DODGE JOURNEY 2009 1.G Owners Manual

6. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi-
lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for three
seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START
position.7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the se-
quence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
9. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote jump-
start positive battery post.
WARNING!
During cold weather when temperatures are below
freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery
may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because
the battery could rupture or explode. The battery
temperature must be brought up above freezing
point before attempting jump-start.
1 — Positive Terminal
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NOTE:Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7
for information on accessing the battery for service or
replacement.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out
the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE-
VERSE and 1st gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spin-
ning the wheels is most effective.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
trol, turn the system OFF before attempting to
“rock” the vehicle. Refer to “Partial Off Mode”
under “Electronic Stability Program (ESP)” in
Section 5.
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle and
tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30
seconds continuously without stopping when you
are stuck, and don’t let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can
also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h). Do not spin the wheels continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Without The Ignition Key
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flat bed towing
is the preferred towing method. However, if a flat bed
towing vehicle is not available, a wheel lift towing
vehicle may be used. Furthermore, rear towing is not
recommended with the front wheels on the ground, as
transaxle damage can result. If rear towing is the only
alternative, a front end dolly must be used. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Your vehicle must be transported on a flat bed truck.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With The Key In The Ignition And All Four
Wheels On The Ground)
CAUTION!
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position, not in
the LOCK or ACC position.
•Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
axle may result.
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If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON position,
not the ACC position. Make certain the transaxle remains
in NEUTRAL.
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL, the distance
to be traveled must not exceed 15 mi (25 km), and the
towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
Exceeding these towing limits may cause a transaxle
failure. If the transaxle is not operative, or if the vehicle is
to be towed more than 15 mi (25 km), the vehicle must be
transported either with a flat bed truck or with the front
wheels off the ground.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL, the distance
to be traveled must not exceed 15 mi (25 km), the towingspeed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h), and both front
and rear wheels must be on the ground. Exceeding these
towing limits may cause a transaxle failure. If the trans-
axle is not operative, or if the vehicle is to be towed more
than 15 mi (25 km), the vehicle must be transported on a
flat bed truck.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With
A Tow Dolly
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Rear towing is not recommended
with the front wheels
on the ground, as transaxle damage can result. If rear
towing is the only alternative, a front end dolly must be
used. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle.
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All Wheel Drive (AWD)
CAUTION!
The manufacturer does not recommend towing an
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) on a tow dolly. Vehicle
damage may occur.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
2.4L Engine Compartment ................418
 2.7L Engine Compartment ................419
 3.5L Engine Compartment ................420
 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........421
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............421
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................422
 Replacement Parts ......................423
 Authorized Dealer Service ................424 
Maintenance Procedures ..................424
▫ Engine Oil ..........................424
▫ Engine Oil Filter ......................428
▫ Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 428
▫ Spark Plugs .........................429
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................429
▫ Catalytic Converter ....................429
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ................431
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............433
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▫A/C Air Filter — If Equipped ............434
▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............436
▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints ..............437
▫ Steering Linkage ......................437
▫ Body Lubrication .....................437
▫ Wiper Blades ........................437
▫ Windshield Washers/Rear Window Washer . . . 438
▫ Exhaust System ......................439
▫ Cooling System .......................440
▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses .......445
▫ Fuel System .........................446
▫ Brake System ........................446
▫ Automatic Transaxle ...................449 ▫
Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...........451
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion ...........................452
▫ Cleaning The Cupholders ...............457
 Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module) ......457
 Vehicle Storage ........................464
 Replacement Bulbs ......................465
 Bulb Replacement ......................466
▫ Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
Front Turn Signal/Park Light, Side
Marker Light ........................466
▫ Front Fog Light ......................467
▫ Tail/Stop Light, Rear Turn Signal Light,
Tail Light, Backup Light ................468
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▫License Plate Light ....................470
 Fluids And Capacities ...................472
 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ........474▫
Engine .............................474
▫ Chassis ............................476
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2.4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1 — Coolant Bottle8 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post
2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 — Remote Jump-Start Negative Post
3 — Power Steering Fluid 10 — Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module [TIPM])
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 11 — Air Cleaner Filter
5 — Engine Oil Fill 12 — Washer Fluid Bottle
6 — Automatic Transaxle Dipstick 13 — Engine Coolant Cap
7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
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