DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G User Guide

6. Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
7. Air Filter Cleaner
8. Washer Fluid Reservoir
9. Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
10. Engine Oil Dipstick
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3.6L Engine
1. Power Steering Reservoir
2. Engine Oil Filter Access
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal
5. Integrated Power Module
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6. Air Filter Cleaner
7. Washer Fluid Reservoir
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Engine Oil Fill
10. Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models20.5 Gallons 77.6 Liters
All-Wheel Drive Models21 Gallons 79.8 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)6Quarts 5.6Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate ControlSystem (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)10.7 Quarts 10.1 Liters
2.4L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System(MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)11.6 Quarts 11.0 Liters
3.6L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate ControlSystem (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)13.1 Quarts 12.4 Liters
3.6L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System(MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)14.5 Quarts 13.7 Liters
*IncludesheaterandcoolantrecoverybottlefilledtoMAXlevel.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 MileFormula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine
We recommend you use API CertifiedSAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the re-quirements of Chrysler Material StandardMS-6395 such as MOPAR®,Pennzoil®,andShell Helix®.Refertoyourengineoilfillercap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine
We recommend you use API CertifiedSAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the re-quirements of Chrysler Material StandardMS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil®andShell Helix®.Refertoyourengineoilfillercap for correct SAE grade.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use MOPAR®EngineOil Filter.
Spark Plugs – 2.4L EngineWe recommend you use MOPAR®SparkPlugs.
Spark Plugs – 3.6L EngineWe recommend you use MOPAR®SparkPlugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
CAUTION!
•Mixingofenginecoolant(antifreeze)otherthanspecifiedOrganicAdditiveTech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
•Donotusewateraloneoralcohol-basedenginecoolant(antifreeze)products.Do
not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compat-
ible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
•Thisvehiclehasnotbeendesignedforusewithpropyleneglycol-basedengine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
E-85 Flexible Fuel — 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on
E-85.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission
Use only ATF+4®Automatic TransmissionFluid.Failure to use ATF+4®fluid may affect thefunction or performance of your transmis-sion.We recommend MOPAR®AT F + 4®fluid.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)We recommend you use MOPAR®GearLubricant 75W-90.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA)We recommend you use MOPAR®GearLubricant 75W-90.
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3,SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is notavailable, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering ReservoirWe recommend you use MOPAR®PowerSteering Fluid + 4, or MOPAR®AT F + 4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main-
tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Re-
quired” will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil
change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster
odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel.
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel.
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,powersteering
and transmission (4-speed only) and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotatethetires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Maintenance ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional InspectionsInspect the CV joints. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, andreplace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brakefunction.
XXX X X X X
Additional MaintenanceReplace engine air filter. X X X X XReplace air conditioning filter. X X X X X X XReplace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** X X X X XReplace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** XFlush and replace the engine coolant at 10years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)whichever comes first.
XX
Change the automatic transmission fluidand filter.
X
Change the automatic transmission fluidand filter if using your vehicle for any ofthe following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequenttrailer towing.
X
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Mileage or time passed(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid.
X
X
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid.
X
X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
•Youcanbebadlyinjuredworkingonoraroundamotorvehicle.Doonlyserviceworkforwhichyouhavetheknowledgeandtheright
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
•Failuretoproperlyinspectandmaintainyourvehiclecouldresultinacomponentmalfunctionandeffectvehiclehandlingand
performance. This could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE RECORD
Odometer Date Signature, Autho-
rized Service Center
20,000 Miles(32,000 km) or2Years30,000 Miles(48,000 km) or3Years40,000 Miles(64,000 km) or4Years50,000 Miles(80,000 km) or5Years60,000 Miles(96,000 km) or6Years70,000 Miles(112,000 km) or7Years80,000 Miles(128,000 km) or8Years
Odometer Date Signature, Autho-
rized Service Center
90,000 Miles(144,000 km) or9Years100,000 Miles(160,000 km) or10 Years110,000 Miles(176,000 km) or11 Years120,000 Miles(192,000 km) or12 Years130,000 Miles(208,000 km) or13 Years140,000 Miles(224,000 km) or14 Years150,000 Miles(240,000 km) or15 Years
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