oil reset DODGE JOURNEY 2011 1.G Owners Manual

shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for more information.
•Transmission Temperature Warning LightThis light indicates that the transmission fluid
temperature is running hot. This may occur
with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this
light turns on, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 sec-
onds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. To
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turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance), perform
the following procedure:
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/
RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.Fuel Economy
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel
Economy” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press
the SELECT button. The following Fuel Economy func-
tions will display in the EVIC:
•Average Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode
•Distance To Empty (DTE)
•Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode —
If Equipped
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
“RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average reading before the
reset.
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Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset
when the ignition is in the ACC position. Elapsed time
will increment when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
position.
To Reset The Display
Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being
displayed. Press and release the SELECT button once to
clear the resettable function being displayed. To reset all
resettable functions, press and hold the SELECT button
for two seconds. The current display will reset along with
other functions.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle
Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button.
Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the
available information displays.
•Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
•Oil Temperature
Displays the actual oil temperature.
•Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
•Trans Temperature
Displays the actual transmission temperature.
•Engine Hours
Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
Uconnect TOUCH™ SETTINGS
The Uconnect Touch™ system uses a combination of soft
and hard keys located on the center of the instrument
panel that allows you to access and change the customer
programmable features.
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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Automatic Oil Change Indicator............. 275
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 319
Automatic Transaxle ................... 338,480
Adding Fluid .................. 481,482,505
Filter ............................. 482
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 482
Fluid Level Check ................. 481,482
Interlock System ..................... 339
Reset Mode ......................... 342
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 505
Shifting ........................... 338
Special Additives ..................... 480
Autostick ............................. 343
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 230
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 230
B-Pillar Location ........................ 367
Back-Up Lights ......................... 499 Battery
............................... 461
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 24
Location ........................... 461
Belts, Seat ............................ 46,91
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 466
Booster Seat ............................ 77
Brake Assist System ...................... 356
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 354
Brake Fluid ............................ 505
Brake System ........................ 352,478
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 353,354
Fluid Check ..................... 478,505
Master Cylinder ..................... 478
Parking ........................... 350
Warning Light ....................... 264
Brake, Parking .......................... 350
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 339
Brakes ............................. 352,478
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 88
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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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Rear Drive Assembly..................... 483
Rear Liftgate ............................ 41
Rear Park Sense System ................... 206
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 180,187
Rear Window Defroster ................... 252
Rear Window Features .................... 250
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 250
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 101
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 173
Reclining Rear Seats ................... 184,187
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 74
Recreational Towing ...................... 420
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 393
Refrigerant ............................ 464
Release, Hood .......................... 190
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 194
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 58 Remote Control
Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 308
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 495
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 455
Replacement Tires ....................... 379
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 526
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........262,275
Restraint, Head ......................... 175
Restraints, Child ......................... 75
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 42
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 248
Reverse Lights .......................... 499
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 441
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 253
Rotation, Tires .......................... 382
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