snow chains DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G Owners Manual

▫Radial Ply Tires......................460
▫All Season Tires — If Equipped............461
▫Summer Or Three Season Tires —
If Equipped..........................461
▫Snow Tires..........................462
▫Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped..................462
▫Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped........462
▫Full Size Spare — If Equipped............463
▫Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped.........464
▫Tire Spinning........................464
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................465
▫Life Of Tire.........................466
▫Replacement Tires.....................466
!TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES).......468
!TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS.....469
!TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .470
▫Base System.........................473
▫Premium System — If Equipped...........476
▫General Information...................480
!FUEL REQUIREMENTS..................480
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................481
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............481
▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles.......482
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................482
▫Materials Added To Fuel................483
▫Fuel System Cautions...................483
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ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has two available operating modes.
Full On
This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever
the vehicle is started the system will be in this mode. This
mode should be used for most driving situations. ESC
should only be turned to “Partial Off” for specific reasons
as noted. Refer to “Partial Off” for additional informa-
tion.
Partial Off
The “ESC OFF” button is located in the switch bank
above the climate control. To enter the “Partial Off”
mode, momentarily press the “ESC OFF” button and the
“ESC OFF” Indicator Light will illuminate. To turn the
ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC OFF” button
and the “ESC OFF” Indicator Light will turn off. This will
restore the normal “ESC On” mode of operation.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow,
sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the
“Partial Off” mode by momentarily pressing the “ESC
OFF” button. Once the situation requiring “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily
ESC OFF Button
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage.
•Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
•Install on Front Tires Only.
•Due to limited clearance, P225/65R17 tire with a
Security Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile
traction device or equivalent is recommended.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
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exists. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A
system fault can occur due to any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the
TPMS sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.
NOTE:
•The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not moni-
tor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
•If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn-
ing limit, a chime will sound and the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn on and a “LOW
TIRE” message will be displayed for a minimum of
five seconds upon the next ignition switch cycle. An
#Inflate to XX#message will also be displayed.
•After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid.
•For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will
sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
remain on solid.
•Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
the TPMS will update automatically and the “Tire
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update, the graphic display in the EVIC will change color
back to the original color, and the “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need
to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa-
tion.
Service TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75
seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will
also sound a chime. In addition, the EVIC will display a
#SERVICE TPM SYSTEM#message for a minimum of five
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being
received.
If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will no longer flash, and the#SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM#message will no longer display, and a pressure
value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault
can occur due to any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPMS sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.
The EVIC will also display a#SERVICE TPM SYSTEM#
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is
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Rear Seat..............................47
Untwisting Procedure.....................52
Seats..................................197
Adjustment...........................197
Easy Entry............................216
Height Adjustment......................198
Power...............................198
Rear Folding...........................211
Reclining.............................203
Reclining Rear.........................214
Seatback Release........................205
Tilting...............................198
Security Alarm............................17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............598
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................16
Key Programming.......................16
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................15
Sentry Key Replacement.....................16
Service Assistance.........................613
Service Contract..........................615
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . .298
Service Manuals..........................618
Shift Lever Override.......................533
Shoulder Belts............................47
Side View Mirror Adjustment.................116
Signals, Turn............................107
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................468
Snow Tires..............................462
Spare Tire...............................462
Spark Plugs.............................598
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline).........................598
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..598
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................236
Speedometer.............................305
Starting.................................25
Automatic Transmission..................40810
INDEX 639