2009 DODGE JOURNEY fuel pressure

Fuel System
The Electronic Fuel Injection high-pressure fuel system’s
hoses and fittings have unique material characteristics
that provide adequate sealing and resist attack by dete-
riorated gasoline.
You are urged to use only the manufacturer’s specified
hoses and fittings, or their equivalent in material and
specification, in any fuel system servicing. It is manda-
tory to replace any damaged hoses or fittings that have
been removed during service. Care should be taken with
installing fittings to ensure they are properly installed
and fully connected. See your authorized dealer for
service.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Suggested service intervals can be found in the “Mainte-
nance Schedule” in Section 8.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake and Power Steering Hoses
When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspect the surface of the hoses and nylon tubing for
evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard and
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particu-
lar attention should be made to examining those hose
surfaces nearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust
manifold.
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transaxle, and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
480 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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About Your Brakes.................... 323,326
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .........215,327,328
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 442
Adding Fuel ........................... 372
Adding Rear Washer Fluid ................. 194
Adding Washer Fluid ...............157,194,438
Additives, Fuel ......................... 371
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 429
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 433
Air Conditioning ..................... 288,289
Air Conditioning Controls ...............288,289
Air Conditioning Filter .................301,434
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 302
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............433,434
Air Conditioning System ..........288,289,293,433
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 213,346
Airbag ................................ 50
Airbag Deployment ..................... 56,60
Airbag Light ..................... 57,63,80,218Airbag Maintenance
....................... 62
Airbag, Side .......................... 52,58
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) .............52,58
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,208
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alignment and Balance ................... 354
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 319
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 272
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........441,442,472
Disposal ............................ 443
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............327,328
Anti-Lock Warning Light .............215,328,329
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ....................... 208
Appearance Care ........................ 452
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 106
496 INDEX

Brake Assist System...................... 330
Brake Assist Warning Light ................. 216
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 328
Brake Fluid ............................ 476
Brake, Parking .......................... 323
Brake System ........................ 326,446
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 327,328
Fluid Check ....................... 447,476
Hoses .............................. 446
Master Cylinder ....................... 447
Parking ............................. 323
Warning Light ........................ 217
Brakes ............................. 326,446
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 312
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 152
Bulb Replacement ..................... 465,466
Bulbs, Light .......................... 81,465Calibration, Compass
.................. 219,228
Camera, Rear ........................... 92
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 472
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 372
Oil (Engine) .................. 418,419,420,427
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 442
Car Washes ............................ 452
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............79,372
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 191
Cargo Area Features ...................... 188
Cargo Compartment ...................... 188
Light ............................ 151,188
Luggage Carrier ....................... 196
Cargo Light ............................ 151
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 188
Cargo Management System ................. 188
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ................. 191
Tri-Fold Load Floor ..................... 188
498 INDEX

Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 146,205
Intensity Control ....................... 152
Interior .......................... 151,152
License ............................. 470
Lights On Reminder .................... 148
Low Fuel ......................... 205,207
LowTire ............................ 213
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 215
Map Reading ......................... 151
Oil Pressure .......................... 211
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .......... 153
Park ............................. 146,466
Passing ............................. 150
Rear Servicing ..................... 466,468
Rear Tail ............................ 468
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 208
Service ........................... 465,466
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 215 Side Marker
.......................... 466
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........213,355
Traction Control ................. 215,332,334
Turn Signal ............. 81,146,149,207,466,468
Vanity Mirror .......................... 91
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 205
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 188
Loading Vehicle ...................... 375,376
Capacities ........................... 376
Tires ............................... 341
Locks ................................. 28
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
Automatic Door ........................ 30
Child Protection ........................ 32
Door ................................ 28
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 355
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 71,73
508 INDEX

Lubrication, Body....................... 437
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 196
Lumbar Support ........................ 127
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 431
Maintenance, General ..................... 424
Maintenance Procedures ................... 424
Maintenance Schedule .................... 478
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 173
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 215,422
Manual, Service ......................... 492
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 151
Marker Lights, Side ...................... 466
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 447
Methanol ............................. 369
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 226
Mirrors ............................. 88,163
Automatic Dimming ..................... 89
Electric Powered ....................... 90 Electric Remote
........................ 90
Exterior Folding ........................ 90
Heated .............................. 91
Outside .............................. 89
Rearview ............................. 88
Vanity ............................... 91
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... 226
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 355
Mopar Parts ......................... 423,491
MP3 Player ......................... 234,266
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 369
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 146
Navigation Radio ........................ 266
Navigation System ....................... 266
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 77
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