2010 DODGE JOURNEY oil dipstick

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir7 — Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick
3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 11 — Engine Oil Dipstick
6 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post)
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir6 — Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
4 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 10 — Engine Oil Fill
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after afully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
range and MAX at the high end of the range. Adding
1.0 qt (1.0 l) of oil when the reading is at the low end of
the range marking will raise the oil level to the high end
of the range marking.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......425,455,456
Temperature Gauge .................... 183
Corrosion Protection ..................... 435
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 134
Cruise Light ........................... 190
Cupholders ......................... 156,440
Customer Assistance ..................... 479
Customer Programmable Features ............ 210
Daytime Running Lights ................... 125
Dealer Service .......................... 407
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 172
Defroster, Windshield .............86,271,272,282
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 130
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 405
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player ............. 251
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 127
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ................. 432,434Oil (Engine)
.......................... 409
Power Steering ........................ 312
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 398
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 428
Engine Oil ........................... 412
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 140
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 307
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 308
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 261
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 96
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 150
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 150
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 317
492 INDEX

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