engine DODGE JOURNEY 2013 1.G Owners Manual

Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function.XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Replace spark plugs
(2.4L Engine). **XX X X X
Replace spark plugs
(3.6L Engine). **X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first.XX
Change the automatic
transmission fluid and filter(s).X
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPAR® PARTS
MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and
the manufacturer.
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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
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About Your Brakes........................422
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................425
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............549
Adding Fuel.............................477
Adding Washer Fluid......................543
Additives, Fuel...........................471
Airbag..................................63
Airbag Deployment........................74
Airbag Light.............................71
Airbag Maintenance........................76
Airbag, Side..............................66
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)................67
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .534
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................537
Air Conditioning Filter.....................384
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............385
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.................379
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................537
Air Conditioning System....................378Air Pressure, Tires.........................446
Alarm Light.............................301
Alarm, Panic.............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................18
All Wheel Drive (AWD).....................417
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................547
Disposal..............................550
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................425
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................300
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)..........18
Appearance Care.........................559
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)...........18
Auto Down Power Windows..................41
Automatic Dimming Mirror..................116
Automatic Door Locks......................32
Automatic Headlights......................221
Automatic Oil Change Indicator...............311
606 INDEX

Bulb Replacement.........................572
Bulbs, Light.............................108
Camera, Rear............................245
Capacities, Fluid..........................580
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................477
Oil (Engine)...........................525
Power Steering.........................421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................550
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................105
Cargo Area Cover.........................280
Cargo Area Features.......................277
Cargo Compartment.......................277
Light................................277
Luggage Carrier........................286
Cargo Load Floor.........................278Cargo Management System..................278
Rollaway Tonneau Cover..................280
Tri-Fold Load Floor......................278
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................279
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................278
Car Washes.............................560
Cellular Phone...........................368
Certification Label.........................479
Chains, Tire.............................456
Changing A Flat Tire.......................500
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................436
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .294
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............104
Checks, Safety...........................104
Child Restraint............................79
Child Safety Locks.........................33
Clean Air Gasoline........................469
608 INDEX

Diagnostic System, Onboard.................527
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................225
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................555
Oil (Engine)...........................531
Power Steering.........................421
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................519
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................550
Door Locks..............................30
Door Locks, Automatic......................32
Door Opener, Garage.......................250
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water.........................418
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy......312
E-85 Fuel...............................473
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........262Electrical Power Outlets.....................262
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................117
Electronic Brake Control System...............426
Anti-Lock Brake System..................425
Brake Assist System.....................428
Traction Control System...................429
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............429
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........234
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............430
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......245
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................517
Hazard Warning Flasher..................498
Jacking...............................500
Jump Starting..........................512
Overheating...........................498
Towing..............................519
Emission Control System Maintenance..........528
610 INDEX

Engine.................................103
Air Cleaner...........................534
Block Heater..........................396
Break-In Recommendations................103
Checking Oil Level......................531
Compartment..........................525
Compartment Identification................526
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................547
Cooling..............................546
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................45
Fails to Start...........................395
Flooded, Starting.......................395
Fuel Requirements......................468
Jump Starting..........................512
Oil..................................531
Oil Change Interval......................311
Oil Filler Cap..........................525
Oil Selection...........................532
Oil Synthetic..........................533Operation.............................103
Overheating...........................498
Starting..............................392
Temperature Gauge......................301
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................533
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................533
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............74
Entry System, Illuminated....................21
Ethanol................................469
Event Data Recorder........................77
Exhaust Gas Caution........................45
Exhaust System...........................105
Exterior Folding Mirrors....................118
Exterior Lighting..........................220
Exterior Lights...........................108
Fabric Care..............................562
Filler Location Fuel........................301
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Filters
Air Cleaner...........................534
Air Conditioning.......................384
Engine Oil............................534
Engine Oil Disposal.....................534
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................498
Turn Signal...........................108
Flash-To-Pass............................225
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................476
Engine Oil............................475
Fuel Requirements......................473
Maintenance...........................476
Replacement Parts.......................476
Starting..............................476
Flooded Engine Starting....................395
Floor Console............................271
Fluid, Brake.............................583Fluid Capacities..........................580
Fluid Leaks.............................108
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................555
Brake................................553
Cooling System.........................547
Engine Oil............................531
Power Steering.........................421
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........582
Fog Lights..............................223
Fog Light Service.........................575
Folding Rear Seat.........................209
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................517
Fuel...................................468
Adding..............................477
Additives.............................471
Clean Air.............................469
Conserving
............................312
Ethanol..............................469
612 INDEX

Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water.........................418
Hazard Warning Flasher....................498
Headlights
Automatic............................221
Bulb Replacement.......................574
Cleaning.............................563
Delay................................221
High Beam............................574
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........225
Lights On Reminder.....................222
On With Wipers........................221
Passing..............................225
Switch...............................220
Time Delay............................221
Head Restraints..........................205
Heated Mirrors...........................118
Heated Seats.............................198Heater, Engine Block.......................396
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch. . . .225
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................486
Holder, Coin.............................271
Holder, Cup.............................269
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............250
Hood Release............................218
Ignition
Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................16
Infant Restraint...........................79
Information Center, Vehicle..................303
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................115
Instrument Cluster........................294
Instrument Panel and Controls................292
Instrument Panel Cover.....................562
614 INDEX