engine DODGE JOURNEY 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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MOPARPARTS
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operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
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manufacturer.
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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
532 INDEX

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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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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Heater, Engine Block..................... 338
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 196
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 410
Holder, Coin ........................... 239
Holder, Cup ........................... 237
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 220
Hood Release .......................... 190
Ignition Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 75,76
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 268
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 101
Instrument Cluster ....................... 259
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 257
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 487 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning
............. 488
Interior Appearance Care .................. 487
Interior Fuses .......................... 489
Interior Lights .......................... 196
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 199
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 235
Jack Location ........................... 426
Jack Operation ....................... 425,429
Jacking Instructions ...................... 429
Jump Starting .......................... 437
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... 34,335
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
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Headlights On Reminder............... 194
Headlights On With Wipers ..........193,202
High Beam ...................... 196,497
High Beam Indicator .................. 261
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 196
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................. 192,259
Intensity Control ..................... 196
Interior ............................ 196
License ............................ 501
Lights On Reminder .................. 194
Low Fuel .......................... 272
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 259
Map Reading ....................... 198
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 197
Park .............................. 497
Passing ............................ 196
Reading ........................... 198
Rear Servicing .................... 497,499Rear Tail
........................... 499
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 264
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 266
Service ......................... 495,497
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 259
Side Marker ........................ 497
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 266
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......262,383
Traction Control ..................... 360
Turn Signal ................. 93,195,497,499
Vanity Mirror ....................... 104
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 259
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 246
Loading Vehicle ...................... 403,405
Capacities .......................... 405
Tires .............................. 367
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock ......................... 31
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Automatic Door...................... 31
Child Protection ...................... 31
Door .............................. 29
Power Door ......................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 383
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 81,83
Lubrication, Body ....................... 466
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 253
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 461
Maintenance Procedures ................... 456
Maintenance Schedule .................... 508
Maintenance, General ..................... 456
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 230
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 259,454
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check .................... 483
Frequency of Fluid Change ............. 483Lubricant Selection
................... 483
Manual, Service ......................... 527
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 198
Marker Lights, Side ...................... 497
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 478
Methanol ............................. 394
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 278
Mirrors ............................ 101,219
Automatic Dimming .................. 102
Electric Powered ..................... 103
Electric Remote ...................... 103
Exterior Folding ..................... 104
Heated ............................ 104
Outside ........................... 102
Rearview .......................... 101
Vanity ............................ 104
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 276
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
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