2009 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 363

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter. NOTE: Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will result! Automatic Transaxle (CVT) - If Equipped Selection Of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance. Use only the manufacturer's recommended transmission fluid which has been formulated with special metal to metal friction coefficient additives to provide the proper steel belt traction on the drive and driven pulleys. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this section for the correct fluid type. CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid will cause belt slip and result in a complete transmission failure! Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this section for the correct fluid type. Fluid Level Check The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be checked only by a trained technician. Fluid And Filter Changes Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" in Section 8 for the correct maintenance interval. Special Additives Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes) to Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) Fluid 7