DODGE JOURNEY 2011 1.G Owners Manual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes.................... 350,352
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............353,354
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 474
Adding Fuel ........................... 401
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 469
Additives, Fuel ......................... 395
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 460
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 463
Air Conditioning Filter .................326,464
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............463,464
Air Conditioning System ................319,463
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 327
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 321
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 372
Airbag .............................. 61,70
Airbag Deployment ....................... 71
Airbag Light ..................... 68,74,91,259
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 73
Airbag, Side ........................ 64,67,70Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........65,67,70
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 266
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 345
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............353,354
Anti-Lock Warning Light .............265,354,356
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............473,503
Disposal ........................... 476
Appearance Care ........................ 484
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 102
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights .................... 192
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Automatic Oil Change Indicator............. 275
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 319
Automatic Transaxle ................... 338,480
Adding Fluid .................. 481,482,505
Filter ............................. 482
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 482
Fluid Level Check ................. 481,482
Interlock System ..................... 339
Reset Mode ......................... 342
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 505
Shifting ........................... 338
Special Additives ..................... 480
Autostick ............................. 343
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 230
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 230
B-Pillar Location ........................ 367
Back-Up Lights ......................... 499 Battery
............................... 461
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 24
Location ........................... 461
Belts, Seat ............................ 46,91
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 466
Booster Seat ............................ 77
Brake Assist System ...................... 356
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 354
Brake Fluid ............................ 505
Brake System ........................ 352,478
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 353,354
Fluid Check ..................... 478,505
Master Cylinder ..................... 478
Parking ........................... 350
Warning Light ....................... 264
Brake, Parking .......................... 350
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 339
Brakes ............................. 352,478
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 88
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 196
Bulb Replacement ..................... 495,497
Bulbs, Light .......................... 93,495
Camera, Rear ........................... 215
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 503
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 401
Oil (Engine) ..................... 451,459
Power Steering ...................... 349
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 475
Car Washes ............................ 484
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............90,397
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................246,403
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 248
Cargo Area Features ...................... 245
Cargo Compartment ...................... 245
Light ............................. 245
Luggage Carrier ..................... 253 Cargo Load Floor
........................ 246
Cargo Management System ................. 246
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ............... 248
Tri-Fold Load Floor ................... 246
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 247
Cellular Phone .......................... 310
Certification Label ....................... 403
Chains, Tire ............................ 380
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 425
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 363
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 259,454
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 89
Checks, Safety ........................... 89
Child Booster Seat ........................ 77
Child Restraint .................. 75,77,79,83,85
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............81,83
Child Safety Locks ........................ 31
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 393
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CleaningWheels ............................ 486
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 466
Climate Control ......................... 311
Coin Holder ........................... 239
Cold Weather Operation ................... 336
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 310
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 375
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 278
Connector UCI .............................. 308
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 308
Conserving Fuel ........................ 276
Console, Floor .......................... 239
Console, Overhead ....................... 218
Contract, Service ........................ 525
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 475
Cooling System ......................... 472
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 474Coolant Capacity
..................... 503
Coolant Level .................... 472,476
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 476
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 472
Inspection .......................... 476
Points to Remember .................. 476
Pressure Cap ........................ 475
Radiator Cap ....................... 475
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....473,503,504
Corrosion Protection ..................... 484
Cupholders ......................... 237,489
Customer Assistance ..................... 523
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 74
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 197
Daytime Running Lights ................... 194
Dealer Service .......................... 455
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 252
Defroster, Windshield ................... 91,317
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Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 199
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 453
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 196
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ...............481,482
Oil (Engine) ........................ 457
Power Steering ...................... 349
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 444
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 476
Engine Oil ......................... 460
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 220
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 345
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 346 Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy
.... 276
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 307
E-85 Fuel ............................. 397
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 103
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 230
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 230
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 354
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 353
Brake Assist System ................... 356
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 357
Electronic Stability Program ............. 358
Traction Control System ................ 357
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 357
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 203
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 358
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 215,268
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Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 441
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 423
Jacking ............................ 425
Jump Starting ....................... 437
Overheating ........................ 423
Towing ............................ 444
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 454
Engine ............................. 88,451
Air Cleaner ......................... 460
Block Heater ........................ 338
Break-In Recommendations .............. 88
Checking Oil Level ................... 457
Compartment .................... 451,452
Compartment Identification ............. 452
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 472,504
Cooling ........................... 472
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............42,90,397
Fails to Start ........................ 337 Flooded, Starting
..................... 337
Fuel Requirements .................... 393
Jump Starting ....................... 437
Oil ......................... 457,503,504
Oil Change Interval ................ 275,458
Oil Filler Cap .................... 451,459
Oil Filter ........................... 460
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 460
Oil Selection ..................... 458,503
Oil Synthetic ........................ 459
Operation ........................... 88
Overheating ........................ 423
Starting ........................... 334
Temperature Gauge ................... 266
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 459
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 459
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 71
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 394
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Event Data Recorder...................... 74
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 42,90,397
Exhaust System ....................... 90,469
Express Down Windows ................... 23
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 104
Exterior Light Service ..................... 497
Exterior Lighting ........................ 192
Exterior Lights ........................ 93,497
Fabric Care ............................ 487
Filler Location Fuel .................... 266,401
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 460
Air Conditioning .................. 326,464
Automatic Transaxle .................. 482
Engine Oil ....................... 460,504
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 460
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 196 Flashers
Hazard Warning ..................... 423
Turn Signal .................... 93,195,261
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 400
Engine Oil ......................... 400
Fuel Requirements ................. 397,399
Maintenance ........................ 401
Replacement Parts .................... 401
Starting ........................... 400
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 337
Floor Console .......................... 239
Fluid Capacities ......................... 503
Fluid Leaks ............................. 93
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle ...............481,482
Brake .......................... 478,505
Cooling System ...................... 472
Engine Oil ......................... 457
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