trailer DODGE JOURNEY 2016 1.G Owner's Guide

Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Models
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. If this vehicle requires tow-
ing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF the
ground.
• 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.
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Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Models
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground,
or using a towing dolly) isNOT 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.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the
ground can cause severe transmission and/or power
transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 525

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.
530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
F116 30 Amp Pink –Rear Defroster (EBL)
F117 –10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
F118 –10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller
F119 –10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module
F120 –10 Amp Red All Wheel Drive – If Equipped
F121 –15 Amp Blue Wireless Ignition Node
F122 –25 Amp Clear Driver Door Module
F123 –25 Amp Clear Passenger Door Module
F124 –10 Amp Red Mirrors
F125 –10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module
F126 –25 Amp Clear Audio Amplifier
F127 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – If Equipped
F128 –15 Amp Blue Radio
F129 –15 Amp Blue Video/DVD – If Equipped
F130 –15 Amp Blue Climate Control/Instrument Panel
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601

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
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions 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).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If ascheduled 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)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
620 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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. XX
Replace rear drive assembly
(RDA) fluid. XX
Replace power transfer unit
(PTU) fluid. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
624 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Heated Mirrors.......................... .123
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .429
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .229
Hill Start Assist .......................... .453
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .512
Holder, Coin ............................ .277
Holder, Cup ............................ .274
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............255
Hood Release ........................... .222
Ignition Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................16
Information Center, Vehicle ..................327
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................119
Instrument Cluster .....................307, 324
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............298Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning
...............598
Interior Appearance Care ....................596
Interior Fuses ........................... .599
Interior Lights .......................... .229
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............232
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter, Power .......................... .272
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ....................385
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ................156
Jacking Instructions ....................... .537
Jack Location ........................... .533
Jack Operation ....................... .532, 537
Jump Starting ........................... .546
Key Fob Panic Alarm ............................23
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 24
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 24
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INDEX 647

SteeringColumn Controls ...................... .228
Column Lock ......................... .236
Power ........................... .444, 445
Tilt Column .......................... .236
Wheel, Heated ........................ .237
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .236
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............385, 386
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .385
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .416
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .550
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .254
Sun Roof .............................. .264
Sun Visor Extension ...................... .124
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........64
Sway Control, Trailer ...................462, 511
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .568
System, Remote Starting .....................26 Taillights
.............................. .610
Telescoping Steering Column .................236
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................284
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .236
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .226
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......470, 471
Tire Markings ........................... .463
Tires .....................111, 475, 481, 482, 635
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................485
Air Pressure .......................... .475
Chains .............................. .488
Changing ............................ .532
Compact Spare ........................ .482
General Information ...............475, 481, 482
High Speed .......................... .478
Inflation Pressures ...................... .476
Jacking .............................. .532
Life Of Tires .......................... .485
Load Capacity ..................... .470,
472
656 INDEX

Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............490
Pressure Warning Light ...................318
Quality Grading ....................... .635
Radial .............................. .478
Replacement .......................... .486
Rotation ............................. .489
Safety ........................... .463, 475
Sizes ............................... .465
Snow Tires ........................... .480
Spare Tire ...................481, 482, 483, 533
Spinning ............................ .484
Trailer Towing ........................ .518
Tread Wear Indicators ....................484
Tire Safety Information .....................463
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................515
To Open Hood .......................... .222
Towing ............................... .510
Behind A Motorhome ....................523
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .552Guide
.............................. .514
Recreational .......................... .523
Weight .............................. .514
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........523
Traction ............................ .441, 442
Traction Control ......................... .456
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................462
Trailer Towing .......................... .510
Cooling System Tips .....................523
Hitches ............................. .512
Minimum Requirements ..................516
Tips................................ .521
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................515
Wiring .............................. .520
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .514
Trailer Weight ........................... .514
T
ransaxle Autostick ............................ .43910
INDEX 657