DODGE JOURNEY 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 189
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................188,375
Catalytic Converter ...................... 429
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...............234,266
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 284
Cellular Phone ..................... 93,266,267
Certification Label ....................... 375
Chains, Tire ............................ 355
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 396
Charging System Light .................... 212
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 338
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 422
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 78
Checks, Safety ........................... 78
Child Booster Seat ........................ 67
Child Restraint .................. 65,67,69,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............71,73
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32 Clean Air Gasoline
....................... 369
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 454
Windshield Wiper Blades ................. 437
Climate Control ......................... 285
Clock ........................ 236,240,255,267
Coin Holder ........................... 183
Cold Weather Operation ................... 309
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 284
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 349
Compass .............................. 227
Compass Calibration .................. 219,228
Compass Variance .................... 219,229
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 226
Connector UCI ................................ 278
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 278
Conserving Fuel ........................ 226
Console, Floor .......................... 183
INDEX 499
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Console, Overhead....................... 162
Contract, Service ........................ 489
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 429
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 442
Cooler, Beverage ........................ 180
Cooling System ......................... 440
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 442
Coolant Capacity ...................... 472
Coolant Level ...................... 440,443
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 443
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 441
Inspection ........................... 443
Points to Remember .................... 444
Pressure Cap ......................... 442
Radiator Cap ......................... 442
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......441,472,474
Temperature Gauge ..................... 205
Corrosion Protection ..................... 452
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 159Cruise Light
........................... 212
Cup Holder ......................... 178,457
Customer Assistance ..................... 487
Customer Programmable Features ............ 230
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 63
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 153
Daytime Running Lights ................... 148
Dealer Service .......................... 424
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 195
Defroster, Windshield ................80,286,287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 155
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 421
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player ..........234,266
Dimmer Control ........................ 152
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 150
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle .................... 449
Oil (Engine) .......................... 424
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Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 412
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 443
Engine Oil ........................... 428
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic ..................30,31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 163
Drive Belts ............................ 428
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 320
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 321
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 276
E-85 Fuel ............................. 364
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 90
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 174
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 174
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 328Anti-Lock Brake System
................. 327
Brake Assist System .................... 330
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 331
Electronic Stability Program ............... 332
Traction Control System ................. 331
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 331
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 159
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .........216,332
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 211
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 221
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 410
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 394
Jacking ............................. 396
Jump Starting ......................... 407
Overheating .......................... 394
Towing ............................. 412
Emission Control System Maintenance ......422,478
Engine ........................ 77,418,419,420
INDEX 501
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Air Cleaner.......................... 429
Block Heater ......................... 311
Break-In Recommendations ................ 77
Checking Oil Level ..................... 424
Compartment ......................... 418
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 440,474
Cooling ............................. 440
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 39,79,372
Fails to Start .......................... 310
Flooded, Starting ...................... 310
Fuel Requirements ..................... 368
Jump Starting ......................... 407
Oil ........................... 424,472,474
Oil Change Interval ...............210,225,426
Oil Filler Cap ................. 418,419,420,427
Oil Filter ............................ 428
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 428
Oil Selection ....................... 426,472
Oil Synthetic ......................... 427 Operation
............................ 77
Overheating .......................... 394
Starting ............................. 307
Temperature Gauge ..................... 205
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 427
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 369
Event Data Recorder ...................... 63
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............39,79,372,439
Exhaust System ....................... 79,439
Express Down Windows ................... 25
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 90
Exterior Light Service ..................... 466
Exterior Lights ........................ 81,466
Fabric Care ......................... 454,455
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 372
502 INDEX

FiltersAir Cleaner .......................... 429
Air Conditioning .................... 301,434
Automatic Transaxle .................... 451
Engine Oil ........................ 428,474
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 428
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 394
Turn Signal ...................... 81,149,207
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 150
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 364
Cruising Range ........................ 367
Engine Oil ........................... 366
Fuel Requirements .................. 364,365
Maintenance ....................... 364,367
Replacement Parts ..................... 367
Starting ............................. 367
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 310
Floor Console .......................... 183 Fluid, Brake
........................... 476
Fluid Capacities ......................... 472
Fluid Leaks ............................. 81
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 449
Brake ............................ 447,476
Cooling System ....................... 440
Engine Oil ........................... 424
Power Steering ..................... 436,476
Fluids ................................ 474
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 474
Fog Light Service ........................ 467
Fog Lights .................... 146,148,207,467
Folding Front Passenger Seat ............... 128
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 141,134
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 410
Front Wheel Bearings ..................... 451
Fuel ................................. 368
Adding ............................. 372
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Additives............................ 371
Clean Air ............................ 369
Conserving .......................... 226
Ethanol ............................. 369
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 372
Gasoline ............................ 368
Gauge .............................. 205
Hoses .............................. 446
Materials Added ....................... 371
Methanol ............................ 369
Octane Rating ...................... 368,474
Requirements ......................... 368
Saver Mode .......................... 226
Specifications ......................... 474
Tank Capacity ........................ 472
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 373
Fueling ............................... 372
Fuses ................................ 457 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 163
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)
...............372,421
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) ................... 205
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 369
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 368
Conserving .......................... 226
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 369
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 205
Fuel ................................ 205
Odometer ........................... 209
Speedometer ......................... 207
Tachometer .......................... 208
Gear Ranges ........................... 314
Gearshift .............................. 314
General Information ............18,26,120,318,363
General Maintenance ..................... 424
Glass Cleaning .......................... 456
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............375,378
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............375,377
GVWR ............................... 375
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) ......... 93,266,267
Hard Drive (HDD) .................... 234,266
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 321
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 394
Head Restraints ......................... 130
Head Rests ............................ 130
Headlights ............................ 146
Automatic ........................... 147
Bulb Replacement ...................... 466
Cleaning ............................ 456
Delay .............................. 147
High Beam ........................... 466
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 150
Lights On Reminder .................... 148 On With Wipers
.................... 147,156
Passing ............................. 150
Switch .............................. 146
Time Delay .......................... 147
Heated Mirrors .......................... 91
Heated Seats ........................... 132
Heater ............................. 288,289
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 311
High Beam Indicator ..................... 207
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 150
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 381
Holder, Coin ........................... 183
Holder, Cup ........................... 178
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 163
Hood Release .......................... 144
Hoses ............................. 445,446
Ignition ............................... 14
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Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 215
Infant Restraint ........................ 65,66
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 213
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 221
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 88
Instrument Cluster .................... 204,205
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 203
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 454
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 456
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 457
Interior Appearance Care .................. 454
Interior Lighting ...................... 146,151
Interior Lights .......................... 152
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 155
Introduction ............................. 4 Inverter, Power
......................... 176
Jack Location ........................... 396
Jack Operation ....................... 396,401
Jacking Instructions ...................... 401
Jump Starting .......................... 407
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 50
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 149
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 41
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....71,73
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Latch Plate............................. 42
Latches ................................ 81
Hood ............................... 144
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 368
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 81
Life of Tires ............................ 352
Liftgate ................................ 38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 193
Light Bulbs .......................... 81,465
Light Replacement ....................... 466
Lights ........................... 81,146,466
Airbag ........................ 57,63,80,218
Anti-Lock ........................... 329
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 215
Automatic Headlights ................... 147
Back-Up ............................. 468
Battery Saver ......................... 152
Brake Assist Warning ................. 216,334
Brake Warning ........................ 217 Bulb Replacement
...................... 466
Cargo .............................. 151
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 151
Cruise .............................. 212
Daytime Running ...................... 148
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............146,150
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator ....................... 216,332,334
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 211
Exterior .............................. 81
Fog .......................... 148,207,467
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 394
Headlight Switch ...................... 146
Headlights ........................ 146,466
Headlights On Reminder ................. 148
Headlights On With Wipers ............147,156
High Beam ..................... 150,207,466
High Beam Indicator .................... 207
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 150
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Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 146,205
Intensity Control ....................... 152
Interior .......................... 151,152
License ............................. 470
Lights On Reminder .................... 148
Low Fuel ......................... 205,207
LowTire ............................ 213
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 215
Map Reading ......................... 151
Oil Pressure .......................... 211
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .......... 153
Park ............................. 146,466
Passing ............................. 150
Rear Servicing ..................... 466,468
Rear Tail ............................ 468
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 208
Service ........................... 465,466
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 215 Side Marker
.......................... 466
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........213,355
Traction Control ................. 215,332,334
Turn Signal ............. 81,146,149,207,466,468
Vanity Mirror .......................... 91
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 205
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 188
Loading Vehicle ...................... 375,376
Capacities ........................... 376
Tires ............................... 341
Locks ................................. 28
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
Automatic Door ........................ 30
Child Protection ........................ 32
Door ................................ 28
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 355
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 71,73
508 INDEX