engine overheat DODGE JOURNEY 2011 1.G User Guide

Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475

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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INDEX 537

Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 383
Mopar Parts ......................... 455,526
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 394
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 195
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 215
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 88
Occupant Restraints ................... 42,67,71
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........64,65,67,70
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............393,504
Odometer ............................. 261
Oil Change Indicator .................. 262,275
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............262,275
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 460
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 460
Oil, Engine ......................... 457,504
Capacity ........................... 503
Change Interval ................... 275,458Checking
.......................... 457
Dipstick ........................... 457
Disposal ........................... 460
Filter .......................... 460,504
Filter Disposal ....................... 460
Identification Logo ................... 458
Materials Added to ................... 460
Recommendation .................. 458,503
Synthetic .......................... 459
Viscosity ........................ 459,503
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............453,454
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 220
Operating Precautions .................... 453
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 102
Overdrive ............................. 342
Overhead Console ....................... 218
Overheating, Engine ................ 267,423,424
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,527
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INDEX 545