trailer DODGE JOURNEY 2014 1.G Owner's Guide

Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Models (Automatic Transmission Models Only)
Recreational towing is allowedONLYif the front wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a
tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow
this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmis- sion in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground,
or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only
acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind an-
other vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels
OFF the ground.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 511

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
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
516 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
F124 10 Amp
Red Mirrors
F125 10 Amp
Red Steering Column
Control Module
F126 25 Amp
Natural Audio Amplifier
F127 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Tow – If
Equipped
F128 15 Amp
Blue Radio
F129 15 Amp
Blue Video/DVD – If
EquippedCavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
F130 15 Amp
Blue Climate Control/
Instrument Panel
F131 10 Amp
Red Passenger
Assistance/Hands Free System – If Equipped
F132 10 Amp
Red Tire Pressure
Module
F133 10 Amp
Red Spare
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indi-
cator message will illuminate. This means that service is
required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambi-
ent temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence when
the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring
to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” or under “Instrument Cluster
Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is
operated in a dusty and off road environment. This type of
vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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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
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter. X
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Replace rear drive assembly
(RDA) fluid. XX
Replace power transfer unit
(PTU) fluid. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
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Speedometer..........................309
Tachometer ............................302
Gear Ranges ............................ .421
Gear Select Lever Override ..................538
General Information .......................147
Glass Cleaning .......................... .585
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................495
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................495
GVWR .................................495
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .431
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................515
Headlights Automatic ............................226
Bulb Replacement .......................596
Cleaning ............................ .584
Delay ............................... .227High Beam
............................596
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........230
Lights On Reminder .....................227
On With Wipers ........................226
Passing ............................. .230
Switch ...............................225
Time Delay ............................227
Head Restraints ..........................209
Heated Mirrors .......................... .123
Heated Seats ............................ .202
Heater, Engine Block .......................417
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .230
Hill Start Assist .......................... .448
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .500
Holder, Coin ............................ .278
Holder, Cup ............................ .275
634 INDEX

Shift Lever Override.......................538
Shoulder Belts ............................51
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................56
Side Airbag ..............................74
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................120
Signals, Turn .............................111
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................471
Snow Tires ............................. .465
Spare Tire ...............................466
Spark Plugs ............................ .603
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .603
Oil..................................603
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................239
Speedometer ............................ .309
Starting .................................27
Automatic Transmission ..................412
Cold Weather ..........................415
Engine Fails to Start .....................415 Remote
...............................27
Starting and Operating .....................412
Starting Procedures ........................412
Steering Column Controls .......................228
Column Lock ..........................236
Power ...............................433
Tilt Column .......................... .236
Wheel, Heated ........................ .237
Wheel, Tilt ............................236
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............373
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .373
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .403
Stuck, Freeing ............................537
Sunglasses Storage ........................254
Sun Roof ...............................265
Sun Visor Extension .......................124
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........65
Sway Control, Trailer .......................447
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Synthetic Engine Oil.......................554
System, Remote Starting .....................27
Tachometer ............................. .302
Taillights ...............................598
Telescoping Steering Column .................236
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............310
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................286
Tilt Steering Column .......................236
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .227
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........456
Tire Markings ............................450
Tires...................................111 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................469
Air Pressure .......................... .460
Chains ...............................471
Changing ............................ .518
Compact Spare ........................ .466
General Information .....................460 High Speed
.......................... .463
Inflation Pressures .......................462
Jacking ...............................518
Life of Tires .......................... .469
Load Capacity ........................ .456
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............474
Pressure Warning Light ...................305
Quality Grading ........................623
Radial ...............................463
Replacement .......................... .469
Rotation ............................. .473
Safety ...............................450
Sizes ............................... .451
Snow Tires ............................465
Spare Tire ............................ .520
Spinning ............................ .468
Trailer Towing ........................ .505
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ead Wear Indicators ....................468
Tire Safety Information .....................450
644 INDEX

Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................502
To Open Hood .......................... .223
Towing ............................... .496
Behind a Motorhome .....................510
Disabled Vehicle ........................539
Guide ...............................501
Recreational .......................... .510
Weight ...............................501
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........510
Traction ............................... .430
Traction Control ..........................442
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................447
Trailer Towing .......................... .496
Cooling System Tips .....................510
Hitches ............................. .500
Minimum Requirements ..................503
Tips................................ .508
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................502
Wiring ...............................507 Trailer Towing Guide
.......................501
Trailer Weight ............................501
Transaxle Autostick ............................ .427
Transmission Automatic ............................417
Filter ............................... .578
Fluid ............................... .575
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .256
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .22
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........22
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .468
Trip Odometer .......................... .304
Turn Signals ............................ .229
UCI Connector .......................... .372
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............143
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