2011 DODGE JOURNEY power steering

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir5 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 — Engine Oil Fill
452 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 457

CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
F106 20 Amp
Yellow Rear Power Outlet
F107 10 Amp
Red Rear Camera – If
Equipped
F108 15 Amp
Blue Instrument Panel
F109 10 Amp
Red Climate Control/
HVAC
F110 10 Amp
Red Occupant Restraint
Controller
F112 10 Amp
Red Spare
F114 20 Amp
Yellow Rear HVAC Blower/
Motor
F115 20 Amp
Yellow Rear Wiper MotorCavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
F116 30 Amp
Pink Rear Defroster (EBL)
F117 10 Amp
Red Heated Mirrors
F118 10 Amp
Red Occupant Restraint
Controller
F119 10 Amp
Red Steering Column Con-
trol Module
F120 10 Amp
Red All Wheel Drive – If
Equipped
F121 15 Amp
Blue Wireless Ignition
Node
F122 25 Amp
Natural Driver Door Module
F123 25 Amp
Natural Passenger Door Mod-
ule
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
ATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) MOPARGear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPAR Gear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
DOT 3, SAE J1703 or equivalent should be used. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505

Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 196
Bulb Replacement ..................... 495,497
Bulbs, Light .......................... 93,495
Camera, Rear ........................... 215
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 503
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 401
Oil (Engine) ..................... 451,459
Power Steering ...................... 349
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 475
Car Washes ............................ 484
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............90,397
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................246,403
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 248
Cargo Area Features ...................... 245
Cargo Compartment ...................... 245
Light ............................. 245
Luggage Carrier ..................... 253 Cargo Load Floor
........................ 246
Cargo Management System ................. 246
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ............... 248
Tri-Fold Load Floor ................... 246
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 247
Cellular Phone .......................... 310
Certification Label ....................... 403
Chains, Tire ............................ 380
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 425
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 363
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 259,454
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 89
Checks, Safety ........................... 89
Child Booster Seat ........................ 77
Child Restraint .................. 75,77,79,83,85
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............81,83
Child Safety Locks ........................ 31
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 393
534 INDEX

Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 199
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 453
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 196
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ...............481,482
Oil (Engine) ........................ 457
Power Steering ...................... 349
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 444
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 476
Engine Oil ......................... 460
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 220
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 345
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 346 Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy
.... 276
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 307
E-85 Fuel ............................. 397
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 103
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 230
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 230
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 354
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 353
Brake Assist System ................... 356
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 357
Electronic Stability Program ............. 358
Traction Control System ................ 357
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 357
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 203
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 358
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 215,268
536 INDEX

Power Steering................... 349,505
Fluid, Brake ........................... 505
Fluids ................................ 504
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 504
Fog Light Service ........................ 498
Fog Lights ....................... 194,261,498
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 180,187
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 441
Fuel ................................. 393
Adding ........................... 401
Additives .......................... 395
Clean Air .......................... 393
Conserving ......................... 276
Ethanol ........................... 394
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............266,401
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 266
Gasoline ........................... 393
Gauge ............................ 266
Light ............................. 272 Materials Added
..................... 395
Methanol .......................... 394
Octane Rating .................... 393,504
Requirements ....................... 393
Saver Mode ........................ 276
Specifications ....................... 504
Tank Capacity ....................... 503
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 276
Fuel Saver ............................. 276
Fuel System Caution ..................... 402
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 397
Fueling ............................... 401
Fuses ................................ 489
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 220
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............401,453
Gasoline (Fuel) Conserving ......................... 276
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 393
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INDEX 539

Paint Care............................. 484
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 206
Parking Brake .......................... 350
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 185
Passing Light ........................... 196
Pets .................................. 88
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 367
Power Brakes ............................ 352
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 492
Door Locks ......................... 30
Inverter ........................... 235
Mirrors ............................ 103
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 230
Seats ............................. 167
Steering ........................ 348,349
Sunroof ........................... 227
Transfer Unit ....................... 483 Windows
........................... 38
Windows, Express Down ................ 23
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 505
Power Transfer Unit ................... 483,505
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 60
Preparation for Jacking .................... 426
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 374
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 475
Radio Operation ........................ 310
Radio Remote Controls .................... 308
Rear Air Conditioning .................... 321
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 483
Rear Camera ........................... 215
Rear Cupholder ......................... 237
546 INDEX