oil viscosity DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G Owners Manual

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy-conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103

Engine Oil Viscosity — 2.4L Engine
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil®
or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem-
peratures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
the engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Com-
partment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi-
cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number
should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler
Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell
Helix® or equivalent is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section.
NOTE:MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®,
Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20
engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549

Exhaust Gas Caution.....................44
Fails to Start...........................411
Flooded, Starting........................411
Fuel Requirements......................480
Jump Starting..........................528
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..547
Oil Change Interval......................315
Oil Filler Cap..........................541
Oil Selection...........................548
Oil Synthetic..........................549
Operation.............................102
Overheating...........................511
Starting..............................408
Temperature Gauge......................305
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................549
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................549
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............72
Entry System, Illuminated....................19
Ethanol................................481
Event Data Recorder........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution........................44
Exhaust System...........................104
Exterior Folding Mirrors....................119
Exterior Lighting..........................222
Exterior Lights...........................107
Fabric Care..............................578
Filler Location Fuel........................305
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................550
Air Conditioning.......................401
Engine Oil............................550
Engine Oil Disposal.....................550
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................511
Turn Signal...........................107
628 INDEX

Rearview.............................115
Vanity...............................120
Mode
Fuel Saver............................316
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................470
MOPAR® Parts...........................545
MTBE/ETBE............................481
Multi-Function Control Lever.................226
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................102
Occupant Restraints........................44
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................480
Odometer...............................300
Oil Change Indicator.......................301
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................301
Oil, Engine..............................547
Capacity.............................597
Change Interval........................315
Checking.............................547
Dipstick..............................547
Disposal..............................550
Filter................................550
Filter Disposal.........................550
Identification Logo......................548
Materials Added to......................550
Recommendation.......................548
Synthetic.............................549
Viscosity.............................549
Oil Filter, Selection........................550
Onboard Diagnostic System..................543
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)............253
Operating Precautions......................543
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................116
Overhead Console.........................250
Overheating, Engine.......................30610
INDEX 635

Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................52
Upholstery Care..........................578
Vanity Mirrors...........................120
Vehicle Certification Label...................491
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............6
Vehicle Loading..........................454
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm)..........17
Vehicle Storage...........................400
Viscosity, Engine Oil.......................549
Voice Command..........................183
Warning Flasher, Hazard....................511
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .298
Warnings and Cautions.......................6
Warranty Information......................616
Washer
Adding Fluid..........................558
Washers, Windshield.......................229
Washing Vehicle..........................576
Water
Driving Through........................427
Wheel and Wheel Trim.....................577
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.................577
Wind Buffeting............................42
Window Fogging.........................401
Windows................................39
Power................................39
Wind Buffeting..........................42
Windshield Defroster.......................106
Windshield Washers.......................229
Fluid................................558
Windshield Wiper Blades....................556
Windshield Wipers........................229
Wiper Blade Replacement...................556
Wiper, Delay.............................230
Wiper, Rear.............................28610
INDEX 643