coolant DODGE JOURNEY 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By
Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 587

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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 589

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

Cleaning
Wheels...............................561
Climate Control..........................368
Coin Holder.............................271
Cold Weather Operation....................395
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............367
Compact Spare Tire........................451
Computer, Trip/Travel......................314
Connector
UCI.................................365
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........365
Conserving Fuel..........................312
Console, Floor...........................271
Console, Overhead........................247
Contract, Service..........................598
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........550
Cooling System...........................546
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............549
Coolant Capacity.......................580Coolant Level..........................547
Disposal of Used Coolant.................550
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................547
Inspection............................551
Points to Remember.....................551
Pressure Cap..........................550
Radiator Cap..........................550
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............547
Corrosion Protection.......................559
Cupholders.............................269
Customer Assistance.......................595
Data Recorder, Event.......................77
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.............226
Daytime Running Lights....................222
Dealer Service............................530
Defroster, Rear Window.....................285
Defroster, Windshield.....................
.106
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................228
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INDEX 609

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
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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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INDEX 611

Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................301
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................301
Gasoline..............................468
Gauge...............................301
Light................................308
Materials Added........................471
Methanol.............................469
Octane Rating..........................468
Requirements..........................468
Saver Mode...........................312
Specifications..........................582
Tank Capacity..........................580
Fuel, Flexible............................473
Fueling................................477
Fuel Optimizer...........................312
Fuel Saver..............................312
Fuel System Caution.......................477
Fuses..................................565Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............250
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................477
Gasoline, Clean Air........................469
Gasoline (Fuel)
Conserving............................312
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................469
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................301
Fuel.................................301
Speedometer..........................301
Tachometer............................294
Gear Ranges.............................401
Gear Select Lever Override..................518
General Information........................18
Glass Cleaning...........................564
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................479
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................479
GVWR
.................................479
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INDEX 613

Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................116
Overhead Console.........................247
Overheating, Engine.......................302
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paint Care..............................559
Panic Alarm..............................24
Parking Brake............................422
Park Sense System, Rear....................237
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System)......214
Passing Light............................225
Pets...................................103
Pets, Transporting.........................103
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........441
Power
Brakes...............................424
Distribution Center (Fuses)................568
Door Locks............................31Inverter..............................267
Mirrors..............................117
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........262
Seats................................196
Steering..............................420
Sunroof..............................259
Transfer Unit..........................558
Windows..............................40
Power Steering Fluid.......................583
Power Transfer Unit.......................558
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................62
Preparation for Jacking.....................501
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................57
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires..........................448
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........550
Radio Operation..........................368
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Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)...................286
Rotation, Tires...........................457
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.................106
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................108
Safety Defects, Reporting....................599
Safety, Exhaust Gas.........................45
Safety Information, Tire.....................434
Safety Tips..............................104
Seat Belt Maintenance......................564
Seat Belt Reminder.........................61
Seat Belts................................45
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........54
And Pregnant Women.....................62
Child Restraint..........................79
Extender..............................62
Front Seat.............................49
Inspection............................106
Operating Instructions....................50Pretensioners...........................57
Rear Seat..............................49
Untwisting Procedure.....................54
Seats..................................195
Adjustment...........................195
Easy Entry............................214
Heated...............................198
Height Adjustment......................196
Power...............................196
Rear Folding..........................209
Reclining.............................202
Reclining Rear.........................212
Seatback Release........................204
Tilting...............................196
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)..................18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............582
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................16
Sentry Key Programming....................18
Sentry Key Replacement.....................17
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