jacking DODGE JOURNEY 2010 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 380
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 380
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 381
▫ Jack Location ....................... 382
▫ Spare Tire Location ................... 383
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 383
▫ Spare Tire Removal ................... 383
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 385
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 387
 Jump-Starting ........................ 392 ▫
Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 393
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 395
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 396
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 398
▫ Without The Ignition Key .............. 398
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With The Key In The Ignition
And All Four Wheels On The Ground) ..... 398
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly .................... 400
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NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
(Continued)
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381

Spare Tire Location
The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the
vehicle and is held in place by means of a cable winch
mechanism.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible, avoid icy or slippery
areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever in PARK. 4. Turn OFF the ignition.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jack-
ing position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
Spare Tire Removal
NOTE: On Seven-Passenger Models, fold the third-row
passenger seats flat. This will provide more space when
accessing the jacking tools and when operating the winch
mechanism.
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4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the winch cable and
remove it from the center of the wheel.Spare Tire Stowage
NOTE:On seven-passenger models, fold the third-row
passenger seats flat. This will provide more space when
accessing the jacking tools and when operating the winch
mechanism.
1. Remove the jack-handle components 1, 2, and 3 from
storage and assemble them.
Spare Tire Retainer
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4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the winch cable and drop
it through the center of the wheel. Then place the spare
tire with the cable and retainer underneath the vehicle.
5. Fit the assembled jack-handle over the winch drive
nut. Rotate the jack-handle assembly clockwise to raise
the spare tire into the storage area. Continue to rotate thejack-handle assembly until you hear the winch mecha-
nism click three times. It cannot be over tightened. Push
against the tire several times to be sure it is held securely
in place.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK.
(Continued)
Spare Tire Retainer
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4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise
with the jack handle. Raise the vehicle until the tire just
clears the road surface and enough clearance is obtained
to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides
maximum stability.
Front Jacking LocationRear Jacking Location6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389

Anti-Lock Brake System................. 316
Brake Assist System .................... 319
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 320
Electronic Stability Program ............... 321
Traction Control System ................. 320
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 320
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .........194,321
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 189
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 137,202
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 396
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 380
Jacking ............................. 381
Jump Starting ......................... 392
Overheating .......................... 380
Towing ............................. 398
Emission Control System Maintenance ......406,460 Engine
.......................... 83,403,404
Air Cleaner .......................... 412
Block Heater ......................... 297
Break-In Recommendations ................ 83
Checking Oil Level ..................... 409
Compartment ......................... 403
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 424,456
Cooling ............................. 424
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 39,85,356
Fails to Start .......................... 296
Flooded, Starting ...................... 296
Fuel Requirements ..................... 353
Jump Starting ......................... 392
Oil ........................... 409,455,456
Oil Change Interval ...............188,205,410
Oil Filler Cap ................... 403,404,411
Oil Filter ............................ 412
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 412
Oil Selection ....................... 410,455
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INDEX 493

HitchesTrailer Towing ........................ 366
Holder, Coin ........................... 158
Holder, Cup ........................... 156
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 140
Hood Release .......................... 119
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 193
Infant Restraint ........................ 71,72
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 191
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 202
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 94
Instrument Cluster .................... 182,183
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 181Instrument Panel Cover
................... 438
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 439
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 440
Interior Appearance Care .................. 438
Interior Lighting ...................... 121,127
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 130
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 153
Jack Location ........................... 382
Jack Operation ....................... 381,387
Jacking Instructions ...................... 387
Jump Starting .......................... 392
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
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INDEX 497

Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System).... 114
Passing Light ........................... 127
Personal Settings ........................ 210
Pets .................................. 83
Phone, Cellular .................... 98,251,252
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ........98,251,252
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 331
Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) ............... 251
USB ............................... 251
Power Brakes .............................. 315
Door Locks ........................... 29
Inverter ............................. 153
Mirrors .............................. 96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 150
Seats ............................... 104
Steering .......................... 31 1,312
Sunroof ............................. 147 Windows
............................. 34
Windows, Express Down ................. 23
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 457
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 457
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 53
Preparation for Jacking .................... 383
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 47
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 210
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 19
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 338
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 427
Radio, Navigation (Uconnect gps)........... 251
Radio Operation ...................... 252,269
Radio Remote Controls .................... 267
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios) . . . 251,252,256,261
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 251
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Chains.............................. 343
Changing ............................ 381
Compact Spare ........................ 338
General Information .................... 335
High Speed .......................... 337
Inflation Pressures ..................... 336
Jacking ............................. 381
Life of Tires .......................... 341
Load Capacity ..................... 331,332
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 344
Quality Grading ....................... 485
Radial .............................. 338
Replacement ......................... 341
Rotation ............................ 343
Safety ........................... 325,335
Sizes ............................... 327
Snow Tires ........................... 343
Spare Tire ........................... 383
Spinning ............................ 339 Trailer Towing
........................ 372
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 340
To Open Hood .......................... 119
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 369
Towing ............................... 361
Behind a Motor Home .................. 377
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 398
Guide .............................. 367
Recreational .......................... 377
Weight .............................. 367
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 377
Traction .............................. 308
Traction Control ...................... 193,320
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 324
Trailer Towing .......................... 361
Cooling System Tips .................... 377
Hitches ............................. 366
Minimum Requirements ................. 370
Tips ................................ 375
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INDEX 507