2009 DODGE JOURNEY engine overheat

The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add coolant when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to
cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To prevent scald-
ing or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while
the system is hot or under pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
Disposal of Used Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant is a regulated
substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your
local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your
community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children,
do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant in open
containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the
ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician
immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
Four Cylinder Engines —the coolant bottle provides a
quick visual method for determining that the coolant
level is adequate. With the engine idling and warm to
normal operating temperature, the level of the coolant in
the bottle should be between the “ADD” and “FULL”
lines, shown on the bottle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443
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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
INDEX 501
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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
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Occupant Restraints....................... 39
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............368,474
Odometer Trip ............................. 212,218
Oil Change Indicator .................. 210,225
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............210,225
Oil, Engine ......................... 424,474
Capacity ............................ 472
Change Interval .................. 210,225,426
Checking ............................ 424
Dipstick ............................. 424
Disposal ............................ 428
Filter ............................ 428,474
Filter Disposal ........................ 428
Identification Logo ..................... 426
Materials Added to ..................... 427
Recommendation ................... 426,472
Synthetic ............................ 427
Viscosity .......................... 427,472Oil Filter, Change
........................ 428
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 428
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............421,422
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 163
Operating Precautions .................... 421
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 89
Overdrive .......................... 208,315
Overhead Console ....................... 162
Overheating, Engine ................ 206,394,395
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 492
Paint Care ............................. 452
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 323
Parking On Hill ......................... 323
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 139
Passing Light ........................... 150
Personal Settings ........................ 230
Pets .................................. 77
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