flat tire DODGE JOURNEY 2020 Owner's Manual

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Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be
re

paired if it meets the following criteria:
The tire has not been driven on when flat.
The damage is only on the tread section of
your tire (sidewall damage is not repairable).
The puncture is no greater than a ¼ of an
inch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs
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d additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that
h a

ve experienced a loss of pressure should be
replaced immediately with another Run Flat tire
of identical size and service description (Load
Index and Speed Symbol). Replace the tire
pressure sensor as well as it is not designed to
be reused.
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a
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pid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid loss
of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode.
A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire inflation
pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has
limited driving capabilities and needs to be
replaced immediately. A Run Flat tire is not
repairable. When a run flat tire is changed after
driving with underinflated tire condition, please
replace the Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
sensor as it is not designed to be reused when
driven under run flat mode 14 psi (96 kPa)
condition.
NOTE:
TPM Sensor must be replaced after driving the
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hicle on a flat tire condition.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded
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full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in
the run flat mode.
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring” in “Safety”
f o

r further information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice
conditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In Case Of
E m

ergency” for further information.
WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
f o

r more than 30 seconds continuously when
you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

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Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original
equipment tires to help you in determining
when your tires should be replaced.

Tire Tread

These indicators are molded into the bottom of
th
e tread grooves. They will appear as bands
when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an
inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is worn to the
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ead wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced.
Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for
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rther information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including, but not limited to:
Driving style.

Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pres -
sures can cause uneven wear patterns to
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velop across the tire tread. These abnormal
wear patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in
the need for earlier tire replacement.

Distance driven.
Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of
V or higher, and Summer tires typically have
a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires
per the vehicle scheduled maintenance is
highly recommended. NOTE:

Wheel valve stem must be replaced as well
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en installing new tires due to wear and tear
in existing tires.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with
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little exposure to light as possible. Protect
tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires

The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of
many characteristics. They should be inspected
regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation
pressures. The manufacturer strongly
recommends that you use tires equivalent to the
originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph
on “Tread Wear Indicators” in this section.
Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard
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the Vehicle Certification Label for the size
designation of your tire. The Load Index and
Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the
original equipment tire sidewall.

See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the
“T
ire Safety Information” section of this manual
for more information relating to the Load Index
and Speed Symbol of a tire.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced
after six years, regardless of the remaining
tread. Failure to follow this warning can result
in sudden tire failure. You could lose control
and have a collision resulting in serious injury
or death.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 247
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of
snow tires during the Winter. Snow tires can be
identified by a “mountain/snowflake” symbol
on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the
or
iginal equipment tires. Use snow
tires only in sets of four; failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings
th
an what was originally equipped with your
vehicle and should not be operated at
sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to
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iginal equipment or an authorized tire dealer
for recommended safe operating speeds,
loading and cold tire inflation pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on
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e, skid and traction capability on wet or
dry surfaces may be poorer than that of
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n-studded tires. Some states prohibit
studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in
“Starting And Operating” for restrictions when
towing with a spare tire designated for
temporary emergency use.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire
and wheel equivalent in look and function to the
original equipment tire and wheel found on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire
may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle.
If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire
rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency
use only. You can identify if your vehicle is
equipped with a compact spare by looking at
the spare tire description on the Tire and
Loading Information Placard located on the
driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of
the tire. Compact spare tire descriptions begin
with the letter “T” or “S” preceding the size
designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
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uipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount
a

conventional tire on the compact spare wheel,
since the wheel is designed specifically for the
compact spare tire. Do not install more than
one compact spare tire and wheel on the
vehicle at any given time.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with a compact or limited use
temporary spare installed. Damage to the
vehicle may result.
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248 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary
emergency use only. You can identify if your
vehicle is equipped with a collapsible spare by
looking at the spare tire description on the Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on the
driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of
the tire.
Collapsible spare tire description example:
16

5/80-17 101P. Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
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uipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is
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operly installed to the vehicle. Inflate the
collapsible tire using the electric air pump
before lowering the vehicle.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount
a

conventional tire on the collapsible spare
wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically
for the collapsible spare tire.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency
use only. This tire may look like the originally
equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have
limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use full
size spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is
not the same as your original equipment tire,
replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary
emergency use only. This tire is identified by a
label located on the limited use spare wheel.
This label contains the driving limitations for
this spare. This tire may look like the original
equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited
use spare tire affects vehicle handling. Since it
is not the same as your original equipment tire,
replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for
temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
( 8

0 km/h). Temporary use spares have
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mited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use
spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to
follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for
temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
( 8

0 km/h). Temporary use spares have
l i

mited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use
spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to
follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 249
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum
and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned
regularly using mild (neutral Ph) soap and water
to maintain their luster and to prevent
corrosion. Wash wheels with the same soap
solution recommended for the body of the
vehicle and remember to always wash when the
surfaces are not hot to the touch. Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration
c
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used by salt, sodium chloride, magnesium
chloride, calcium chloride, etc., and other road
chemicals used to melt ice or control dust on
dirt roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild
soap to wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh
chemicals or a stiff brush. They can damage the
wheel’s protective coating that helps keep them
from corroding and tarnishing.
When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including
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cessive brake dust, care must be taken in the
selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemicals
and equipment to prevent damage to the
wheels. Mopar Wheel Treatment or Mopar Chrome Cleaner or their equivalent is
recommended or select a non-abrasive,
non-acidic cleaner for aluminum or chrome
wheels.
NOTE:

If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for
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extended period after cleaning the wheels
with wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle and apply
the brakes to remove the water droplets from
the brake components. This activity will remove
the red rust on the brake rotors and prevent
vehicle vibration when braking.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited use spare tire
affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not
drive more than the speed listed on the
limited use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the
cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of
the driver’s side door. Replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire at the first opportunity
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do
so could result in loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!

Avoid products or automatic car washes that
use acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives
or harsh brushes. Many aftermarket wheel
cleaners and automatic car washes may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Only car wash soap, Mopar
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.

CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle
brush, metal polishes or oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Only car wash
soap, Mopar Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
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TEMPERATURE GRADES
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
th

e material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
A
GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according
to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals
that make roads passable in snow and ice and
those that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne
contaminants, road surfaces on which the
vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather
and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and
underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations
w
i

ll enable you to obtain maximum benefit from
the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or
removal of paint and protective coatings from
your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation
Stone and gravel impact
Insects, tree sap and tar
Salt in the air near seacoast localities
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.

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Brake System......................................232, 256Fluid Check.....................................232, 264Master Cylinder.........................................232Parking......................................................160Warning Light............................................100Brake, Parking...............................................160Brake/Transmission Interlock.......................162Brakes...........................................................256Brightness, Interior Lights................................43Bulb Replacement.........................................189Bulbs, Light..........................................156, 189
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Camera, Rear................................................175Capacities, Fluid............................................261Caps, FillerOil (Engine)......................................220, 223Power Steering..........................................168Radiator (Coolant Pressure)......................230Car Washes...................................................253Carbon Monoxide Warning..................154, 260CargoVehicle Loading..................................78, 177Cargo Area Cover.............................................78Cargo Compartment........................................78Luggage Carrier...........................................91Cargo Load Floor.............................................78Cargo Management System............................78Rollaway Tonneau Cover.............................78
Tri-Fold Load Floor.......................................78
Cargo Tie-Downs..............................................79Cellular Phone..............................................376Certification Label.........................................177Chains, Tire...................................................250Changing A Flat Tire......................................234Chart, Tire Sizing...........................................236Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light).............................................................108Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................154Checks, Safety..............................................154Child Restraint..............................................139Child Restraints Booster Seats...........................................142Child Seat Installation..............................151How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt....148Infant And Child Restraints.......................141Locating The LATCH Anchorages..............146Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children..144Older Children And Child Restraints.........141Seating Positions......................................143Using The Top Tether Anchorage..............153Clean Air Gasoline.........................................258CleaningWheels.....................................................249Climate Control................................................47Automatic....................................................58Manual........................................................47Rear......................................................53, 64Coin Holder......................................................85
Cold Weather Operation...............................159
Compact Spare Tire......................................247ConsoleFloor............................................................85Contract, Service...........................................381Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............230Cooling System.............................................228Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)......................229Coolant Level...................................228, 231Cooling Capacity.......................................261Disposal Of Used Coolant.........................230Drain, Flush, And Refill.............................229Inspection.................................................231Points To Remember................................231Pressure Cap............................................230Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze).........................229, 261, 262Corrosion Protection.....................................252Cruise Light...................................................106Cupholders.............................................86, 255Customer Assistance....................................380Customer Programmable Features...............266Cybersecurity................................................265
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights..................43Daytime Running Lights...................................41Dealer Service...............................................222Defroster, Windshield...................................155Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..............................45
Diagnostic System, Onboard.........................107
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Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)...................262Sentry KeyKey Programming........................................17Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..................................16Sentry Key Replacement.................................17Service Assistance.........................................380Service Contract............................................381Service Manuals............................................383SettingsPersonal....................................................266Shift Lever Override.......................................210Shoulder Belts...............................................122Signals, Turn........................42, 106, 156, 192Snow Chains (Tire Chains).............................250Snow Tires.....................................................247Spare Tires.................................200, 247, 248Spark Plugs...................................................262SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)..........................................262Oil..............................................................262Speed ControlCancel.......................................................171Resume.....................................................170Speed Control (Cruise Control)......................168Starting................................................157, 158Automatic Transmission............................157Button.........................................................12Cold Weather............................................159Engine Fails To Start.................................159
Starting And Operating........................157, 158
Starting Procedures.............................157, 158Steering...........................................................35Column Controls..........................................40Power.......................................................168Tilt Column..................................................35Wheel, Heated.............................................35Wheel, Tilt....................................................35Steering Wheel Audio Controls.....................363Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls........................................................363Storage............................................................84Storage, Vehicle...............................................71Stuck, Freeing...............................................211Sun Roof...................................................74, 75Sun Visor Extension.........................................40Sunglasses Storage.........................................90Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag....131Sway Control, Trailer.....................................179Synthetic Engine Oil......................................223
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Taillights.......................................................192Telescoping Steering Column..........................35Tie Down Hooks, Cargo....................................79Tilt Steering Column........................................35Time Delay Headlight.....................................................41Tire And Loading Information Placard...........239Tire Markings................................................235
Tire Safety Information.................................234
Tires..................................156, 242, 247, 251Aging (Life Of Tires)...................................245Air Pressure..............................................242Chains......................................................250Changing.........................................199, 234Compact Spare.........................................247General Information........................242, 247High Speed...............................................243Inflation Pressure.....................................243Jacking......................................................234Life Of Tires..............................................245Load Capacity...........................................239Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).........................................104, 116Quality Grading.........................................251Radial.......................................................243Replacement............................................245Rotation....................................................251Safety..............................................234, 242Sizes.........................................................236Snow Tires................................................247Spare Tires.............................200, 247, 248Spinning...................................................244Trailer Towing...........................................183Tread Wear Indicators..............................245Wheel Nut Torque.....................................257To Open Hood..................................................76Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight......................18111