2009 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

Phone, Cellular.................... 93,266,267
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) ........ 93,266,267
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 341
Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) .............234,266
USB ............................. 234,266
Power Brakes .............................. 326
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 457
Door Locks ........................... 30
Inverter ............................. 176
Mirrors .............................. 90
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 174
Seats ............................... 129
Steering ............................. 336
Steering, Checking ..................... 436
Sunroof ............................. 170
Windows ............................. 34
Windows, Express Down ................. 25 Power Steering Fluid
.................. 436,476
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 476
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 50
Preparation for Jacking .................... 397
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 47
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 230
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 349
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 442
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 233
Radio, Navigation ....................... 266
Radio Operation ................... 235,267,284
Radio Remote Controls .................... 282
Radio, Satellite ............ 234,235,266,267,271,276
Radio (Sound Systems) .................234,266
Rear Camera ............................ 92
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Rear Cup Holder........................ 178
Rear Liftgate ............................ 38
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 134,141
Rear Washer Fluid ....................... 194
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 451
Rear Window Defroster ................... 195
Rear Window Features .................... 193
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 193
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 88
Reception, Radio ........................ 233
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 125
Reclining Rear Seats ................... 137,141
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 63
Recreational Towing ...................... 392
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 369
Refrigerant ............................ 434
Release, Hood .......................... 144
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 148
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 48 Remote Control
Starting System ........................ 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 282
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 465
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 423
Replacement Tires ....................... 352
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 491
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........210,225
Restraint, Head ......................... 130
Restraints, Child ......................... 65
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 39
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 191
Reverse Lights .......................... 468
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 410
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 196
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 80
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 81
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 491
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 39,79
Safety Information, Tire ................... 337
Safety Tips ............................. 78
Satellite Radio ............ 234,235,266,267,271,276
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 272
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 478
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 457
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 48
Seat Belts .......................... 39,41,80
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 46
And Pregnant Women ................... 50
Child Restraint ................... 65,66,69,75
Extender ............................. 50
Front Seat .......................... 41,42
Inspection ............................ 80
Operating Instructions ................... 42 Pretensioners
.......................... 47
Rear Seat ............................. 41
Reminder ............................ 208
Untwisting Procedure .................... 47
Seats ................................. 124
Adjustment .......................... 124
Child Booster .......................... 67
Cleaning ............................ 455
Easy Entry ........................... 139
Head Restraints ....................... 130
Heated ............................. 132
Height Adjustment .................. 127,129
Lumbar Support ....................... 127
Power .............................. 129
Rear Folding ....................... 134,141
Reclining ............................ 125
Reclining Rear ..................... 137,141
Seatback Release ................. 128,134,141
Tilting .............................. 129
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Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,208
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........441,474
Selection of Oil ......................... 426
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 487
Service Contract ......................... 489
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 215
Service Manuals ........................ 492
Setting the Clock ................ 236,240,255,267
Settings, Personal ........................ 230
Shifting Automatic Transaxle .................... 311
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 46
Shoulder Belts ........................... 41
Side Airbag ........................... 52,58
Side Curtain (Window Airbag) ............... 52Side View Mirror Adjustment
................ 89
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 301
Signals, Turn ................... 81,149,207,468
Sirius Backseat TV™ ..................... 276
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 320
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 355
Snow Tires ............................ 355
Sound Systems (Radio) .................234,266
Spare Tire ....................... 349,350,397
Spark Plugs ......................... 429,474
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 474
Oil .............................. 426,474
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 159
Speedometer ........................... 207
Starting ............................. 27,307
Automatic Transmission ................. 308
Cold Weather ......................... 309
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 407
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Engine Fails to Start.................... 310
Remote .............................. 27
Starting and Operating .................... 307
Starting Procedures ...................... 307
Steering Column Lock ......................... 157
Linkage ............................. 437
Power ........................... 336,436
Tilt Column .......................... 157
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 157
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 282
Storage ............................ 180,464
Storage Bin ............................ 180
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 300
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 410
Sun Roof .............................. 170
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 91
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 163 Sunroof Maintenance
..................... 173
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 50
Sway Control, Trailer .................. 335,379
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 427
System, Navigation ...................... 266
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 208
Taillights .............................. 468
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 157
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 293
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 205
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 71
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 189
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 157
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 147
Tip Start ............................... 14
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Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 341
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 340
Tire Markings .......................... 337
Tire Safety Information .................... 337
Tires ............................ 81,345,493
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 352
Air Pressure .......................... 345
Alignment ........................... 354
Chains .............................. 355
Changing ............................ 396
Compact Spare ........................ 349
General Information .................... 345
High Speed .......................... 348
Inflation Pressures ..................... 346
Jacking ............................. 396
Life of Tires .......................... 352
Load Capacity ..................... 341,342
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 355
Quality Grading ....................... 493 Radial
.............................. 349
Replacement ......................... 352
Safety ........................... 337,345
Sizes ............................... 338
Snow Tires ........................... 355
Spare Tire ........................... 397
Spinning ............................ 351
Trailer Towing ........................ 387
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 351
To Open Hood .......................... 144
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 384
Towing ............................... 377
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 106
Behind a Motor Home .................. 392
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 412
Guide .............................. 382
Recreational .......................... 392
Weight .............................. 382
Towing Assistance ....................... 106
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Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 392
Traction .............................. 320
Traction Control ...................... 215,331
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 335
Trailer Towing .......................... 377
Cooling System Tips .................... 392
Hitches ............................. 381
Minimum Requirements ................. 385
Tips ................................ 390
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 384
Wiring .............................. 388
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 382
Trailer Weight .......................... 382
Transaxle Additives ............................ 451
Automatic ........................ 31 1,449
Autostick ............................ 317
Filter ............................... 451
Maintenance .......................... 449 Operation
............................ 311
Overdrive ........................... 315
Selection of Lubricant ................... 476
Transmission ..................... See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 163
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 351
Trip Odometer .......................... 209
Trip Odometer Reset Button .............212,218
Turn Signals ................... 146,149,207,468
UCI Connector ......................... 278
UConnect (Hands-Free Phone) ............93,266
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Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 493
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 278
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ...........234,266
Universal Transmitter ..................... 163
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 368
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 47
Upholstery Care ........................ 454
USB Port ........................... 234,266
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 445
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 91
Variance, Compass .................... 219,229
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 375
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 342,375,376
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 300,464
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System)
.................. 276
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 427
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 120
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 394
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 205
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 490
Washer, Adding Fluid ...............157,194,438
Washers, Windshield ................ 153,156,438
Washing Vehicle ......................... 452
Water Driving Through ...................... 321
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 354
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 454
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 454
518 INDEX