cooling DODGE JOURNEY 2011 1.G User Guide

• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue each time the vehicle is
restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE: Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage,
especially in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside
temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by
3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside
temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped
on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant
from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as
damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center
for service if your vehicle overheats.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the
normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C)
or greater and you hear a chime, turn the engine 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.
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• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable from the positive (+)
post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable from the remote positive (+)
post of the discharged vehicle.
• Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive (+)battery post of the
discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with asystem voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge
sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a dischargedbattery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever 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 severely 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.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could
result in personal injury.
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Air Conditioning............ 27
Airbag .................. 13
Alarm,Panic ............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............ 11
Audio Settings ........... 35,37
Automatic Headlights ......... 25
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 27
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 83
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks . . 56
AxleFluid ................ 83
Back-Up Camera ............ 30
Belts, Seat ............... 12
Booster Seat .............. 14
Brake Fluid ............... 83
BulbReplacement ........... 91
Calibration,Compass ......... 57
ChangeOilIndicator .......... 68
Child Booster Seat ........... 14
Child Restraint ............. 14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 15
Climate Control ............. 27
Clock Setting ............ 35,37
Compass Calibration .......... 57
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 83
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 26
CruiseLight ............... 26
Customer Assistance .......... 92
Customer Programmable
Features ............... 58,59
Defects, Reporting ........... 93
Dimmer Control ............. 25
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 25
Disarming, Theft System ....... 12
Driver Cockpit .............. 4
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 26
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 57,58 Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 32
Emergency Key .............. 8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .... 78
Overheating ............. 69
Engine Compartment ............. 81
Oil Selection ............. 83
Overheating ............. 69
Starting ................ 10
Stopping ............... 10
Event Data Recorder .......... 79
Express Down Windows ......... 8
Exterior Lights ............. 91
Fluid Capacities ............ 83
Fluids .................. 83
FogLights ................ 25
Folding Front Passenger Seat ..... 18
FoldingRearSeat ........... 19
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 78
Front Heated Seats ........... 21
Fuel Specifications ............ 83
Fuses .................. 88
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..59
Headlights ............... 25
Automatic .............. 25
Dimmer Switch ........... 25
Heated Seats .............. 21
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 59
Hood Release .............. 80
Instrument Cluster ............ 6
Indicators ............... 7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,65
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 24
Introduction ............... 2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ......... 61
Inverter, Power ............. 61
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........ 48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 49
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