRANSFER CASE
Availability
Standard on Charger R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max AWD models, and Charger
SXT and SXT Plus AWD models
Type
Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect
Center Differential
Planetary
Torque Split, Front/Rear
Fully variable
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
160-amp — standard on Charger SE and R/T
180-amp — standard on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T Plus and R/T Max (RWD/AWD)
and R/T Road & Track (RWD)
Battery
H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(D)
Wheelbase
120.2 (3052)
Track, Front
63.4 (1611)
Track, Rear
63.8 (1620)
Overall Length
199.9 (5077)
Overall Width
75.0 (1905)
Overall Height
58.4 (1482)
Ground Clearance
SE (RWD) — 5.0 (126.5)
SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 5.0 (126.5)
SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 4.9 (125.1)
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD) — 5.1 (128.3)
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 4.9 (125.1)
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m)
26.2 (2.43)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.297
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)
SE (RWD) — 3,961 (1796.7)
SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 3,996 (1813)
SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 4,151 (1883)
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD) — 4,253 (1929.2)
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 4,450 (2018.5)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R
SE (RWD) — 52/48
SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 52/48
SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 53/47
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD)—53/47
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 55/45
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)
19.1 (72.2)
(d) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/3
Front
Head room
38.6 (981)
36.9 (938.4) with sunroof
Legroom
41.8 (1061)
Shoulder room
59.5 (1510)
Hip room
56.2 (1428)
Seat travel
Driver — 10.6 (270)
Passenger — 8.66 (220)
Recliner angle range, deg.
Power — 70.7
Manual — 70
EPA front row interior volume,
cu. ft. (cu. m)
55.6 (1.573)
Rear Seat
Head room
36.6 (930.6)
36.6 (930.6) with sunroof
Legroom
40.1 (1019)
Knee clearance
3.9 (99)
Shoulder room
57.9 (1472)
Hip room
56.1 (1425)
EPA second row interior volume,
cu. ft. (cu. m)
49.2 (1.393)
Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
104.7 (2.97)
EPA Luggage Compartment Volume, cu.
ft. (cu. m)
16.5 (0.467)
EPA Interior Volume Index,
cu. ft. (cu. m)
120.1 (3.40)
Trunk Liftover Height
30.1 (764.0)
BODY
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, RWD or AWD
Construction
Unitized steel body and aluminum hood

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Front
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged
monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles
One piece lower-control arms — standard on Charger AWD models only
High-performance shock absorbers and larger sway bar — included with Super
Track Pak
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock
absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle
High-performance shock absorbers and larger sway bar — included with Super
Track Pak
STEERING
Type
Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio
SE (RWD) — 14.4:1
SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 14.4:1
SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 16.5:1
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD) — 14.4:1
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 16.5:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
SE (RWD) — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m)
SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m)
SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 38.7 ft. (11.8 m)
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD) — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m)
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 38.7 ft. (11.8 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
SE (RWD) — 2.6
SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 2.6
SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 3.1
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD) — 2.6
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T and R/T Max (AWD) — 3.1
Performance Steering Gear
Standard with Super Track Pak
TIRES
Availability
Standard on Charger SE and SXT (RWD)
Size and type
P215/65R17 BSW all-season touring
Mfr. and model
Michelin Energy Saver
Revs per mile (km)
748 (465)
Availability
Standard on Charger SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus (RWD)
Optional on Charger SXT
Size and type
P235/55R18 BSW all-season performance
Mfr. and model
Michelin MXM4
Revs per mile (km)
734 (457)

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Availability
Standard on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (AWD)
Size and type
P235/55R19 BSW all-season performance
Mfr. and model
Michelin MXM4
Revs per mile (km)
710 (446)
Availability
Standard on Charger R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD)
Optional on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus(RWD)
Size and type
P245/45R20 BSW all-season performance
Mfr. and model
Firestone Firehawk GTV
Revs per mile (km)
725 (451)
Availability
Included with Super Track Pak on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD)
Size and type
P245/45R20 BSW three-season high-performance
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Eagle F1
Revs per mile (km)
725 (451)
WHEELS
Availability
Standard on Charger SE and SXT (RWD)
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, fully painted
Size
17 x 7.0
Availability
Standard on Charger R/T (RWD)
Optional on Charger SXT (RWD)
Type and material
Six-spoke design, cast aluminum, painted and polished
Size
18 x 7.5
Availability
Standard on Charger SXT Plus and R/T Plus (RWD)
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, chrome clad
Size
18 x 7.5
Availability
Standard on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (AWD)
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, painted and polished
Size
19 x 7.5
Availability
Standard on Charger R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD)
Optional on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus (RWD)
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, chrome clad
Size
20 x 8.0

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Availability
Included with Charger SXT, SXT Plus with Blacktop Package (RWD)
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, Pitch Black painted
Size
20 x 8.0
Availability
Optional on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD)
Type and material
Five-spoke heritage design, forged, polished aluminum
Size
20 x 8.0
BRAKES
Touring Brake Package
Standard on Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)
Front
Rotor size and type
12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type
2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
259 sq. in. (1671 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type
12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
264 sq. in. (1703 sq. cm)
Performance Brake Package
Standard on Charger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD),
included with Rallye Appearance Group and Blacktop package on SXT and
SXT Plus (RWD) models
Front
Rotor size and type
13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
249 sq. in. (1606 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type
12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
264 sq. in. (1703 sq. cm)
AWD Touring Brake Package
Standard on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (AWD)
Front
Rotor size and type
13.6 x 1.0 (345 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
249 sq. in. (1606 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type
12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented

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Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
264 sq. in. (1703 sq. cm)
SUSPENSION
Touring-tuned Suspension
Standard on Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)
Front
Stabilizer bar
27 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 172 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
16 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 430 lb./in.
AWD Touring-tuned Suspension
Standard on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (AWD)
Front
Stabilizer bar
32 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 340 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
16 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 600 lb./in.
Performance-tuned Suspension
Standard on Charger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD)
Included on Charger SXT and SXT Plus with Blacktop Package or SXT
Appearance Group (RWD)
Front
Stabilizer bar
27 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 340 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
16 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 670 lb./in.
Super Track Pak Suspension
Optional on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD)
Front
Stabilizer bar
30 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 340 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
20 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 670 lb./in.
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