steering DODGE JOURNEY 2016 1.G Repair Manual

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission (4-
speed only) and fill 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. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 621

Body Mechanism Lubrication.................573
B-Pillar Location ......................... .470
Brake Assist System ...................... .453
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............450
Brake Fluid ............................ .618
Brake, Parking .......................... .446
Brakes ................................ .449
Brake System ........................ .449, 585
Fluid Check ....................... .586, 618
Master Cylinder ....................... .586
Parking ............................. .446
Warning Light ........................ .304
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................431
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................230
Bulb Replacement ..................... .606, 608
Bulbs, Light ..........................111,606
Camera, Rear ........................... .250
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .614Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ .505
Oil (Engine) ....................... .559, 567
Power Steering ........................ .445
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................583
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............108, 502
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .286
Cargo Area Features ...................... .282
Cargo Compartment ...................... .282
Light ............................... .282
Luggage Carrier ....................... .290
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .283
Cargo Management System ..................283
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ..................286
Tri-Fold Load Floor ..................... .283
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .284
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) .................283, 508
Car

Washes ............................ .593
Certification Label ........................ .508
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Cooling System.......................... .579
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............581
Coolant Capacity ...................... .614
Coolant Level ..................... .579, 584
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................583
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................580
Inspection ........................... .584
Points To Remember .....................584
Pressure Cap ......................... .583
Radiator Cap ......................... .583
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......580, 614, 616
Corrosion Protection ...................... .592
Cruise Light ............................ .325
Cupholders ......................... .274, 599
Customer Assistance ...................... .629
Data Recorder, Event .......................77
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............231
Daytime Running Lights ....................226 Dealer Service
........................... .563
Defroster, Rear Window .....................290
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .109
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................232
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................561
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................229
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ...............588, 590
Oil (Engine) .......................... .565
Power Steering ........................ .445
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................552
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................583
Door Ajar .......................... .312, 313
Door Ajar Light ...................... .312, 313
Door Locks Door Locks ............................30
KeyFob...............................30
Remote ...............................30
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Flexible Fuel VehiclesCruising Range ........................ .505
Engine Oil ........................... .504
Fuel Requirements ...................502, 503
Maintenance .......................... .505
Replacement Parts ...................... .505
Starting ............................. .504
Flooded Engine Starting ....................427
Floor Console ........................... .277
Fluid, Brake ............................ .618
Fluid Capacities ......................... .614
Fluid Leaks ..............................111
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ...............588, 590
Brake ........................... .586, 618
Cooling System ........................ .579
Engine Oil ........................... .565
Power Steering ..................... .445, 618
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........616Fog Lights
.......................... .227, 609
Fog Light Service ........................ .609
Folding Rear Seat ..................... .213, 220
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................550
Fuel .................................. .498
Adding ............................. .505
Additives ............................ .500
Clean Air ............................ .498
Conserving ........................... .332
Ethanol .......................... .499, 502
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................505
Gasoline ............................. .498
Light ............................... .322
Materials Added ....................... .500
Methanol ............................ .499
Octane Rating ..................... .498, 616
Requirements ......................... .498
Saver

Mode .......................... .332
Specifications ......................... .61610
INDEX 645

Distribution Center (Fuses)................602
Door Locks ............................31
Inverter ............................. .272
Mirrors ............................. .121
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........268
Seats ............................... .199
Steering .......................... .444, 445
Sunroof ............................. .264
Transfer Unit ......................... .592
Windows ..............................41
Power Seats Down .............................. .200
Forward ............................. .200
Rearward ............................ .200
Up ................................ .200
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .618
Power Transfer Unit ....................592, 618
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............57
Preparation For Jacking .....................534 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ..............................57
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .478
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........583
Radio Frequency General Information ............15, 18, 26, 29, 40
Radio Operation ......................... .387
Radio Remote Controls .....................385
Rear Air Conditioning ...................397, 411
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................591
Rear Camera ........................... .250
Rear Cupholder ......................... .274
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .591
Rear Liftgate .............................44
Rear ParkSense System .....................242
Rear Seat, Folding .....................213, 220
Rear Window Defroster .....................290
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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
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