2010 DODGE JOURNEY tire pressure

14. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the
tire pressure as required.
Wheel Nuts
Tighten all wheel nuts occasionally to eliminate the
possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the bolt holes
in the wheels becoming elongated. This is especially
important during the first few hundred miles (kilome-
ters) of operation and after changing a tire. This allows
the wheel nuts to seat properly. All wheel nuts should
first be firmly seated against the wheel. The wheel nuts
should then be tightened to recommended torque.
Tighten the wheel nuts to the final torque in increments.
Progress around the bolt circle, tightening the nut oppo-
site of the one you previously tightened until the final
torque is achieved. Recommended torque is 95 ft lbs
(130 N·m).
JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
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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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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at any time the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M12 —30 Amp
Green Radio, Amplifier
(AMP)
M13
—20 Amp
Yellow
Cabin Compartment
Node (CCN), Multi-
function Switch/Siren
Module, ITM
M14 —20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Tow (BUX) – If
Equipped
M15
—20 Amp
Yellow
Auto Dim Rearview
Mirror – If Equipped,
Infrared Sensor (IR) –
If Equipped, Multi-
function Switch, Tire
Pressure Monitor Sys-
tem (TPMS) – If
Equipped, Transfer
Case Module – If
EquippedCavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M16 —10 Amp
Red
Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)/
Occupant Classifica-
tion Module (OCM)
M17 —15 Amp
Blue Left Park/Side
Marker/Running/Tail
Lights, License Lights
M18 —15 Amp
Blue Right Park/Side
Marker/Running/Tail
Lights
M19 —25 Amp
Natural Auto Shut Down
(ASD) #1 and #2
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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, and transmission 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.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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About Your Brakes.................... 312,315
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .........193,316,317
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 426
Adding Fuel ........................... 357
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 420
Additives, Fuel ......................... 355
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 412
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 414
Air Conditioning ..................... 270,274
Air Conditioning Controls ...............270,274
Air Conditioning Filter .................288,416
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 289
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 283
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............414,415
Air Conditioning System ..........270,274,277,414
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 191,336
Airbag .............................. 54,64
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66
Airbag Light ..................... 63,68,86,197Airbag Maintenance
....................... 67
Airbag, Side ........................ 57,61,64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........58,61,64
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................17,185
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 307
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 257
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........425,426,455
Disposal ............................ 428
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............316,317
Anti-Lock Warning Light .............193,317,319
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Anti-Theft System ....................... 185
Appearance Care ........................ 435
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Audio Systems (Radio) .................... 251
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
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Warning Light........................ 195
Brakes ............................. 315,430
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 300
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 83
Bulb Replacement ..................... 449,450
Bulbs, Light .......................... 88,449
Calibration, Compass .................. 201,209
Camera, Rear ........................... 137
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 455
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 357
Oil (Engine) .................... 403,404,411
Power Steering ........................ 312
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 427
Car Washes ............................ 435
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............85,356
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 168
Cargo Area Features ...................... 165 Cargo Compartment
...................... 165
Light ............................ 128,165
Luggage Carrier ....................... 173
Cargo Light ............................ 128
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 166
Cargo Management System ................. 166
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ................ 168
Tri-Fold Load Floor ..................... 166
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 167
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................166,359
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 251
Cellular Phone .................. 98,251,252,269
Certification Label ....................... 359
Chains, Tire ............................ 343
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 381
Charging System Light .................... 190
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 327
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 406
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Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 84
Checks, Safety ........................... 84
Child Booster Seat ........................ 73
Child Restraint .................. 71,72,75,79,81
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............77,79
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 354
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 437
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 418
Climate Control ......................... 269
Clock ........................ 215,231,240,252
Coin Holder ........................... 158
Cold Weather Operation ................... 296
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 268
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 338
Compass ........................ 198,201,208
Compass Calibration .................. 201,209
Compass Variance .................... 200,209Computer, Trip/Travel
.................... 206
Connector UCI ................................ 263
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 263
Conserving Fuel ........................ 206
Console, Floor .......................... 158
Console, Overhead ....................... 139
Contract, Service ........................ 481
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 427
Cooling System ......................... 424
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 426
Coolant Capacity ...................... 455
Coolant Level ...................... 424,428
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 428
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 425
Inspection ........................... 428
Points to Remember .................... 428
Pressure Cap ......................... 427
Radiator Cap ......................... 427
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