2010 DODGE JOURNEY User Guide

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then, move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and 1st gear.
Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without
spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) or Traction
Control
, turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not
let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or s pinning the wheels too fast ma y 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).
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of
specific vehicle data parameters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the
moment of airbag deployment, or ne ar deployment (if applicable), and up to a quarter
second of either high-speed deceleration data or change in velocity during and/or
after airbag deployment or ne ar-deployment. EDR data is ONLY recorded if an airbag
deploys, or nearly deploys, and is otherwise unavailable.
NOTE:
• A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle
deceleration usually indicative of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag
deployment.
• Under certain circumstances, EDR data ma y not be recorded (e.g., loss of battery
power).
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• In conjunction with other data gathered during a complete accident investigation, theelectronic data may be used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more about the
possible causes of crashes and associa ted injuries in order to assess and improve
vehicle performance. In addition to crash i nvestigations initiated by Chrysler Group
LLC, such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers,
government officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those associated
with universities, and with hospital and insurance organizations.
• In the event that an investigation is undertaken by Chrysler Group LLC (regardless of initiative), the company or its de signated representative will first obtain permission of
the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee)
before accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to image the data by a
court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be
provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify
particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. government and various states. Data
of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver, vehicle, or
crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by Chrysler
Group LLC to any third party except when:
• Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided c onfidentiality of personal data is thereafter
preserved.
• Used in defense of litigation involvin g a Chrysler Group LLC product.
• Requested by police under a legal warrant.
• Otherwise required by law.
Data parameters that are recorded:
• Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light st atus for electronically-controlled safety
systems, including the airbag system
• Vehicle speed
• Engine RPM
• Brake switch status
• Pedal position
• And other parameters depending on vehicle configuration
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the release lever located belowthe instrument panel and in front of the driver’s
door.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT2.4L Engine
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3.5L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 2.4L Single
or Dual-Zone Climate
Control System. MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or
equivalent. 7.9 Quarts (7.5 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 2.4L
Three-Zone Climate Control
System. MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or
equivalent. 9.8 Quarts (9.3 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.5L Single
or Dual-Zone Climate
Control System. MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or
equivalent. 9.8 Quarts (9.3 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.5L
Three-Zone Climate Control
System. MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or
equivalent. 12 Quarts (11.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the
engine oil fill cap for correct
SAE grade.4.5 Quarts (4.26 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.5L API Certified SAE 10W-30 engine oil, meeting
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.5.5 Quarts (5.2 Liters)
Fuel Selection 2.4L PZEV
(Partial Zero Emissions
Vehicle) Front Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models. 87 Octane
18.5 Gallons (70 Liters)
Fuel Selection 2.4L (non
PZEV) Front Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models 87 Octane
20.5 Gallons (77.6 Liters)
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Fuel Selection 3.5L Front
Wheel Drive (FWD) Models. 87 Octane acceptable.
89 Octane recommended.20.5 Gallons (77.6 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.5L All
Wheel Drive (AWD) Models. 87 Octane acceptable.
89 Octane recommended.21 Gallons (79.8 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 2.4L, 3.5L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent. —
Spark Plugs 2.4L ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.044 in
[1.12 mm]) —
Spark Plugs 3.5L ZFR5LP-13G (Gap 0.050 in
[1.27 mm]) —
Automatic Transaxle MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR®DOT 3 and SAE
J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid+4orMOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) MOPAR®Gear Lubricant
75W-90 or equivalent. —
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPAR
®Gear Lubricant
75W-90 or equivalent. —
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotatethetires. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXXX
X
Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). XXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first
inspection at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XX
Change rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. X
Change power transfer case (PTU) fluid. X
Change the automatic transaxl e fluid and filter if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet
or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the front suspe nsion, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if
necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L engine). XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if
not done 102,000 miles (170,000 km). X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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