2010 DODGE JOURNEY heating

WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
overload them.
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary
areas are affected by improper tire pressure:
Safety
WARNING!
•Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause accidents.
•Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can re-
sult over-heating and in tire failure.
•Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can
cause damage that result in tire failure.
•Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
•Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect
vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting
in loss of vehicle control.(Continued)
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Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On
The Ground)
Recreational towing for this vehicle is not recommended.
NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four
wheels are off the ground.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the
instrument panel switch bank, above the climate controls.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional
turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flasher.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate even
though the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — Slow down.
•In city traffic — While stopped, put the transaxle in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the A/C turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H,” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the en-
gine OFF immediately, and call for service.
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front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE-
VERSE and 1st gear. Using the least accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spin-
ning the wheels is most effective.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
trol, turn the system OFF before attempting to
“rock” the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)” in “Starting and Operating”
for further information.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage
may result.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423

Anti-Lock Brake System................. 316
Brake Assist System .................... 319
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 320
Electronic Stability Program ............... 321
Traction Control System ................. 320
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 320
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .........194,321
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 189
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 137,202
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 396
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 380
Jacking ............................. 381
Jump Starting ......................... 392
Overheating .......................... 380
Towing ............................. 398
Emission Control System Maintenance ......406,460 Engine
.......................... 83,403,404
Air Cleaner .......................... 412
Block Heater ......................... 297
Break-In Recommendations ................ 83
Checking Oil Level ..................... 409
Compartment ......................... 403
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 424,456
Cooling ............................. 424
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 39,85,356
Fails to Start .......................... 296
Flooded, Starting ...................... 296
Fuel Requirements ..................... 353
Jump Starting ......................... 392
Oil ........................... 409,455,456
Oil Change Interval ...............188,205,410
Oil Filler Cap ................... 403,404,411
Oil Filter ............................ 412
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 412
Oil Selection ....................... 410,455
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INDEX 493

Oil Synthetic......................... 411
Operation ............................ 83
Overheating .......................... 380
Starting ............................. 295
Temperature Gauge .................... 183
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 411
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 65
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 18
Ethanol ............................... 354
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 39,85,356
Exhaust System ....................... 85,421
Express Down Windows ................... 23
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 96
Exterior Light Service ..................... 450
Exterior Lights ........................ 88,450
Fabric Care ............................ 438
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 357 Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 412
Air Conditioning .................... 288,416
Automatic Transaxle .................... 434
Engine Oil ........................ 412,456
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 412
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 380
Turn Signal ...................... 88,126,185
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 127
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 296
Floor Console .......................... 158
Fluid, Brake ........................... 457
Fluid Capacities ......................... 455
Fluid Leaks ............................. 88
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle ................. 432,434
Brake ............................ 430,457
Cooling System ....................... 424
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Navigation Radio (Uconnectgps)........... 251
Navigation System (Uuconnect gps)....... 137,251
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 83
Occupant Restraints ................... 39,61,66
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........57,58,61,64
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............353,456
Odometer Trip ............................. 190,197
Oil Change Indicator .................. 188,205
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............188,205
Oil, Engine ......................... 409,456
Capacity ............................ 455
Change Interval .................. 188,205,410
Checking ............................ 409
Dipstick ............................. 409
Disposal ............................ 412
Filter ............................ 412,456
Filter Disposal ........................ 412 Identification Logo
..................... 410
Materials Added to ..................... 411
Recommendation ................... 410,455
Synthetic ............................ 411
Viscosity .......................... 41 1,455
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 412
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 412
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............405,406
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 140
Operating Precautions .................... 405
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 95
Overdrive .......................... 186,303
Overhead Console ....................... 139
Overheating, Engine ................... 184,380
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 483
Paint Care ............................. 435
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 312
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INDEX 501