hood open DODGE JOURNEY 2012 1.G Owners Manual

▫50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With
Fold-Flat Feature —
Seven Passenger Models ............... 197
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 200
 Lights ............................. 202
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 202
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 202
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 203
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 203
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped .......................... 204
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 204
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 204 ▫
Multifunction Lever .................. 205
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 205
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 206
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 206
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 206
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 206
▫ Map/Reading Lights .................. 208
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 208
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 209
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 210
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 211
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 212
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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
200 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 201

The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Remote start aborted — Door ajar
•Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
•Remote start aborted — L/Gate ajar
•Remote start aborted — Fuel low
•Remote start disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
•Remote start active — Push Start Button
•Vehicle Not in Park
•Key Left Vehicle
•Key Not Detected
•Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start
•Service Keyless System
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if
the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km] with
either turn signal on)
•Lamp Out (with vehicle graphic showing which of the
4 turn signals is/are out).
•Key Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more doors open,
with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/
h])
•Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
•Low Tire Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to
information on “Tire Pressure” and “Tire Pressure
Monitor” in “Starting And Operating”.
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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.
470 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

shield. To allow jump-starting, there are remote battery
posts located on the left side of the engine compartment.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.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive (+) Post (Covered With Protective Cap)
2 — Remote Negative (-) Post
484 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

•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.
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

LIGHTS BULBS – Rear (Bulb Version) Bulb No.
Rear Tail/Stop Lamp................... P27/7W
Rear Tail (Liftgate) Lamp ................P27/7W
Rear Turn Signal Lamp ................PY27/7W
Backup Lamp ........................ P27/7W
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
542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Gear Select Lever Override................. 488
General Information .........17,25,127,161,390,438
General Maintenance ..................... 502
Glass Cleaning .......................... 534
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............450,452
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............450,451
GVWR ............................... 450
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 393
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 469
Head Restraints ......................... 185
Headlights Automatic ......................... 202
Bulb Replacement .................... 542
Cleaning ........................... 533
Delay ............................. 203 High Beam
......................... 542
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 206
Lights On Reminder .................. 204
On With Wipers ................... 203,212
Passing ............................ 206
Switch ............................ 202
Time Delay ......................... 203
Heated Mirrors ......................... 104
Heated Seats ........................... 179
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 372
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 206
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 456
Holder, Coin ........................... 251
Holder, Cup ........................... 249
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 230
Hood Release .......................... 200
586 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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