2009 DODGE JOURNEY oil light

CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the fog
light housing and rotate the connector
14turn clockwise
to lock it in place.
5. Reinstall the front lower wheel well access panel and
fasteners.
Tail/Stop Light, Rear Turn Signal Light, Tail Light,
Backup Light
The taillights are a two-piece design. The tail/stop lights
and rear turn signal lights are located in the rear corner
body panels. The tail and backup lights are located in the
liftgate.
Changing the Tail/Stop Light or Rear Turn Signal
Light
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two fasteners from the inboard side of the
taillight housing.
3. Carefully insert a trim stick (plastic flat-blade tool)
between the body panel and the outboard side of the
taillight housing with one hand and grasp the flange on
the inboard side of the taillight housing with the other
hand. Use the trim stick and hand pressure together to
disengage the taillight housing from the vehicle.
468 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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Audio Systems (Radio).................234,266
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 89
Automatic Door Locks ................... 30,31
Automatic Headlights .................... 147
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........210,225
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 293
Automatic Transaxle ................... 31 1,449
Adding Fluid ...................... 449,476
Filter ............................... 451
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 451
Fluid Level Check ...................... 449
Interlock System .................... 312,313
Reset Mode .......................... 316
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 476
Shifting ............................. 311
Special Additives ...................... 451
Autostick ............................. 317 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)
...... 174
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 174
Back-Up Lights ......................... 468
Ball Joints ............................. 437
Battery ............................... 431
Charging System Light .................. 212
Emergency Starting ..................... 407
Gas Caution .......................... 432
Jump Starting ......................... 407
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location .......................... 407,431
Bearings .............................. 451
Belts, Drive ............................ 428
Belts, Seat ............................ 41,80
Beverage Cooler ........................ 180
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 437
Booster Seat ............................ 67
B-Pillar Location ........................ 341
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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

Console, Overhead....................... 162
Contract, Service ........................ 489
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 429
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 442
Cooler, Beverage ........................ 180
Cooling System ......................... 440
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 442
Coolant Capacity ...................... 472
Coolant Level ...................... 440,443
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 443
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 441
Inspection ........................... 443
Points to Remember .................... 444
Pressure Cap ......................... 442
Radiator Cap ......................... 442
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......441,472,474
Temperature Gauge ..................... 205
Corrosion Protection ..................... 452
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 159Cruise Light
........................... 212
Cup Holder ......................... 178,457
Customer Assistance ..................... 487
Customer Programmable Features ............ 230
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 63
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 153
Daytime Running Lights ................... 148
Dealer Service .......................... 424
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 195
Defroster, Windshield ................80,286,287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 155
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 421
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player ..........234,266
Dimmer Control ........................ 152
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 150
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle .................... 449
Oil (Engine) .......................... 424
500 INDEX

Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 412
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 443
Engine Oil ........................... 428
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic ..................30,31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 163
Drive Belts ............................ 428
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 320
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 321
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 276
E-85 Fuel ............................. 364
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 90
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 174
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 174
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 328Anti-Lock Brake System
................. 327
Brake Assist System .................... 330
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 331
Electronic Stability Program ............... 332
Traction Control System ................. 331
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 331
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 159
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .........216,332
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 211
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 221
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 410
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 394
Jacking ............................. 396
Jump Starting ......................... 407
Overheating .......................... 394
Towing ............................. 412
Emission Control System Maintenance ......422,478
Engine ........................ 77,418,419,420
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Air Cleaner.......................... 429
Block Heater ......................... 311
Break-In Recommendations ................ 77
Checking Oil Level ..................... 424
Compartment ......................... 418
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 440,474
Cooling ............................. 440
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 39,79,372
Fails to Start .......................... 310
Flooded, Starting ...................... 310
Fuel Requirements ..................... 368
Jump Starting ......................... 407
Oil ........................... 424,472,474
Oil Change Interval ...............210,225,426
Oil Filler Cap ................. 418,419,420,427
Oil Filter ............................ 428
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 428
Oil Selection ....................... 426,472
Oil Synthetic ......................... 427 Operation
............................ 77
Overheating .......................... 394
Starting ............................. 307
Temperature Gauge ..................... 205
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 427
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 369
Event Data Recorder ...................... 63
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............39,79,372,439
Exhaust System ....................... 79,439
Express Down Windows ................... 25
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 90
Exterior Light Service ..................... 466
Exterior Lights ........................ 81,466
Fabric Care ......................... 454,455
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 372
502 INDEX

FiltersAir Cleaner .......................... 429
Air Conditioning .................... 301,434
Automatic Transaxle .................... 451
Engine Oil ........................ 428,474
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 428
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 394
Turn Signal ...................... 81,149,207
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 150
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 364
Cruising Range ........................ 367
Engine Oil ........................... 366
Fuel Requirements .................. 364,365
Maintenance ....................... 364,367
Replacement Parts ..................... 367
Starting ............................. 367
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 310
Floor Console .......................... 183 Fluid, Brake
........................... 476
Fluid Capacities ......................... 472
Fluid Leaks ............................. 81
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 449
Brake ............................ 447,476
Cooling System ....................... 440
Engine Oil ........................... 424
Power Steering ..................... 436,476
Fluids ................................ 474
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 474
Fog Light Service ........................ 467
Fog Lights .................... 146,148,207,467
Folding Front Passenger Seat ............... 128
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 141,134
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 410
Front Wheel Bearings ..................... 451
Fuel ................................. 368
Adding ............................. 372
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