hood open DODGE JOURNEY 2011 1.G Owners Manual

▫50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With
Fold-Flat Feature — Seven
Passenger Models .................... 187
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 190
 Lights ............................. 192
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 192
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 192
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 193
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 193
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped ........................ 194
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 194
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 194 ▫
Multifunction Lever .................. 195
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 195
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 196
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 196
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 196
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 196
▫ Map/Reading Lights .................. 198
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 198
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 199
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 200
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 201
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 201
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.2. Outside of the vehicle, locate the safety latch lever
near the center of the grille between the grille and hood
opening. Push the safety latch lever to the right and then
raise the hood.
Hood ReleaseUnderhood Safety Latch
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the underside of the hood.CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:
•Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod
is fully seated into its storage retaining clips.
•Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never
drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed,
with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
Hood Prop Rod
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the A/C turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H,” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the en-
gine OFF immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
2.4L Engine — If Equipped
On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too
hot during sustained high-speed driving or if towing a
trailer up long grades. If this happens, a HOTOIL mes-
sage will flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will
be reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h) maximum until the
engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE:The maximum vehicle speed is reduced to
48 mph (77 km/h), you may reduce vehicle speed further
as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced,
you may continue to drive normally.
424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories. 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive
(+)
battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking
tab and pull upward on the cover.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439

•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at any time the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

BULB REPLACEMENT
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn
Signal/Park Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the Totally Integrated Power
Module (TIPM) aside to replace certain lamps in the left
headlamp housing.
2. Rotate the applicable bulb and connector assembly
14
turn counterclockwise and remove the assembly from the
headlamp housing.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the harness connector and
then connect the replacement bulb.
1 — Front Turn Signal/Park Lamp Bulb
2 — Side Marker Lamp Bulb
3 — Low Beam Headlamp Bulb
4 — High Beam Headlamp Bulb
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497

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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INDEX 541

Jacking............................ 425
Life of Tires ........................ 378
Load Capacity .................... 367,368
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 383
Pressure Warning Light ................ 262
Quality Grading ..................... 529
Radial ............................ 374
Replacement ........................ 379
Rotation ........................... 382
Safety .......................... 362,371
Sizes ............................. 363
Snow Tires ......................... 382
Spare Tire .......................... 426
Spinning ........................... 377
Trailer Towing ....................... 415
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 378
To Open Hood .......................... 190
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 412
Towing ............................... 405 Behind a Motorhome
.................. 420
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 444
Guide ............................. 411
Recreational ........................ 420
Weight ............................ 411
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 420
Traction .............................. 346
Traction Control ......................... 357
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 361
Trailer Towing .......................... 405
Cooling System Tips .................. 419
Hitches ............................ 410
Minimum Requirements ................ 413
Tips .............................. 418
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 412
Wiring ............................ 416
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 411
Trailer Weight .......................... 411
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INDEX 551

TransaxleAdditives .......................... 480
Automatic ....................... 338,480
Autostick .......................... 343
Filter ............................. 482
Maintenance ........................ 480
Operation .......................... 338
Overdrive .......................... 342
Selection of Lubricant ................. 505
Transmission ........................... 338
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 220
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 88
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 378
Trip Odometer .......................... 261 Turn Signals
...................... 195,261,499
UCI Connector ......................... 308
Underhood Fuses ........................ 492
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 529
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 308
Universal Transmitter ..................... 220
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 393
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 51
Upholstery Care ........................ 487
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 104
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 403
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 368,403,405
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 325,495
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 17
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