Coolant DODGE JOURNEY 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169 000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
112,000 miles (182 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 561

About Your Brakes.................... 396,399
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 400
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 520
Adding Fuel ........................... 447
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 515
Additives, Fuel ......................... 441
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 506
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 509
Air Conditioning Filter .................360,510
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............509,510
Air Conditioning System ................353,509
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 361
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 355
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 419
Airbag .............................. 61,70
Airbag Deployment ....................... 72
Airbag Light ................... 68,69,74,92,274
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 73
Airbag, Side ........................ 64,67,70Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........65,67,70
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 281
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 391
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 400
Anti-Lock Warning Light .............280,400,402
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............519,548
Disposal ........................... 521
Appearance Care ........................ 529
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 101
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights .................... 202
578 INDEX

Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 207
Bulb Replacement ..................... 541,542
Bulbs, Light .......................... 94,541
Camera, Rear ........................... 225
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 548
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 447
Oil (Engine) ..................... 497,505
Power Steering ...................... 395
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 521
Car Washes ............................ 530
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............91,443
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................258,449
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 260
Cargo Area Features ...................... 257
Cargo Compartment ...................... 257
Light ............................. 257
Luggage Carrier ..................... 265 Cargo Load Floor
........................ 258
Cargo Management System ................. 258
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ............... 260
Tri-Fold Load Floor ................... 258
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 259
Cellular Phone .......................... 344
Certification Label ....................... 449
Chains, Tire ............................ 427
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 471
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 410
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............274,500
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 90
Checks, Safety ........................... 90
Child Booster Seat ........................ 78
Child Restraint .................. 76,77,80,84,86
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............82,84
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 439
580 INDEX

CleaningWheels ............................ 531
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 512
Climate Control ......................... 344
Coin Holder ........................... 251
Cold Weather Operation ................... 370
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 343
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 422
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 293
Connector UCI .............................. 341
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 341
Conserving Fuel ........................ 292
Console, Floor .......................... 251
Console, Overhead ....................... 227
Contract, Service ........................ 571
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 521
Cooling System ......................... 518
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 520Coolant Capacity
..................... 548
Coolant Level .................... 518,522
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 521
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 519
Inspection .......................... 522
Points to Remember .................. 522
Pressure Cap ........................ 521
Radiator Cap ....................... 521
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....519,548,549
Corrosion Protection ..................... 529
Cupholders ......................... 249,534
Customer Assistance ..................... 569
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 75
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 208
Daytime Running Lights ................... 204
Dealer Service .......................... 501
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 264
Defroster, Windshield ................... 92,351
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INDEX 581

Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 209
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 499
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 206
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .............526,528
Oil (Engine) ........................ 503
Power Steering ...................... 395
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 490
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 521
Engine Oil ......................... 506
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 230
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 392
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 393
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 292E-85 Fuel
............................. 443
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 103
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 242
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 242
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 400
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 400
Brake Assist System ................... 403
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 404
Electronic Stability Program ............. 405
Traction Control System ................ 403
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 404
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 213
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 405
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 225,282
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 487
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 469
Jacking ............................ 471
582 INDEX

Jump Starting....................... 483
Overheating ........................ 469
Towing ............................ 490
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 500
Engine ............................. 89,497
Air Cleaner ......................... 506
Block Heater ........................ 372
Break-In Recommendations .............. 89
Checking Oil Level ................... 503
Compartment .................... 497,498
Compartment Identification ............. 498
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 518,549
Cooling ........................... 518
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............43,91,443
Fails to Start ........................ 371
Flooded, Starting ..................... 371
Fuel Requirements .................... 439
Jump Starting ....................... 483
Oil ......................... 503,548,549Oil Change Interval
................ 291,504
Oil Filler Cap .................... 497,505
Oil Filter ........................... 506
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 506
Oil Selection ..................... 504,548
Oil Synthetic ........................ 505
Operation ........................... 89
Overheating ........................ 469
Starting ........................... 368
Temperature Gauge ................... 281
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 505
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 505
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 71
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 440
Event Data Recorder ...................... 75
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 43,91,443
Exhaust System ....................... 91,515
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 104
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INDEX 583

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 487
Fuel ................................. 439
Adding ........................... 447
Additives .......................... 441
Clean Air .......................... 439
Conserving ......................... 292
Ethanol ........................... 440
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............281,447
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 281
Gasoline ........................... 439
Gauge ............................ 281
Light ............................. 288
Materials Added ..................... 441
Methanol .......................... 440
Octane Rating .................... 439,549
Requirements ....................... 439
Saver Mode ........................ 292
Specifications ....................... 549
Tank Capacity ....................... 548 Fuel Optimizer
......................... 292
Fuel Saver ............................. 292
Fuel System Caution ..................... 448
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 443
Fueling ............................... 447
Fuses ................................ 535
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 230
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............447,499
Gasoline (Fuel) Conserving ......................... 292
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 439
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 439
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 281
Fuel .............................. 281
Speedometer ........................ 281
Tachometer ......................... 274
Gear Ranges ........................ 375,383
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INDEX 585

PowerBrakes ............................ 399
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 537
Door Locks ......................... 30
Inverter ........................... 247
Mirrors ............................ 103
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 242
Seats ............................. 177
Steering ........................... 395
Sunroof ........................... 239
Transfer Unit ....................... 529
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 550
Power Transfer Unit ................... 529,550
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 60
Preparation for Jacking .................... 472 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ........................... 55
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 421
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 521
Radio Operation ........................ 344
Radio Remote Controls .................... 342
Rear Air Conditioning .................... 355
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 528
Rear Camera ........................... 225
Rear Cupholder ......................... 249
Rear Drive Assembly ..................... 528
Rear Liftgate ............................ 42
Rear Park Sense System ................... 216
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 190,197
Rear Window Defroster ................... 264
Rear Window Features .................... 262
592 INDEX

Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 534
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 59
Seat Belts .......................... 43,46,92
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 51
And Pregnant Women .................. 60
Child Restraint ................. 76,77,80,86
Extender ........................... 60
Front Seat ......................... 46,48
Inspection .......................... 92
Operating Instructions .................. 48
Pretensioners ........................ 55
Rear Seat ........................... 46
Untwisting Procedure .................. 52
Seats ................................. 177
Adjustment ......................... 177
Child Booster ........................ 78
Easy Entry ......................... 195
Heated ............................ 179
Height Adjustment ................. 177,184Power
............................ 177
Rear Folding ..................... 190,197
Reclining .......................... 183
Reclining Rear .................... 194,197
Seatback Release ............... 184,190,197
Tilting ............................ 177
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........519,549
Selection of Oil ......................... 504
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 569
Service Contract ......................... 571
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 274
Service Manuals ........................ 573
Shift Lever Override ...................... 488
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
594 INDEX

Sway Control, Trailer.................. 407,453
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 505
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 274
Taillights .............................. 544
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 212
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 353
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 281
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 82
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 259
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 212
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 203
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 414
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 412
Tire Markings .......................... 408
Tire Safety Information .................... 408 Tires ............................
94,418,575
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 425
Air Pressure ........................ 418
Chains ............................ 427
Changing .......................... 471
Compact Spare ...................... 422
General Information .................. 418
High Speed ......................... 421
Inflation Pressures .................... 419
Jacking ............................ 471
Life of Tires ........................ 425
Load Capacity .................... 414,415
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 431
Pressure Warning Light ................ 277
Quality Grading ..................... 575
Radial ............................ 421
Replacement ........................ 426
Rotation ........................... 430
Safety .......................... 408,418
596 INDEX