DODGE JOURNEY 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Intensity Control..................... 207
Interior ............................ 206
License ............................ 546
Lights On Reminder .................. 204
Low Fuel .......................... 288
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 274
Map Reading ....................... 208
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 208
Park .............................. 542
Passing ............................ 206
Reading ........................... 208
Rear Servicing .................... 542,544
Rear Tail ........................... 544
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 278
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 281
Service ......................... 541,542
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 274
Side Marker ........................ 542 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)
............ 281
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......277,431
Traction Control ..................... 406
Turn Signal ................. 94,205,542,544
Vanity Mirror ....................... 105
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 274
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 258
Loading Vehicle ...................... 449,451
Capacities .......................... 451
Tires .............................. 414
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock ......................... 31
Automatic Door ...................... 31
Child Protection ...................... 32
Door .............................. 29
Power Door ......................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 431
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 82,84
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INDEX 589

Lubrication, Body....................... 512
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 265
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 507
Maintenance Procedures ................... 502
Maintenance Schedule .................... 552
Maintenance, General ..................... 502
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 242
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 274,500
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check ................. 528,529
Frequency of Fluid Change ...........528,529
Lubricant Selection ................. 528,529
Manual, Service ......................... 573
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 208
Marker Lights, Side ...................... 542
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 524
Methanol ............................. 440
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 293 Mirrors
............................ 101,229
Automatic Dimming .................. 101
Electric Powered ..................... 103
Electric Remote ...................... 103
Exterior Folding ..................... 104
Heated ............................ 104
Outside ........................... 102
Rearview .......................... 101
Vanity ............................ 105
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 292
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 431
Mopar Parts ......................... 501,572
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 440
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 205
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 225
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 89
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Occupant Restraints................... 43,67,72
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........64,65,67,70
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............439,549
Odometer ............................. 276
Oil Change Indicator .................. 277,291
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............277,291
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 506
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 506
Oil, Engine ......................... 503,549
Capacity ........................... 548
Change Interval ................... 291,504
Checking .......................... 503
Dipstick ........................... 503
Disposal ........................... 506
Filter .......................... 506,549
Filter Disposal ....................... 506
Identification Logo ................... 504
Materials Added to ................... 506
Recommendation .................. 504,548Synthetic
.......................... 505
Viscosity ........................ 505,548
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............499,500
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 230
Operating Precautions .................... 499
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 102
Overhead Console ....................... 227
Overheating, Engine ................ 281,469,470
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,573
Paint Care ............................. 529
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 216
Parking Brake .......................... 396
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 195
Passing Light ........................... 206
Pets .................................. 89
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 414
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INDEX 591

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

Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 262
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 101
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 183
Reclining Rear Seats ................... 194,197
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 75
Recreational Towing ...................... 465
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 439
Refrigerant ............................ 510
Release, Hood .......................... 200
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 204
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 59
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 342
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 541
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 501 Replacement Tires
....................... 426
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 572
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........277,291
Restraint, Head ......................... 185
Restraints, Child ......................... 76
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 43
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 260
Reverse Lights .......................... 544
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 487
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 265
Rotation, Tires .......................... 430
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 92
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 94
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 572
Safety Information, Tire ................... 408
Safety Tips ............................. 90
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 43,91
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 552
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INDEX 593

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

Shoulder Belts........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 70
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 102
Signals, Turn ................... 94,205,276,544
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 392
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 427
Snow Tires ............................ 429
Spare Tire ....................... 422,423,472
Spark Plugs ............................ 549
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 549
Oil ............................ 504,549
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 213
Speedometer ........................... 281
Starting ............................. 25,368
Automatic Transmission ................ 368
Cold Weather ....................... 370
Engine Fails to Start .................. 371
Remote ............................ 25 Starting and Operating
.................... 368
Starting Procedures ...................... 368
Steering Column Controls ..................... 205
Column Lock ....................... 212
Power ............................ 395
Tilt Column ........................ 212
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 212
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 342
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 342
Storage ............................... 251
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 360
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 487
Sun Roof .............................. 239
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 105
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 228
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 242
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 61
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INDEX 595

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

Sizes............................. 410
Snow Tires ......................... 429
Spare Tire .......................... 472
Spinning ........................... 424
Trailer Towing ....................... 461
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 425
To Open Hood .......................... 200
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 458
Towing ............................... 451
Behind a Motorhome .................. 465
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 490
Guide ............................. 457
Recreational ........................ 465
Weight ............................ 457
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 465
Traction .............................. 392
Traction Control ......................... 403
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 407 Trailer Towing
.......................... 451
Cooling System Tips .................. 465
Hitches ............................ 456
Minimum Requirements ................ 459
Tips .............................. 464
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 458
Wiring ............................ 462
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 457
Trailer Weight .......................... 457
Transaxle Autostick .......................... 390
Selection of Lubricant ................. 550
Transmission Automatic ....................... 372,525
Filter ............................. 528
Fluid .......................... 526,528
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
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INDEX 597

Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 230
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 89
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 425
Trip Odometer .......................... 276
Turn Signals ...................... 205,276,544
UCI Connector ......................... 341
Underhood Fuses ........................ 537
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 575
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 341
Universal Transmitter ..................... 230
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 439
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 52
Upholstery Care ........................ 532 Vanity Mirrors
.......................... 105
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 449
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 415,449,451
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 360
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 17
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 505
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 469
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 274
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 572
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 515
Washers, Windshield ................ 208,211,515
Washing Vehicle ......................... 530
598 INDEX