automatic transmission DODGE JOURNEY 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission
We recommend youONLYuse MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR® Gear Lubricant 75W-90.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use MOPAR® Gear Lubricant 75W-90.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid + 4, or
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583

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

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........378
Automatic Transmission....................397
Adding Fluid..........................555
Autostick.............................415
Fluid and Filter Changes..................558
Fluid Change..........................558
Fluid Level Check.......................555
Fluid Type............................554
Gear Ranges...........................401
Special Additives.......................555
Autostick...............................415
Auto Unlock, Doors........................32
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........262
Auxiliary Power Outlet.....................262
Back-Up Lights...........................576
Battery.................................535
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........25
Location..............................535Belts, Seat...............................49
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................540
B-Pillar Location..........................440
Brake Assist System.......................428
Brake Control System, Electronic..............426
Brake Fluid.............................583
Brake, Parking...........................422
Brakes.................................424
Brake System............................424
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................425
Fluid Check...........................553
Master Cylinder........................553
Parking..............................422
Warning Light.........................299
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................399
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........103
Brightness, Interior Lights..................
.226
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INDEX 607

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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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
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Service Assistance.........................595
Service Contract..........................598
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .294
Service Manuals..........................600
Shift Lever Override.......................518
Shoulder Belts............................49
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage................54
Side Airbag..............................72
Side View Mirror Adjustment.................116
Signals, Turn............................108
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................456
Snow Tires..............................449
Spare Tire...............................451
Spark Plugs.............................582
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline).........................582
Oil..................................582
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................234
Speedometer.............................301Starting.................................26
Automatic Transmission..................392
Cold Weather..........................395
Engine Fails to Start.....................395
Remote...............................26
Starting and Operating.....................392
Starting Procedures........................392
Steering
Column Controls.......................224
Column Lock..........................231
Power...............................420
Tilt Column...........................231
Wheel, Heated.........................232
Wheel, Tilt............................231
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............366
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .366
Storage, Vehicle...........................384
Stuck, Freeing............................517
Sunglasses Storage........................248
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Sizes................................436
Snow Tires............................449
Spare Tire.............................501
Spinning.............................453
Trailer Towing.........................491
Tread Wear Indicators....................453
Tire Safety Information.....................434
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................488
To Open Hood...........................218
Towing................................481
Behind a Motorhome.....................496
Disabled Vehicle........................519
Guide...............................487
Recreational...........................496
Weight...............................487
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........496
Traction................................417
Traction Control..........................429Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................433
Trailer Towing...........................481
Cooling System Tips.....................496
Hitches..............................486
Minimum Requirements..................489
Tips.................................494
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................488
Wiring...............................493
Trailer Towing Guide.......................487
Trailer Weight............................487
Transmission
Automatic............................397
Fluid................................554
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .250
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .22
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........22
Tread Wear Indicators......................453
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