2009 DODGE JOURNEY turn signal bulb

You can signal a lane change by moving the lever upward
or downward partially without moving beyond the de-
tent.
NOTE:If either turn signal indicator has a very fast
flash rate, check for an inoperative outside light bulb. If
an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, see
your authorized dealer for service.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever toward you,
to switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the lever is released.
Highbeam Control
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to Section 7 and follow the
warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap
paragraph.
5. Front Fog Light Indicator Light — If Equipped This light shows when the fog lights are ON. (See
page 148 for more information.)
6. Low Fuel Warning Light This indicator lights when the fuel level drops to
approximately one-eighth tank. (See page 372 for
more information.) 7. Turn Signal Indicator Light
The left or right arrow will flash in unison with the
corresponding front and rear turn signal lights when
the turn signal switch is operated. (See page 149 for more
information.)
NOTE: A chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more
than 1 mi (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
NOTE: Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if
either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
8. High Beam Indicator Light This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the multifunction lever on the left side
of the steering column toward you to switch to low beam.
(See page 150 for more information.)
9. Speedometer
Shows the vehicle speed.
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▫A/C Air Filter — If Equipped ............434
▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............436
▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints ..............437
▫ Steering Linkage ......................437
▫ Body Lubrication .....................437
▫ Wiper Blades ........................437
▫ Windshield Washers/Rear Window Washer . . . 438
▫ Exhaust System ......................439
▫ Cooling System .......................440
▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses .......445
▫ Fuel System .........................446
▫ Brake System ........................446
▫ Automatic Transaxle ...................449 ▫
Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...........451
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion ...........................452
▫ Cleaning The Cupholders ...............457
 Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module) ......457
 Vehicle Storage ........................464
 Replacement Bulbs ......................465
 Bulb Replacement ......................466
▫ Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
Front Turn Signal/Park Light, Side
Marker Light ........................466
▫ Front Fog Light ......................467
▫ Tail/Stop Light, Rear Turn Signal Light,
Tail Light, Backup Light ................468
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Courtesy/Reading Lights (Incandescent)........ 578
Courtesy/Reading Lights
(Optional LED) . . . LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Glove Box Light ......................... 194
Cargo Light ............................ 579
Optional Door Map Pocket/Cupholder
Lighting ........ LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions. LIGHTS BULBS — Outside
Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlight ..................... 9006
High Beam Headlight ..................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Signal .................3757AK
Side Marker Light ........................ 168
Front Fog Light ..................... 9145//H10
Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL) ....... LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop ......................... 3157K
Rear Turn Signal ....................... 3757A
Rear Tail ............................. 3157K
Backup Light .......................... 3157K
License Light ........................... 168
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Front
Turn Signal/Park Light, Side Marker Light
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the Totally Integrated Power
Module (TIPM) aside to replace certain the lights in the
left headlight housing.
2. Rotate the applicable bulb and connector assembly
14
turn counterclockwise and remove the assembly from the
headlight housing.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the harness connector and
then connect the replacement bulb.
1 — Front Turn Signal/Park Light Bulb
2 — Side Marker Light Bulb
3 — Low Beam Headlight Bulb
4 — High Beam Headlight Bulb
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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.
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4. Rotate the applicable bulb’s electrical connector14
turn counterclockwise and remove it from the taillight
housing.
5. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install
the replacement bulb.6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the
taillight housing and rotate the connector14turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
7. Reinstall the taillight housing and fasteners.
Changing the Tail Light or Backup Light
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two fasteners retaining the taillight hous-
ing to the liftgate from the inboard face of the liftgate.
3. Carefully insert a trim stick (plastic flat-blade tool)
between the taillight housing and the liftgate. Use the
trim stick and hand pressure together to disengage the
taillight housing from the liftgate.
4. Rotate the applicable bulb’s electrical connector
14
turn counterclockwise and remove it from the housing.
1 — Tail/Stop Light Bulb
2 — Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469
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